When, why and how to replace missing teeth

Question 1

list 6 types of bridges

Answer 1

resin retained cantilever
conventional fixed cantilever
conventional fixed fixed
conventional fixed moveable
hybrid
implant retained prosthesis - only implant to implant, not natural tooth to implant

Question 2

list 2 historic designs prior to resin retained bridges

Answer 2

Rochette bridge> Maryland bridge> RR bridge

Question 3

where is cantilever bridge fixed?

Answer 3

only fixed at one side

Question 4

give 3 resin retained designs

Answer 4

cantilever
fixed-fixed
hybrid

Question 5

what should be ensured about pts occlusion for a fixed bridge?
in which patients should bridge not be in occlusion?

Answer 5

careful distribution of excursive loads
initial contact is not on the bridge but is on natural tooth
bridge should not be in occlusion in a bruxist/clencher