Quiz 2 Review Flashcards
(95 cards)
what are some of the indications for an FPD?
- medical contraindication to implants
- grossly inadequate alveolar bone for implant placement
- treatment following implant failure
- patient time constraints and/or circumstances that preclude implant placement
- patient that does not want an implant
of partial coverage and full coverage bridges, which is more retentive?
full coverage
what is an abutment tooth?
the tooth that supports the FPD
what is the retainer part of an FPD?
the crown
what is a pontic?
the missing tooth
what is the connector on an FPD?
the joint between the teeth
what is a splinted crown useful for?
teeth that are going to be abutments for an RPD, perio/mobility, or increased retention
what are the disadvantages of splinted crowns?
- flossing is compromised
- if one fails, they both fail
- retrievability is complicated
label this


T or F:
all of the same factors that influence resistance and retention for single units apply to fixed bridges
true
retainers with increased ___ height are more retentive than retainers with decreased ___ height
axial wall, axial wall
does increased abutment taper increase or decrease the resistance and retention of the retainers?
decreases
why is abutment taper of increased out of necessity? what can this increased axial wall taper create?
- to align abutments and allow a path of insertion
- it can create extra stresses on pulpal tissues
part of the pre-operative assessment for fixed bridges should always include the alignment of the proposed ___
abutment teeth
what are 5 fixed bridge designs?
- pier to pier (pier refers to the abutment)
- pier to pier to pier
- cantilever
- keyway feature
- combinations
why should you avoid the pier to pier to pier fixed bridge design?
the terminal abutments will often loosen and the middle abutment becomes a fulcrum
T or F:
a double abutment refers to two abutment teeth right next to each other, which is a better option than a pier to pier to pier design
true
how many pontics can be used in a cantilever bridge?
- one pontic only
- this is not an absolute, but will keep you out of trouble
with cantilever bridges, where should the pontic be? what is the exception?
- the pontic should be mesial to the retainer
- except maxillary central carrying a maxillary lateral
- this is not an absolute, but will keep you out of trouble
which two single abutments cannot be used with cantilever bridges?
- mandibular incisor or maxillary lateral incisor
- this is not an absolute, but will keep you out of trouble
___ rests should be used when possible with cantilever bridges
- cingulum/marginal ridge rests
- this is not an absolute, but will keep you out of trouble
based on clinical results of a 2-unit cantilevered resin-bonded fixed partial denture, they are found to be a durable prosthesis over the long term with high patient satisfaction. what is the consideration with the posterior prosthesis?
it has a higher failure rate, and improved design features should be considered (the janis bridge)
list 11 factors to consider with bridges
- parafunctional habits
- periodontal health
- plaque control/caries susceptibility
- occlusion
- root angulation
- root form
- root surface area
- retrievability
- crown/root ratio
- length of span
- endodontic health
what are 6 occlusion considerations for bridges?
- is the TMJ complex healthy?
- are the condyles seated?
- are occlusal forces controlled?
- does the bridge involve the patient’s anterior guidance?
- is an occlusal adjustment indicated?
- should splint therapy be considered?











