10 Questions
Which teeth can usually be replaced by a simple fixed partial denture with retainers on each canine?
Mandibular incisors
What is particularly important to avoid on mandibular incisors due to plaque control challenges?
Over-contoured restorations
What should be removed if a lone incisor remains for the fabrication of a fixed partial denture?
The lone incisor
In the case of replacing four maxillary incisors, what presents a much greater problem in terms of restoring appearance and providing support?
Loss of several maxillary incisors
What may the clinician have to choose between when dealing with mandibular incisors?
Pulpal exposure during tooth preparation.
What is the main reason why a lone mandibular incisor should be removed before fabricating a fixed partial denture?
Its retention would unnecessarily complicate the design and fabrication of the FPD
What is particularly important to avoid on mandibular incisors due to plaque control challenges?
Over-contoured restorations
In the case of replacing four maxillary incisors, what presents a much greater problem in terms of restoring appearance and providing support?
Loss of several maxillary incisors
What may the clinician have to choose between when dealing with mandibular incisors?
Selective tooth removal
Which teeth can usually be replaced by a simple fixed partial denture with retainers on each canine?
Four mandibular incisors
Test your knowledge on special problems in dental prosthodontics, including pier abutments, tilted molar abutments, and replacing multiple anterior teeth with fixed partial dentures. Learn about the considerations and techniques involved in replacing four mandibular incisors.
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