a replacement of missing ts considering the biological, mechanical, esthetic requirments for resto of normal function and esthetics
fixed prosthodontics
partial denture that cemented to natural ts or roots or implants w/c furnish the primary support to prosthesis
-cannot be removed by the patient
FPD
short span and long span
bridge
the cemented extracoronal resto that covers outer surface of clin. crown. to protect the underlying th structure and restore function, form, and esthetics
crown
covers all 5 surfaces of clin. crown
full veneer crown
doesn’t cover the entire clin. crown
partial veneer crown
a crown used as a part of a FPD
retainer
a th, root of th, implant, w/c provides attachment and support to FPD
abutment
the artificial th that replaces the missing ts
pontic
the connection that exist bet. pontic and retainer or bet. retainer
connectors
- soldered joints
- movable attachments (key &keyway), precision attachments
- rigid
- nonrigid
a thin layer of resto (ceramic composite) bonded over the facial surfaces of ts, primarily used to improve esthetics
-edentulous ridge
laminate veneers
FPD vs RPD
- the resto or prosthesis becomes an integral part of the oral cavity
- it does not impinge (should not impinge) on adjacent mucosa and gingivial tissue
- it causes less incidence of caries and periodontal disease
- creates an environ w/ better distribution of masticatory forces
- the massaging effect of food towards the gingiva isn’t hampered
why do a FPD
- restore function and appearance
- prevention consequences of not replacing missing th
