Prosthodontics

Question 1

In a bridge, the crown that attaches to the abutment is called the ________?

Answer 1

Retainer

Question 2

The tooth to which a bridge is attached is called the _______?

Answer 2

Abutment

Question 3

In a bridge, the fake tooth is called the ________?

Answer 3

Pontic

Question 4

In a bridge, the element that joins the retainer to the pontic is termed the _______?

Answer 4

Connector

Question 5

What amount of bone support carries a poor prognosis for a bridge?

Answer 5

50% or less of bone support

Question 6

Posterior distal single retainer _________ bridges carry a poor prognosis because the forces of mastication are too great.

Answer 6

Cantilever

Ant. mesial cantilevers are more often used & have a better prognosi

Question 7

Does increasing the number of splinted teeth improve or worsen the prognosis of a bridge?

Answer 7

Worsens

Differential movement & partial unseating of crowns cause 2ndary caries

Question 8

Do nonrigid or ridgid bridge connectors carry a worse prognosis?

Answer 8

Nonrigid