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Fixed Partial Dentures

Discussion in 'Dentistry Procedures' started by aayisha quddus, Nov 13, 2014.

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    A partial denture that is luted or otherwise securely retained to natural teeth, tooth roots and/or dental implant abutments that furnish the primary support to the prosthesis

    CLASSIFICATION and TYPES of FPD

    1. SIMPLE FIXED BRIDGE
    A. Rigidly Fixed Bridge
    permits no individual or independent movements of its parts and is also known as STATIONARY FIXED BRIDGE
    FPD1.png
    B. Semi –Fixed Bridge
    one which allows some individual or separate movements of some of its parts and is also known as LIMITED STATIONARY / BROKEN STRESS BRIDGE
    FPD2.png

    C. Cantilever Bridge
    one which has one or more abutments at one end of the bridge while the other end is unsupported
    FPD3.png

    2. COMPOUND FIXED BRIDGE
    a combination fixed partial denture which employs two or more of the simple type in one restoration
    FPD4.png
     
    aayisha quddus, Nov 13, 2014
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