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Course Description
This course will deal with the study of Fixed
Prosthodontics as a replacement of missing
teeth considering the biological, mechanical
and esthetic requirements for the restoration
of normal function and esthetics
Course Goals
To acquire knowledge and develop skills in making
accurate diagnosis, to formulate a comprehensive
treatment plan & to efficiently & effectively deliver the
proposed Fixed Partial denture treatment plan.
To know describe & apply the various biological,
mechanical & esthetic principles of tooth preparation
To know and understand the indications &
contraindications, the advantages & disadvantages of the
different types of artificial crowns
To know and understand the indications and
contraindications, advantages and disadvantages of Fixed
partial denture over removable partial denture
To understand the lifelong need for learning & self
assessment in maintaining competency & attaining
professional proficiency
Bridge
BRIDGE
Short span bridge
Crown
The cemented extracoronal restoration that
covers the outer surface of the clinical crown
Function is to protect the underlying tooth
structure & restore function, form & esthetics
crowns
Retainer
A crown that is used as a part of a Fixed Partial
Denture
Abutment
A tooth, root of tooth, implant, which
provides attachment & support to FPD
Pontic
The artificial tooth that replaces the missing
teeth.
Connectors
The connection that exist between pontic &
retainer or between retainer
Can be rigid (soldered joints) or non rigid/
movable attachments (key & keyway) precision
attachments)
Laminate veneers
A thin layer of restoration (ceramic,
composite) bonded over the facial surfaces of
teeth, primarily used to improve ESTHETICS
Edentulous ridge
FPD Indications
short span edentulous arches
Presence of sound teeth adjacent to
edentulous space that can offer sufficient
support
In cases with ridge resorption where RPD
cannot be stable
Patients preference
Mentally compromised & physically
handicapped patients
FPD Contraindications
contraindications
Medically compromised patients
Very old patients
Distal extensions
FPD VS RPD
1. The restoration or prosthesis becomes an integral
part of the oral cavity.
2. It does not impinge (should not impinge) on
adjacent mucosa and gingival tissue.
3. It causes less incidence of caries and periodontal
disease.
4. It creates an environment with better distribution
of masticatory forces.
5. The massaging effect of food towards the gingiva
is not hampered.
Why Do A Fixed
Partial Denture?
Restore Function
Restore Appearance
Prevention
Consequences of not replacing missing
tooth