Question 174 · LDEK · Bridges
Indicate the true statements concerning designing a fixed bridge:
1) bounded edentulous space is required;
2) proper quality and number of teeth retained is required;
3) in patients with periodontitis using bridges is contraindicated;
4) in patients with periodontitis using bridges is possible but additional abutments should be included;
5) using bridges is contraindicated in patients with large edentulous spaces and with full edentulation;
6) in patients with large edentulous spaces and with full edentulation using bridges is possible if the number of abutments is increased by introducing dental implants;
7) patient’s general good health is required.
The correct answer is:
2) proper quality and number of teeth retained is required;
3) in patients with periodontitis using bridges is contraindicated;
4) in patients with periodontitis using bridges is possible but additional abutments should be included;
5) using bridges is contraindicated in patients with large edentulous spaces and with full edentulation;
6) in patients with large edentulous spaces and with full edentulation using bridges is possible if the number of abutments is increased by introducing dental implants;
7) patient’s general good health is required.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,4,6.
- B. 1,2,3,5.
- C. 2,3,5,7.
- D. 1,3,5,6.
- E. 1,2,6,7.
Hint
Decide whether periodontitis or extensive edentulism are absolute contraindications or can be overcome by adding abutments.
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