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Splinting of dental implants is CONTRAINDICATED in which of the following situations?
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Correct answer: B. Cantilever implant configuration
- A. ❌ Splinting anterior mandible implants is acceptable and often beneficial.
- B. ✅ Correct. Cantilever configurations are a CONTRAINDICATION to splinting. Cantilever loading creates unfavorable biomechanics with excessive torque at the distal implant. Splinting can worsen stress concentration in cantilever situations.
- C. ❌ Small-diameter implants may benefit from splinting to improve force distribution — not contraindicated.
- D. ❌ Splinting posterior maxilla implants (poor bone quality D3/D4) may actually be indicated to distribute forces.