Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
The primary reason for placing the provisional in this case is:
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Correct answer: A. Esthetics
- A. Correct (keyed). For an anterior (#8–10) case, esthetics is keyed as the primary reason for the provisional during fabrication.
- B. Protecting the prepared abutments is an important provisional function but not the keyed primary reason for this anterior case.
- C. Maintaining gingival contour/health is a provisional benefit but not the keyed answer.
- D. Restoring function matters more posteriorly; anteriorly esthetics dominates.
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