Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question

To prevent distal tooth resorption and bone loss around a precision attachment on the distal abutment:

  1. Splint tooth #21 with #22
  2. Increase the vertical dimension
  3. Eliminate the attachment entirely
  4. Place an implant instead
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Correct answer: A. Splint tooth #21 with #22

Splinting the abutment with an adjacent tooth distributes occlusal forces over a larger periodontal area, reducing torque and preventing further bone loss around a compromised abutment with a distal extension RPD using a precision attachment.

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