Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
What is the term for a fixed dental prosthesis that replaces one or more missing teeth and is anchored by crowns on the teeth adjacent to the edentulous space?
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Correct answer: D. Conventional (fixed partial denture) bridge
A CONVENTIONAL FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE (traditional bridge) uses full crowns on BOTH sides of the edentulous space as abutments, with a pontic suspended between them. A Maryland bridge uses resin-bonded metal/ceramic wings (minimal tooth prep — A different). An inlay is an intracoronal restoration (B wrong). A cantilever bridge has abutment on only ONE side (C wrong). The description matches a conventional FPD/bridge. D is correct.
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