Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
When planning a fixed bridge to replace tooth #30, the most challenging factor for a successful restoration is:
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Correct answer: A. Path of insertion (abutment parallelism)
- A. Correct. Achieving a common path of insertion through parallel abutment preparations is the key technical challenge for an FPD.
- B. Shade matching matters esthetically but is not the limiting technical factor for a posterior bridge.
- C. Crown length is a consideration but secondary to draw/path of insertion.
- D. Age alone is not the principal restorative obstacle.
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