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Medical Conditions - Fixed Partial Denture

A fixed partial denture is known as a bridge. It replaces the missing tooth with a fixed prosthesis. During this procedure, teeth on both sides of the area with missing teeth are prepared to receive a crown. Two crowns have a pontic (crown that replaces the missing tooth/teeth) in between attached to them to replace the missing tooth. Bridges prevent shifting of teeth that cause biting, TMJ (temporomandibular joint), and periodontal problems. It prevents chewing problems.

All fixed partial-denture Q&A

Can braces correct the midline spacing in my teeth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You need to get root canal treatment for the upper and lower central teeth and then place a fixed partial denture (FPD ceramic crowns) on them to close the space.

What are the alternatives for replacing a broken tooth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can solve this problem with a simple FPD (fixed partial denture), a bridge system, or an RPD (removable partial denture).

What is the procedure for dental implants in place of fixed prosthesis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Basically, getting implants is a surgical procedure where the dentist would be putting an implant in your bone through a small surgery under local anesthesia.

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What causes gum swelling in an area with a missing tooth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. First of all, thank you very much for sharing the picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). You are right.

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What are the treatment options available to replace missing teeth in my mother?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I recommend a complete removable denture for the lower jaw. For the upper jaw, you can select a fixed partial denture, which will cost almost the same.

What is the best method to replace two missing front teeth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

How to replace a few extracted upper and lower teeth?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing good. The extracted teeth have to be replaced. No need to replace wisdom teeth.

Which is more advisable for replacing missing tooth, implant or bridge?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my view, even though I do not have any pictures or X-ray, I believe it is better for you to get bridges.

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