1. INTRODUCTI
ON &
TERMINOLO Bridge
GY (FPD)
Part I: Indications
General , contraindications, advantage
consideratio s & disadvantages
ns

2. FPD •Indications
Generally, the FPD is indicated
- when there is lost or missing tooth or teeth,
- fractured, colored, mal formed tooth or teeth,
- caries.
And more specifically, FPD is indicated:
- for patient with good oral hygiene
- if the abutments teeth are periodontally sound,
- if the retainers and abutments are well designed,
- if the edentulous span is short and straight.

3. FPD • Contraindications
FPD is contraindicated :
- when the root surface of the tooth to be replaced is
greater than that of the abutment tooth.
- when there is no enough support (long span bridge).
- when previous prosthetics show unfavorable reaction
of the mucous membrane.
- when abutments teeth need more tooth destruction.
- patients below 18 years old.
- aged mouth (e.g. lack of resilience of periodontal
membrane).
- sever malocclusion

4. FPD • Advantages
In comparison with the RPD, the FPD:
1. more stable during function.
2. less traumatic to the soft tissues.
3. more accepted by the patient.
4. not exposed to fracture and repaire.

5. FPD • Disadvantages
1. More expensive.
2. Needs more tooth destruction.
3. Time consuming.

6. In which cases, the FPD is indicated?
In comparison with the RPD, what are the
advantages and disadvantages of FPD?