TOPIC: FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE 🎯 KEY POINTS: 🔸Maxillary first molar has maximum root surface area of 433 mm2 and Mandibular first molar has root surface area of 431 mm2; among Anterior maxillary teeth...

TOPIC: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING IN FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE 🎯 KEY POINTS:  🔹Xerostomia is common to autoimmune disorders such as Sjogren syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Erythematosus and...

INTRODUCTION OF CONNECTORS IN FPD (Fixed Partial Denture) 🎯 KEY POINTS: 🔸Connectors unite the retainers and pontics in an FPD. 🔸Types include rigid and non-rigid connectors. 🔸Rigid connectors provide...

RETAINERS IN FPD  🎯 KEY POINTS: 🔸Retainers are the part of an FPD that attaches to the abutment teeth. 🔸They provide retention and support for the pontic. 🔸Types include full crowns, partial veneer...

INTRODUCTION TO PONTICS: 🎯 KEY FACTS 🔺Pontic replaces missing natural tooth in a fixed partial denture. 🔺Restores function (mastication, speech) and aesthetics. 🔺Types: sanitary, modified sanitary...

TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO FIXED PROSTHODONTICS 🎯 KEY POINTS: 🔹FPD replaces one or more teeth and is permanently cemented on the remaining teeth. 🔹Fixed dental prosthesis is also commonly referred to as...