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2. Resin-retained bridge - Wikipedia

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   One major advantage of the resin-retained bridge over a conventional bridge is the failure mode is likely to be debonding of the retainer. In conventional bridges, the failure mode is likely to be complete fracture of the abutment tooth with difficult-to-manage sequelae, possibly requiring root canal treatment. With a resin-retained bridge the ...

3. Removable partial denture - Wikipedia

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   A removable partial denture (RPD) is a denture for a partially edentulous patient who desires to have replacement teeth for functional or aesthetic reasons and who cannot have a bridge (a fixed partial denture) for any reason, such as a lack of required teeth to serve as support for a bridge (i.e. distal abutments) or financial limitations.

4. Bridge (dentistry) - Wikipedia

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   Retainer: The component attached to the abutment for retention of the prosthesis. Retainers can be major or minor. [3] Unit: Pontics and abutment teeth are referred to as units. The total number of units in a bridge is equal to the number of pontics plus the number of abutment teeth. [1]

5. Orthodontics - Wikipedia

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   It has a tight fit and holds all of the teeth in position. There are many types of brands for clear retainers, including Zendura Retainer, Essix Retainer, and Vivera Retainer. [46] A Hawley retainer is also a removable orthodontic appliance made from a combination of plastic and metal that is custom-molded to fit the patient's mouth. Removable ...

6. Inlays and onlays - Wikipedia

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   Inlays and onlays are used in molars or premolars, when the tooth has experienced too much damage to support a basic filling, but not so much damage that a crown is necessary.

7. Crown (dental restoration) - Wikipedia

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   Replacement cost (time and financial) Aesthetic; Ease of removal; Marginal integrity; Planned restoration (including change from a crown to a bridge, or adapting the crown design to act as abutment for a partial denture) Access required to treat the tooth safely and effectively (especially with regards to access cavity design)