Learning Objectives

After completing this course you’ll be able to:

1. Define a fixed prostodontic and sixteen unit bridge.
2. Describe treatment planning for a fixed bridge.
3. Discuss the red ring.
4. Describe fitting the mandibular teeth with a ridge support.
5. Describe worn teeth.
6. Define Ante’s law.
7. Discuss the seven points for the fixed bridge for the mandible.
8. Describe the procedure for taking a primary impression.
9. Discuss the gagging reflex.
10. Compare the types of bridges.
11. State what is done at the first and second appointments when doing the mandibular distal root bridge.
12. Describe the posterior root bridge.
13. Describe a porcelain margin.
14. Describe how to prepare maxillary anterior teeth with a shoulder.
15. List possible problems that occur when preparing maxillary anterior teeth with a shoulder.
16. Describe how to remove an existing bridge and crown.
17. Discuss the sixteen unit bridge.
18. Describe how soft tissue is evaluated.
19. Compare the first stopping point and second stopping point.
20. Describe the two syringe impression technique and the compressed impression.
21. Describe the laboratory temporary.
22. Describe the impression technique for the temporary bridge and list possible problems.
23. Describe the impression pour and alginate pour.
24. Discuss the three various types of appointments.
25. Describe the cementation procedure.