A fixed partial denture is more commonly referred to as a(n):

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A fixed partial denture is more commonly referred to as a bridge, which spans the gap left by one or more missing teeth and is anchored to the remaining teeth on either side of the gap. Pontic (B) refers specifically to the artificial tooth on the bridge, veneer (C) is a thin covering for the front of a tooth, and abutment (D) is the tooth or implant that supports the bridge.

A Fixed Partial Denture Is More Commonly Referred to as A(n)