Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2019
Volume : Volume 10
Issue : Issue 3s
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Prabal Sharma.
prabalsharma.3@gmail.com
Background: The most common clinical situation, either in the maxillary or mandibular arch, is of a missing first premolar and first molar, where the canine and the second molar are known as terminal abutments and second premolar act as a pier abutment. This type of clinical situation poses challenge to dentist if restored with missing teeth with FDP. It has been seen that terminal abutment has a rocking movement when in function, whereas pier abutment acts as a fulcrum. This may lead to repetitive dislodgement of FDP and failure of pier abutment. The best solution in the pier abutment is the use of non-rigid connector which redistribute the stress and prevent the pier abutment to act as fulcrum. This is a paper which present as case of rehabilitation of pier abutment using non rigid connector. Keywords: Non rigid connector, Pier abutment, Abutment, Fulcrum, Occlusal forces.
