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Garrulous

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The teeth on either side of the missing tooth are the ____________.
 a. clasps
  b. abutment
  c. pontic
  d. none of the above

Question 2

The part of a bridge that replaces the missing tooth is the ____________.
 a. clasp
  b. abutment
  c. pontic
  d. none of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b
RATIONALE: The teeth on either side of the missing tooth are the abutment.

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: The part of a bridge that replaces the missing tooth is the pontic.


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