A fixed bridge replaces one or more missing teeth and is connected to adjacent healthy teeth using a crown. What is this prosthesis called?

• A. Fixed bridges
• B. Removable partial denture
• C. Complete dentures
• D. Implants

Answer: (A)

This question focuses on fixed, tooth-supported prostheses. When a gap from missing teeth is closed by placing crowns on the neighboring healthy teeth, with artificial teeth (pontics) spanning the space, the appliance is a fixed bridge. The adjacent teeth act as abutments, and the entire bridge is cemented in place, so it cannot be removed by the patient. This is distinct from removable partial dentures, which can be taken out, complete dentures that replace all teeth in an arch, and implants, which are anchored into the bone rather than onto adjacent natural teeth. In this scenario, the description clearly defines a fixed tooth-supported bridge.