THE USE OF CANTILEVERED, ADHESIVELY RETAINED BRIDGES WITH ENHANCED RIGIDITY

Adhesively retained bridges replacing. Missing posterior teeth are rep orted to be; less successful:than those;Used to replace anterior teeth . This is due in-part to the increased occlusal-loading in the posteri or region and inadequate rigidity of the retainers. This report descri bes-the use of minimal preparation cast restorations incorporating an 'occlusal strut' to improve the rigidity Of the retainers used to supp ort pontics replacing upper premolars, The advantages Of using intraco ronal minimal preparations are discussed;