Prosthodontics: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Prosthodontics

Sample item

What is a bridge designed to replace?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. One or more missing teeth

A bridge is a prosthesis that replaces one or more missing teeth by being supported by adjacent teeth or implants across the edentulous space.

Option by option

  • A. One or more missing teeth (correct)

    Correct: bridges replace missing teeth across a gap.

  • B. Dental pulp

    Dental pulp is managed with endodontic therapy.

  • C. Inflamed gingiva

    Inflamed gingiva is treated with periodontal care.

  • D. Salivary glands

    Salivary glands are not replaced by a bridge.

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Questions about this Dentistry question

What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is A, One or more missing teeth. A bridge is a prosthesis that replaces one or more missing teeth by being supported by adjacent teeth or implants across the edentulous space.

Why is "Dental pulp" not the answer?

Dental pulp is managed with endodontic therapy.

Why is "Inflamed gingiva" not the answer?

Inflamed gingiva is treated with periodontal care.

Why is "Salivary glands" not the answer?

Salivary glands are not replaced by a bridge.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Prosthodontics in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct: bridges replace missing teeth across a gap.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Prosthodontics?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.