Why might a removable denture be more suitable than a fixed bridge for some patients?
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Correct answer: If the patient has few or no suitable abutment teeth
When a patient lacks adequate abutment teeth to support a fixed bridge, a removable denture becomes a more appropriate choice for replacing missing teeth.
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