The full form of FDP in Dentistry is Fixed Dental Prostheses. These are a type of dental prostheses that are permanently fixed in the mouth. Example of FDP is onlays, inlays, crowns, bridges and veneers. Fixed Dental Prostheses are used in dental restoration. The most common use of Fixed Dental Prostheses is after the root canal or when the patient experiences tooth decay. This helps the patient get the tooth back in the area with tooth loss.
The advantage of Fixed Dental Prostheses is that they have better strength, and the material used is very durable. The repair can be selected based on the level of tooth damage, placement of the tooth and the condition of neighbouring teeth. The Fixed Dental Prostheses are custom-built as per the patient, and before they are ordered, the imprint of the oral cavity or the jaw is taken to get a perfect fit.
Other full forms of FDP include Flexor Digitorum Profundus, Fibrin Degradation product, Family Doctor Program, Fear of Dental Pain, Fasciclin Domain Protein, Fibrinogen and Its Degradation products and Felodipine.