# What is the primary reason why dentists splint adjacent abutment teeth in a fixed partial denture?
A. Improve spacing mesiodistally
B. Stabilize abutment teeth
C. Improve embrasure contours
D. Improve the distribution of the occlusal load
The correct answer is D. Improve the distribution of the occlusal load
Abutment teeth are included in fixed partial dentures to provide retention and help disperse the occlusal load placed on the restoration.
Abutment teeth provides support and stability to the pontic.
Abutment teeth allows better distribution of the occlusal forces acting on all teeth and pontic in the fixed partial denture.
