Write a 150 words for your initial response. Your first response is due by midnight of the second day of the unit. Provide links to the resources you used to conduct your research. You must respond to at least two other classmates on a separate day by midnight of the last day of the unit for full credit. While you can be supportive of your peers by saying, “I agree” or “Wow, I never thought of that”, these statements alone are not sufficient, you must explain why.

Answer the question(s) below:

During an examination, a male patient has questions about the replacement of his missing teeth. The dentist finds that he is missing several teeth in the mandibular arch. The dentist also notes that the existing teeth have rampant decay, and the patient has severe periodontal disease that is affecting his entire oral cavity. What options does the patient have to replace the missing teeth in the mandibular arch?