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What is shorten dental arch concept?

A
Patient perception of functional compromise as well as benefit by not replacing missing molars.
B
Distal & labial migration of most posterior teeth by not replacing missing molars.
C
Supraeruption of opposite arch teeth by not replacing missing molars
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Shorten dental arch: Healthy & stable dental arch/dentition in which posterior molar teeth are missing. With stability and limited but sufficient masticatory ability, posterior missing teeth are not replaced. It always shows compromise v/s benefit ratio by replacing/not replacing the missing teeth.
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