Dental: is a cantilever fixed bridge ever a good idea to have?

Not really: It's never a good idea to have a cantilevered pontic. Is it done? Yes. Determined on a case by case basis? Yes. Is it a compromise? Yes. Can it lead to premature periodontal problems and fractured teeth? Yes. Has it been used for years without incident? Yes. Hope this helps with your inquiry..

C/L indications: cantilever bridge is limited to areas of the mouth that do not receive much stress during chewing or made over implant abutments.

Yes/no: Yes, the can work in the anterior front area in some cases where a bridge is not ideal or a full bridge is too aggressive of treatment No, never (NEVER) in the posterior back areas