15 Questions
What is the definition of prosthodontics?
The branch of dental art and science concerned with restoration and maintenance of oral function by replacement of missing teeth and/or surrounding structures by artificial devices
What is the definition of prosthesis?
An artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body
What does the term 'dentulous' refer to?
A condition in which natural teeth are present in the mouth
What is the main focus of maxillofacial prosthesis?
Replacement of missing parts of the human body in the maxillofacial region
What is the objective of complete denture construction?
Restoration of oral function by replacing missing teeth and/or surrounding structures with artificial devices
What is the main focus of maxillofacial prosthesis?
Replacement of missing facial structures
Which term refers to the branch of dental art and science concerned with restoration and maintenance of oral function?
Prosthodontics
What is the definition of 'dentulous'?
Condition in which natural teeth are present in the mouth
Which term refers to the art and science of supplying artificial replacement for missing parts of the human body?
Prosthetics
What is the definition of 'prosthesis'?
An artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body
Which term refers to the branch of dental art and science concerned with restoration and maintenance of oral function by replacement of missing teeth and/or surrounding structures by artificial devices?
Prosthodontics
What is the term for the art and science of supplying artificial replacement for missing parts of the human body?
Prosthetics
What is the term for an artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body?
Prosthesis
What is the condition called when natural teeth are present in the mouth?
Dentulous
What is the term for the natural teeth in the mouth?
Natural dentition
Study Notes
Prosthodontics and Prosthesis
- Prosthodontics is the branch of dental art and science concerned with the restoration and maintenance of oral function by replacement of missing teeth and/or surrounding structures by artificial devices.
- Prosthesis is an artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body.
- The term 'dentulous' refers to the condition where natural teeth are present in the mouth.
Maxillofacial Prosthesis
- The main focus of maxillofacial prosthesis is on the restoration and maintenance of oral function.
Complete Denture Construction
- The objective of complete denture construction is to restore and maintain oral function.
Dental Art and Science
- The term that refers to the branch of dental art and science concerned with restoration and maintenance of oral function is prosthodontics.
- Prosthodontics is the art and science of supplying artificial replacements for missing parts of the human body.
Definitions
- 'Prosthesis' is defined as an artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body.
- 'Dentulous' is defined as the condition where natural teeth are present in the mouth.
Test your knowledge of complete denture prosthodontics with this quiz covering basic definitions, parts of complete denture, denture surfaces, sequelae of tooth loss, objectives of complete denture, steps of complete denture construction, and other related topics. Ideal for students and professionals in dentistry and prosthodontics.
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