Complete Denture Questions Quiz: Test Your Prosthodontics Knowledge

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What is the definition of prosthodontics?

The art of maintaining natural dentition

The process of preventing tooth loss

The science of studying the natural teeth

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 (correct)

What is the definition of prosthesis?

The study of artificial replacements

An artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body (correct)

The process of maintaining natural teeth

The art of dental restoration

What does the term 'dentulous' refer to?

The art of dental restoration

A condition in which natural teeth are present in the mouth (correct)

The study of dental conditions

The process of tooth extraction

What is the main focus of maxillofacial prosthesis?

Replacement of missing parts of the human body in the maxillofacial region Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of complete denture construction?

Restoration of oral function by replacing missing teeth and/or surrounding structures with artificial devices Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of maxillofacial prosthesis?

Replacement of missing facial structures Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the branch of dental art and science concerned with restoration and maintenance of oral function?

Prosthodontics Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'dentulous'?

Condition in which natural teeth are present in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the art and science of supplying artificial replacement for missing parts of the human body?

Prosthetics Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'prosthesis'?

An artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the art and science of supplying artificial replacement for missing parts of the human body?

Prosthetics Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body?

Prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition called when natural teeth are present in the mouth?

Dentulous Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the natural teeth in the mouth?

Natural dentition Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.