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What is the primary purpose of alveoplasty?
What is the primary purpose of alveoplasty?
A full denture is a prosthetic device that replaces only some of the teeth in an arch.
A full denture is a prosthetic device that replaces only some of the teeth in an arch.
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What is the process of placing wax on the denture base and carving it called?
What is the process of placing wax on the denture base and carving it called?
festooning
An __________ is a removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch.
An __________ is a removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What does the term 'edentulous' refer to?
What does the term 'edentulous' refer to?
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Define 'coping' in the context of dental procedures.
Define 'coping' in the context of dental procedures.
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Protrusion refers to the position of the mandible placed forward relative to the maxilla.
Protrusion refers to the position of the mandible placed forward relative to the maxilla.
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What is the function of the post dam in full dentures?
What is the function of the post dam in full dentures?
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Which term describes the framework of a removable partial denture?
Which term describes the framework of a removable partial denture?
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What process involves the manipulation of soft tissue to duplicate the contours of the vestibule?
What process involves the manipulation of soft tissue to duplicate the contours of the vestibule?
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What procedure involves the replacement of the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis?
What procedure involves the replacement of the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis?
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Which term refers to specific areas in the mouth that may cause pain due to pressure from a removable prosthesis?
Which term refers to specific areas in the mouth that may cause pain due to pressure from a removable prosthesis?
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What is the purpose of the occlusal rim in denture fabrication?
What is the purpose of the occlusal rim in denture fabrication?
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In which position is the mandible during lateral excursion?
In which position is the mandible during lateral excursion?
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What type of denture is supported by one or more remaining natural teeth or implants?
What type of denture is supported by one or more remaining natural teeth or implants?
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What is the primary characteristic of an overdenture?
What is the primary characteristic of an overdenture?
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Which term describes the phenomenon of the body eliminating existing bone structure post-extraction?
Which term describes the phenomenon of the body eliminating existing bone structure post-extraction?
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Study Notes
Dental Procedures and Terminology
- Alveoplasty: Surgical reshaping and smoothing of alveolar ridges after tooth extraction, preparing for dentures.
- Baseplate: Temporary resin structure for a denture, aiding in jaw relationship and tooth arrangement.
- Border Molding: Duplicating vestibule contour and size using soft tissue and impression material.
- Centric Relation: Maxilla and mandible position producing central occlusion.
- Connector: Metal parts joining partial denture components.
- Coping: Thin metal covering placed over prepared tooth.
- Edentulous: State of being without teeth.
- Festooning: Wax placement on denture base for carving and retention, creating natural contours.
- Flange: Part of a denture extending into the vestibule.
- Framework: Metal skeleton of a removable partial denture.
- Full Denture: Prosthesis replacing all teeth in an arch.
- Immediate Denture: Full or partial denture placed immediately after tooth extraction.
- Lateral Excursion: Movement of mandible to either side of the centric position.
Additional Dental Terms
- Mastication: Chewing.
- Occlusal Rim: Wax rim attached to denture baseplate, used for tooth relations of mandibular and maxillary arches.
- Overdenture: Full denture supported by natural teeth or implants.
- Partial Denture: Removable prosthesis replacing some teeth in an arch.
- Post Dam: Posterior extension of full dentures sealing with soft palate.
- Pressure Points: Mouth areas where a removable prosthesis applies pressure, potentially causing discomfort.
- Protrusion: Forward position of mandible relative to the maxilla.
- Rebasing: Replacing the entire denture base material on a denture.
- Relining: Resurfacing tissue side of a denture to fit more accurately.
- Resorption: Body's process of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue.
- Rest: Metal projection near a partial denture retainer.
- Retainer: Device securing attachments and abutments of removable prosthesis.
- Retrusion: Posterior position of the mandible from centric position.
- Template: Clear plastic tray representing the alveolus after teeth extraction.
- Tuberosity: Rounded bony protrusion behind the last molar in the maxilla.
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Test your knowledge on essential dental procedures and terminology. This quiz covers various concepts such as alveoplasty, full dentures, and border molding. Perfect for dental students or professionals looking to refresh their understanding of important terms in dentistry.
