Dental Prostheses: Charting and Types

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What is the first step in the process of dental prostheses?

  • Monitoring
  • Bespoke oral hygiene advice
  • Identify/Charting (correct)
  • Treatment to be carried out

What type of dental restoration covers the entire clinical crown of a tooth?

  • Inlay
  • Onlay
  • Crown (correct)
  • Veneer

Which of these materials can be used to make a dental crown?

  • Gold
  • Porcelain
  • Zirconia
  • All of the above (correct)

What is a dental bridge used for?

<p>Filling a gap from a missing tooth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are thin, custom-made shells that cover the front surface of teeth called?

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Which type of denture replaces all teeth in either the upper or lower jaw?

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What is a removable dental appliance that replaces some missing teeth?

<p>Partial denture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of dental implants?

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What is the purpose of orthodontic appliances?

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What is the purpose of 'monitoring' in the context of dental prostheses as shown in the diagram?

<p>Assessing the fit and function of existing prostheses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of bespoke oral hygiene advice in dental prosthetics?

<p>To provide custom instructions for cleaning and maintaining dental prostheses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of dental prosthetics, what does 'health vs disease' refer to?

<p>Assessing the current state of a patient's oral health to identify issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'abutments' refer to in the context of a dental bridge?

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What is the primary purpose of an onlay?

<p>To fill a larger cavity that extends to one or more cusps of a tooth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is assessing 'Normal vs Abnormal, Fracture, Caries etc' important in dental prosthetics?

<p>To evaluate the existing oral health conditions before any prosthetic work is done (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Crown (Dental)

A restoration that covers the entire clinical crown of a tooth.

Bridge (Dental)

A dental restoration that spans an area with missing teeth, attaching to adjacent teeth for support.

Veneer (Dental)

A thin layer of material placed over a tooth surface to improve aesthetics or protect the tooth's surface.

Partial Denture

A removable dental appliance that replaces some teeth in a partially dentate arch.

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Complete Denture

A removable dental appliance that replaces all teeth in an arch.

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Onlay (Dental)

A restoration that covers one or more cusps of a tooth; smaller than a crown.

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Dental Implant

A surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis.

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Orthodontic Appliances

Devices used to align or straighten teeth.

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Identify and Chart

First step; identify existing dental issues on a patient's chart.

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Health vs Disease

Differentiating healthy and diseased teeth.

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Treatment

The course of action to take to fix the dental issues.

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Oral Hygiene Advice

Step to ensure oral hygiene is maintained.

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Monitoring

The process of regularly checking dental health.

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Study Notes

  • Dental appliances and prostheses are foundational to clinical skills and practice.

Charting Dental Prostheses

  • Initially, dental prostheses are identified and charted.
  • Distinguish between normal and abnormal conditions, such as fractures and caries.
  • A treatment plan is developed.
  • Monitor for overall health versus disease.
  • Bespoke oral hygiene advice to patients.
  • Undertake regular monitoring.

Types of Dental Prostheses

  • Porcelain Jacket Crown: A type of all-ceramic dental restoration used to cover an entire tooth.
  • Gold Crown: A dental restoration made of gold alloy used to cover all of the tooth.
  • Bridge: A prosthetic device that replaces one or more missing teeth by attaching to adjacent teeth or dental implants for support. Includes abutments and pontic(s).
  • Porcelain Veneer: A thin shell of porcelain bonded to the front surface of a tooth to improve its appearance.
  • Partial Denture: A removable dental appliance that replaces some teeth.
  • Complete Denture: A removable dental appliance replacing all teeth in an arch.
  • Gold Onlay: A custom-made gold restoration that covers one or more cusps of a tooth.
  • Dental Implants: Artificial tooth roots surgically placed into the jawbone to support a replacement tooth or bridge.
  • Orthodontic Appliances: Devices used to align and straighten teeth, such as braces.

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