Dental Prosthesis and Acrylic Resin Quiz

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What is the definition of an alloy?

A mixture of two or more metals (correct)

Artificial teeth that duplicate the anatomic forms of natural teeth

A denture base made of acrylic resin

A temporary cover used to seal the superior portion of a dental implant

What is the purpose of an abutment in dentistry?

To represent the temporomandibular joints and jaws

To support and/or retain a prosthesis (correct)

To provide a seal over the superior portion of a dental implant

To artificially restore part of or the entire natural ear

What is the composition of dental amalgam?

Gold, silver, and palladium

Silver, copper, and tin (correct)

Mercury, silver, and gold

Mercury, copper, and titanium

What is the definition of angular cheilitis?

Inflammation in the area of the modiolus causing redness and fissures Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an articulator in dentistry?

To represent the temporomandibular joints and jaws Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of anterior teeth in dentistry?

The maxillary and mandibular incisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bonding agent in dentistry?

To promote adhesion between a material and natural tooth structures Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'centric relation' refer to in dentistry?

A maxillomandibular relationship, independent of tooth contact Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a facial prosthesis in dentistry?

Artificially replaces a deficient anatomy of the face as a result of surgery, trauma, or congenital absence Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'eccentric relation' in dentistry?

Any relationship of the mandible to the maxillae other than centric relation Signup and view all the answers

What is a deep bite in dentistry?

Excessive vertical overlap of teeth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'edentulous' mean in dentistry?

Without teeth, lacking teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is 'functional articulation' in dentistry?

The occlusal contacts of the maxillary and mandibular teeth during mastication and deglutition Signup and view all the answers

What is a diastema in dentistry?

A space between two adjacent teeth in the same dental arch Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gerodontology' refer to?

The study of the dentition and dental problems in aged or aging persons Signup and view all the answers

What is a bone graft used for in prosthodontics?

The augmentation or replacement of the portion of the maxillary or mandibular bone with an osteogenic material Signup and view all the answers

A dental implant abutment serves to support and/or retain a prosthesis. It is a portion of a tooth or that portion of a dental implant that serves as an ______.

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Dental amalgam is an ______ of mercury, silver, copper, and tin.

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Artificial teeth that duplicate the anatomic forms of natural teeth are referred to as anatomic ______.

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Inflammation in the area of the modiolus causing redness and the production of fissures is known as angular ______.

cheilitis Signup and view all the answers

A removable maxillofacial prosthesis that artificially restores part of or the entire natural ear is called an auricular ______.

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Bonding agent: a material used to promote adhesion between a material and natural tooth structures. 17. Bone graft: in prosthodontics, the ______ or replacement of the portion of the maxillary or mandibular bone with an osteogenic material. 18. Border molding: the shaping of impression material along the border areas of an impression tray by functional or manual manipulation of the soft tissue. 19. Buccal vestibule: the portion of the oral cavity that is bounded on one side by the teeth, gingiva, and alveolar ridge and on the lateral side by the cheek posterior to the buccal frenula. 20. Buccal flange: the portion of the flange of a denture that occupies the buccal vestibule of the mouth. 21. Canine eminence: the labial prominence on the maxillary alveolar process corresponding to the position of the root of the canine tooth. 22. Cast: to produce a desired form by pouring or injecting a molten liquid or plastic material into a mold or impression. 23. Centric relation: a maxillomandibular relationship, independent of tooth contact, in which the condyles are in most posterior position in glenoid fossa. 24. Centric occlusion: the occlusion of opposing teeth when the mandible is in centric relation. 25. Clasp: the component of the clasp assembly that engages a portion of the tooth surface and either enters an undercut for retention. 26. Complete denture: a fixed or removable dental prosthesis that replaces the entire dentition and associated structures of the maxillae or mandible. 27. Creep: the slow change in dimensions of an object as a result of prolonged exposure to high temperature or stress. 28. Deep bite: excessive vertical overlap 29. Dental implant: a prosthetic device made of titanium implanted into the oral tissues 30. Diastema: a space between two adjacent teeth in the same dental arch 31. Eccentric relation: any relationship of the mandible to the maxillae other than centric relation 32. Edentulous: without teeth, lacking teeth 33. Facial prosthesis: a maxillofacial prosthesis that artificially replaces a deficient anatomy of the face as a result of surgery, trauma, or congenital absence 34. Functional articulation: the occlusal contacts of the maxillary and mandibular teeth during mastication and deglutition 35. Gerodontics: the treatment of dental problems of aging persons 36. Gerodontology: the study of the dentition and dental problems in aged or aging persons 37. Hard palate: the bony portion of the roof of the mouth 38. Immediate denture: any fixed or removable dental prosthesis fabricated for placement immediately following the removal of a natural tooth/teeth 39. Implantology: is the.

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The act of incising or crushing between the teeth is known as a ______.

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Bone graft: in prosthodontics, the ______ or replacement of the portion of the maxillary or mandibular bone with an osteogenic material.

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Border molding: the shaping of impression material along the border areas of an impression tray by functional or manual manipulation of the soft ______.

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Buccal flange: the portion of the flange of a denture that occupies the buccal vestibule of the ______.

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Centric relation: a maxillomandibular relationship, independent of tooth contact, in which the condyles are in most posterior position in glenoid ______.

fossa Signup and view all the answers

Dental implant: a prosthetic device made of titanium implanted into the oral ______.

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Eccentric relation: any relationship of the mandible to the maxillae other than centric ______.

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