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What is the main cause of teeth loss in young people below 35 years?
What is the main cause of teeth loss in young people below 35 years?
- Periodontal diseases
- Congenital missing
- Caries (correct)
- Trauma or accident
What quality of a dental prosthesis refers to its resistance to displacement by functional horizontal or rotational stresses?
What quality of a dental prosthesis refers to its resistance to displacement by functional horizontal or rotational stresses?
- Supporting area
- Retention
- Stability (correct)
- Support
Which term refers to the foundation area on which a dental prosthesis rests?
Which term refers to the foundation area on which a dental prosthesis rests?
- Support
- Supporting area (correct)
- Stability
- Retention
What is the term for a life-size reproduction of a part or parts of the oral cavity and/or facial structures for study and treatment purposes?
What is the term for a life-size reproduction of a part or parts of the oral cavity and/or facial structures for study and treatment purposes?
What is the main cause of teeth loss in old people above 35 years?
What is the main cause of teeth loss in old people above 35 years?
Flashcards
What is Caries?
What is Caries?
Tooth decay caused by bacteria, leading to cavities and potential tooth loss.
Stability (of a dental prosthesis)
Stability (of a dental prosthesis)
The ability of a dental prosthesis to withstand horizontal or rotational forces without being dislodged.
Supporting Area (for a prosthesis)
Supporting Area (for a prosthesis)
The area within the oral cavity that provides support for a dental prosthesis.
Diagnostic Cast
Diagnostic Cast
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What are Periodontal diseases?
What are Periodontal diseases?
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Study Notes
Dental Health and Prosthetics
- The main cause of teeth loss in young people below 35 years is dental caries.
- The quality of a dental prosthesis that refers to its resistance to displacement by functional horizontal or rotational stresses is stability.
- The term that refers to the foundation area on which a dental prosthesis rests is base.
- A life-size reproduction of a part or parts of the oral cavity and/or facial structures for study and treatment purposes is called a dental cast.
- The main cause of teeth loss in old people above 35 years is periodontal disease.
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