Dental Terms and Definitions Quiz

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What is an abutment?

An artificial dental bridge

A device to recreate jaw movement

A tooth or root that supports a prosthesis (correct)

A type of dental implant

What is the purpose of a dental articulator?

To create dental impressions

To extract a tooth

To reproduce the relationship between the mandible and maxilla (correct)

To refine tooth enamel

What is a bevel in dentistry?

A dental hygiene tool

Creation of an angle in tooth preparation (correct)

A method to extract teeth

A type of dental impression

What is a cast post used for?

To improve retention of a restoration for treated teeth Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dental restoration is an inlay?

A restoration to replace a conservative class II cavity Signup and view all the answers

What defines a fixed bridge in dentistry?

A dental prosthesis with artificial teeth fixed in place Signup and view all the answers

What does gingival retraction involve?

Displacement of gingival tissue away from the tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a shade guide in dentistry?

To match the color of a patient’s teeth Signup and view all the answers

What type of restoration is an onlay designed to replace?

Class II preparation including cusps and one or more proximal surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the investment material process?

Forming a mold around a pattern using wax Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of core restorative material in dentistry?

To provide structure around the post for fixed prosthesis retention Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a die in dentistry?

To replicate the prepared portion of a tooth for cast restorations Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown from other types of crowns?

It combines metal alloy with a porcelain coating Signup and view all the answers

What does a fixed dental prosthesis, such as a resin-bonded bridge, rely on for support?

Wings bonded to the lingual surfaces of neighboring teeth Signup and view all the answers

In what situation would a dental professional use gingival retraction?

To create space for crown placement without surgery Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining feature of a full crown restoration?

It covers the entire anatomical crown of the tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the investment material in dental casting?

To form a mold around the wax pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of a pontic in dental prosthetics?

It serves as an artificial tooth replacing a missing natural tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a chamfer in tooth preparation?

To create a smooth finish line for better restoration retention Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique feature of an onlay restoration compared to an inlay?

It includes the occlusal and one or more cusp surfaces Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abutment

A tooth, root, or implant used for support and retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis.

Articulator

A dental laboratory device used to reproduce the relationship between the mandible and maxilla.

Bevel

A technique used to create an angle within a tooth preparation for better retention.

Cast Post

A post created in the lab for an endodontically-treated tooth to improve retention of a cast restoration.

Chamfer

A tapered finish line at the cervical area of a tooth preparation.

Core

Restorative material (amalgam or composite resin) added around the coronal portion of a post to provide structure for a fixed prosthesis.

Die

A replica of the prepared portion of a tooth used for making a cast restoration.

Fixed Bridge

A dental prosthesis with artificial teeth fixed in place and supported by attachment to natural teeth.

Full Crown

A cast restoration that covers the entire anatomical crown of the tooth.

Gingival Retraction

A method to displace gingival tissue away from the tooth.

Hypertrophied

Refers to excessive growth of oral tissues.

Inlay

Cast restoration designed to replace a conservative Class II cavity.

Investment Material

Gypsum material used to form a mold around the wax pattern during the casting process.

Master Cast

Cast created from a final impression used to construct the baseplate, bite rims, wax setups, and finished prosthesis.

Onlay

Cast restoration designed to replace a Class II preparation, including the occlusal, one or more cusps, and proximal surfaces of posterior teeth.

Opaquer

Resin material placed under a porcelain restoration to mask tooth discoloration.

Pontic

Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth in a fixed bridge.

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crown

An indirect restoration in which a thin porcelain material is fused to the facial portion of a metal alloy crown.

Prosthesis

Replacement of a tooth, missing parts of a tooth, or the soft or hard structures of the jaw or palate.

Resin-Bonded Bridge

A fixed dental prosthesis with wings that are bonded to the lingual surfaces of adjacent teeth; also known as a Maryland bridge.

Shade Guide

An accessory dental item containing different shades of teeth used to match the color of a patient's teeth.

Shoulder

Margin of a tooth preparation for a cast restoration.

Three-Quarter Crown

A cast restoration that covers the anatomical crown of a tooth, except for the facial or buccal portion.

Unit

Each component of the fixed bridge.

Veneer

Thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared tooth surface.

Dental Terminology

Abutment refers to a tooth, root, or implant that supports and retains a fixed or removable dental prosthesis.
Articulator is a dental laboratory device used to replicate the relationship between the mandible and maxilla using patient dental casts.
Bevel is a technique using instruments to create an angle within a tooth preparation for better retention of the restoration.
Cast Post is a post made in the lab for endodontically treated teeth to improve retention of a cast restoration.
Chamfer is a tapered finish line at the cervical area of a tooth preparation.
Core Restorative Material, such as amalgam or composite resin, is added around the coronal portion of a post to provide structure and retain a fixed prosthesis.
Die is a replica of the prepared portion of a tooth, used in the lab for creating cast restorations.
Fixed Bridge is a dental prosthesis with artificial teeth fixed in place and attached to natural teeth.
Full Crown is a cast restoration that covers the entire anatomical crown of a tooth.
Gingival Retraction is a method used to displace gingival tissue away from the tooth.
Hypertrophied describes excessive growth of oral tissues.
Inlay is a cast restoration that replaces a conservative Class II cavity.
Investment Material is a gypsum material used to form a mold around a wax pattern during the casting process.
Master Cast is made from a final impression and used for creating baseplates, bite rims, wax setups, and finished prosthesis.
Onlay is a cast restoration designed to replace a Class II preparation that covers the occlusal, one or more cusp, and proximal surfaces of posterior teeth.
Opaquer is a resin material placed under porcelain restorations to mask tooth discoloration.
Pontic is an artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth in a fixed bridge.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crown is an indirect restoration where a thin porcelain layer is fused to the facial portion of a metal alloy crown.
Prosthesis is a replacement for a tooth, missing tooth parts, or soft or hard structures of the jaw or palate.
Resin-Bonded Bridge is a fixed dental prosthesis with wings bonded to the lingual surfaces of adjacent teeth. Also known as a Maryland Bridge.
Shade Guide is a dental accessory that contains different tooth shades used to match a patient's tooth color.
Shoulder is the margin of a tooth preparation for a cast restoration.
Three-Quarter Crown is a cast restoration covering the anatomical crown of a tooth, except for the facial or buccal portion.
Unit is each individual component of a fixed bridge.
Veneer is a thin layer of composite resin or porcelain bonded or cemented to a prepared tooth surface.

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Test your knowledge of essential dental terminology including key concepts related to prosthetics and restorations. This quiz covers terms such as abutment, articulator, and fixed bridge. Perfect for dental students and professionals looking to refresh their understanding of dental procedures.