Dentistry Quiz: Periodontal Disease and Implants

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What is the term for the movement of a tooth posterior to the space?

Linguual drift

Mesial drift (correct)

Distal drift

Proximal drift

Which direction does a tooth move in mesial drift?

Towards the back of the mouth

Towards the top of the mouth

Towards the bottom of the mouth

Towards the front of the mouth (correct)

What is the opposite of mesial drift?

Distal drift (correct)

Linguual drift

Buccal drift

Proximal drift

In which direction does a tooth move in distal drift?

Towards the back of the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the movement of a tooth anterior to the space?

Distal drift Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the disease affecting the periodontal tissues?

Periodontal disease Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disturbance in the Temporomandibular Joint?

Disturbance in T.M.J. Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem that affects the way a person speaks?

Speech problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the problem that affects the appearance of a person's teeth?

Aesthetic problem Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of oral health problem?

Heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a partial denture that is attached to natural teeth?

Fixed bridge Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an abutment in dentistry?

To support and/or retain a prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

What provides the basic support for the overdenture?

Natural teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the artificial tooth or teeth that replace missing teeth?

Prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the area where the natural tooth and the artificial tooth meet?

Abutment Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a partial denture?

To preserve oral function and aesthetic Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of using a partial denture?

To prevent super eruption of antagonist tooth Signup and view all the answers

What can happen to adjacent teeth if a partial denture is not used?

They will drift to the edentulous area Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using a partial denture?

Preserving oral function and aesthetic Signup and view all the answers

What issue can a partial denture help prevent?

Super eruption of antagonist tooth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of retention in a prosthesis?

To resist movement or displacement away from the mucosa Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of a denture that unites the saddles of a denture?

Major connector Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary material used in the construction of a major connector?

Cast metal (Co-Cr, Gold, Nickel chrome, or titanium) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the mechanical connection between a denture and a natural tooth or implant?

Clasp Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a partial denture that is luted to natural teeth or tooth roots and/or to an implant?

Fixed bridge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an overdenture?

To provide primary support to the prosthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ability of a prosthesis to resist movement or displacement away from the mucosa?

Retention Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of achieving mechanical retention in RPD prosthodontics?

Using clasps Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Periodontal Disease and its Consequences

Periodontal disease is a type of disease affecting the gums (اللثة).
It can lead to disturbance in the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and aesthetic and speech problems.

Drifting of Teeth

Mesial drift: a tooth moves posterior to the space (لو تنحرف على امليزيل االسنان خلف الفراغ).
Distal drift: a tooth moves anterior to the space (لو تنحرف االسنان على الدستل امام الفراغ).

Implants and Overdenture Support

Implants and overdenture (tooth) support can be used to replace missing teeth.
Other options include implants, overdenture, and other prosthetic devices.

Retention in Prosthodontics

Retention is the quality of a prosthesis that resists movement or displacement away from the mucosa.
Mechanical Retention is achieved in RPD prosthodontics by the use of clasps or attachments.

Components of a Denture

Major connector: a component of a denture that unites saddles of a denture (الجزء الرئيسي).
Made of materials such as cast metal (Co-Cr, Gold, Nickel chrome, or titanium), or acrylic resin.

Fixed Bridge

A fixed bridge is a partial denture that is luted to natural teeth or tooth roots and/or to an implant.
Provides primary support to the prosthesis.

Abutment

An abutment is a tooth or a portion of a tooth or a portion of an implant that supports and/or retains the prosthesis.

Advantages of Partial Denture

Preserves oral function and aesthetic.
Prevents super eruption of antagonist tooth and drifting of adjacent teeth to the edentulous area.

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Test your knowledge of periodontal disease, its consequences, and dental implants and overdenture support.