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What is the focus of the Estomatología Rehabilitadora Fija?
What is the focus of the Estomatología Rehabilitadora Fija?
Who fabricated the first known dental prosthesis?
Who fabricated the first known dental prosthesis?
What material did the Etruscans use for dental implants?
What material did the Etruscans use for dental implants?
What was the primary treatment for infections in ancient Egypt?
What was the primary treatment for infections in ancient Egypt?
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What was believed to be the cause of dental diseases in ancient Mesopotamia?
What was believed to be the cause of dental diseases in ancient Mesopotamia?
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What is the title of the ancient Egyptian dentist mentioned in the text?
What is the title of the ancient Egyptian dentist mentioned in the text?
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In which museum is the wooden fragment of Hesy-Ra's tomb exhibited?
In which museum is the wooden fragment of Hesy-Ra's tomb exhibited?
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What is the approximate date of the wooden fragment exhibited in the Cairo Museum?
What is the approximate date of the wooden fragment exhibited in the Cairo Museum?
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What was used to create the first complete prosthesis?
What was used to create the first complete prosthesis?
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What was used to hold isolated porcelain teeth in place?
What was used to hold isolated porcelain teeth in place?
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Where was the first fixed dental prosthesis found?
Where was the first fixed dental prosthesis found?
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What was used by the Etruscan civilization to create dental appliances?
What was used by the Etruscan civilization to create dental appliances?
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What is the oldest known dental prosthesis made of?
What is the oldest known dental prosthesis made of?
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What was used to create early European dentures?
What was used to create early European dentures?
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Who is credited with creating the first dental crowns?
Who is credited with creating the first dental crowns?
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When did Central and Northern Europe begin creating dental prostheses?
When did Central and Northern Europe begin creating dental prostheses?
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What is a key benefit of fixed dental prostheses?
What is a key benefit of fixed dental prostheses?
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How long can a fixed dental prosthesis last?
How long can a fixed dental prosthesis last?
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What is a major drawback of fixed dental prostheses?
What is a major drawback of fixed dental prostheses?
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Why might a patient not be able to opt for a fixed dental prosthesis?
Why might a patient not be able to opt for a fixed dental prosthesis?
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What may be necessary for some patients before receiving a fixed dental prosthesis?
What may be necessary for some patients before receiving a fixed dental prosthesis?
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What has been the outcome of the development of fixed dental prostheses?
What has been the outcome of the development of fixed dental prostheses?
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What is the main goal of researching new materials for simulating dental enamel?
What is the main goal of researching new materials for simulating dental enamel?
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What is a major advantage of fixed dental prosthetics over removable ones?
What is a major advantage of fixed dental prosthetics over removable ones?
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What is the purpose of a fixed dental prosthesis?
What is the purpose of a fixed dental prosthesis?
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What is a characteristic of zirconium as a material for dental prosthetics?
What is a characteristic of zirconium as a material for dental prosthetics?
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What is a type of fixed dental prosthesis?
What is a type of fixed dental prosthesis?
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What is a benefit of fixed dental prosthetics in terms of hygiene?
What is a benefit of fixed dental prosthetics in terms of hygiene?
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What is an advantage of fixed dental prosthetics in terms of aesthetics?
What is an advantage of fixed dental prosthetics in terms of aesthetics?
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What is a benefit of fixed dental prosthetics in terms of comfort?
What is a benefit of fixed dental prosthetics in terms of comfort?
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What was the material used to fabricate a denture in England in 1795?
What was the material used to fabricate a denture in England in 1795?
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Why were dentures made of hippopotamus ivory expensive?
Why were dentures made of hippopotamus ivory expensive?
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What was used to hold animal teeth in place in ancient civilizations?
What was used to hold animal teeth in place in ancient civilizations?
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When did the use of ivory and wood to create teeth and crowns begin?
When did the use of ivory and wood to create teeth and crowns begin?
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Why were ivory and wood chosen as materials for dentures?
Why were ivory and wood chosen as materials for dentures?
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When did the technique of making dentures improve significantly in Asian countries?
When did the technique of making dentures improve significantly in Asian countries?
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What was used to make crowns in China and Japan?
What was used to make crowns in China and Japan?
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When did experimentation with new materials for dentures begin?
When did experimentation with new materials for dentures begin?
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