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What is having the maxillary and mandibular arches in a position that produces a centrally related occlusion?
Centric relation
What is a metal bar that joins various parts of the partial denture together?
Connector
What term describes using the fingers to contour a closer adaptation of the margins of an impression while it is still in the mouth?
Border molding
What is the thin metal covering or cap placed over a prepared tooth in the preparation of a denture?
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What does the term 'edentulous' mean?
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What procedure is used to trim or shape a denture to stimulate normal tissue appearance?
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What are the parts of a full or partial denture that extend from the teeth to the border of the denture?
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What is the metal skeleton of the removable partial denture?
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What term refers to chewing?
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What is a prosthesis that replaces all the teeth in one arch called?
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What is a temporary denture placed after the extraction of anterior teeth called?
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What is the sliding position of the mandible to the left or right of the centric position called?
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What is built on the baseplate to register vertical dimension and occlusal relationship of the mandibular and maxillary arches?
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What is a seal at the posterior of a full or partial denture that holds it in place?
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What are specific areas in the mouth where a removable prosthesis may rub or apply more force?
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What is the position of the mandible placed forward as related to the maxilla called?
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What is a removable prosthesis that replaces one or several teeth within the same arch called?
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What is the process of resurfacing the tissue side of a partial or full denture so that it fits more accurately?
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What is a device used to hold something in place, such as the attachments or abutments of a removable prosthesis?
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What is the position of the mandible posterior from the centric position as related to the maxilla called?
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What term refers to a removable prosthesis that replaces one or more teeth?
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What could affect a person's decision when choosing a removable prosthesis? (Select all that apply)
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What effect can the presence of a new prosthesis have on the flow of saliva?
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Why is it important for the alveolar ridge to be evenly contoured for the fitting of a removable prosthesis? (Select all that apply)
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What oral habits can affect the choice of a removable prosthesis? (Select all that apply)
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What is the metal skeleton of a partial called?
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What can a retainer on a partial also be called?
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What component of a partial controls the way it is seated in the mouth?
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What impression material would be selected and prepared for taking a final impression for a partial?
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What dental material would the laboratory technician use to set the teeth for the try-in appointment for a denture?
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What is the suction seal that is created between the denture and the mouth?
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How many teeth are in a full set of dentures?
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What technique does the dentist use to modify the borders of an impression?
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What is the portion of teeth showing when a patient smiles called?
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Which position of the jaw does the dentist measure when articulating a denture? (Select all that apply)
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What is an immediate denture most commonly prescribed after?
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What is the normal length of time for an immediate denture to be worn?
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How is an overdenture supported in the mouth? (Select all that apply)
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What is the term for placing a new layer of resin over the tissue surface of a prosthesis?
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What is a complicated denture repair involving the replacement of teeth or a fracture in the framework usually completed by?
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What is the surgical shaping and smoothing of the margins of the tooth socket after extraction of the tooth, generally in preparation for the placement of a prosthesis called?
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What is a temporary resin form representing the base of a denture used to establish jaw relationships and the arrangement of teeth called?
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What is a full denture supported by 2 or more remaining natural teeth called?
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What procedure is used to replace the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis?
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What is a clear plastic tray that represents the alveolus as it should appear after teeth have been extracted?
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What is a rounded bony protrusion behind the last molar in the maxilla called?
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Study Notes
Key Terms and Definitions
- Centric Relation: Maxillary and mandibular arches in a position that creates a centrally related occlusion.
- Connector: Metal bar that connects various parts of a partial denture.
- Border Molding: Technique using fingers to contour margins of an impression while it remains in the mouth.
- Coping: Thin metal covering or cap over a prepared tooth in denture creation.
- Edentulous: Condition of being without teeth.
- Festooning: Trimming or shaping a denture to mimic normal tissue appearance.
- Flange: Parts of a denture extending from teeth to the denture's border.
- Framework: Metal skeleton of a removable partial denture.
- Mastication: The process of chewing.
- Full Denture: Prosthesis that replaces all teeth in one arch.
- Immediate Denture: Temporary denture placed immediately after anterior tooth extraction.
- Lateral Excursion: Sliding position of the mandible to the left or right of centric position.
- Occlusal Rim: Built on baseplate to register vertical dimension and occlusal relationship.
- Post Dam: Seal at the denture's posterior that holds it in place.
- Pressure Points: Areas in the mouth where a removable prosthesis may rub or exert increased force.
- Protrusion: Position of the mandible shifted forward in relation to the maxilla.
- Partial Denture: Removable prosthesis replacing one or several teeth in the same arch.
- Relining: Resurfacing the tissue side of a prosthesis for better fit.
- Retainer: Device maintaining components of a removable prosthesis in place.
- Retrusion: Position of the mandible shifted posterior relative to the maxilla.
Patient Considerations
- Factors influencing prosthesis choice include improving appearance and enhancing confidence.
- New prosthesis presence can increase saliva flow.
- Importance of even contouring of the alveolar ridge for proper fitting, aiding in mastication and stability.
Oral Habits Impacting Prosthesis
- Clenching, grinding, and mouth breathing can affect removable prosthesis choices.
Technical Aspects
- Framework refers to the metal support structure of a partial denture.
- A retainer can also be termed as a clasp.
- Rests on a partial denture control its seating in the mouth.
- Elastomeric impression material is preferred for final impressions in partial dentures.
- Wax is used by laboratory technicians for setting teeth during denture try-in appointments.
Denture Specifics
- A full set of dentures typically contains 28 teeth.
- Dentists check centric relation, protrusion, and retrusion when articulating a denture.
- Immediate dentures are often prescribed following the extraction of anterior teeth, usually worn temporarily for a few months.
- Overdentures are supported by remaining natural teeth, implants, or oral mucosa.
Procedures and Repairs
- Relining involves placing a new resin layer on a prosthesis's tissue surface.
- Complex repairs, such as tooth replacements or framework fractures, are generally handled by dental laboratory technicians.
- Alveoplasty refers to the surgical smoothing of tooth socket margins after extraction, paving the way for prosthesis placement.
- Baseplate is a temporary resin form used to establish jaw relationships and arrange teeth for dentures.
- Rebasing entails replacing the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis.
Anatomical Considerations
- Template is a clear plastic tray representing the alveolus post-extraction.
- Tuberosity is a rounded bony protrusion located behind the last molar in the maxilla.
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