Intro Chapter 52 Removable Prosthodontics

What is having the maxillary and mandibular arches in a position that produces a centrally related occlusion?

What is a metal bar that joins various parts of the partial denture together?

What term describes using the fingers to contour a closer adaptation of the margins of an impression while it is still in the mouth?

What is the thin metal covering or cap placed over a prepared tooth in the preparation of a denture?

What does the term 'edentulous' mean?

What procedure is used to trim or shape a denture to stimulate normal tissue appearance?

What are the parts of a full or partial denture that extend from the teeth to the border of the denture?

What is the metal skeleton of the removable partial denture?

What term refers to chewing?

What is a prosthesis that replaces all the teeth in one arch called?

What is a temporary denture placed after the extraction of anterior teeth called?

What is the sliding position of the mandible to the left or right of the centric position called?

What is built on the baseplate to register vertical dimension and occlusal relationship of the mandibular and maxillary arches?

What is a seal at the posterior of a full or partial denture that holds it in place?

What are specific areas in the mouth where a removable prosthesis may rub or apply more force?

What is the position of the mandible placed forward as related to the maxilla called?

What is a removable prosthesis that replaces one or several teeth within the same arch called?

What is the process of resurfacing the tissue side of a partial or full denture so that it fits more accurately?

What is a device used to hold something in place, such as the attachments or abutments of a removable prosthesis?

What is the position of the mandible posterior from the centric position as related to the maxilla called?

What term refers to a removable prosthesis that replaces one or more teeth?

What could affect a person's decision when choosing a removable prosthesis? (Select all that apply)

What effect can the presence of a new prosthesis have on the flow of saliva?

Why is it important for the alveolar ridge to be evenly contoured for the fitting of a removable prosthesis? (Select all that apply)

What oral habits can affect the choice of a removable prosthesis? (Select all that apply)

What is the metal skeleton of a partial called?

What can a retainer on a partial also be called?

What component of a partial controls the way it is seated in the mouth?

What impression material would be selected and prepared for taking a final impression for a partial?

What dental material would the laboratory technician use to set the teeth for the try-in appointment for a denture?

What is the suction seal that is created between the denture and the mouth?

How many teeth are in a full set of dentures?

What technique does the dentist use to modify the borders of an impression?

What is the portion of teeth showing when a patient smiles called?

Which position of the jaw does the dentist measure when articulating a denture? (Select all that apply)

What is an immediate denture most commonly prescribed after?

What is the normal length of time for an immediate denture to be worn?

How is an overdenture supported in the mouth? (Select all that apply)

What is the term for placing a new layer of resin over the tissue surface of a prosthesis?

What is a complicated denture repair involving the replacement of teeth or a fracture in the framework usually completed by?

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?

What is a temporary resin form representing the base of a denture used to establish jaw relationships and the arrangement of teeth called?

What is a full denture supported by 2 or more remaining natural teeth called?

What procedure is used to replace the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis?

What is a clear plastic tray that represents the alveolus as it should appear after teeth have been extracted?

What is a rounded bony protrusion behind the last molar in the maxilla called?