Introduction to Fixed Prosthodontics: Scope and Benefits

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Which type of restoration is useful for restoring more extensively damaged posterior teeth needing wide mesio-occlusodistal (MOD) restorations?

  • Onlay (correct)
  • Inlay
  • Partial veneer crown
  • All-ceramic laminate veneer

What type of connector is typically used with implant abutments for fixed partial dentures?

  • Rigid connectors (correct)
  • Cast connectors
  • Nonrigid connectors
  • Solder joints

What material could an inlay be made of for single-tooth restorations with minimal to moderate extensions?

  • Ceramic veneer fused to metal (correct)
  • Processed resin
  • Resin only
  • Gold alloy

What type of prosthesis is permanently attached to remaining teeth or implants and replaces one or more missing teeth?

<p>Fixed partial denture (A)</p>
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What must be correlated with the patient’s overall physical health and psychologic needs during the diagnosis process?

<p>Diagnostic information (A)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of fixed prostheses in prosthodontic treatment?

<p>Maintaining the health and integrity of the dental arches (D)</p>
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What is the function of a crown as mentioned in the text?

<p>To restore the morphology and contours of damaged coronal portions of a tooth (D)</p>
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What is the scope of fixed prosthodontics treatment as mentioned in the text?

<p>Restoration of entire occlusion (A)</p>
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How can improper treatment of the occlusion affect the stomatognathic system?

<p>It can create disharmony and damage to the stomatognathic system (D)</p>
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What type of restoration is a full veneer according to the text?

<p>Extracoronal restoration that covers the outer surface of the clinical crown (B)</p>
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What is the primary benefit of fixed prostheses in prosthodontic treatment?

<p>Improving patient comfort and masticatory ability (B)</p>
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What does a full veneer restoration cover?

<p>The entire clinical crown (A)</p>
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How can improper treatment of the occlusion affect the stomatognathic system?

<p>By creating disharmony and damaging the stomatognathic system (C)</p>
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What is a crown's function in fixed prosthodontics treatment?

<p>To protect the remaining tooth structure from further damage (D)</p>
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What is the scope of fixed prosthodontics treatment according to the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p>
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What type of restoration is an onlay according to the text?

<p>A full-coverage crown (D)</p>
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Which material could an inlay be made of for single-tooth restorations with minimal to moderate extensions?

<p>Ceramic material (C)</p>
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What is the term for a prosthetic appliance permanently attached to remaining teeth or implants, replacing one or more missing teeth?

<p>Fixed partial denture (D)</p>
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Which type of connector is typically used with implant abutments for fixed partial dentures?

<p>Cast connectors (B)</p>
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What is the primary purpose of a crown, based on the information provided in the text?

<p>To restore more extensively damaged posterior teeth (A)</p>
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Study Notes

Restoration Types

  • Full veneer restorations are useful for restoring extensively damaged posterior teeth needing wide mesio-occlusodistal (MOD) restorations.
  • An onlay is a type of restoration that covers only a portion of the tooth surface.

Materials

  • Inlays can be made of ceramic or composite resin materials for single-tooth restorations with minimal to moderate extensions.

Prostheses and Connectors

  • A fixed partial denture is a type of prosthesis permanently attached to remaining teeth or implants, replacing one or more missing teeth.
  • A screw-type connector is typically used with implant abutments for fixed partial dentures.

Diagnosis and Treatment

  • Diagnosis must consider the patient's overall physical health and psychologic needs.
  • The primary purpose of fixed prostheses in prosthodontic treatment is to restore oral function and aesthetics.
  • Improper treatment of the occlusion can affect the stomatognathic system, leading to TMJ disorders, muscle pain, and other issues.

Crowns

  • A crown's function in fixed prosthodontics treatment is to restore a single tooth, covering the entire tooth structure.
  • The primary benefit of fixed prostheses in prosthodontic treatment is to permanently restore teeth, improving oral function and aesthetics.

Fixed Prosthodontics

  • The scope of fixed prosthodontics treatment includes restoring single teeth or multiple teeth, improving oral function and aesthetics.

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