Master the Basics of Fixed Prosthodontics

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Which branch of dentistry is concerned with the restoration of natural teeth or replacement of missing teeth with artificial substitutes?

Prosthodontics (correct)
Endodontics
Periodontics
Orthodontics

What is the main difference between removable prosthodontics and fixed prosthodontics?

There is no difference between removable prosthodontics and fixed prosthodontics.
Removable prosthodontics involves the replacement of teeth that are not readily removable from the mouth, while fixed prosthodontics involves the replacement of teeth that can be easily removed from the mouth.
Removable prosthodontics involves the replacement of teeth with natural substitutes, while fixed prosthodontics involves the replacement of teeth with artificial substitutes.
Removable prosthodontics involves the replacement of teeth that can be easily removed from the mouth, while fixed prosthodontics involves the replacement of teeth that are not readily removable from the mouth. (correct)

What is a dental prosthesis?

It is an artificial replacement of one or more teeth and associated structures. (correct)
It is the restoration of natural teeth or replacement of missing teeth with artificial substitutes.
It is an artificial replacement or correction of any absent part of the human body.
It is a branch of dentistry concerned with the replacement of teeth or missing facial parts by artificial substitutes.

What does prosthodontics aim to restore?

<p>Both function and esthetics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of prosthodontics?

<p>It is the branch of dentistry concerned with the replacement and restoration of teeth by artificial substitutes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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