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What is a primary function of a porcelain jacket crown?
What is a primary function of a porcelain jacket crown?
Which type of restoration involves covering the cusps of the tooth?
Which type of restoration involves covering the cusps of the tooth?
Temporary crowns are suitable for long-term use until a final restoration is placed.
Temporary crowns are suitable for long-term use until a final restoration is placed.
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Fixed prosthodontics is primarily concerned with removable dental appliances.
Fixed prosthodontics is primarily concerned with removable dental appliances.
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What type of restoration uses a post inserted into the root canal?
What type of restoration uses a post inserted into the root canal?
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What is the primary goal of fixed prosthodontics?
What is the primary goal of fixed prosthodontics?
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A ____ is a type of restoration that surrounds most or all of the remaining structure of a tooth.
A ____ is a type of restoration that surrounds most or all of the remaining structure of a tooth.
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Ceramic crowns can be classified as either metallic or non______.
Ceramic crowns can be classified as either metallic or non______.
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Match the following types of dental crowns with their descriptions:
Match the following types of dental crowns with their descriptions:
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Match the types of restorations with their definitions:
Match the types of restorations with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics I
- Course Code: PRO 221
- Lecturer: Dr. Nermeen Nagi
- Post: Assistant Professor of Fixed Prosthodontics
- University: Gala University
- Faculty: Faculty of Dentistry
- Year: Fall 2023
Curriculum PRO 221
- Introduction and nomenclature
- Instruments
- Principles of tooth preparation
- Full metal crown
- Metal-ceramic crown
Prosthesis
- Prosthesis is an artificial replacement of a missing body part
- Examples include artificial limbs, eye prosthetics
Prosthodontics
- Prosthodontics is a dental specialty focusing on artificial replacements for missing parts of the mouth and jaw
- Also known as prosthetic dentistry or prosthodontia
- Subspecialties include fixed and removable prosthodontics
Goals of Prosthodontics
- Restore mastication
- Restore speech
- Restore aesthetics
- Restore occlusion
- Restore health
Fixed Prosthodontics (Single Restorations)
- Intra-coronal restorations: Inlays and onlays (Gold and all-ceramic)
- Extra-coronal restorations: Crowns (full and partial coverage) and veneers
- Intra-radicular restorations: Post crowns
Intra-coronal Restorations (Inlays)
- Indirect restorations made of gold, composite resin, or ceramic material
- Involve the occlusal and one or both proximal surfaces
- Cemented into a prepared cavity in the tooth
Intra-coronal Restorations (Onlays)
- Indirect restorations made of gold, composite resin, or ceramic material
- Involve the occlusal and one or both proximal surfaces with cusp coverage
All-Ceramic Inlay and Onlay
- Restorations of inlay and onlay types using ceramic materials
Inlay, Onlay, and Full Crown
- Visual representation with diagram of inlay, onlay, and full crown
Overlay
- Covers both inner and outer parts of the crown
- Preserves the tooth substance
Extra-coronal Restorations (Crowns and Bridges)
- Types of restorations that cover the entire crown portion of the tooth
Crown
- Artificial replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding most or all of the remaining structure with a material (cast metal, ceramic, or combination of metal and porcelain)
- Can be full coverage or partial coverage
Classification of Crowns (by Number of Covered Surfaces)
- Full Coverage (5 surfaces)
- Partial Coverage (1 to 4 surfaces)
Classification of Crowns (by Material)
- Metallic: Cast, Non-casted (Swaged, milled, sintered)
- Non-metallic: Ceramics, Resins
- Combination: Ceramo-metallic or porcelain fused to metal restorations
Complete Metal Cast Crown
- A restorative dental procedure
Milled Crown
- Computerized milling machine cuts out the restoration from a solid block of material
Sintering (3D-printed) Metal Crown
- 3D printer spreads a thin layer of metal powder
- Laser sinters the metal to create the shape of the restoration
Porcelain Jacket Crown
- Used to cover the entire surface of the affected tooth
- Protects affected teeth from damage
Temporary Crown
- Provisional or interim crown
- Made from resin material
- Serves until a permanent restoration is placed
Intra-radicular Restorations
- Restoration method used on endodontically treated teeth
- Inserts a post into the prepared root canal
- Used when the remaining coronal tissue cannot provide adequate support and retention
Clinical Procedure for Preparing and Inserting a Post
- Steps involved in preparing and inserting a post into a treated tooth
- Includes final post space preparation, prepared post space, dentine pretreatment, inserting a post, preformed plastic build-up, and abutment preparation
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of Fixed Prosthodontics I, including instrumentation, tooth preparation principles, and types of crowns. This quiz covers key topics such as full metal and metal-ceramic crowns, essential for any aspiring dental professional. Join us to evaluate your understanding of prosthetic dentistry.
