6 Questions
What is the branch of dentistry related to the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health?
Prosthodontics
What is the term used to describe a condition in which the mouth is without teeth?
Edentulous
Which of the following is a dental prosthesis that replaces the entire natural dentition?
Complete Denture
In which condition are some natural teeth lost, but not all?
Partially Edentulous
What type of partial denture can be removed from the mouth and replaced?
Removable Partial Denture
What type of partial denture is cemented to natural teeth or fixed to dental implants?
Fixed Partial Denture
Study Notes
Prosthodontics
- The branch of dentistry related to the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health.
Edentulism
- A condition in which the mouth is without teeth.
Dental Prosthesis
- A complete denture replaces the entire natural dentition.
Partial Edentulism
- A condition in which some natural teeth are lost, but not all.
Partial Dentures
- Removable partial dentures can be removed from the mouth and replaced.
- Fixed partial dentures are cemented to natural teeth or fixed to dental implants.
Test your knowledge on prosthetics, dental prosthesis, natural dentition, and dentulous condition. Explore the art and science of replacing lost or missing body parts, as well as restoring and maintaining oral health.
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