10 Questions
What is prosthetics?
Prosthetics is the art and science of replacing missing parts of the human body.
What is prosthesis?
Prosthesis is the replacement of a missing part of the human body with an artificial part, such as an eye, leg, or arm prosthesis.
What is prosthetic dentistry or prosthodontics?
Prosthetic dentistry or prosthodontics is the branch of dental art and science that is concerned with replacing missing teeth and surrounding structures with artificial devices.
What does 'dentulous' mean?
'Dentulous' refers to a condition in which natural teeth are present in the oral cavity.
What does 'edentulous' mean?
'Edentulous' refers to a condition in which natural teeth are absent in the oral cavity.
Which term refers to the replacement of missing teeth and surrounding structures by artificial devices?
Prosthetic Dentistry
What is the condition called when natural teeth are absent in the oral cavity?
Edentulous
What is a dental prosthesis that replaces the entire natural dentition and its associated structures of the mandible and/or maxilla called?
Complete Denture
What is a dental prosthesis that is constructed before extraction called?
Immediate Denture
What is the art and science of replacing missing parts of the human body called?
Prosthetics
Test your knowledge on prosthetics and prosthodontics in this informative quiz. Learn about the art and science of replacing missing body parts, including eye, leg, and arm prosthetics. Explore the field of prosthodontics, which focuses on replacing missing teeth and surrounding structures with artificial devices. Challenge yourself and become familiar with key terms like prosthesis and dentulous.
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