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Prosthodontics: Art and Science of Dental Prosthetics

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Which general consideration is required from the operator in the construction of a complete denture?

Patience during construction, learning, and adjustment of the prosthesis
Certain degree of artistic ability (correct)
Some understanding of the limitation of prosthetic restoration
Co-operation with the dentist

What is the function of a complete denture?

Restoration of the disturbed facial dimensions and contours
Preservation of the remaining tissues in health
Correction of speech due to the loss of natural teeth
All of the above (correct)

What is the denture flange?

The part of the denture base that extends from the cervical ends of the teeth to the denture border (correct)
The portion of the surface of a denture that makes contact with its antagonist
The margin of the denture base at the junction of the polished surface and the impression surface
The part of the denture that rests on the foundation tissue and to which teeth are attached

What is the denture occlusal surface?

The portion of the surface of a denture that makes contact with its antagonist (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the objectives of a complete denture?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of prosthodontics?

Replacement of missing parts of the human body (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dental prosthesis includes replacement of one to sixteen teeth in each dental arch?

Fixed dental prosthesis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a fixed dental prosthesis from a removable dental prosthesis?

Method of attachment to natural teeth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a removable dental prosthesis?

It replaces some or all teeth in a partially dentate or edentate arch (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of prosthesis?

Artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body (C) Signup and view all the answers

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