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?

    <p>The portion of the surface of a denture that makes contact with its antagonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the objectives of a complete denture?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of prosthodontics?

    <p>Replacement of missing parts of the human body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fixed dental prosthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Method of attachment to natural teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a removable dental prosthesis?

    <p>It replaces some or all teeth in a partially dentate or edentate arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of prosthesis?

    <p>Artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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