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What is the focus of removable prosthodontics?
What is the focus of removable prosthodontics?
- Surgical restoration of facial defects
- Correction of congenital dental abnormalities
- Replacement of missing teeth and contiguous tissues (correct)
- Treatment of facial structures affected by disease
What does an abutment refer to in the context of dental prostheses?
What does an abutment refer to in the context of dental prostheses?
- Artificial replacement for a missing body part
- Surgical restoration of facial defects
- Tooth or dental implant supporting a dental prosthesis (correct)
- Prostheses designed to be removed by the wearer
What is the definition of a dental prosthesis?
What is the definition of a dental prosthesis?
- Correction of congenital dental abnormalities
- Artificial replacement of one or more teeth and/or associated structures (correct)
- Surgical restoration of facial defects
- Treatment of facial structures affected by disease
Which term is central to a discussion of dental prostheses?
Which term is central to a discussion of dental prostheses?
What is the scope of maxillofacial prosthodontics?
What is the scope of maxillofacial prosthodontics?
What is a prosthesis in the context of dentistry?
What is a prosthesis in the context of dentistry?
What are the two disciplines included in removable prosthodontics?
What are the two disciplines included in removable prosthodontics?
What are the possible supports for dental prostheses in clinical applications?
What are the possible supports for dental prostheses in clinical applications?
What is the definition of an abutment in the context of dental prostheses?
What is the definition of an abutment in the context of dental prostheses?
What is the primary focus of removable partial prosthodontics?
What is the primary focus of removable partial prosthodontics?
Study Notes
Removable Prosthodontics
- Focuses on the replacement of missing teeth and associated structures with removable dental prostheses.
Dental Prosthesis
- A dental prosthesis is an artificial replacement for a missing tooth or teeth and their associated structures.
Abutment
- Refers to a natural tooth that supports a dental prosthesis or a dental implant that serves as a support for a dental prosthesis.
Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
- Involves the rehabilitation of patients with defects or disorders of the head and neck region, including the oral cavity.
Prosthesis in Dentistry
- A prosthesis in dentistry is an artificial replacement for a missing tooth or teeth and their associated structures.
Disciplines in Removable Prosthodontics
- Includes prosthodontics and orthodontics.
Supports for Dental Prostheses
- Possible supports for dental prostheses in clinical applications include natural teeth, dental implants, and mucosa.
Primary Focus of Removable Partial Prosthodontics
- Focuses on the restoration of partially edentulous patients with removable partial dentures.
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Test your knowledge of prosthodontics with this introductory quiz. Explore the classification of prosthodontics, including fixed, removable, partial, complete, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. Sharpen your understanding of these branches and enhance your expertise in dental prosthetics.
