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What is the primary focus of prosthodontics?
What is the primary focus of prosthodontics?
Which description best fits a fixed dental prosthesis?
Which description best fits a fixed dental prosthesis?
What constitutes a dental prosthesis?
What constitutes a dental prosthesis?
What is the correct definition of a prosthesis?
What is the correct definition of a prosthesis?
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How many teeth can a fixed dental prosthesis replace at maximum in each dental arch?
How many teeth can a fixed dental prosthesis replace at maximum in each dental arch?
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Study Notes
Prosthetics Overview
- Prosthetics involve creating artificial replacements for missing body parts.
- It's a combination of art and science.
Prosthetic Dentistry (Prosthodontics)
- Focuses on oral function, comfort, and appearance.
- Involves diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance.
Prosthesis Definition
- A prosthesis is a man-made replacement for a missing body part.
Dental Prosthesis Definition
- A dental prosthesis replaces one or more teeth (or even the entire dentition).
- It may also replace associated alveolar structures (the bony parts that support the teeth).
Fixed Dental Prosthesis Definition
- A fixed dental prosthesis is securely attached to natural teeth, roots, or dental implants.
- It can replace between one and sixteen teeth in an arch.
- Attachment methods include cementing (luted), screwing, or mechanical methods.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts in prosthodontics, including definitions and classifications of dental prostheses. Test your knowledge on fixed dental prostheses and their applications within dental arches.
