Prosthodontics Quiz

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Which organization recognizes prosthodontics as a dental specialty?

American Dental Association (correct)
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons of England

What is the main focus of prosthodontics?

Orthodontic treatment for misaligned teeth
Replacement of missing or deficient teeth (correct)
Diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases
Oral surgery procedures

Who introduced dental braces to correct the position of teeth?

Royal College of Surgeons
Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Fauchard (correct)
American Dental Association

What are dental prostheses?

Artificial teeth used in dentures (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many dental specialties are recognized by the American Dental Association?

12 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization recognizes prosthodontics as a dental specialty?

American Dental Association (ADA) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with discovering methods to replace lost teeth using substitutes made from carved blocks of ivory or bone?

Fauchard (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of prosthodontics according to the ADA?

The dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with missing or deficient teeth or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes (C) Signup and view all the answers