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What is a replacement for a missing body part?
What is a replacement for a missing body part?
What type of denture is designed to replace the entire dentition of an upper or lower arch?
What type of denture is designed to replace the entire dentition of an upper or lower arch?
What is the term for the extraction of a tooth?
What is the term for the extraction of a tooth?
What type of impaction occurs when the tooth is horizontally tilted?
What type of impaction occurs when the tooth is horizontally tilted?
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What is the term for a Dentist who has completed additional oral surgical studies?
What is the term for a Dentist who has completed additional oral surgical studies?
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What type of denture is placed in the mouth at the time of surgical removal of natural teeth?
What type of denture is placed in the mouth at the time of surgical removal of natural teeth?
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What type of impaction occurs when the tooth is in an upright position but in close proximity to or under the crown of a nearby tooth?
What type of impaction occurs when the tooth is in an upright position but in close proximity to or under the crown of a nearby tooth?
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What is the main focus of the branch of dentistry known as Endodontics?
What is the main focus of the branch of dentistry known as Endodontics?
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What is the purpose of transillumination in clinical examination?
What is the purpose of transillumination in clinical examination?
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What is the term for the surgical removal of pulp from a tooth?
What is the term for the surgical removal of pulp from a tooth?
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What is the purpose of radiograph in endodontics treatment?
What is the purpose of radiograph in endodontics treatment?
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What is the purpose of isolation in root canal treatment?
What is the purpose of isolation in root canal treatment?
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What is the term for the partial excision of the dental pulp?
What is the term for the partial excision of the dental pulp?
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What is the term for the removal of necrotic pulpal tissue?
What is the term for the removal of necrotic pulpal tissue?
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What is the final step in the root canal treatment procedure?
What is the final step in the root canal treatment procedure?
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What is the purpose of anesthesia in root canal treatment?
What is the purpose of anesthesia in root canal treatment?
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What is the term for the process of filling and closing the canal area?
What is the term for the process of filling and closing the canal area?
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Study Notes
Prosthodontics
- A prosthesis is a replacement for a missing body part
- Types of dentures:
- Fixed appliance: placed in the mouth and not intended for removal
- Removable appliance: can be placed in and out of the mouth at will
- Removable prosthodontics:
- Partial denture service:
- Bilateral
- Unilateral
- Complete denture: full denture designed to replace the entire dentition of an upper or lower arch
- Partial denture: replaces one or more teeth in an arch
- Immediate denture: placed in the mouth at the time of surgical removal of natural teeth
- Partial denture service:
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon: a dentist who has completed additional oral surgical studies and a hospital internship and residency program
- Exodontia: extraction of a tooth
- Surgical procedures in exodontia:
- Single extraction: removal of one tooth during a procedure
- Impacted teeth: occurs when a tooth is covered with tissues of the periodontium
- Multiple extraction: removal of two or more teeth during one procedure
- Full mouth extraction: removal of all remaining teeth in the oral cavity
Types of Impaction
- Horizontal impaction: tooth is horizontally tilted, leaning parallel to the floor at various angles
- Vertical impaction: tooth is in an upright position but in close proximity to or under the crown of a nearby tooth
- Distoangular impaction: crown of the tooth is slanted toward the distal surface and is covered by tissue and/or bone
- Mesioangular impaction: crown of the tooth is mesially tilted and covered by tissue and/or bone
Endodontics
- Endodontics: branch of dentistry concerned with diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the dental pulp and surrounding periradicular tissues
- Clinical examination:
- Palpation: application of finger pressure to body tissues, gingiva
- Percussion: tapping of body tissue, tooth done with a handle upon the affected tooth
- Mobility: movement of the tooth in its socket force or pressure application
- Transillumination: passage of light through object/tissue to reveal fractured tooth tissue
- Thermal: reaction of application of heat and cold to tooth surface
- Anesthesia: pain disappears after numbing the specific root or nerve ending
- Radiograph: demonstrates early changes of bone structure and periapical involvement of the suspected tooth with an inflamed pulp
Endodontics Treatment Procedures
- Pulpectomy: surgical removal of pulp from tooth, also known as root canal treatment
- Pulpotomy: partial excision of the dental pulp
- Apicoectomy: surgical amputation of root apex
Root Canal Treatment
- Seven-step procedure:
- Anesthesia: local injection to relieve pain during the procedure
- Isolation: of the operative area to provide safety and assurance of an aseptic environment
- Extirpation: removal of pulpal tissue after pulpal opening
- Debridement: removal of necrotic pulpal tissue and cleaning
- Irrigation and cleansing: use of chemicals and instruments to remove tissue dust and material from the pulp and canals
- Obturation: canal area is filled and closed
- Restoration: tooth receives some type of restoration and is returned to normal function and purpose
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Test your knowledge of prosthodontics with this quiz on types of dentures, including fixed, removable, partial, and complete dentures. Learn about bilateral and unilateral partial dentures and more.
