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What does the term 'prosthodontics' refer to?
What does the term 'prosthodontics' refer to?
- The specialty focused on managing oral function and comfort (correct)
- The surgical replacement of lost body parts
- The study of dental caries and their treatment
- The process of improving general dental hygiene
What is a fixed dental prosthesis?
What is a fixed dental prosthesis?
- A prosthesis securely retained to natural teeth or implants (correct)
- A removable appliance attached with clasps
- A dental prosthesis that provides temporary support
- An artificial structure that replaces entire jaw functionality
Which of the following best defines a dental prosthesis?
Which of the following best defines a dental prosthesis?
- An artificial replacement for one or more missing teeth (correct)
- A cosmetic enhancement for existing teeth
- An artificial replacement of skin tissue
- A temporary filler for dental cavities
What is NOT a focus of prosthodontics?
What is NOT a focus of prosthodontics?
How many teeth can a fixed dental prosthesis replace in each dental arch?
How many teeth can a fixed dental prosthesis replace in each dental arch?
Flashcards
Prosthetics
Prosthetics
Using artificial replacements for missing body parts.
Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics
Dental specialty focusing on oral function, comfort, and appearance.
Dental prosthesis
Dental prosthesis
Artificial teeth or tooth replacements.
Fixed dental prosthesis
Fixed dental prosthesis
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Prosthesis
Prosthesis
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Study Notes
Prosthetics
- Prosthetics is the science and art of creating artificial replacements for missing body parts.
- Prosthodontics is a dental specialty focusing on oral function, comfort, and appearance.
- A prosthesis is an artificial replacement for a missing body part.
- Dental prosthetics replace missing teeth and related structures.
- Fixed dental prostheses are securely attached to natural teeth, or implant abutments.
- A fixed dental prosthesis can replace one to sixteen teeth in each arch.
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