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What is the main goal of Fixed Prosthodontics?
What is the main goal of Fixed Prosthodontics?
What is the definition of Prosthodontics?
What is the definition of Prosthodontics?
What does Maxillofacial Prosthetics deal with?
What does Maxillofacial Prosthetics deal with?
What is the portion of the tooth covered by enamel, extending from the incisal edge or occlusal surface to the cervical line?
What is the portion of the tooth covered by enamel, extending from the incisal edge or occlusal surface to the cervical line?
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Which type of fixed restoration is used to restore the damaged occlusal and proximal surfaces of the tooth without covering the cusps?
Which type of fixed restoration is used to restore the damaged occlusal and proximal surfaces of the tooth without covering the cusps?
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What is the purpose of a veneer (laminate) in dentistry?
What is the purpose of a veneer (laminate) in dentistry?
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What is the primary function of a bridge (Fixed Partial Denture; FPD) in dentistry?
What is the primary function of a bridge (Fixed Partial Denture; FPD) in dentistry?
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What are the three components of a bridge (Fixed Partial Denture; FPD)?
What are the three components of a bridge (Fixed Partial Denture; FPD)?
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Which type of fixed restoration restores the damaged occlusal and proximal surfaces of the tooth, including the cusps?
Which type of fixed restoration restores the damaged occlusal and proximal surfaces of the tooth, including the cusps?
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What is the classification of full coverage restorations that cover just a portion of the crown?
What is the classification of full coverage restorations that cover just a portion of the crown?
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What is used to retain full coverage (veneer) restorations that restore all surfaces of the clinical crown?
What is used to retain full coverage (veneer) restorations that restore all surfaces of the clinical crown?
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'Jacket' crowns are an example of which type of full metal crowns?
'Jacket' crowns are an example of which type of full metal crowns?
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'Inlays' are used to restore which specific part of the tooth?
'Inlays' are used to restore which specific part of the tooth?
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What is an artificial crown in dentistry?
What is an artificial crown in dentistry?
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What is an overlay in dentistry?
What is an overlay in dentistry?
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Prosthesis is a natural part of the body that cannot be replaced with an artificial appliance.
Prosthesis is a natural part of the body that cannot be replaced with an artificial appliance.
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Maxillofacial Prosthetics is one of the three main branches of Prosthodontics.
Maxillofacial Prosthetics is one of the three main branches of Prosthodontics.
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Fixed Prosthodontics focuses only on restoring natural teeth.
Fixed Prosthodontics focuses only on restoring natural teeth.
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The primary goal of Fixed Prosthodontics is to maintain the health and integrity of the dental arch.
The primary goal of Fixed Prosthodontics is to maintain the health and integrity of the dental arch.
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An inlay is a fixed restoration that covers the entire coronal portion of the crown.
An inlay is a fixed restoration that covers the entire coronal portion of the crown.
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A veneer (laminate) is a thin layer of dental material bonded to one side of a tooth to improve its appearance and/or restore its normal contours.
A veneer (laminate) is a thin layer of dental material bonded to one side of a tooth to improve its appearance and/or restore its normal contours.
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An overlay is applied when the extent of the damage requires the full inclusion of the biting surface and is categorized as crowns.
An overlay is applied when the extent of the damage requires the full inclusion of the biting surface and is categorized as crowns.
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Full metal crowns (Complete metal cast crowns) are used only for anterior teeth where there are severe occlusal stresses.
Full metal crowns (Complete metal cast crowns) are used only for anterior teeth where there are severe occlusal stresses.
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The primary function of a bridge (Fixed Partial Denture; FPD) in dentistry is to improve speech esthetics.
The primary function of a bridge (Fixed Partial Denture; FPD) in dentistry is to improve speech esthetics.
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A post inserted in the root canal is a method of retention for full coverage crowns.
A post inserted in the root canal is a method of retention for full coverage crowns.
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A full coverage restoration covers just a portion of the crown.
A full coverage restoration covers just a portion of the crown.
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An anatomical crown covers the portion of the tooth visible in the mouth from the bottom of the gingiva to the incisal edge or occlusal surface.
An anatomical crown covers the portion of the tooth visible in the mouth from the bottom of the gingiva to the incisal edge or occlusal surface.
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Retaining full coverage (veneer) restorations that restore all surfaces of the clinical crown can be done using encircling the preparation method only.
Retaining full coverage (veneer) restorations that restore all surfaces of the clinical crown can be done using encircling the preparation method only.
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Veneers are used to restore the damaged occlusal and proximal surfaces of the tooth, including the cusps.
Veneers are used to restore the damaged occlusal and proximal surfaces of the tooth, including the cusps.
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A bridge has three components: I- Pontic, II- Connectors, III- Abutment.
A bridge has three components: I- Pontic, II- Connectors, III- Abutment.
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An artificial crown is an artificial replacement that restores only the function and esthetic of a damaged coronal portion of a tooth, not its anatomy.
An artificial crown is an artificial replacement that restores only the function and esthetic of a damaged coronal portion of a tooth, not its anatomy.
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