Prosthodontics Terminology Quiz

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What is the branch of dentistry dedicated to making replacements for missing or damaged teeth?

Orthodontics

Prosthodontics (correct)

Periodontics

Endodontics

Which type of restoration involves placing an artificial tooth over a natural tooth for protection or coverage?

Veneer restoration

Inlay restoration

Bridge restoration

Onlay restoration (correct)

What is a complete denture?

A full-coverage oral prosthetic device replacing a complete arch of missing teeth (correct)

A non-permanent prosthesis that can be removed

A type of dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth

A device that fills a gap created by surgical resection

What is the purpose of a dental obturator?

To facilitate separation of the oral and nasal cavities Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a night guard?

To cover all or part of the teeth for protection Signup and view all the answers

What type of dental restoration is used to restore extensively damaged or decayed teeth?

Inlay restoration Signup and view all the answers

When is a partial denture used?

When one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw Signup and view all the answers

What does maxillofacial prosthesis specifically repair and replace?

Parts of the face after injuries or surgical intervention Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an overdenture?

To cover and rest on one or more remaining natural teeth, the roots of natural teeth, and/or dental implants Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a position closer to the body?

Proximal Signup and view all the answers

Which section divides the body into front and back parts?

Frontal Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a section that splits the body into right and left parts?

Sagittal Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'lateral' refer to in anatomy?

Away from the midline of the body Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a position towards the bottom, feet, or tail?

Inferior Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the outer wall covering of a body cavity?

Parietal Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a section that divides the body into superior and inferior parts?

Transverse Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the study of a specific region of the body?

Regional Anatomy Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'proximal' refer to in anatomy?

Closer to the body Signup and view all the answers

Which type of restoration involves placing an artificial tooth over a natural tooth for protection or coverage?

Crown Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a night guard in dentistry?

To protect teeth from grinding during sleep Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a section that splits the body into right and left parts, leaving equal right and left halves?

Mid-sagittal Signup and view all the answers

Prosthodontics Terminology Quiz

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What is the branch of dentistry dedicated to making replacements for missing or damaged teeth?