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DA 140
Chapter 30 Fixed Prosthodontics & Gingival Retraction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prosthesis | Replacement of missing teeth and or tissue; artificial teeth. (teeth, dentures, partial, bridges ect) |
| Pontic & Abutments | Pontiac - the missing tooth in a bridge. Abutment - the teeth/tooth adjacent to the pontic; anchor teeth/tooth |
| Direct vs. Indirect | Direct - in office / Indirect - out of the office; sent to the lab |
| Inlay vs. Onlay | Inlay - covers the area between the cusps in the middle of the tooth & proximal surfaces; MOD, MO, DO, O) Inlay - like inlays except the include the cusp ridges of the tooth |
| Core Buildups | Treatment performs for vital & non-vital teeth that have very little crown structure. |
| Diastema | Space between the maxillary central incisors |
| Temporary crown | Provisional crown placed until permanent one is ready from lab |
| Noble metals | High grade metals like Gold |
| Retraction cord | Use around gingival margin at tooth prep. Cord is tucked 1-3 mm into v-shaped crevice; helps clear margins when doing impressions for crown. |
| Post and core | Post - a screw that is placed in the tooth for added support Core - |