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Clinic theory
Chapter 52 removable prosthodontics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of removable prosthesis replaces one or more teeth? | A partial denture |
| How does a person’s occupation affect the choice of a removable prosthesis? | If a patient's occupation involves meeting the public, there may be concerns about the possible change in appearance during or after the transition to dentures. |
| How will the addition of a prosthesis affect the flow of saliva? | The presence of a new prosthesis increases salivary flow. |
| Why is it important that the alveolar ridge be evenly contoured for a removable prosthesis? | to fit properly and support mastication. |
| what 3 common oral habits would make it hard for a patient to wear a denture? | Oral habits that affect prosthesis choice include clenching, grinding, and mouth breathing. |
| What is the term for the metal skeleton on a partial denture? | framework |
| What is the term for the retainer on a partial denture? | clasp |
| What component of a partial denture controls the way it is seated in the mouth? | rest |
| What impression material is typically used when one is taking a final impression for a partial denture? | Elastomeric impression material |
| In what are the artificial teeth set during the try-in appointment? | during try-in the teeth are set in wax. |
| What is the suction seal created between the denture and the mouth? | The suction seal between the denture and mouth is the post dam. |
| How many teeth are included in a full set of dentures? | A full set of dentures has 28 teeth. |
| What technique does the dentist use to modify the borders of an impression? | border molding |
| What is a smile line? | amount of teeth that show when smiling |
| What are the four jaw positions that the dentist measures when articulating a denture? | dentist measures centric relation, protrusion, retrusion, and lateral excursion. |
| When is an immediate denture used? | after an extraction of anterior teeth |
| What is the normal length of time an immediate denture is worn? | replaced or relined in 3 to 6 months. |
| How is an overdenture supported in the mouth? | bony ridge, oral mucosa, natural teeth, and implants support an overdenture in the mouth. |
| What is the term for placing a new layer of resin over the tissue surface of a prosthesis? | relining. |
| Who can repair a denture? | dentist and laboratory technician |
| Two common types of rests are? | occlusal rest and lingual rest |
| what kind of artificial teeth are more susceptible to fracture and cause abrasion to the opposing natural teeth? | porcelain |
| how many appointments should you tell a patient they will need to make if they are getting a partial denture? | 5 |
| how long should the delivery appointment be? | 20-30 mins |
| during the healing process an immediate denture also serves as what? | compress and bandage to protect the surgical area |
| how long after an immediate denture is delivered should you tell a patient to come in and have it realigned or replaced? | 3-6 months |
| do not soak the denture in hot water, or strong solutions such as: | undiluted bleach |
| at what appointment should you pick the shade for a partial denture? | 2nd appointment |
| at what appointment should you pick the shade for a full denture? | 3rd appointment |
| what are the 4 components of a full denture? | base, flange, post dam, and artificial teeth |
| what are the 5 components of a partial denture? | framework, connectors, retainer, rest, artificial teeth |
| what teeth are usually not put on a partial/full denture? | third molars |
| the presence of a new object such as a prosthesis in the oral cavity may stimulate what? | an excessive flow of saliva |
| piece of metal that joins the various parts of a partial denture also called bars or ______________ | connectors |
| procedure to trim or shape a denture to simulate normal tissue appearance | festooning |
| parts of a full or partial denture that extend from the teeth to the border of the denture | flange |
| metal skeleton of a removable partial denture | framework |
| prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth in one arch | full denture |
| temporary denture placed after the extraction of anterior teeth | immediate denture |
| sliding position of the mandible to the left or right of the centric position | lateral excursion |
| full denture supported by two or more remaining natural teeth is called? | over denture |
| removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch | partial denture |
| seal in back of a full or partial denture that holds it in place ; also called a posterior palatal seal | post dam |
| abnormal growths of bone in a specific area | tori |
| metal projection on or near the retainer of a partial denture | rest |
| position of the mandible placed forward as related to the maxilla | protrusion |
| specific areas in the mouth where a removable prosthesis may rub or apply more pressure | pressure points |
| procedure to replace the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis | rebasing |
| procedure to resurface the tissue side of a partial or full denture so that it fits more accurately | relining |
| poorly fitting prosthesis may cause | irritation and sore spots |
| what type of connector will a maxillary partial denture have? | palatal connector |
| how many appointments should you tell a patient they will need to make if they are getting a full denture? | 6 |
| when not wearing the prosthesis store it in | water or in a moist air right container |
| The _______ is designed to fit over the residual alveolar ridge and surrounding gingival area. | base |
| _________ is the part of the base that extends over the attached mucosa from the cervical margin of the teeth to the border of the denture. | flange |
| the jaws closed, relaxed, and comfortably positioned | centric relation |
| the mandible placed as far posterior as possible from the centric position | retrusion |
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