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Removable Pros

CH 52 - Removable Prosthodontics

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The surgical reshaping and smoothing of the ridges of the alveolar crest after an extraction. Alveoplasty
The temporary resin structure that represents the base of a denture. Baseplate
Manipulation of the soft tissue and impression material of the border areas to duplicate a closer version of the contour and size of the vestibule. Border Molding
Having the maxilla and mandible in a position that produces a centrally related occlusion. Centric Relation
Term for the metals that join the various parts f a partial denture. Connector
The thin metal covering or cap placed over a prepared tooth. Coping
Term meaning without teeth. Edentulous
The process of placing was on the denture base, then carving the base of a denture to reproduce natural contours and aid in retention. Festooning
Portion of a full or partial denture that extends into the vestible. Flange
The metal skeleton of a removable partial denture. Framework
Term for a prosthesis that replaces all the teeth in one arch. Full Denture
Term for a full or partial denture placed immediately after the extraction of teeth. Immediate Denture
Term for sliding the mandible to the left or right of the centric position. Lateral Excursion
Term for chewing. Mastication
The wax rim attached to the denture baseplate for the purpose of creating the relation of the mandibular and maxillary arches and arranging the teeth. Occlusal Rim
Term for the full denture supported by one or more remaining natural teeth or implant. Overdenture
Removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch. Partial Denture
Term for posterior extension of a full denture to complete a seal with the soft palate and hold the denture in place; aka posterior palatal seal Post Dam
Term for specific areas in the mouth where a removable prosthesis may rub or apply more pressure and cause pain. Pressure Points
Term for the position of the mandible placed forward as related to the maxilla. Protrusion
The procedure to replace the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis. Rebasing
The procedure to resurface the tissue side of a partial or full denture so that it fits more accurately. Relining
The body's process of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue structure. Resorption
The metal projection on or near the retainer of a partial denture. Rest
The device used to hold attachments and abutments of a removable prosthesis in place. Retainer
The position of the mandible posterior from the centric position as related to the maxilla. Retrusion
The clear plastic tray to represent the alveolus as it should appear after teeth have been extracted. Template
The rounded bony protrusion behind the last molar in the maxilla. Tuberosity
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