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Ch12 Prosthodontics

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Noble Metals   Gold(Au) Palladium(Pd) and Platinum(Pt).  
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Base Metals   Chromium cobalt or chromium nickel, which may be used alone or with noble metals.  
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Porcelain   Hard, translucent ceramic ware : shells, veneer covers  
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PFM   Porcelain fused to metal  
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Composite   resin material used for tooth colored replacement.  
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acrylic   synthetic resin material used in fabrication of appliance parts  
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ceramic   a hard brittle material produced from non metallic substances fired at high temperatures.  
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Titanium   Corrosion resistant, lightweight, strong bio-compatible metal used in dental implants and posts.  
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Hardness   Ability of a material to withstand penetration  
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tensile strength   capability of a material to be stretched  
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elasticity   ability of a material to be stretched and then resume its original shape.  
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ductility   ability of a material to be drawn or hammered out as into a fine wire without breaking  
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Elongation   Ability of a material to stretch before permanent deformation begins  
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full crown   cast metal, tooth shaped cover that replaced the entire crown area.  
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Jacket Crown   thin, preformed, metal shield used to cover a large area of anterior crowns, can be gold metal or metal covered with porcelain material to resemble tooth enamel.  
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dowel crown   dull crown cover with dowel pin extending into the root canal of the pulpless tooth, usually positioned on anterior teeth.  
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fixed bridge   cemented into the oral cavity and not removed by the patients. number of teeth involved determines the number of units.  
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Maryland Bridge   replaced anterior or posterior tooth and is cemented directly to the adjacent or abutting teeth  
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cantilever bridge   bridge with unsupported end, usually saddled  
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pontic   artificial tooth part of the bridge that replaces the missing tooth and restores function to the bite  
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abutment   natural tooth or teeth that are prepared to hold or support the retaining part of the bridgework in position  
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adjacent   nearby or adjoining  
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complete denture   removable appliance composed of artificial teeth set in an acrylic base  
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partial denture   removable appliance composed of framework, artificial teeth and acrylic material, replaced one or more teeth in an arch.  
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immediate denture   denture prosthesis that is placed into the mouth at the time the natural teeth are surgically removed.  
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overdenture   prosthetic denture that is prepared to fit and be secured upon implant posts or prepared retained roots.  
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framework   metal skeleton or spine onto which a removable prosthesis is constructed  
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saddle   the part of the removable prosthesis that strides or straddles the gingival crest  
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rests   small extensions of removable prosthesis made to fit or sit atop the adjoining teeth.  
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clasp   extension of partial framework that grasps the adjoining teeth to provide support and retention of the prosthesis.  
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retained   in fixed prosthesis, the part of the appliance that joins with abutting natural tooth to support the alliance.  
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connector   device used to unite or attach two or more parts together  
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stress breaker   a connector applied in stress bearing areas to provide a safe area for breakage  
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artificial teeth   anatomical substitutes for natural teeth made of porcelain or acrylic material in various shades and shapes, called molds.  
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denture base   acrylic part of the denture prosthesis that substitutes for the gingival tissue  
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flange (flanj)   projecting rim or lower edge of prosthesis  
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post dam   posterior edge of the maxillary denture; helps to maintain the denture and suction.  
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Elastomeric   having properties similar to rubber  
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hydrocolloid   hydro=water colloid= suspension of material  
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reversible hydrocolloid   impression material that can change from a solid or gel state to a liquid form and back again depending upon temperature changes.  
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thermoplastic   thermo=heat plastic=movable  
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irreversible hydrocolloid   quality that once chemically set or in gel for, cannot be reversed or used again.  
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Extruder Gun   twin cartridge calibrated mixing dispenser  
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catalyst   substance that speeds up a chemical reaction  
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rubber bases   silicone, polyether, polysulfide, and polyvinylsiloxane.  
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compound   non elastic impression material that may be used in edentulous impressions.  
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Edentulous   without teeth  
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alveolectomy   surgical removal of alveolar crests, may be required to provide smooth alveolar ridge for denture setting  
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alveoplasty   surgical reshaping of contouring of alveolar bone.  
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extraction   surgical removal of teeth  
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coping   coverings  
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reduction   reducing or lessening in size  
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chamfer   preparation for crown placement  
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shoulder   preparation to provide junction of the crown and tooth.  
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bevel   tooth preparation for seating and holding a crown.  
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core buildup   use of synthetic material to enlarge tooth core area to provide support for an artificial crown and to protect the pulpal tissues.  
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post placement   addition of a metal retention post to teeth that have had pulp removal and root canal enlargement, to aid in stability and strength  
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undercut   removal of tooth structure near the gingival edge to provide a seat or placement for the extending edge of the appliance  
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retraction cord   chemically treated cord placed in the gingival sulcus to obtain chemical or physical shrinking of the gingiva.  
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impregnated   saturated  
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bite registration   impression of the teeth while in occlusion.  
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work order   written directions from the dentist to the laboratory completing the case, the impressions, bite registration and order are sent together.  
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temporary or provisional coverage   temporary protection for the prepared tooth while laboratory work is being completed.  
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seating   placement and fitting of appliance for try-in and final cementation.  
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condylar inclination   pertaining to the condyle  
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centric   occuring when the condyle rest in the temporal bone during biting, resting, and mouth movements.  
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protrusion   projecting or thrust forward  
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retrusion   forcing backward  
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lateral excursion   measurement with side to side movement of the mandible.  
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implant   insertion of object  
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osseointegration   bone bonding.  
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