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Intro to Fixed I Flashcards

1
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What are the categories included in prosthodontics?

A
  1. Fixed prosthodontics
  2. Removable prosthodontics (complete or partial)
  3. Implant prosthodontics
  4. Maxillofacial prosthodontics
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Prosthodontics is a body of knowledge and skills pertaining to the _____ & ____ of the natural dentition with artificial substitutes

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restoration & replacement

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Prosthodontics is a body of knowledge and skills pertaining to the restoration of the dental arches with ____ or ____ dental prosthesis

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Fixed or removable

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4
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The branch of prosthodontics concerned with the replacement and/or restoration of teeth by artificial substitutes that cannot be removed from the mouth by the patient:

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Fixed prosthodontics

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5
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Fixed prosthodontics is mainly comprised of: (4)

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  1. crowns
  2. bridges
  3. implant crowns
  4. full arch implant supported denture
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What are we trying to accomplish with fixed prosthodontics?

  1. restore:
  2. replace:
  3. improve:
  4. complete, improve or maintain:
  5. _________ improvement
A
  1. function and esthetics of single teeth
  2. missing teeth
  3. comfort and chewing
  4. the integrity of dental arches
  5. patient self-image
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7
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Prior to beginning any fixed prosthodontic work, its important to understand the patients:

A

current total oral & systemic condition

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What should be completed prior to any fixed prosthodontic work? (7)

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  1. Patient medical and dental history
  2. Occlusal/TMJ evaluation
  3. Intraoral/Periodontal exam
  4. Radiographic evaluation
  5. Mounted diagnostic casts
  6. Caries risk assessment
  7. Patient expectations
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9
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Includes any systemic conditions such as xerostomia which could affect the longevity of your dental work:

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Medical & dental history

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10
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-Is the patient’s occlusion healthy?
-Is canine guidance present?
-Is group function present?
-Are there occlusal interferences?
-Is the bite collapsed?

These questions are all determined during:

A

Occlusal evaluation

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What should be noted when performing the intraoral exam prior to starting the fixed prosthodontic work?

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  1. plaque accumulation
  2. home care
  3. tissue abnormalities
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What should be noted when performing the periodontal exam prior to starting any fixed prosthodontic work?

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  1. home care
  2. is periodontal disease present (if so is it stable)
  3. tooth mobility
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13
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When evaluating radiographs prior to starting fixed prosthodontic work, you should look for: (6)

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  1. bone loss
  2. PARL
  3. Crown to root ratio
  4. Location of pulp chamber
  5. Endodontic issues
  6. Are these teeth potential candidates for fixed work
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14
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-Allow for planning and visibility outside the patient mouth
-Can be used for diagnostic wax up to predict treatment outcomes
-Allow for patient education

A

Mounted casts

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15
Q

The amount of ______ in the patients past and present impacts the treatment you deliver

A

caries

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16
Q

High caries risk means high risk of ________ around ______

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Recurrent decay; crown margins

17
Q

What is an important question to ask prior to starting any fixed prosthodontic work?

(regarding current damage)

A

How did the patients teeth get diseased or missing?

(Examples: impaction, extraction, tumors, caries, cancers, trauma, abrasion, erosion, bruxism, malalignment, periodontal disease, radiation therapy cysts, congenitally missing)

18
Q

Prior to prosthodontic work, what should you consider about patient expectations?

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  1. are they reasonable
  2. are they achievable
  3. are they realistic
  4. what would it take to meet those expectations & are you able to do so
19
Q

a cemented extra-coronal restoration covering the outer surface of a prepared tooth:

A

Dental crown

20
Q

The #1 reason we put a crown on a tooth is to:

A

Strengthen the tooth

21
Q

A tooth is prepared for a full coverage crown with criteria in order to create:

A
  1. “sleeve” retention
  2. a path of insertion
  3. a slight convergence of the walls of the tooth preparation to allow for seating of the crown
22
Q

In addition to single crowns, other types of fixed restorations include: (5)

A
  1. 3/4 crown
  2. inlay
  3. onlay
  4. fixed dental prosthesis (bridge)
  5. implant crowns
23
Q

A cemented intra-coronal restoration fabricated indirectly:

A

Inlay

24
Q

An inlay also replacing one or more cusps:

A

onlay

25
Q

Crown replacing one or more missing teeth which is cemented to remaining teeth or implants:

A

Fixed dental prosthesis (bridge)

26
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Fixed Prosthodontics (13 decks)

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