Flashcards in Intro to Prosthetics Deck (11)
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What is a prosthetic
An artificial body part that replaces a missing part
2
For what reasons can patients have missing teeth
Cancer
Caries
Periodontitis
Abscess
Hypodontia
Trauma
3
What are the anatomical consequences of missing teeth
Extra-oral:
Change in facial appearance
TMJ problems
Intra-oral:
Alveolar resorption
Tooth movement
Tooth wear
4
How can missing teeth impact aesthetics
Loss of hard and soft tissues which support the face
5
What are the functional consequences of missing teeth
Affects mastication and speech
6
What are the psychological consequences of missing teeth
Emotional effects
7
How can missing teeth be replaced
Resin bonded bridgework
Conventional bridgework
Implant crowns
Implant bridgework
Removable partial dentures
Complete dentures
Implant retained dentures
8
Describe the different types of complete dentures
Removable - no attachment for stability
Implant retained - snaps in place
Implant supported - screw retained and non-removable
9
Describe removable prosthetics
Not fixed permanently in the patient’s mouth
10
Describe partial prosthetics
Replaces some of the teeth in a partially dentate patient
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