Terminology

Question 1

Abutment

Answer 1

The part of a structure that directly receives thrust or pressure, an anchorage
A tooth, portion of a tooth, or that portion of a dental implant that serves to support and/or retain a prosthesis

Question 2

Connector

Answer 2

The portion of a fixed partial denture that unites the retainer(s) and pontics

Question 3

Complete veneer crown

Answer 3

A restoration that covers all the coronal tooth surfaces (MDFLO)

Question 4

Dental Prosthesis

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An artificial replacement for one or more teeth and/or associated structures

Question 5

Esthetic Veneer Crown

Answer 5

Covers all of the clinical crown with a cast metal frame to which is added a tooth-colored veneer of porcelain or resin

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Esthetics

Answer 6

Branch of philosophy dealing with beauty
Theory and philosophy that deal with beauty and the beautiful, especially with respect to the appearance of a dental restoration, as achieved through its form and/or color

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Fixed Partial Denture

Answer 7

A partial denture that is luted or otherwise securely retained to natural teeth, tooth roots, and/or dental implant abutments hat furnish the primary support for the prosthesis
AKA Fixed prosthesis

Question 8

Fixed prosthodontics

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The branch of prosthodontics concerned with the replacement of missing teeth and/or associated structures by restorations that are attached to dental implants

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Implant prosthodontics

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The phase of prosthodontics concerning the replacement of missing teeth and/or associated structures by restorations that are attached to dental implants

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Maxillofacial Prosthodontics

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The branch of prosthodontics concerned with the restoration and/or replacement of the stomatognathic and associated facial structures with prostheses that may or may not be removed on a regular or elective basis

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Partial Veneer Crown

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A restoration that restores all but one coronal surface of a tooth, usually not covering the facial surface

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Pontic

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An artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture that replaces a missing natural tooth, restores its functions, and usually fills the space previously held by the natural crown

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Prosthesis

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An artificial replacement for an absent part of the human body
A therapeutic device to improve or alter function
A device used to aid in accomplishing a desired surgical result

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Prosthodontics

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The branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes

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Removable prosthodontics

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The branch of prosthodontics concerned with the replacement of teeth and contiguous structures for edentulous or partially edentulous patients by artificial substitutes that are removable from the mouth

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Retainer

Answer 16

Any type of device used for the stabilization or retention of a prosthesis