Chapter 1: Prosthetic dentristy Flashcards
Prosthesis aims to:
- restore
- reconstruct
- rehabilitate
Molars prefer ? loads
Vertical
Anterior teeth prefer ? loads
Horizontal
Prosthodontics is
A branch of dentistry that aims to restore from the restoration of the natural teeth and/or replacement of missing teeth and oral tissues.
Restores:
- function.
- comfort.
- aesthetic appearance.
- health.
Stomatognathic system:
combination of structures involved in speech, reception, mastication
chewing and deglutition.
Components of the stomatognathic system:
- Teeth
- Interdental articulation
- TMJ
- Masticatory muscles
- Neuromuscular system
- Tongue, lips, cheeks, and mucosa
- Vascular system
Prosthesis classification by extension:
Full or partial
Prosthesis classification for its ability to be removed by the patient
Fixed
Removable
Mixed
Prosthesis classification for its manufacture materials
Metallic (cast): thinner, transmits more electrical conductivity
Acrylic resin: thicker, more aesthetic
Prosthesis classification by type support
Muco supported
Tooth supported
Dento-muco-supported
Prosthetic classification for it’s size
- full
- removable partial
Types of flexible partial dentures:
Valplast
Flexite
Fixed (tooth supported and fixed prosthesis)
- onlays
- inlays
- cast pin-stump
- fiber posts
- veneer
- bridge
Periodontics and orthodontics and their relationship with prosthesis
prior to prosthesis
In view of its classification by its support, the complete prosthesis will be?
A. Tooth supported
B. Muco supported
C. Dento-muco supported
Muco supported
