Dental Materials

Question 1

Are usually chosen for this restorative task.

Answer 1

RESIN COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Question 2

Are usually not subject to high biting forces

Answer 2

Anterior teeth

Question 3

An_ is a restoration that is made to fit into a tapered cavity preparation

Answer 3

Inlay

Question 4

May be preferable to a resin composite material for the restoration of the portion of the posterior tooth subject to considerably greater biting forces because of strength and wear resistance considerations.

Answer 4

Metallic Restoration

Question 5

What are the most often used for this type of restoration?

Answer 5

Dental silver amalgam and gold inlays

Question 6

Is places directly into the prepared tooth cavity and carved to the correct anatomy.

Answer 6

Amalgam Paste

Question 7

Is a restoration prepared outside the mouth and cemented to the prepared tooth.

Answer 7

Inlay

Question 8

Is tapered so that it is larger at the base than at the occlusal surface.

Answer 8

Amalgam restoration

Question 9

Is tapered so that the base is slightly smaller than the occlusal surface.

Answer 9

Gold inlay

Question 10

If a deep posterior restoration is required, a ___ is placed below the metallic restoration.

Answer 10

Cement base

Question 11

A ____ is a restoration that restores the anatomy and function of part or all of the coronal portion of the tooth.

Answer 11

Crown

Question 12

A crown made from

Answer 12

Porcelain

Question 13

Are used to cover unsightly areas of anterior teeth that are severely discolored, malformed, or eroded

Answer 13

Esthetic Veneers

Question 14

Is used to replace a missing tooth or teeth.

Answer 14

Dental Bridge

Question 15

Are used for dental bridgework because of their strength, tarnish resistance, and ease of casting.

Answer 15

Gold or nickel chromium alloys

Question 16

Is an all porcelain crown

Answer 16

Jacket crown

Question 17

Is a fixed partial denture that is cemented on anchoring teeth

Answer 17

Bridge

Question 18

A__ is the claw-like metal attachment of a partial denture that grasp the natural teeth.

Answer 18

Clasp

Question 19

Possessing excellent esthetic qualities are used to fabricate artificial teeth on the partial denture.

Answer 19

Acrylic resin material

Question 20

A___ removable prosthesis that replaces all the teeth of the lower or upper arch.

Answer 20

Denture

Question 21

Are more resistant to wear but more brittle than acrylic resins.

Answer 21

Porcelain