Intro

Question 1

Define Prosthodontics

Answer 1

The dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient and or maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes

Question 2

Define removable prosthodontics

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Define Occlusion

Answer 3

1: The act or process of closure or of being closed or shut off

2: The static relationship between the incising or masticating surfaces of the maxillary or mandibular teeth or tooth analogues.

Question 4

How many types of occlusal schemes are there?

Answer 4

2

Question 5

What are the 2 types of occlusal schemes?

Answer 5

1. Cusp-marginal ridge occlusion
2. Cusp-fossa occlusion

Question 6

Cusp-fossa occlusion involves what kind of contact?

Answer 6

tooth-to-tooth

Question 7

Cusp-marginal ridge occlusion
involves what kind of contact?

Answer 7

tooth-to-two-teeth

Question 8

What is occlusal equilibration?

Answer 8

The modfication of the occlusal form of the teeth with the intent of equalizing occlusal stress, producing simultaneous occlusal contacts or harmonizing cuspal relations