Intro to fix prosthodontics Flashcards
What is the collective term for preventive measures and foundation procedures that are needed before definitive prosthodontic care can be provided?
-Mouth preparation
Mouth preparation often involves reorganization of the patient’s occlusion, typically to make _________ _________ coincident with ______ _______ and remove eccentric interferences.
- Maximum intercuspation
- Centric relation
T/F CO = CR is done sometimes as a prerequisite to extensive restorative treatment
True
Where do fractured teeth most commonly occur?
-Base of existing fillings
What are two clinical tests to check for fractured teeth?
- Cold sensitivity
- Pressure sensitivity
Place in order from 1 to 4 in prosthodontic sequencing. Muscles Anterior teeth Joints Posterior teeth
1) Joints
2) Muscles
3) Anterior teeth
4) Posterior teeth
What are five foundation materials?
- Amalgam
- Composite resin
- Glass Ionomer
- Resin modified glass ionomer
- Zinc phosphate
What is the best all -around material for foundation materials for fix pros?
-Composite resin core material
T/F For build up materials you do not want to use dual cure material
False
-You want to use dual cure material for build up material
What are the three major principles of tooth preparation?
- Biologic
- Mechanical
- Esthetic
What is the margin gap with milled zirconia restorations?
-40 um
What is an advantage of a chamfer margin design?
- Distinct margin
- ‘Adequate bulk
- Easier to control
What are the disadvantages of a chamfer margin design?
-Care needed to avoid unsupported lip of enamel
What are the indications of a chamfer margin design?
- Cast metal restorations
- Lingual margin of metal ceramic crowns
T/F The use of complete coverage restorations conserves more tooth structure than partial coverage fixed pros.
False
-Partial coverage conserves more tooth structure
What form of tooth preparation prevents dislodgement of restoration parallel to path of insertion?
-Retention form