Intro to Prosthetics

Question 1

What is a prosthetic

Answer 1

An artificial body part that replaces a missing part

Question 2

For what reasons can patients have missing teeth

Answer 2

Cancer
Caries
Periodontitis
Abscess
Hypodontia
Trauma

Question 3

What are the anatomical consequences of missing teeth

Answer 3

Extra-oral:
Change in facial appearance
TMJ problems
Intra-oral:
Alveolar resorption
Tooth movement
Tooth wear

Question 4

How can missing teeth impact aesthetics

Answer 4

Loss of hard and soft tissues which support the face

Question 5

What are the functional consequences of missing teeth

Answer 5

Affects mastication and speech

Question 6

What are the psychological consequences of missing teeth

Answer 6

Emotional effects

Question 7

How can missing teeth be replaced

Answer 7

Resin bonded bridgework
Conventional bridgework
Implant crowns
Implant bridgework
Removable partial dentures
Complete dentures
Implant retained dentures

Question 8

Describe the different types of complete dentures

Answer 8

Removable - no attachment for stability
Implant retained - snaps in place
Implant supported - screw retained and non-removable

Question 9

Describe removable prosthetics

Answer 9

Not fixed permanently in the patient’s mouth

Question 10

Describe partial prosthetics

Answer 10

Replaces some of the teeth in a partially dentate patient

Question 11

Describe a denture

Answer 11

Cobalt chrome cast framework with an acrylic base with replacement teeth