Introduction Of Prosthodontics

Question 1

What is prosthodontics?

Answer 1

It is the branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance and health of the patient.

Question 2

Differences between prosthesis and appliance?

Answer 2

Appliance : therapeutic device

Prosthesis : artificial replacement for a body part

Question 3

What is dentulous?

Answer 3

An individual who has his/her natural teeth present.

Question 4

What is edentulous?

Answer 4

The individual who has lost his/her natural teeth.

Question 5

Branches of prosthodontics?

Answer 5

1. Fixed prosthodontics
2. Removable prosthodontics
   a) complete denture
   b) partial denture
3. Implant prosthodontics
4. Maxillofacial prosthesis

Question 6

Branch of prosthesis

Answer 6

1. Dental
   a) removable dentures
   i) partial dentures
   * immediate
   * intermediate
   * definitive
   - tooth supported
   - tooth and tissue supported
   ii) complete dentures
   * conventional
   - immediate
   - intermediate
   * over denture
   - tooth supported
   - implant supported
   b) fixed
   i) tooth supported
   ii) implant supported
   - cementating
   - screw
2. Esthetics laminates
3. Maxillofacial
   a) obturators
   b) eye/ear/nose/finger prosthesis
4. Ancillary
   a) splint

Question 7

Nomenclature of prosthesis?

Answer 7

[adjective] [noun] [descriptive]

Eg : maxillary removable complete dental prosthesis

Eg : maxillary fixed partial dental prosthesis on 15 and 17

Ed : mandibular fixed cement retain implant supported prosthesis on 46 , 47