removable and fixed protheses Flashcards
what is irreversible hydrocolloid?
alginate
what procedure is carried out when the sinus is too close to the alveolar ridge?
sinus lift
what procedure may need to be carried out in edentulous patients?
bone grafts
what are twist drills used for in implants?
create the required length of hole in the bone
what drill is used to widen the hole for an implant?
twist drill
what is the name of the stage where the implant gets put into the hole?
osteotomy
what are the two types of implant crowns?
- screw- retained crown
- cement retained crown
what is the perio condition called involved with implants?
peri-implantitis
what are the 5 main issues that can occur with implants?
- pain
- looseness of the screw
- looseness of the crown
- developments of pockets around the implant
- fractures
retaining teeth are involved either side of the missing teeth one solid design
fixed-fixed bridge
a joint is incorporated in the design to allow some degree of flexibility
fixed- moveable bridge
retaining teeth are to one side of the Pontic only
cantilever bridge
remaining teeth undergo minimal preparation retention is provided by wings.
adhesive/ maryland
used for between the prep and fit appt of a bridge
temporary bridge
what does the powder polymer and the liquid monomer make?
acrylic for dentures
what are the two types of curing for acrylic?
heat curing
cold curing
what can self- curing acrylic be used for? (3)
- temporary crowns
- chairside denture repairs
- to make special trays
saliva developing between the denture and the patients soft palate
suction film