Removable Prosthedontics

Question 0

Connector

Answer 0

Piece of metal that joins the various parts of a partial denture; bar

Question 1

Baseplate

Answer 1

Temporary resin form representing the base of a denture used to est. jaw relationships and the arrangement of teeth

Question 2

Edentulous

Answer 2

Be without teeth

Question 3

Flange

Answer 3

Parts of a full or partial denture that extends from the teeth to the border of the denture

Question 4

Framework

Answer 4

metal skeleton of a removable partial denture

Question 5

Full denture

Answer 5

Prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth in one arch

Question 6

Immediate denture

Answer 6

Temporary denture placed after the extraction of anterior teeth

Question 7

Partial denture

Answer 7

Removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch

Question 8

Pressure points

Answer 8

“Sore spots” specific areas in the mouth where a removable prosthesis may rub or apply more pressure

Question 9

Relining

Answer 9

Procedure to resurface the tissue side of a partial or full denture so that it fits more accurately

Question 10

Rest

Answer 10

Metal projection on or near the retainer of a partial denture

Question 11

Template

Answer 11

Clear plastic tray that represents the alveolus as it should appear after teeth have been extracted

Question 12

What are the two major types of removable prosthedotics available?

Answer 12

Removable partial denture

Removable full denture

Question 13

What are the extraoral factors influencing removable prosthesis

Answer 13

PT’s physical & mental health, motivation, age, occurrence, dietary habits and social/economic

Question 14

What intraoral factor do facial muscles play a part of?

Answer 14

Contribute to retention and functional control of the prosthesis

Question 15

How does a persons occupation affect the choice of a removable prosthesis?

Answer 15

If involved in “meeting the public” appearance would be a concern. Appts/surgery/delivery should not interfere with PT’s social/occupational activities

Question 16

How will adding a prosthesis effect the flow of saliva?

Answer 16

A foreign prosthesis may stimulate an excessive flow of saliva until accustomed.
PT’s with lack of saliva may find discomfort.

Question 17

What contributes to excess or lacking salivary flow?

Answer 17

Excess could be due to paralysis of facial muscle caused by stroke. Lacking of could be from physical conditions, medications, or radiation treatment

Question 18

Successful wearing of a removable prosthesis depends mainly on what?

Answer 18

The support provided by the alveolar ridge