Test #2-2 Flashcards
what is a polymer
single molecule made of smaller molecules (monomer)
what is a resin
contains many different molecules including polymers
what is a synthetic resin
formed by polymerization
synthetic plastics
what does synthetic indicate
man made, plastics paint
what does natural resins inciate
form of plant life
what are some characteristics of synthetitc resins
- non metallic
- molded into a form
- stimulate oral tissue
what are synthetic resins used to create
partials, temps, appliances, ortho appliances, denture bases
what is a full denture
replacement for all the teeth and associated structures in 1 arch
what is a partial dentrue
replaces some teeth and related structures
what is a conventional denture
*All necessary surgery completed before denture is delivered
what is an immediate denture
constructed prior to extraction or any necessary surgery
What is a cu-sil partial denture
-flexible collar/soft elastomeric gaskets
what is an implant retained denture
denture snaps or screws on to implants
what is a non implant, non retained kinda of denture
over denture magnetic attachment
what is an obturator
denture that fills in a hole in the palate
what does paralysis of the soft palate result in
hypernasal, unintelligble speech
what is paralysis of the soft palate a result of
ALS, Stroke, Radiation Therapy
What can be created in the paralysis of the soft palate
a palatal lift
can 2 different combinations of dentures be used
FUD, and a lower implant retained denture
what is a base
mimics the soft tissue and fits over the alveolar ridge
what is a flange
extends vertically from the teeth toward the mucobuccal fold