Unit 309 - Prosthetic Dentistry Flashcards
1
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edentulous
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no teeth in the mouth
2
Q
dentate
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teeth present in the mouth
3
Q
removal prosthesis
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dentures, retainers
4
Q
obturator
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fills hole in palate
5
Q
facial prosthesis is used
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post-surgery, often after the removal of a tumour
6
Q
fixed prosthesis
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post crown, crowns, bridges, inlay, veneers
7
Q
after taking the impressions they must be
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rinsed, soaked in sodium hypochlorite solution for 10 minutes, then rinsed again, wrapped in a damp tissue and placed in plastic bag.
8
Q
examples of functional orthodontic appliances (4)
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headgear, quad helix, palatal expander, bite blocks
9
Q
ortho cutter used to trim wires in mouth
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distal end cutter
10
Q
distal end cutter is used
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to trim ortho wire in mouth
11
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