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16 Cards in this Set
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List the indications and contraindications for a patient to receive a fixed prosthesis |
Indications: Missing or 2 teeth in same arch supportive tissue is healthy Suitable abutment teeth Contraindications: Patient has poor oral hygiene habits, cannot afford treatement |
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Identify the steps for a diagnostic workup |
Detailed medical / dental history, thorough intra-oral exam |
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Describe teh different among a full crown, inlay, only, and veneer crown |
veneer: thin shell o f tooth colored material onlay: proximal areas and most of occlusal inlay: resembles a class II restoration crown: full anatomic portion of tooth |
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Identify the components of a fixed bridge |
Unit- number of teeth Pontic - fake tooth Abutment - natural teeth that serves as bridge |
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Describe the uses of porcelain for a fixed prosthodotnics |
Used for anterior PFM crown |
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Discuss why the use of a core buildup, pin or post may be required for crown retention |
a pain gives strength cast post gives strength and stability |
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Describe the use of a retraction cord before a final impression is taken |
After prep, but before the final impressions. It widens the sulcus and temporarily displaces gingiva |
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Describe the function of provisional coverage for a crown or fixed bridge: |
1. Reduce sensitivity, discomfort 2. maintain function and esthetics 3. protect margins 4 prevent shifting of adjacent/opposing teeth |
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Provide home care instructions for a permanent fixed prosthesis |
Brush fixed prost/supporting tissues daily Floss other teeth normally Use bridge threader under pontic and into sulcus at both abutment of bridge |
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Describe the indications for provisional coverage for a crown or a fixed bridge preparation |
1. Reduce sensitivity, discomfort 2. maintain function and esthetics 3. protect margins 4 prevent shifting of adjacent/opposing teeth |
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Identify home care instructions for provisional coverage |
1. Bite and chew carefully / avoid sticky foods 2. When flossing don't pop floss in/out of provisional 3. Contact Dental Office if lost/broken |
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Differentiate between a partial and a full denture |
partial: one or more teeth from same arch full: all teeth same arch |
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Give indications and contraindications for removal partials and full dentures |
Partial Indications: Missing teeth, temporary fix Contraindications:Lack of suitable teeth Full Indications: They are total edentulous Remaining teeth can't support a partial Contraindications: Hypersensitive to dental materials |
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List the components of a partial denture |
Framework Connectors Rest Retainer Artificial teeth |
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Describe the steps in the construction of a removable partial denture |
1. Records 2. Preparation 3. Try in 4. Delivery 5. Post-Delivery Check Up |
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Discuss the construction of an overdenture |
Coping to remaining teeth Implants on gum need to be placed in |
