Chapter 51 Flashcards

Front

Which procedure would require a patient to wear a provisional prosthesis for a longer period of time than is typical?

Back

Implants or periodontal therapy

Front

Which statement is correct regarding prefabricated temporary crowns?

Back

Cellulose acetate is a thin clear shell available in all tooth types.

Front

What is the most common type of provisional coverage used for crown and bridge preparations?

Back

Custom-made

Front

How far below the margin of the preparation should the provisional crown sit?

Back

It should be flush with the margin.

Front

The occlusal surface of the provisional coverage should sit ____ the occlusal plane of the adjacent teeth.

Back

even with

Front

Methyl methacrylate is an example of which type of material commonly used for custom provisional coverage?

Back

Powder/liquid materials

Front

What is the final step after cementing the provisional crown?

Back

Check the occlusion.

Front

Which provisional preformed crowns are used on anterior teeth when appearance is important? Options: Aluminum, Polycarbonate, Stainless steel, Nickel-chromium

Back

Polycarbonate

Front

Appropriate patient home care instruction for someone with provisional coverage.

Back

Pull floss through the contact, either to the facial or lingual side, once floss is placed below the contact.

Front

Which cement is most commonly used with provisional crowns?

Back

Zinc-oxide-eugenol (ZOE) temporary luting cement