Dental Prosthetics

What are the advantages of fixed prosthetics?

• Improved aesthetics, better chewing and speaking ability, increased comfort, and enhanced oral health.

• Decreased aesthetics, worse chewing and speaking ability, decreased comfort, and worsened oral health.

• Increased cost, longer treatment time, and higher risk of complications.

• No change in aesthetics, chewing and speaking ability, comfort, and oral health.

What are the advantages of removable prosthetics?

• Difficult to maintain and clean, limited oral hygiene benefits, and invasive procedure for replacing missing teeth.

• Easy maintenance and cleaning, improved oral hygiene, and non-invasive replacement of missing teeth.

• Permanent solution for missing teeth, cost-effective, and long-lasting.

• Uncomfortable to wear, limited functionality, and high risk of damage or breakage.

Name one material commonly used in dental prosthetics.

• acrylic resin

• porcelain

• metal

• wood

What are some common problems with dental prosthetics?

• tooth sensitivity, jaw pain, headaches

• tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath

• discomfort, poor fit, breakage, and discoloration

• difficulty speaking, difficulty eating, difficulty cleaning

What is the purpose of dental prosthetics?

• To replace missing or damaged teeth.

• To improve the taste of food.

• To enhance the sense of smell.

• To prevent tooth decay.

Which type of dental prosthetic is more permanent?

• Dentures

• Dental bridges

• Orthodontic retainers

• Dental implants

What is the main difference between fixed and removable prosthetics?

• Fixed prosthetics are temporary and can be taken out.

• Fixed prosthetics can be taken out, while removable prosthetics are permanently attached.

• Fixed prosthetics are permanently attached, while removable prosthetics can be taken out.

• Removable prosthetics are permanently attached.

What are the benefits of using dental prosthetics?

• Improved appearance, enhanced speech, better chewing ability, and increased self-confidence.

• Reduced risk of tooth decay and gum disease

• Decreased sensitivity to hot and cold foods

• Faster and more efficient chewing process

What are some alternative treatments to dental prosthetics?

• root canal treatment, teeth whitening, and orthodontic treatment

• dental implants, dental bridges, and removable dentures

What is the average lifespan of dental prosthetics?

• 5 to 15 years

• 50 to 100 years

• 20 to 30 years

• 1 to 5 years