Introduction to FPD Part 1 Quiz

What is the branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by restoration of the natural teeth or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes or both?

• Orthodontics

• Periodontics

• Prosthodontics

• Endodontics

What is the area of prosthodontics that deals with permanently attached (fixed) dental prostheses such as crowns and bridges?

• Removable Partial Dentures

• Fixed Complete Dentures

• Fixed Partial Dentures

• Removable Complete Dentures

What is a dental procedure that involves restoring missing tooth structure by surrounding part or all of the remaining structure with a material such as cast metal alloy, metal-ceramics, all ceramic, composite resin, or plastic?

• Denture

• Implant

• Bridge

• Crown

When is a crown restoration needed?

• When a tooth has carious lesions involving more than 1 surface or extensive in nature

• When a tooth needs cleaning

• When a tooth is perfectly healthy

• When a tooth needs extraction

What is the slang term for a fixed partial denture that cannot be removed by the patient?

• Removable Partial Denture

• Removable Complete Denture

• Adhesive Bridge

• Bridge

What type of bridge design refers to a pontic which is attached to a retainer at both sides of the space with only one path of insertion?

• Fixed-fixed Bridge

• Cantilever Bridge

• Adhesive Bridge

• Spring Cantilever Design

What is the design of a bridge where the pontic and retainer are remote from each other and connected by a metal bar?

• Fixed-movable

• Hybrid Designs

• Adhesive Bridge

• Implant-supported Bridge

Why are fixed partial dentures expensive?

• Due to the long time it takes to fabricate

• Due to the knowledge and skill the dentist has to acquire

• Due to the high cost of equipment only

• Due to the high cost of materials only

What is the main objective of fixed partial dentures?

• To cause discomfort to the patient

• To restore function, esthetics, and comfort

• To make the patient's teeth unhealthy

• To create dissatisfaction for the patient

What is the branch of dentistry that deals with the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient?

• Periodontics

• Prosthodontics

• Endodontics

• Orthodontics