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WorksheetsDental Prosthetics
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 15mins
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
What are the steps involved in getting dental prosthetics?
Brushing, Flossing, Mouthwash, Dental check-up, Follow-up
Anesthesia, Surgery, Recovery, Medication, Follow-up
Consultation, Impression, Fabrication, Fitting, Follow-up
Cleaning, X-rays, Extraction, Filling, Follow-up
What are the different types of materials used in fixed prosthetics?
Wood, plastic, and rubber
Glass, paper, and fabric
Copper, silver, and gold
Metal alloys, porcelain, and composite resin
What are the different types of materials used in removable prosthetics?
Acrylic resin, metal alloys, and flexible thermoplastics
Cotton, wood, and glass
Rubber, paper, and clay
Plastic, cardboard, and foam
What are the factors to consider when choosing between fixed and removable prosthetics?
Color of the prosthetics, brand reputation, weather conditions
Number of appointments required, type of anesthesia used, availability of materials
Age of the patient, distance to the dental clinic, level of pain during the procedure
Oral health, condition of remaining teeth, lifestyle and preferences, cost, expected longevity
The residual bone also known as....
aposition ridge
alveolar ridge
edentulous ridge
resorbtion ridge
With a 2-implant retained overdenture, which region is likely to experience severe resorption?
Temporomandibular Joint
Ramus
Symphysis
Posterior Body
What is (are) the advantages of using CT to quantify bone remodelling?
Reduced dimensional errors than impression and plaster
Reduced distortion and magnification error than 2D radiograph
Reduced radiation exposure than 2D radiograph
3D quantification to determine the spatial distribution of remodelling activities
Denture teeth are made of
porcelain
plastic
both procelain and plastic
amalgam
All of the following statements are true about immediate dentures except:
Patients are never without teeth with this technique
The patient has all teeth extracted, waits 4 to 6 months, and then the denture is fabricated.
The patient's remaining teeth assist the laboratory to reproduce the original appearance of his or her teeth in the denture.
This denture needs to be relined in 4 to 6 months.
All teeth are present in a edentulous arch.
a) True
b) False
When setting up tooth/teeth, denture teeth must blend in with the surrounding natural dentition.
a) True
b) False
Partial dentures use mechanical retention (ie. clasps) in order to engage an undercut and provide hold in the mouth.
a) True
b) False
What are the advantages of acrylic partial dentures?
(**Note: there is more than one correct answer**)
a) They are strong
b) Provide great support against occlusal forces
c) Easily modified & repaired
d) Quick & inexpensive option for treatment
Dental prostheses that can't be removed by the patient themselves called as...
partial removable denture
removable denture
fixed denture
metal frame denture
