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CONTENTS

Definition of prosthodontics

Terminology

Purpose of prosthodontics Branches of of prosthodontics


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TERMINOLOGY

PROSTHODONTICS -prosthodontics is the dentalspecialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment

planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral

function, comfort, appearance and health of patientswith clinical conditions associated with missing or

deficient teeth and/or maxillofacial tissues using

biocompatible substitutes.(GPT- GLOSSARY OF PROSTHODONTICTERMS)


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Dental arch the composite structure of the natural teeth &

alveolar bone.


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Dentulous a condition in which natural teeth are present inthe mouth.

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PROSTHESIS -an artificial replacement of an absent part ofthe human body.


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DENTAL PROSTHESIS -an artificial replacement of oneor more teeth (up to the entire dentition in either arch) and

associated dental/alveolar structures.


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Dental implants -a prosthetic device made of alloplasticmaterial(s) implanted into the oral tissues beneath the mucosal

or/and periosteal layer, and on/or within the bone to provideretention and support for a fixed or removable dental

prosthesis; a substance that is placed into or/and upon the jaw

bone to support a fixed or removable dental prosthesis.


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Removable partial denture -any prosthesis thatreplaces some teeth in a partially dentate arch. It can be

removed from the mouth and replaced at will also calledpartial removable dental prosthesis.


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Fixed partial denture a partial denture that is lutedor otherwise securely retained to natural teeth,tooth roots & or

dental implant abutment that furnish the primary supportfor the prosthesis.


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Impression a negative likeness or copy in reverse of thesurface of an object , an imprint of the teeth & adjacent

structures for use in dentistry.


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Dental impression -a negative imprint of an oralstructure used to produce a positive replica of the structure to

be used as a permanent record or in the production of a dental

restoration or prosthesis.


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Impression area a surface that is recorded in animpreeion.


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Impression material - any substance or combination ofsubstances used for making an impression or negative

reproduction.

Impression tray - a device that is used to carry, confineand control impression material while making an impression.


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PURPOSE OF PROSTHODONTICS

Purpose of Prosthodontics

Restore masticatory

function

Improve appearance

Improve speech

Stabilize arch and occlusion

Pschological & social

comfort


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BRANCHES OF PROSTHODONTICS

Removable prosthodontics

Partial prosthodontics

complete denture prosthodontics Fixed prosthodontics

Implant prosthodontics

Maxillofacial prosthodontics


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Removable prosthodontics the branch of

prosthodontics concerned with the replacement of teeth andcontiguous structures for edentulous or partially edentulous

patients by artificial substitutes that are readily removable from

the mouth.


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Fixed prosthodontics -the branch of prosthodonticsconcerned with the replacement and/or restoration of teeth by

artificial substitutes that not readily removed from the mouth.


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Implant prosthodontics -the phase of prosthodonticsconcerning the replacement of missing teeth and/or associated

structures by restorations that are attached to dental implants.


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Maxillofacial prosthodontics the branch ofprosthodontics concerned with the the restoration &/or

replacement of stomatognathic & associated facial structures

with prosthhesis that may or may not be removed on aregular or elective basis.

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