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A replica of a prepared tooth for the making of a crown is a
die
advantages of CAD/CAM procedures are/is
no need for provisional coverage
what type of retention is used to reinforce a restoration that has been treated endodontically
post and core/ core build up
when a fixed bridge is fabricated, the teeth supporting the bridge are referred to as the
abutments
retraction cord impregnated with epinephrine is contraindicated for patients with
cardiovascular disease / heart issues
retraction cord is placed with a
blunt packing instrument
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
A replica of a prepared tooth for the making of a crown is a | die |
advantages of CAD/CAM procedures are/is | no need for provisional coverage |
what type of retention is used to reinforce a restoration that has been treated endodontically | post and core/ core build up |
when a fixed bridge is fabricated, the teeth supporting the bridge are referred to as the | abutments |
retraction cord impregnated with epinephrine is contraindicated for patients with | cardiovascular disease / heart issues |
retraction cord is placed with a | blunt packing instrument |
the primary function of a provisional bridge is to | maintain the function and aesthetics of the area |
when selecting a shade for a crown it is important to use | natural light |
the component of a fixed bridge that replaces the natural tooth is the | pontic |
another name for a resin bonded bridge is an | Maryland bridge |
provisional coverage of teeth is used to | reduce sensitivity and discomfort in a prepared tooth |
what material can be used for making custom provisional coverage | self curing acrylic |
what type of provisional coverage is indicated for posterior teeth when a true fit is essential | custom formed |
a laboratory prescription is signed by the | dentist |
preformed polycarbonate crowns are available in a variety of | shapes, sizes, shades |
every patient who receives provisional coverage should follow patient instructions which are | not “popping” dental floss in/out of contact points and avoiding sticky foods |
regardless of the method used in a dental office, specific criteria must be followed for each fabricated crown or bridge | yes/true |
if an aluminum crown is tried in the mouth but not selected for use it needs to be | sterilized before reuse |
can a scaler be used by a dental assistant to remove excess cement from a provisional crown | yes |
the expanded functions dental assistant has a major role in the fabrication and temporary cementation of a provisional crown or bridge | true |
what is a component of a partial denture that determines how far it is seated into the plane of occlusion | rest |
what is not an extraoral factor taken into consideration when constructing a denture | salivary flow |
a metal device built into a partial denture to relieve occlusal stresses is a | stress breaker |
the material used for partial and denture bases is | acrylic resin |
the occlusal rims on a denture are used for the records of | vertical dimensions |
when a denture is to be relined an impression is taken using | the patients current denture |
a preliminary impression is taken in the fabrication of a full denture to | construct a custom tray |
a partial denture is held in place on the abutment tooth by the | clasp |
the purpose of a tissue conditioner is to | rehabilitate unhealthy tissue supporting prosthesis |
the success of a removable prosthesis depends on | healthy mucosa, a good alveolar ridge, strong facial muscles |
artificial teeth are constructed from | acrylic or porcelain |
occlusal rims are made of | wax |
measurements that are used for evaluating a patients bite | centric relation, lateral excursion, protrusion, retrusion |
when dentures are not in the mouth they must be stored in a | moist, airtight container |
an immediate denture is one that is placed immediately after | the extraction of teeth |
most partial denture frameworks are made from | metal |
a complete denture supported by two or more remaining natural teeth or implants is a | overdenture |
a denture would be polished by a | laboratory lathe |
when sending a partial or denture to a lab it must first be | disinfected |
when a patient has his or her dentures relined the patient should be informed that they will be without the denture for | 8-24 hours |