Fixed Prosthodontics_lesson 1

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INTRODUCTION &TERMINOLOGY

Part I: Generalconsiderations

Fixed prosthodontics: A brief introduction


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it is a branch of dentistry that deals with the replacement

of teeth and contiguous tissues or jaw structures by

artificial devices, in order to, restore and maintain the

oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the

patient.

It has three main branches:

1. Removable prosthodontics,

2. Fixed prosthodontics, and

3. Maxillofacial prosthetics.


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it is a branch of prosthodontics, that deals with

the replacement of missing tooth/or teeth,

using an artificial substitute ( a cast prosthesis*)

permanently cemented* in place.

On other hand, Fixed prosthodontics, is a technique used to

restore teeth, using fixed restorations which include:

- crowns,

- bridges,- inlays,

- onlays, and

- veneers

*Prosthesis

it is an artificial appliance that used to replace a missing part ofthe body.

In Fixed prosthodontics > replace tooth or teeth

*Cemented>> to cement

1. To bind with or as if with cement.2. To cover or coat with cement.


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crowns,

bridges, inlays,

onlays, and

veneers


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Anatomical crown

It is the portion of the tooth

covered by enamel, extending

from the incisal edge or occlusalSurface to the cervical line.

Clinical crown

It is the portion of the tooth

that extends from the bottom ofthe gingiva to the incisal edge or occlusal

surface. On other hand, it is that part of

tooth which is visible in the mouth.


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It is an artificial replacement

(restoration) to a single tooth, which

restores the anatomy, the function, and

the esthetic of its damaged coronal

portion.

It is cemented to the tooth by

a suitable material (adhesive).

There are several types of dental

crown

. will be discussed later.


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Called also = Fixed partial

Denture

It is a fixed restoration

which replaces one or more

missing teeth.

It is cemented to the

natural teeth, roots or fixed

with a screw to an implant.

It has 3 components:- Pontic

- Connectors

- Retainer


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Inlay

it is a fixed restoration restores

the damaged occlusal and proximal

surfaces of the tooth without covering

the cusps.

Onlay

it is a fixed restoration that restores the

damaged occlusal and proximal surfaces of

the tooth, including the cusps.


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A thin lamination of a dental material which is

bonded to one side of a tooth (usually the side

that is visible in the smile) to improve its

appearance and/or restore its normal contours.


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What are the types of fixed

restorations?

Define the following terms:

* Inlay

* Clinical crown* Fixed partial denture

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