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Removable prosthodontics

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the surgical shaping and smoothing of the margins of the tooth socket after extraction of the tooth, generally in preparation for the placement of prosthesis   alveoplasty  
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dental laboratory device that simulates the mandibular and temporomandibular joint movement when models of the dental arches are attached to it   articulator  
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rigid,preformed shape used during the fitting of a full denture to represent the base of teh denture   baseplate  
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process of using fingers to contour a closer adaptation of the margins of an impression while still in the mouth   border molding  
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having the jaws in a position that produces a centrally related occlusion   centric  
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piece of metal that joins the various parts of a partial denture also called bar   connector  
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thin metal covering or cap placed over a prepared tooth   coping  
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without teeth   edentulous  
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procedure to trim or shape a denture to simulate normal tissue appearance   festooning  
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parts of a full or partial denture that extend from the teeth to the border of the denture   flange  
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metal skeleton of a removable partial denture   framework  
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prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth in one arch   full denture  
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temporary denture placed after the extraction of anterior teeth   immediate denture  
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sliding position of the mandible to the left or right of the centric position   lateral excursion  
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chewing   mastication  
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rim built on the baseplate to register vertical dimension and occlusal relationship of the mandibular and maxillary arches   occlusal rim  
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full denture suported by two ro more remaining natural teeth   overdenture  
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removable prosthesis that replaces teeth within the same arch   partial denture  
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seal in back of a full or partial denture that holds it in place ; also called a posterior palatal seal   post dam  
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specific areas in the mouth where a removable prosthesis may rub or apply more pressure   pressure points  
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position of the mandible placed forward as related to the maxilla   protrusion  
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procedure to replace the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis   rebasing  
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procedure to resurface the tissue side of a partial or full denture so that it fits more accurately   relining  
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the body's processes of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue structure   resorption  
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metal projection on or near the retainer of a partial denture   rest  
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device used to hold attachments and abutments of a removable prosthesis in place   retainer  
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position of the mandible posterior from the centric position as related to the maxilla   retrusion  
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clear plastic tray that represents the alveolus as it should appear after teeth have been extracted   template  
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abnormal growths of bone in a specific area   tori  
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rounded area on the outer surface of the maxillary bones in the area of the posterior teeth   tuberosity  
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a partial denture replaces one or more teeth in the same arch and is commonly referred to as what   partial  
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a full denture replaces all teeth in the same arch and is commonly referred to as what   denture  
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what 3 common oral habits would make it hard for a patient to wear a denture   clenching,grinding and mouth breathing  
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a removable partial denture receives its support and retention from what   underlying tissues and remaining teeth  
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what kind of artificial teeth are more succeptible to fracture and cause abrasion to the opposing natural teeth   porcelain  
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how many appointments should you tell a patient they will need to make if they are getting a partial denture   5  
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how long should the delivery appointment be   20-30 minutes  
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how many appointments should you tell the patient they wil need to make if they are getting a full denture   6  
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during the healing processs an immediate denture also serves as what   compress and bandage to protect the surgical area  
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how long after an immediate denture is delivered should you tell a patient to come in and have it religned or replaced   3-6 months  
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do not soak the denture in hot water,or strong solutions such as   undiluted bleach  
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when should you tell a patient to not wear their denture   at night  
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at what appointment should you pick the shade for a partial denture   2  
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at what appointment should you pick the shade for a full denture   3  
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what are the 4 components of a full denture   base,flange,post dam, and artificial teeth  
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what are the 5 components of a partial denture   framework, connectors, retainer, rest, artificial teeth  
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what teeth are usually not put on a partial/full denture   third molars  
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the presence of a new object such as a porsthesis in the oral cavity may stimulate what   an excessive flow of saliva  
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