Chapter 12- Prosthodontics

Question 1

Prosthesis

Answer 1

a fixed or removable appliance that replaces removed or non-erupted tooth or teeth

Question 2

fixed appliance

Answer 2

one that is placed in the mouth and that is not intended for removal

Question 3

removable appliance

Answer 3

one that is placed in and out of the mouth at the patients will

Question 4

Implantology

Answer 4

science of dental implants, involves the use of both fixed and removable appliances

Question 5

noble metals

Answer 5

valuable alloys

Example: Gold(Au), Palladium (Pd) and platinum(Pt)

Question 6

base metals

Answer 6

may be used alone or in a mixture with noble alloys