Prosthodontics

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge and understanding of Prosthodontics, a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the restoration and replacement of missing teeth and oral structures.
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Which type of dental restoration is commonly used to replace a single missing tooth?

  1. Crown

  2. Bridge

  3. Implant

  4. Denture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its strength, shape, and appearance.

What is the primary material used for fabricating dental crowns?

  1. Porcelain

  2. Metal

  3. Composite Resin

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Porcelain is commonly used for dental crowns due to its natural appearance, durability, and resistance to wear.

Which type of dental restoration is used to replace multiple missing teeth in a row?

  1. Crown

  2. Bridge

  3. Implant

  4. Denture


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A bridge is a dental restoration that consists of one or more artificial teeth attached to crowns on adjacent teeth, filling the gap created by the missing teeth.

What is the primary material used for fabricating dental bridges?

  1. Porcelain

  2. Metal

  3. Composite Resin

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Metal is commonly used for dental bridges due to its strength and durability, especially when replacing multiple missing teeth.

Which type of dental restoration is used to replace all or most of the teeth in an arch?

  1. Crown

  2. Bridge

  3. Implant

  4. Denture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A denture is a removable dental restoration that replaces missing teeth and surrounding tissues. It can be either a full denture, replacing all teeth in an arch, or a partial denture, replacing some missing teeth.

What is the primary material used for fabricating dentures?

  1. Porcelain

  2. Metal

  3. Acrylic Resin

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Acrylic resin is commonly used for fabricating dentures due to its affordability, ease of manipulation, and ability to mimic the appearance of natural gums and teeth.

Which type of dental implant is commonly used to replace a single missing tooth?

  1. Endosteal Implant

  2. Subperiosteal Implant

  3. Transosteal Implant

  4. Zygomatic Implant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endosteal implants are the most common type of dental implants. They are surgically placed into the jawbone and fuse with the bone over time, providing a stable foundation for a dental crown.

What is the primary material used for fabricating endosteal dental implants?

  1. Titanium

  2. Stainless Steel

  3. Zirconia

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanium is commonly used for fabricating endosteal dental implants due to its biocompatibility, strength, and resistance to corrosion.

Which type of dental implant is commonly used to replace multiple missing teeth in a row?

  1. Endosteal Implant

  2. Subperiosteal Implant

  3. Transosteal Implant

  4. Zygomatic Implant


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Subperiosteal implants are designed to replace multiple missing teeth in a row. They are placed on top of the jawbone, beneath the gum tissue, and provide support for a dental bridge or denture.

What is the primary material used for fabricating subperiosteal dental implants?

  1. Titanium

  2. Stainless Steel

  3. Zirconia

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanium is commonly used for fabricating subperiosteal dental implants due to its biocompatibility, strength, and resistance to corrosion.

Which type of dental implant is commonly used to replace all or most of the teeth in an arch?

  1. Endosteal Implant

  2. Subperiosteal Implant

  3. Transosteal Implant

  4. Zygomatic Implant


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zygomatic implants are designed to replace all or most of the teeth in an arch, especially in cases where there is insufficient bone support in the jaw. They are anchored in the zygomatic bone, which is located in the cheekbone.

What is the primary material used for fabricating zygomatic dental implants?

  1. Titanium

  2. Stainless Steel

  3. Zirconia

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Titanium is commonly used for fabricating zygomatic dental implants due to its biocompatibility, strength, and resistance to corrosion.

Which type of dental restoration is commonly used to improve the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth?

  1. Veneer

  2. Crown

  3. Bridge

  4. Implant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veneers are thin, porcelain shells that are bonded to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance. They are commonly used to correct discoloration, chips, cracks, or gaps between teeth.

What is the primary material used for fabricating dental veneers?

  1. Porcelain

  2. Metal

  3. Composite Resin

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Porcelain is commonly used for fabricating dental veneers due to its natural appearance, durability, and resistance to staining.

Which type of dental restoration is commonly used to protect a weakened tooth from further damage?

  1. Crown

  2. Bridge

  3. Implant

  4. Onlay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An onlay is a type of dental restoration that covers the entire chewing surface of a tooth, as well as part of the surrounding tooth structure. It is used to protect a weakened tooth from further damage and restore its function.

What is the primary material used for fabricating dental onlays?

  1. Porcelain

  2. Metal

  3. Composite Resin

  4. Ceramic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Porcelain is commonly used for fabricating dental onlays due to its natural appearance, durability, and resistance to wear.

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