Riddle Time
I’m a method used to create molds of teeth, often using a gooey material. What am I?
Impression
An artificial tooth that replaces a natural tooth in a bridge
Pontic
The dentist writes this to tell the dental lab technician what type of crown is to be made?
A lab prescription
what are the components of a bridge?
abutment, pontic and connector or joint
I’m a thin covering placed over the front surface of a tooth to enhance its appearance. What am I?
Veneer
a cast restoration that covers the entire anatomic portion of a single tooth?
a full crown
A patient needs one anterior tooth replaced. What type of non invasive prosthodontic did the dentist order?
Maryland Bridge
what is the only extra instrument for prosthodontics
a gingival cord packer
I’m an artificial structure placed to mimic the natural root of a tooth. What am I?
A post
Is either a tooth or an implant that supports a fixed bridge
An abutment
What type of impression does the dentist order to be sent to the lab to prepare a crown?
Final Impression
prefabricated posts are made of
titanium
I’m a protective cap placed over a damaged tooth. What am I?
crown
Is a type of gypsum material used during the casting process
Investment material
What might the dentist order for a patient that would like to have a more esthetically pleasing smile?
Veneers
what types is used to hold the ginginva
gingival retraction cord
I’m a branch of dentistry focused on replacing missing parts of your smile. What am I?
Prostodontics
is a resin material that is placed under a porcelain restoration to prevent discoloration of the tooth from showing
Opaquer
What might the doctor order if a patient is missing tooth 22 but teeth 21 and 23 are healthy
Implant or bridge
how long is retraction cord left in place.
5-7 minutes