Fixed Prosthodontics
In prosthodontics, this term refers to a cast restoration used to replace missing teeth or oral structures.
Prosthesis
After the dentist designs a digital restoration using CAD software, the design is sent to this machine for fabrication.
The milling machine
After a new denture is inserted, patients are typically scheduled for a follow-up appointment after this amount of time.
24 hours
Patients with this condition may not be good candidates for dental whitening because treatment can worsen their discomfort.
Hypersensitive teeth
This type of restoration fits within the cusps of a tooth, restoring the area between them without covering the cusps.
Inlay
For an accurate digital impression, this part of the prepared tooth must be clearly visible during scanning.
Gingival margins
This type of removable prosthesis is used when all of the teeth in one arch are missing.
Full denture
Tooth sensitivity following a whitening procedure is sometimes treated with this fluoride compound.
Sodium fluoride
This oral condition, commonly known as dry mouth, can increase the risk of a fixed dental prosthesis failing.
Xerostomia
Depending on state regulations and the dental assistant's training, they may perform this step to create a digital impression for a restoration.
Scanning the tooth preparation using an intraoral scanner
This component of a removable partial denture rests on the occlusal or incisal surface of an adjacent tooth to provide support.
Rest
A patient with unusually short-appearing anterior teeth may be a candidate for this cosmetic procedure to expose more of the tooth structure.
Crown lengthening
During informed consent for a fixed dental prosthetic appliance, the patient must be informed of these two aspects of the proposed treatment before giving consent.
Advantages and disadvantages of treatment
Compared with traditional restorative procedures, this is a major disadvantage of the CAD/CAM system.
Higher cost
Compared with acrylic teeth, this type of denture tooth is more likely to chip.
Porcelain teeth
When gingival recession exposes the root surface of a tooth, this surgical procedure may be recommended to restore the gingival tissue.
Connective tissue grafting
Unlike traditional fixed bridges, this restoration requires preparation of only the lingual surfaces of the abutment teeth.
Maryland Bridge
After a CAD/CAM restoration is fabricated, it is tried on the tooth to evaluate these three important features before final placement.
Margins, contacts, and occlusion
The external palatal surface of a complete denture is classified as part of this denture surface.
Polished surface
A common disadvantage of over-the-counter tray whitening systems is that the trays often fail to do this properly.
Adapt (fit) to the teeth properly