1. INTRODUCTION TO PROSTHODONTICS

2. TERMINOLOGY
Prosthesis : An artificial replacement of an absent part of the human body
Prosthetics: The art and science of supplying artificial replacement for missing parts of the human body
Prosthodontics (prosthetic dentistry) : The branch of dentistry that deals with replacement of missing natural teeth and cranio-facial structures
Prosthodontist: A specialist in prosthodontics

3. Dentulous status

4. Partially edentulous status :

5. Edentulous status :

6. Complete denture: An artificial appliance replaces the complete absence of natural teeth and associated structures of the maxilla or mandible (single denture) or for both jaws together

7. Removable partial denture (RPD): An artificial appliance designed to replace one or more of missing natural teeth and it can be removed by the wearer

8. Fixed partial denture (FPD) : An artificial appliance designed to replace one or more of missing natural teeth but it can not be removed by the wearer

9. Dental implants, obturators, immediate dentures, over dentures and maxillofacial prosthodontics will be discussed in advanced levels

10. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL TEETH
Natural teeth are firmly rooted in the bone of the jaw while artificial dentures rest on the gum
Forces exerted on the natural tooth is transmitted to the bone that supports it.
Alveolar bone supporting natural teeth receives tensile strength.
Complete denture moves in relation to the underlying bone during function.
Forces of mastication exerted by natural teeth are greater than those exerted by artificial teeth.

11. Why Edentulous Patient Must Restore His Missing Natural Teeth
TO restore the function of mastication
To improve speech and cosmetic appearance.
To avoid abnormal masticator habits that lead to TMJ disorders.

12. STEPS OF COMPLETE DENTURE CONSTRUCTION
1- Clinical step: Examination of the patient
2- Clinical step: Primary impression
Laboratory step: Pouring the impression and preparation of study (diagnostic) cast from plaster. Fabrication of custom tray
3-Clinical step: Final impression
Laboratory step: pouring master cast from stone plaster. Fabrication of record blocks

13. 4- Clinical step: Recording jaw relations and selection of artificial teeth
Laboratory step: Mounting the casts on the articulator. Arrangement of artificial teeth. Wax contouring.
5- Clinical step: Trying in the denture
Laboratory step: Processing and finishing the denture.
6- Clinical step: Denture insertion and post insertion care

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