Chapter
12
Objectives
Prosthodontics
Upon completion of this chapter, the reader should be able to identify and understand terms related to the following: 1. Divisions in the field of prosthodontics. Examine the requirements for prosthodontic care, and define the terms prosthesis of fixed and removable prosthodontic appliances. 2. Types and characteristics of prosthodontic materials. Describe the assorted materials used in prosthesis construction and their characteristics. 3. Fixed prosthodontics. List and describe the function or purpose of the various types of fixed prosthodontics. 4. Removable dental prostheses. Define and describe the function or purpose of the various components used in removable dental prostheses. 5. Procedures and methods used in prosthodontic practice. Name and describe the various procedural steps and methods used to complete construction of fixed and removable dental prostheses. 6. Use of implants in prosthodontics. Discuss the various types of dental implants and their necessity in dental prostheses application. 7. Miscellaneous prosthodontic services. Describe additional devices and the conditions they are used to treat.
Divisions in the Field of Prosthodontics Prosthodontics is one of the nine recognized specialties of the ADA. A licensed graduate of dentistry is permitted to perform dental treatment in this area. Some dentists pursue post-graduate studies in this art, and others will complete the three extra years of training to be ABP (American Board of Prosthodontics) certified and limit their practice to prosthodontics. A few will continue with yet another year of maxillofacial prosthetic training in correction of birth defects, TMJ disorders, cancer destruction, traumatic disfigurement, and difficult cases and obtain fellowships as maxillofacial prostheses specialists. 219 Copyright 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be copied, scanned, or duplicated, in whole or in part. Due to electronic rights, some third party content may be suppressed from the eBook and/or eChapter(s). Editorial review has deemed that any suppressed content does not materially affect the overall learning experience. Cengage Learning reserves the right to remove additional content at any time if subsequent rights restrictions require it.
