PROS 8120 Study Guide - Final Guide: Prosthodontics, Edentulism, Xenarthra
3 Jan 2020
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Diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. People with teeth, with some of their teeth, with none of their teeth. Branch concerned with replacement/restoration of teeth by artificial substitutes not removed from the mouth. Replacement of teeth and structures for edentulous and partially edentulous patients with artificial substitutes that are readily removable from the mouth. Replacement of missing teeth/associated structures by restorations that are attached to implants. Rehabilitation of patients with defects or disabilities that were present at birth or have developed due to disease or trauma. Commonly used to make registrations/impressions of hard and soft tissues. Forms a mucous layer for attachment to rocks, boats, etc. Mucous is rich in alginic acid (anhydro-b-d-mannuronic acid) Insoluble in water except when in salt form (chelated with na, k, or nh4)
