1. INTRODUCTION & Fixed prosthodontics
TERMINOLOGY : A brief introduction
Part I: General
considerations

2.  it is a branch of dentistry that deals with the replacement
of teeth and contiguous tissues or jaw structures by
artificial devices, in order to, restore and maintain the
oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the
patient.
It has three main branches:
1. Removable prosthodontics,
2. Fixed prosthodontics, and
3. Maxillofacial prosthetics.

3. it is a branch of prosthodontics, that deals with
the replacement of missing tooth/or
teeth, using an artificial substitute ( a cast
prosthesis*) permanently cemented* in place.
On other hand, Fixed prosthodontics, is a technique used to
restore teeth, using fixed restorations which include:
- crowns,
- bridges, *Prosthesis
it is an artificial appliance that used to replace a missing part of
- inlays, the body.
In Fixed prosthodontics > replace tooth or teeth
- onlays, and *Cemented>> to cement
1. To bind with or as if with cement.
- veneers 2. To cover or coat with cement.

4.  crowns,
 bridges,
 inlays,
 onlays, and
 veneers

5. Anatomical crown
It is the portion of the tooth
covered by enamel, extending
from the incisal edge or occlusal
Surface to the cervical line.
Clinical crown
It is the portion of the tooth
that extends from the bottom of
the gingiva to the incisal edge or occlusal
surface. On other hand, it is that part of
tooth which is visible in the mouth.

6. It is an artificial replacement
(restoration) to a single tooth, which
restores the anatomy, the function, and
the esthetic of its damaged coronal
portion.
It is cemented to the tooth by
a suitable material (adhesive).
There are several types of dental
crown
…. will be discussed later.

7.  Called also = Fixed partial
Denture
It is a fixed restoration
which replaces one or more
missing teeth.
It is cemented to the
natural teeth, roots or fixed
with a screw to an implant.
It has 3 components:
- Pontic
- Connectors
- Retainer

8.  Inlay
it is a fixed restoration restores
the damaged occlusal and proximal
surfaces of the tooth without covering
the cusps.
 Onlay
it is a fixed restoration that restores the
damaged occlusal and proximal surfaces of
the tooth, including the cusps.

9. A thin lamination of a dental material which is
bonded to one side of a tooth (usually the side
that is visible in the smile) to improve its
appearance and/or restore its normal contours.

10. What are the types of fixed
restorations?
Define the following terms:
* Inlay
* Clinical crown
* Fixed partial denture