1. What is dental implant?.

Dental implant is a prosthesis that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental
prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, or facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor.

2a.What is oral thrush.

Answer

Oral thrush — also called oral candidiasis — is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans
accumulates on the lining of your mouth. Candida is a normal organism in your mouth, but sometimes it
can overgrow and cause symptoms.

2b.What is the common symptom of oral thrush.

Thrush usually develops suddenly. A common sign is the presence of creamy white, slightly raised lesions
in your mouth — usually on your tongue or inner cheeks. You may also have lesions on the roof of your
mouth, gums, tonsils or back of your throat.

3. List 5 dental materials and their uses!?

A. Dental Amalgam: A silver-colored alloy used for fillings.

B. Composite Resin: Tooth-colored material for fillings and cosmetic bonding.

C. Dental Cement: Used to attach crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances.

D.Dental Porcelain: Used for crowns, veneers, and bridges for a natural look.

E.Dental Gypsum: Used for making impressions and models of teeth.

F.Dental Adhesives: Bonding agents to attach restorative materials to teeth.

G.Dental Sealants: Protective coatings applied to prevent cavities.

H.Dental Alloys: Various metals used in dental prosthetics and appliances.

I.Gutta-Percha: Used in root canal therapy to seal and fill root canals.

J.Dental Silicate Cement: Used for dental crowns and inlays/onlays.

4aWhich material is commonly used for making dental crowns due to its durability and natural
appearance?

Answer: Porcelain

4b. What is the main function of a dental bridge?

Answer: To replace a missing tooth or teeth

5a What is orthognathic surgery primarily used to treat?

Answer: Misaligned jaws and facial skeletal deformities

5b.What is dry socket characterized by?

Answer: Severe pain and the exposure of bone in the socket

6a.What is the primary purpose of dental veneers in cosmetic dentistry?

Answer: To cover imperfections and enhance the appearance of teeth

6b What is the primary advantage of using porcelain in dental materials for crowns and veneers?

Answer: Porcelain closely mimics the appearance of natural teeth.