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Dentistry 10 - Fixed prosthesis: crown, bridge, onlay and veneer
Dentistry 10 - Fixed prosthesis: crown, bridge, onlay and veneer
Dentistry 10 - Fixed prosthesis: crown, bridge, onlay and veneer

Dentistry 10 - Fixed prosthesis: crown, bridge, onlay and veneer - Exercises

Prótesis fija: corona, puente, incrustación y carilla

Exercise 1: Match a word

Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.

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La corona — Cubre el diente (The crown — Covers the tooth)
El puente — Sustituye un diente perdido (The bridge — Replaces a missing tooth)
La carilla cerámica — Lámina para la estética dental (The ceramic veneer — Thin layer for dental aesthetics)
La estética — El buen aspecto de la boca (Aesthetics — The good appearance of the mouth)

Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)

Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below

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Nota interna: prótesis fija en consulta

Fill in the gaps: estética, incrustación, carga, puente, corona, zirconio

(Internal note: fixed prosthetics in the clinic)

En la clínica dental se revisan hoy opciones de prótesis fija. La se indica cuando el diente está muy dañado y necesita más resistencia. El se usa si falta una pieza y se apoya en los dientes vecinos. Para una zona pequeña, a veces se realiza una . Para mejorar la en los dientes frontales, se puede colocar una carilla cerámica.

En la elección del material: el es muy resistente y se usa en molares con mucha masticatoria. La cerámica metal-porcelana es una opción intermedia. El metal dura mucho, pero es menos estético. En el gabinete se prepara el diente, se toma la impresión, se coloca un provisional y, al final, se ajusta y se cementa.
In the dental clinic, fixed prosthetics options are reviewed today. A crown is indicated when the tooth is very damaged and needs more strength. A bridge is used if a tooth is missing and it is supported by the neighboring teeth. For a small area, sometimes an inlay (onlay) is done. To improve aesthetics in the front teeth, a ceramic veneer can be placed.

When choosing the material: zirconia is very strong and is used on molars with a lot of chewing load. Metal-porcelain ceramic is an intermediate option. Metal lasts a long time, but it is less aesthetic. In the operatory, the tooth is prepared, an impression is taken, a temporary is placed and, in the end, it is adjusted and cemented.

  1. ¿Cuándo se recomienda una corona, un puente o una incrustación onlay, y qué material es más adecuado si hay mucha carga masticatoria? Explica con tus palabras.

    (When is a crown, a bridge, or an onlay inlay recommended, and which material is most suitable if there is a lot of chewing load? Explain in your own words.)

Exercise 3: Listening

Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

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(Today I saw a patient with a very broken molar. I explained to her that a crown can protect it and that zirconia gives a good aesthetic result. In another case a tooth was missing and we talked about a bridge; the patient was concerned about the chewing load. I prepared the tooth, took the impression, and provisionally restored the tooth. Tomorrow I want to adjust it and, if everything fits, do the cementation.)
True False

(The speaker suggests a zirconia crown because of its good aesthetics.)

(For the missing tooth, the patient asked for an inlay (onlay).)

(The speaker has not cemented the piece yet and plans to do it tomorrow if everything fits.)

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

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1. Para poner una corona, primero ___ el diente y luego tomamos la impresión.

(To place a crown, first we ___ the tooth and then we take the impression.)

2. Si la carga masticatoria es alta, ___ zirconio porque es más duradero.

(If the chewing load is high, ___ zirconia because it is more durable.)

3. En la zona visible, la carilla cerámica mejora la estética y ___ bien con el resto de los dientes.

(In the visible area, the ceramic veneer improves aesthetics and ___ well with the rest of the teeth.)

Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

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Paciente elige material de corona

Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)

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Useful expressions:

Yo recomendaría… porque… / En mi opinión es mejor… para… / Primero se prepara el diente, se toma la impresión y después se cementa.

  1. Un paciente tiene una muela muy dañada y le cuesta masticar - ¿qué tratamiento fijo le recomendarías (corona o incrustación/onlay) y por qué?
    A patient has a very damaged molar and has difficulty chewing – what fixed treatment would you recommend (crown or inlay/onlay) and why?

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  2. En una zona visible el paciente quiere un resultado muy estético - ¿qué material elegirías (zirconio, cerámica metal-porcelana o metal) y qué le explicarías sobre la durabilidad y la carga masticatoria?
    In a visible area the patient wants a very aesthetic result – what material would you choose (zirconia, porcelain-fused-to-metal ceramic, or metal) and what would you explain to them about durability and chewing load?

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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation

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Asunto: Caso Sr. Ortega - corona en molar

Hola, Marta:

El Sr. Ortega llamó hoy. Quiere una corona en el molar inferior, pero pregunta por el material. Dice que no quiere metal y le preocupa la estética, pero también la durabilidad porque aprieta los dientes.

Yo pensaba en zirconio, pero no sé si es mejor una metal-porcelana en esta zona por la carga masticatoria. ¿Qué opinas? Mañana tengo la cita para tomar la impresión y poner un provisional.

Gracias,
Laura (higienista)

Subject: Mr. Ortega case - molar crown

Hi, Marta:

Mr. Ortega called today. He wants a crown on the lower molar, but he’s asking about the material. He says he doesn’t want metal and he’s concerned about aesthetics, but also about durability because he clenches his teeth.

I was thinking of zirconia, but I don’t know if a metal-ceramic is better in this area due to the masticatory load. What do you think? Tomorrow I have the appointment to take the impression and place a temporary.

Thanks,
Laura (dental hygienist)

Useful phrases:

  1. Creo que en este caso es mejor...

    (I think in this case it’s better...)

  2. Podemos explicarle que...

    (We can explain to him that...)

  3. Mañana puedo... y luego...

    (Tomorrow I can... and then...)

Hola, Laura:

Estoy de acuerdo en que el <strong>zirconio</strong> es una buena opción si el paciente no quiere metal y valora la <strong>estética</strong>. Como es un molar con mucha <strong>carga masticatoria</strong>, debemos revisar el hábito de apretar antes de decidir. Si el desgaste o la oclusión son altos, podemos recomendar <strong>metal-porcelana</strong> por su mayor <strong>durabilidad</strong>, y explicar las diferencias al paciente.

Mañana puedes <strong>tomar la impresión</strong> y poner el <strong>provisional</strong>. Yo preparo una explicación breve para el paciente con las dos opciones y los pros y contras, y le doy un presupuesto aproximado. Si quieres, me llamas antes de la cita.

Un saludo,
Marta
Hi, Laura:

I agree that <strong>zirconia</strong> is a good option if the patient doesn’t want metal and values <strong>aesthetics</strong>. Since it’s a molar with a lot of <strong>masticatory load</strong>, we should review the clenching habit before deciding. If the wear or the occlusion are high, we can recommend <strong>metal-ceramic</strong> because of its greater <strong>durability</strong>, and explain the differences to the patient.

Tomorrow you can <strong>take the impression</strong> and place the <strong>temporary</strong>. I’ll prepare a brief explanation for the patient with the two options and the pros and cons, and I’ll give him an approximate estimate. If you want, call me before the appointment.

Best regards,
Marta