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Dentistry 11 - Removable dentures: types, indications and hygiene
Dentistry 11 - Removable dentures: types, indications and hygiene
Dentistry 11 - Removable dentures: types, indications and hygiene

Dentistry 11 - Removable dentures: types, indications and hygiene - Exercises

Prótesis removibles: tipos, indicaciones e higiene

Exercise 1: Match a word

Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.

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La prótesis removible — Se puede quitar (The removable denture — It can be removed)
La prótesis completa — Prótesis para toda la boca (The complete denture — Denture for the whole mouth)
La retención — Que no se mueve (Retention — That it does not move)
El mantenimiento diario — Cuidado diario (Daily maintenance — Daily care)

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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Folleto de la clínica dental: prótesis removibles

Fill in the gaps: prótesis completa, irritación, indicación clínica, retención, resina, esquelética, prótesis removibles

(Dental clinic brochure: removable dentures)

En la clínica dental ofrecemos : parcial (cuando quedan varios dientes y se busca buena ) y parcial de . Si faltan todos los dientes, se recomienda una . La elección depende de la y de cómo se adapta en la boca.

Higiene: después de comer, enjuaga con agua tibia y cepilla la prótesis para remover la placa. No uses agua muy caliente. Evita alimentos pegajosos y revisa con el dentista si hay dolor o . Por la noche, guárdala limpia y seca.
At the dental clinic we offer removable dentures: skeletal partial denture (when several teeth remain and good retention is sought) and resin partial denture (a simpler option, but less stable). If all teeth are missing, a complete denture is recommended. The choice depends on the clinical indication and how it fits in the mouth.

Hygiene: after eating, rinse with warm water and brush the denture to remove plaque. Do not use very hot water. Avoid sticky foods and check with the dentist if there is pain or irritation. At night, store it clean and dry.

  1. ¿Qué prótesis se recomienda si quedan varios dientes y qué prótesis si faltan todos? ¿Qué pasos de higiene diaria indica el folleto?

    (Which denture is recommended if several teeth remain and which denture if all are missing? What daily hygiene steps does the brochure indicate?)

Exercise 3: Listening

Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

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(In the consultation today I explained to a patient the options for removable dentures. I told him that the removable partial denture with a metal framework usually has better retention and stability, but it needs a good fit. The resin partial denture is simpler, although sometimes it causes discomfort. If all the teeth are missing, the clinical indication is a complete denture. I also gave him daily maintenance instructions: rinse with warm water, brush the denture to remove plaque, and avoid sticky foods. If you notice irritation, you should check with the dentist.)
True False

(According to the explanation, the removable partial denture with a metal framework usually holds and stays more firmly than the resin one.)

(To clean the denture, it is recommended to use very hot water to disinfect it better.)

(If the patient notices irritation, they should consult the dentist instead of waiting.)

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

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1. Para una prótesis parcial esquelética, el dentista suele ___ cuando el paciente tiene varios dientes sanos.

(For a removable partial denture, the dentist usually ___ when the patient has several healthy teeth.)

2. Si la prótesis completa no se adapta bien, puede ___ irritación en la encía.

(If the complete denture does not fit well, it can ___ irritation in the gum.)

3. Después de comer, ___ la prótesis con agua tibia para remover la placa.

(After eating, ___ the denture with warm water to remove plaque.)

Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards

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

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Instrucciones prótesis removible

Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)

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

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Useful expressions:

En mi opinión, la mejor opción es… porque… / Se recomienda… para mejorar la retención y la estabilidad. / Cada día es importante enjuagar con agua tibia y cepillar la prótesis.

  1. En una consulta dental, ¿qué tipo de prótesis removible recomendarías a un paciente: parcial esquelética, parcial de resina o completa, y por qué?
    In a dental appointment, what type of removable prosthesis would you recommend to a patient: skeletal partial, resin partial, or complete, and why?

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  2. ¿Qué instrucciones básicas de higiene y mantenimiento diario le darías a alguien que usa una prótesis removible para evitar irritaciones?
    What basic daily hygiene and maintenance instructions would you give someone who uses a removable prosthesis to avoid irritations?

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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: Prótesis removible: tipo, adaptación y limpieza

Hola, Marta:

Soy Laura, higienista de la Clínica Sonrisa. En su visita, el doctor indicó una prótesis parcial. Puede ser esquelética (más fina y suele tener mejor retención) o de resina (más económica, pero a veces menos estable). La prótesis completa se usa cuando faltan todos los dientes.

Para el mantenimiento diario: quítela por la noche, enjuague con agua tibia y cepille la prótesis. Evite alimentos muy pegajosos. ¿Puede venir el martes a las 17:30 para revisar la adaptación?

Un saludo,
Laura Pérez

Subject: Removable denture: type, fit and cleaning

Hello, Marta:

I’m Laura, hygienist at Sonrisa Clinic. During your visit, the doctor indicated a partial denture. It can be skeletal (thinner and usually has better retention) or resin (more affordable, but sometimes less stable). The complete denture is used when all the teeth are missing.

For daily maintenance: take it out at night, rinse with warm water and brush the denture. Avoid very sticky foods. Can you come on Tuesday at 17:30 to check the fit?

Best regards,
Laura Pérez

Useful phrases:

  1. Gracias por su email. Confirmo que…

    (Thank you for your email. I confirm that…)

  2. Tengo una duda sobre… ¿Es mejor…?

    (I have a question about… Is it better…?)

  3. ¿Podemos cambiar la cita a…?

    (Can we change the appointment to…?)

Hola, Laura:

Gracias por su email. Confirmo la cita del martes a las 17:30.

Tengo una duda: ¿en mi caso es mejor una prótesis parcial esquelética o una de resina? Me interesa que tenga buena retención y que sea estable. También quería preguntar si puedo usar adhesivo para prótesis al principio, o si es mejor esperar a la revisión de la adaptación.

Seguiré las instrucciones: quitarla por la noche, enjuagar con agua tibia y cepillar la prótesis.

Un saludo,
Marta
Hello, Laura:

Thank you for your email. I confirm the appointment on Tuesday at 17:30.

I have a question: in my case, is a skeletal partial denture better or a resin one? I’m interested in it having good retention and being stable. I also wanted to ask if I can use denture adhesive at the beginning, or if it’s better to wait until the fit check.

I will follow the instructions: take it out at night, rinse with warm water, and brush the denture.

Best regards,
Marta