1st visit

Question 1

What happens when pt comes in before you get them?

Answer 1

initial exam
x-ray (pano)
registered to student

Question 2

6 things to finish in first visit

Answer 2

1. Complete history
2. Diagnosis and Tx plan
3. Denture form
4. PC approval
5. pros consult
6. make prelim impressions

Question 3

Four types of patients according to Dr House

Answer 3

Philisophical
Exacting
Indifferent
Hysterical

Question 4

Purpose of prelim impression?

Answer 4

record all areas covered by impression surface of denture bases

Question 5

Use what temp water with alginate?

Answer 5

warm

Question 6

Types of alginate trays that can be used with prelim impression

Answer 6

Disposable plastic/nylon
Metal rim lock/perforated
Specialized edentulous

Question 7

Procedure for making prelim impression

Answer 7

warm water with alginate, mix quickly
pt upright for max, 45 degrees for mand
have pt rinse, then dry
Rotate tray in, border mold
For max - behind pt, for mand, in front
For mand, have pt lift tongue up, then border mold
Rinse
Check accuracy
Have approved
Disinfect

Question 8

What is border molding?

Answer 8

shaping of border areas to get peripheral roll areas

Question 9

What do you absolutely need to capture in max impression posteriorly?

Answer 9

hamular notches

Question 10

What do you absolutely need in mand impression?

Answer 10

retromolar pads and retromylohyoid

Question 11

When do impressions need to be disinfected?

Answer 11

before leaving dental operatory

Question 12

How to disinfect impressions?

Answer 12

1. rinse with water
2. Iodophor + wrap in paper towel
3. leave for 10 min
4. rinse

Question 13

Things that must be done before 2nd visit?

Answer 13

1. pour prelim casts in plaster
2. Trim casts
3. Fabricate final edentulate custom trays