2017 paper

Question 1

Explain gasous porosity

Answer 1

Voids in the material when PMMA is cured fast
Monomer boils (100 degrees)
Happens in thicker section of acrylic

Question 2

2 reasons can’t leave acrylic dentures in dry environment

Answer 2

acrylic may become brittle if over dried

warping can occur and altered shape of denture may be unable to fit patient

Question 3

What are the antibiotics used to treat ANUG

Answer 3

400mg metronidazole x3 for 3 days

500mg amoxicillin x3 for 3-5 days

Question 4

Advice relating to antibiotic prescribed for ANUG

Answer 4

Do not drink alcohol

Interaction with warfarin

Question 5

What 2 treatments are carried out at follow up appt for ANUG

Answer 5

Supra and sub ging instrumentation
Smoking cessation and OHI
Arrange a recall interval

Question 6

What is social vs medical model

Answer 6

Social model - disability caused by how society is organised rather than the person’s impairment
Medical model - disability caused by person’s impairment and differences should be fixed/changed by medical treatment