5 - 3/6: The Single Denture Flashcards
What is the most common situation that a single denture is needed?
- maxillary arch is edentulous
- mandibular arch has natural/restored teeth
What do natural teeth generate against opposing dentures?
Greater chewing force
Natural teeth do/do not move in function as denture does
Do not
What puts natural teeth far from optimal positions?
Drifting/tilting
What is centripetal resorption?
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Routine resorption pattern following extraction of teeth results in a smaller maxilla when compared to denture arch
- maxilla resorbs UP and INWARD
When is a horizontal arch discrepancy created?
When the maxillary arch narrows and becomes shorter in A-P direction
What can a crossbite be required for?
Direct occlusal forces to the bearing area
What is the combination syndrome?
Maxillary CD opposed by mandibular anterior natural teeth
What things make up the combination syndrome?
- maxillary ant tissue mobile/hyperplasia
- inflammatory palatal hyperplasia (IPH)
- maxillary tuberosities enlarged
- mandibular posterior bone resorption
- mandibular anterior teeth supraerupted
What is the curve of monson?
Combination of curve of Spee and curve of Wilson
What planes does the curve of monson include?
Coronal and sagittal planes
Is the curve of monson concave or convex for the mandibular arch?
Concave
Is the curve of monson concave or convex for the maxillary arch?
Convex
What does the curve of monson form in centric occlusion?
Segment of a sphere of 4 inches radius with the center of the sphere at the glabella
What 3 R’s should be considered when referring to the occlusal plane?
Reduce, restore, or remove