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Question 1

what is a partial denture?

Answer 1

removable appliance that replaces 1 or more teeth in an arch

Question 2

what is a full denture?

Answer 2

replaces all teeth in dental arch

Question 3

extraoral factors that can influence denture fabrication

Answer 3

phys/mental health, patient motivation, age, diet, social/economical factors, occupation

Question 4

intraoral factors that influence denture fabrication:

Answer 4

musculature, salivary flow, residual alveolar ridge, oral mucosa, oral habits, tori

Question 5

how is full denture supported in mouth

Answer 5

underlying tissue and ridge, hard and soft palate, mucosa

Question 6

parts of a partial denture

Answer 6

framework, connectors, clasps, rests, artificial teeth

Question 7

what happens during each appointment for a partial

Answer 7

record - gather info, xrays, photos
bite and shade - select teeth size, shape, create rest seats, final impression, bite registration lab Rx

Question 8

parts of a full denture

Answer 8

base, flange, post dam, artificial teeth

Question 9

part of denture that provides suction

Answer 9

post dam

Question 10

what does it mean to duplicate a denture

Answer 10

make a copy in case someone loses or breaks it

Question 11

2 types of full dentures outside of a complete denture

Answer 11

immediate, over

Question 12

relining a denture

Answer 12

placing a new layer of acrylic on the tissue side of denture to make it fit tighter

Question 13

alveoplasty

Answer 13

reshaping bone ridge

Question 14

causes sore spots after a new denture or partial

Answer 14

denture rubbing tissue too much

Question 15

how is a partial supported

Answer 15

bone ridge and teeth as abutments

Question 16

+ & - of porcelain and acrylic

Answer 16

looks natural, durable - can chip/break, expensive
cheaper ; wear down

Question 17

how many appt does it take to make a partial

Answer 17

5

Question 18

what do bite and occlusal reg show us

Answer 18

max and mand arches coming together

Question 19

what do we take into consideration when selecting denture teeth with a patient

Answer 19

age, shade, body size, male vs female

Question 20

home care instruction for partial

Answer 20

maintain good oral hygiene, store in moist airtight container, do not adjust yourself

Question 21

home care instruction for full

Answer 21

rinse at least 1x/day, clean all surfaces w denture brush, dont soak in hot water or bleach, fill sink halfway full when cleaning

Question 22

taking final impression

Answer 22

custom tray w elastomeric impression material

Question 23

festooning

Answer 23

carving anatomy into wax

Question 24

without teeth

Answer 24

edentulous

Question 25

health conditions that may limit people

Answer 25

diabetes, dimetia