Complete dentures: Clinical problems and solutions Flashcards

1
Q

When taking a primary impression fro an upper denture what are we trying to capture

A
  1. Whole palate
  2. Maxillary tuberosity
  3. Alveolar ridge
  4. Renal attachments
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When taking a primary impression fro a lower denture what are we trying to capture

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  1. Entire ridge
  2. Buccal shelf
  3. Renal attachments
  4. Retromolar pads
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3
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What should our definitive impressions record

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Should record the entire functional denture bearing are to ensure maximum support, retention and stability for the denture during use

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4
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Name the different types of special trays we can use

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  1. Close fitting acrylic

2. Spaced trays

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When carrying our occlusal rims what do we record

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  1. Naso labial angle
  2. Level of the incisor edge
  3. Anterior poster plane
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What should the level of the incisor edge be for an elderly patient

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At the level of the lip in rest

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How do we want 4th upper and lower denture to meet

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Bilateral simultaneous contact in the retruded contact position at the correct occlusal vertical dimension

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What is a copy denture

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A denture that is a duplication with or without modification of a patients existing denture

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