Complete Overdenture Flashcards

1
Q

What is the definition of a complete over denture?

A

An over denture is one which gains its support partly or wholly from the roots of retained, decoronated or crown modified teeth

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What are the 5 advantages of retaining roots?

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  1. RR preserves the associated alveolar bone
  2. root face gives extra support
  3. extra retention via attachment
  4. Psychological benefit
  5. Retained proprioception from PDL and tactile discrimination
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3
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How is preserving alveolar bone advantageous?

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Enhance stability

Prevent resorption

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4
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How does retaining root face help with support?

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Tissue support greater occlusal loads and protect soft tissue against mechanical trauma
Denture sit on non compressible tissue

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5
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How can attachments provide extra support?

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CEKA and magnetic attachment provide +ve retention

Will need maintenance / repair

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6
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How can retained roots provide psychological benefit?

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Knowing have remaining teeth

Lost teeth associated social inequality

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7
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How can retaining roots be good for systemic health?

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Pt on bisphosphonates

Balance between risk and disease

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What are the 5 disadvantages of retaining roots?

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  1. Expensive
  2. Failure can occur
  3. Balance issues
  4. Time intensive
  5. Maintenance
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9
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Why is retaining roots expensive?

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Carrying out RCT

May need denture reinforcement

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10
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Why can failure occur in retained roots?

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Caries

At placement - roots hidden - cariogenic process can be accelerated

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11
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Why can balance be an issue with retained roots?

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If single/ poorly matched roots on either side = problem with balance

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12
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Why can retained roots make process take longer?

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Need prep work (RCT), aftercare (caries prophylaxis) and more prolonged tx

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13
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Why is maintenance an issue w/ retained roots?

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More risk of disease

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14
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4 cases where over dentures specially indicated?

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  1. Thought alveolar bone resorption will be significant
  2. Repeated alterations to dentures might be undesirable and extraction contraindicated
  3. Increase in face height is needed in case of tooth wear/ hypodontia
  4. Thought adaptation might be poor/ extra retention is desirable
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15
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When may alveolar bone resorption be significant?

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Unopposed mandibular anterior teeth - predispose maxillary atrophy

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16
Q

What factors must you consider when selecting teeth?

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Simply root canal shape - endo
Adequate tooth size (e.g canine)
Sufficient support
Bone - no buccal undercut

17
Q

What would the ideal tooth arrangement be?

A

Bilateral tripod of support
Opposed if possible
Not in close contact - proximity

18
Q

What are the 3 types of over denture?

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  1. Immediate (type I or type II)
  2. Transitional - by addition to partial
  3. Permanent
19
Q

Difference between immediate type I and type II?

A

Type I - XLA needed

Type II - non-extraction (preserve teeth - may need to be RCT/ decoronated)

20
Q

Why are transitional dentures useful?

A

Assess tolerance, caries rate and outcome

21
Q

What are associated problems with permanent over dentures?

A
  1. Endo- over dentures of RF filled teeth more successful
  2. Functional contact
  3. Abutment form
  4. Additional retention
  5. Aftercare