Dent 1100 Section 5 Review Questions Flashcards
1
Q
List the areas on master casts which usually require relief before making stabilized base plates.
A
All undercut, even those in the rugae, over the crest of the mandibular ridge.
2
Q
What is the difference between a baseplate and a stabilized baseplate?
A
A baseplate lined with a plastic or other material to improve its adaptation and stability
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of shellac baseplates?
A
Brittle and comes in pink
Lack of detail present in the tissue surface
4
Q
Why are stabilized resin baseplates not polished?
A
The wax from the occlusion rims will cover the area which have been ground with the arbor band
