Denture Napoleon Dynamite Part III Flashcards
Exam, Preliminary Impression, Preliminary Cast, Custom Tray:
Visit 1
How long does it take to make a denture?
5-6 weeks
*avg
Border molding, final impression master casts, record base and wax rims:
Visit 2
Adjust wax rims, Facebow, VDR, VDO, CR, Mount
Visit 3
Mount the Mx cast using…
Mount the Mn cast using…
Facebow
CR
The smile line of the teeth mirrors what?
Lower lip line
Evaluate Esthetics/phonetics, check VDO/VDR, confirm CR, Protrusive Record, Posterior Palatal Seal:
Visit 4
*esthetic Try In
Looking at the articulator from a frontal view and a gradually rising occlusal plane gives the impression of…
distance
If teeth set too buccally it can give the appearance of…
straight or reverse curve smile line
F and V are made at the incisal edge to wet/dry line called…
Fricative
S and Z called ____ sounds
Sibilant
What are the 5 steps to Visit 4?
Esthetics/Phonetics
VDO/VDR
CR
Protrusive Record
Posterior Palatal Seal
VDR - VDO =
2-3mm
Physiologic rest position
Phonetics and esthetics
Swallowing
Comparison with old denture
Are all methods of assessing…
VDO
Closest Speaking Space determines if a pt can say…
S
How to take CR:
AluWax
pt puts tongue on roof of mouth
when 1st contact = CR
If there is a ___mm discrepancy between the CR and the MI you need to ReMount
1 mm
T/F
Use the bimanual technique for the CR
True
T/F
Rehearse and have the pt Gently close onto the compound just short of tooth contact for CR
True
CR record is taken and put into Articulator, if closes the _____ was correct originally
CR
Where do you re-set the patient’s teeth (if needed)?
Never…
Articulator
In the Mouth
If the pts teeth fit in the Articulator but NOT in the mouth, what 2 things might have happened?
CR taken incorrectly
Mounting in Lab was wrong
2 things the Posterior Palatal Seal compensates for:
Polymerization Shrinkage
Minor denture base movements during function
If “ah” doesn’t work to find the Vibrating Line, pinch pts nose and have them…
Blow through nose
The junction of the mobile and non-mobile portion of the Soft Palate:
Vibrating Line
3 effects if Palatal Seal is too far back:
Gag
Dislodge
Soreness
Mark the Vibrating Line with what?
Indelible Marking Stick
Posterior extent of the Mx denture baxe ends at or just _______ to the Vibrating Line
Anterior
Once Vibrating Line determined, transfer it where?
Then where?
Record Base
Master Cast
Posterior Palatal Seal will be represented as a ______ on the palatal portion of the denture base.
This is represented as ____ space on the Master Cast
Elevation (positive)
negative
The attached gingiva should be finished to look like and “orange peel.” This is called…
Stippling
The interdental paplilla must be _____
Convex
Mx Cuspid eminence raises the _____ and corner of the ____
lip
mouth
Mb cuspid supports lip and gives contour
True
Proper contours will minimize biting of the lips and cheeks
True
What is in the periphery of the denture in the posterior region?
Along with Gingival Role, does what?
Slight Concavity
Displaces buccal mucosa away from the biting zone
What prevents tongue biting on the Lingual side of the Mn denture?
Lingual Concavity
Flanges help hold denture in place between boundaries of force from tongue = force from cheeks/lips =
Neutral Zone
The Palate of a denture is smooth and ___ mm thick
Because promotes proper speech and prevents ____
3 mm
gagging
Final Step to Try-In appointment:
Pt Approval/Acceptance