Dentures Flashcards
1
Q
Function of Posterior Palatal Seal (6)
A
- Peripheral seal
- Strength of denture
- Reduces gag reflex
- Reduces food accumulation
- Tongue notices less of the extent of the posterior aspect of denture
- Accommodates for acrylic shrinkage
2
Q
Denture retention (5)
A
- Peripheral seal
- Cohesion
- Adhesion
- Interfacial surface tension
- Mechanical interlocking (retromylohyoid flange)
3
Q
ACP PDI for complete edentulism (4)
A
- Condition of residual ridge
- Height of alveolar bone
- Muscle attachments
- Maxillomandibular relationship
4
Q
Retromolar pad is surrounded by which structures?
A
- Laterally - Buccinator
- Medially - Pterygomandibular raphe and superior constrictor
- Posteriorly - Temporalis tendon
- Anteriorly - Pear shaped pad
5
Q
Methods in which to measure OVD and RVD (5)
A
- Pound’s - Phonetics and Esthetics
- Lytle’s - Neuromuscular movements
- Pleasure points
- Closest speaking space
- Boo’s bimeter
6
Q
Thielman’s Formula (Balance)
A
Balance = CG + IG / Cusp height + occlusal plane + compensating curve
7
Q
Hanau’s formula
A
Method to derive the lateral movement of condyles
L = H/8 + 12
8
Q
SPA - Fisher and Frush
A
Sex, Personality, Age
