Exam 3-Dr. E's lecture-denture types n stuff Flashcards
Out of 33 million edentulous patients only ___–___% have received implant treatment.
2-4%
_________ produces a customized milled abutment and framework with ideal emergence profile and shape to simplify the fabrication of a prosthesis.
CAD/CAM technology
CAD/CAM technology can produce customized _______ OR _______ abutment.
Ceramic or titanium
When trying to improve the facial profile and lip support, which prosthetic is the best option?? Which two prosthesis types would not do the job?
an Overdenture…a fixed complete denture or PFM bridge would not provide the support
What is the average lifespan for a denture?
5-7 years
In your clinical exam, ideally you would like a minimum of __-__mm of keratinized mucosa around implants
3-4mm
What are the 4 options for completely edentulous patients?
1.Removeable-locator over-denture 2.Removeable-bar&clip over denture (hader bar) 3.Fixed-Fixed detachable prosthesis (hybrid) 4.Fixed-PFM or all ceramic
What is the minimum number of implants needed for an o-ring over-denture?
2 implants
How many mm of bone are needed for a locator over-denture?
10 mm
Duplicating a denture can make a useful _______
surgical guide!
How frequently does the o-ring wear out?
every 4 months
The more angulation in the implants of a ball/o-ring over-denture, the more ______
wear on the denture
What are the two types of over-denture attachments?
ball/o-ring and locator
What is the advantage of a locator over-denture implant compared to a ball/o-ring?
it has a much lower profile!
Which over-denture attachment type would you use for a patient with limited interocclusal space?
a locator over-denture attachment
What feature of the locator over-denture helps reduce wear of the denture?
the metal housing
What are the three levels of retention for the male plastic caps in a locator over-denture? How much angle correction does each abutment yield?
1) 1.5lbs=blue..low 2) 3lbs=pink…medium 3) 5lbs=white/transparent…high——10 degrees correction per abutment
What is the usual amount of torque used when tightening a locator over-denture abutment?
15 N/cm