exam 4-lecture 3 (ch 54- dentures)

Question 1

fabricated for placement immediately following the removal of natural teeth.. after approximately six moths when the soft tissue and bone has healed, the denture msut be re made, re lined and re based to fit

Answer 1

immediate denture

Question 2

this is a complete dental prosthesis that is supported in part or whole by one or more dental implants.. the denture itself is not an implantable device

Answer 2

implant denture

Question 3

what are the reasons for wearing dentures?

Answer 3

replace missing teeth and adjacent structures

presence of teeth has an esthetic role

restore facial contour including lip support and TMJ position

provide function

enhance ability to eat a wider variety of healthy foods

promote speech and enunciation

Question 4

what are the different types of dentures?

Answer 4

tissue supported complete denture

implant denture

overdenture

immediate denture

Question 5

what lesions are associated with dentures?

Answer 5

from ill fitting dentures

inflammatory lesions

ulcerative lesions from denture border

papillary hyperplasia

denture irritation hyperplasia

angular cheilitis

Question 6

removeable; rests on one or more remaining natural teeth. also called an overlay

Answer 6

over denture

Question 7

this is a removable prosthesis that replaces the entire dentition and rests on the mucosal covered alveolar ridge

Answer 7

tissue supported complete denture

Question 8

why is it recommended patients take their dentures out at night?

Answer 8

to reduce incidence of oral lesions..