intro Flashcards
how common is edentallious patients betwen 65-74 years old
26%
how bad is it to be edentallious according to World health organization
Physically impaired and handicapped due to the ability to properly function
consequence of tooth loss on the face
small chin
does the alveolarbone stop remodeling
No, even with no teeth
fixing residual ridge resorption
Chronic, progessive and irversable
why do Complete dentures for residual ridges
mitigate the pressure exerted on residual ridge to further prevent resorption
Goals of complete dentures
Stability Retention Esthetics Comfort Function Support
resist lateral displacement and rotation during function
Stability
resist vertical displacement
Retention
resist vertical placement
Support
what to test for when trying in dentures
CR
VDO
what may contraindicate dental treatment
follow-up significant response
systemic conditions that may impact therapy
need a physician consultation
debilitating disease present
difficulty with edentulous patients
Multi-morbid patietns with complex polypharm is comm
side effect of anti-hypertensive meds
Dryness and postural hypotension
side effect of corticosteroid and anti-parkinsons agents
dryness and confusion
behavoral change
what therapy compromises the overal prognosis of complete denture therapy
therapies that lead to xerostomia
should roots be extracted
Fractured roots lying close to the surface of the mucosa
is retained or roots in the bone may be left is asymptomatic
what to check for in an extraoral examination
General appearance
Facial symmetry
eyes and skin: color, complexion, texture
lips and smile line: length, thickness, symmetry, mobility
Palpation of head and neck
Muscle tonus
TMJ examination: crepitus, clicking, popping, discomfort, deviations
Neuromuscular coordination
face shape for retrognathic
Convex
face shape for normal people
flat
face shape for prognathic
concave
what to check in an intraoral examination
Mucosa Cheeks Tongue Floor of the mouth Maxillary tuberosities Hard palate Soft palate Arch form and relationship Residual ridge form Quantity and quality of saliva Presence of undercuts
what to check for general tissue health
Mucosa thickness, density, color, and displaceability
what type of mucosa needs conditioning
Pathogenic
why might someone need anti-fungal
no teeth causes folds in mouth
what is checked in the intraoral examination of the tongue
size (normal vs large)
Position (normal vs retracted/retruded-35%)