lab 9

Question 1

Before inserting a denture what should we check

Answer 1

That the impression surface does not have any possible causes of irritation

Question 2

Give examples of some causes of irritation on the impression surface

Answer 2

1. Acrylic pearls or nodules

2. Sharp borders and spicules around palatal rugae

Question 3

What causes enamel pearls on the impression surface of dentures

Answer 3

caused by resin being processed into small air blow in the cast

Question 4

What causes sharp borders and spicules on he impression surface of dentures

Answer 4

Due to the processing of resin

Question 5

What must we advice the patient post insertion

Answer 5

1. Patients must be taught the correct way to remove the denture
2. Give OHI and remind them to remove the denture from the mouth when cleaning it

Question 6

How should a denture be removed

Answer 6

Both sides should be removed at the same time following the path of insertion

Question 7

How should patients clean their denture

Answer 7

Remove it from their mouth and use a bowl of hot water and soap with a soft brush

Question 8

Alongside cleaning the denture what other post insertion advice should we give patients

Answer 8

1. Rinse after each meal
2. Brush at night and soak the denture over night
3. Once or twice a week with a proprietary cleaner

Question 9

After giving the patient their denture when do we review

Answer 9

After one week

Question 10

What do we ask the patient when they come for their denture review

Answer 10

1. Ask how they are managing
2. Re check alter points covered in the denture fit appointment
3. Examine sulk and denture bearing tissued for areas of redness and ulceration