Module 4 Edentulous Pt. Flashcards
What are the 2 purposes of wearing a complete denture?
replace missing teeth
provide function
A _______ denture rests on mucosal covered alveolar ridge?
tissue-supported complete denture
An Overdenture is also called a?
overlay prostheses
A removable prosthesis designed to enhance esthetics, stabilization and function for a LIMITED time?
Interim Denture
Why would a denture be made for a child?
To provide esthetics and function due to teeth being missing or extracted.
After teeth are removed, the bone enters into a ______ process of ______
continuing
remodeling
The _______ bone resorbs due to teeth no longer being there?
alveolar
Major bony changes occur within?
1st year
Which arch looses more bone?
Mandibular ( 4 x as much)
Why do dentures have to be relined?
because the bone is remodeling and soft tissue is healing
______ mucosa covers the edentulous ridges and the hard palate.
Masticatory
The muscous membrane covering the bony ridges is made up of two layers, the ____ and the ______ which is keratinized.
lamina propria (gingival connective tissue) surface-stratified squamous epi
Lining mucosa covers?
floor of mouth
vestiblues
cheeks
specialized mucosa covers?
dorsal surface of tongue
What lies under the mucous membrane?
submucosa
The submucosa is attached to?
underlying bone
The makeup of the submucosa is what determines the ____ effect for the denture?
support/cushioning
Due to alveolar ridge remodeling the chin may seem?
to stick out more
What factors can influence the changes the mucosa goes through?
Age Systemic Disease hygiene constant wear of denture xerostomia fit and occlusion of denture
How long do you tell the pt to keep the denture in after first getting it?
24-48 hrs
Xerostomia can influence denture ______ and tissue _____ as well as reduce the resistance of the oral mucosa to _____
retention
lubrication
trauma/infection
T/F Proprioception is the same with a denture as it is with normal dentition?
F….you loose proprioception
Dentures can develop ____ which can alter food taste.
thick odoriferous biofilm
Why is taste perception decreased in pts with full dentures?
taste buds on palate are covered