Occlusal Registrations Flashcards
What is occlusal registration?
records the relationship between the maxilla and mandible when the opposing teeth are in contact
Where should your post dam be placed?
should be placed on non movable soft tissue behind the hard palate
What are occlusal rims usually made of ?
wax
wax and acrylic
What is the benefit of using an acrylic base plate?
the possible addition of a post-dam to improve retention
What are the factors to consider and record in an bite registration ?
- vertical dimension
- horizontal relationship
- soft tissue support
- Teeth- position, shade, mould, setting
What is the vertical dimension?
how far away the chin is from the nose
What is the risk of overclosure?
there is the risk of developing angular chelitis
What is the risk of overclosure?
there is the risk of developing angular chelitis
What should you consider in the case where a patients old denture is overclosed?
how much greater of a vertical dimension the patient can tolerate
What denture components contribute to soft tissue support in complete dentures?
- vertical dimension
- position of incisors
- labial contour
- arch width
- buccal contour
What part of the maxillary complete denture provides primary support?
the hard palate
What part of the maxillary complete denture provides secondary support?
the ridge crest
What part of a -/C provides primary support to the denture?
the buccal shelf
the primary load is located on the buccal shelf
What part of the -/C provides secondary support to the denture?
lower ridge crest
pear shaped pads- the retromolar pads
What is the sequence you should follow for checking you upper occlusal rims?
- disinfect the wax rims and plaster models
Check
* fit and extension
* labial contour
* buccal contour
* occlusal plane
In order to record the occlusal plane, how should wax be removed?
*you should remove wax to the level of the incisal edges
this is the level where your incisal edges will sit