Occlusion for conventional dentures

Question 1

advantages and disadvantages of a wax record block

Answer 1

• cheap
• lots of space for setting teeth
  BUT
• less retentive

Question 2

Features of a record block with a shellac base

Answer 2

• more stable than all wax blocks
  BUT
• more expensive
• limited space for setting teeth

Question 3

Features of a heat cured base in a record block

Answer 3

• very stable
  BUT
• expensive
• least space for setting teeth