Pros complete dentures tutorial Flashcards

1
Q

What are the advantage of replica dentures over conventional dentures?

A
  • One less clinical stage
  • Jaw registration stage usually simpler
  • Easier to adapt as similar to previous denture
  • Less change in aesthetics
  • Minor changes to design is possible
  • Better neuromuscular control of the denture
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What are the limitations of replica dentures?

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  • No major changes can be done
  • Acceptance some flaws in the design
  • Exact copy not possible
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Briefly describe the steps in making a replica denture

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  • Take moulds of the current denture using stock trays and lab putty out the patient mouth and request replica blocks
  • Take Master impression using replica block and jaw registeration
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4
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Which base is ideal for a replica denture block construction?

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Shellac base

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5
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Describe the three steps in the first stage of replica dentures in the laboratory after sending primary impressions?

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  • Lay shellac base onto fitting surface of moulds
  • Pour molten wax into moulds
  • Once wax is set, remove completed wax replica blocks on shellac bases
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6
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What 3 information would you to the technician to register the occlusion ?

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  • Shade
  • Setting
  • Mould
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7
Q

A case where would you choose cuspless teeth?

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Very resorbed ridges or if the patient struggles to get into a retruded position

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What is the order of setting up the teeth?

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  • Upper anterior then upper posteriors then upper to lowers ensuring the lowers are over the ridge
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What are two curves that are important when setting up posterior teeth?

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  • Bi lateral curve of Monsen
  • Curve of Spee
  • This is to achieve balanced articulation
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10
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What are 6 try in checks?

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  • Vertical dimension of occlusion
  • Even contact in retruded contact position
  • Occlusal planes - anterior and posterior
  • Lower teeth over ridge
  • Speech
  • Retention and stability
  • Base extensions
  • Appearance
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11
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What is the laboratory steps for finishing the dentures?

A
  • Wax up
  • Flask
  • Deflask
  • Trim and polish
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12
Q

When would you review a patient after insertion of denture?

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  • 1-2 weeks
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13
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7 insertion checks?

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  • Vertical dimension
  • Even contact in retruded position
  • Speech
  • Retention and stability
  • Base extension
  • Appearance
  • Comfort
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14
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What would you check when reviewing a denture after insertion checks?

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  • Aesthetics
  • Function
  • Pain,redness and ulceration
  • Speech
  • Occlusion and vertical dimension
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A patient come at review and you notice some ulceration, what would be your management?

A
  • Take out denture
  • Apply pressure indicating paste
  • Insert the denture and let patient bite then remove and adjust using straight handpiece any high areas
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