Quiz 3 Flashcards
Surgical guides are
Clear rigid external surface form that duplicates the tissue surface of an immediate denture and is used as a GUIDE to ensure that the prescribed bone trimming is done adequately
Surgical guide uses
This template is utilized by the surgeon to ensure that the denture bearing area is reduced to fit the immediate denture
Used to locate pressure areas on mucosa at time of surgery and ensure bony reductions are sufficient and acceptable
Ridge alveoplasty necessary for
Accommodation of ICD
Reduction in pressure ulcers
When a tooth is extracted
A collapse of the free gingival tissue occurs and the contouring of the cast by scrapping between these lines is an attempt to compensate fro the anticipated collapse
Extractions should be
Atraumatic
Extractions should preserve
Hard and soft tissue as best as possible
Primary binding sites
Buccal
Secondary binding sites
Lingual
Blanching of the ridges
Indicates soft tissue/bone removal is still needed
Full thickness flaps
Only when absolutely necessary
_____reduction of bone is sometimes necessary to allow for restorative room
Vertical
Place tissue conditioner only if
Dentures are not retentive
Pressure indicating paste
Brushed on the intaglio surface to check for pressure areas especially in the canine a eminence and undercut areas
Clinical uses of tissue conditioners
Improves retention of the dentures
Act as protective resilient cushion
Act as dressing post surgery expedites healing
Follow up care instructions
Do not remove dentures for 24 hours
Will act as a compression bandages
Soft liquid diet
No exercise smoking spitting
Blood is normal
24 hour check up
Occlusion should be checked first
Ask patient where worst soreness is and perform visual exam
Soreness may develop on the
Crest of ridge or on slopes of the RR
Remounting goals
Refines the occlusion
Reduces interferences and occlusal contact discrepancies
Preserves edentulous tissue health
Reduces post interaction visits
Reduces pain during mastication
INcreases patient comfort and adaption
48-72 hour check up
Check for sore spots/ulceration
Check post extraction healing sites
Check for bilateral occlusal contacts
Plan for initial denture redline in
5-6 months