Reasons for Border molding

Question 1

To __________ the border areas of a custom tray with a heat malleable compound material or an elastic impression material by functional or manual manipulation of the soft tissue adjacent to the borders to duplicate the contours and depth of the vestibule

Answer 1

Shape

Question 2

To __________ the total peripheral depth of the vestibule for both arches and to seal the posterior dam area of the denture

Answer 2

Seal/close

Question 3

To accurately capture the __________ of all frenum attachments

Answer 3

Relief

Question 4

To __________ the tuberosities

Answer 4

Cover