Reasons for Rendering a Patient Edentulous and Basic Treatment Planning Flashcards
what are some effects of edentulism
loss of masticatory function
appearance
speech
ridge resorption
soft tissue changes to lip and chin
what are conventional complete dentures
use if there is no previous denture or if previous one was poor or unsuccessful
what are replica complete dentures
keeps existing design easier to adapt
what aspect of patient complaints should you ask about for dentures
appearance
eating
pain
looseness
speech
what should you ask when taking a denture history
age of dentures
matched set
most recent set worn
when was first denture
how many dentures worn
success or failure
what soft tissue diseases should you look out for when examining a denture patient
angular cheilitis
denture stomatitis
what is the primary support area in the maxilla
hard palate
what is the secondary support area in the maxilla
ridge crest
what is the primary support area in the mandible
buccal shelf and pear shaped pad
what is the secondary support area in the mandible
ridge crest and genial tubercles
what is the non contributing support area in the mandible
labial ridge incline
what areas require relief in the mandible
lingual ridge incline and mylohyoid ridge
what should you examine when the patient has their denture in
occlusal planes - anterior and posterior
vertical height and freeway space
occlusion
lip support
over/ underextension
retention and stability
what is intercuspal position (ICP)
complete intercuspation of opposing teeth independent of the condyle position
what is rcp
guided occlusal relationship occurring at the most retruded position of the condyles in joint cavities
what is adaptation
the degree of fit between a prosthesis and supporting structures
