Removable Appliances

Question 1

What is the impression surface of a denture?

Answer 1

The surface along the tissue inside the ridge and palate.

Question 2

What is the polished surface of a denture?

Answer 2

The external surface of the denture.

Question 3

What is the denture border?

Answer 3

The border of the denture in the vestibule of the maxillary and mandibular regions.

Question 4

What is the denture base?

Answer 4

The part that rests on the oral mucosa, with teeth attached to it.

Question 5

What is the material commonly used for the denture base?

Answer 5

Acrylic (plastic resin).

Question 6

What metals may be included in a denture base?

Answer 6

Chrome, cobalt, gold.

Question 7

What should be examined on the denture?

Answer 7

Check for cracks, chips, fractures, or wear.

Question 8

What is the first step in in-office care of removable appliances?

Answer 8

Ultrasonic debridement.

Question 9

What should be used for cleaning in-office?

Answer 9

“Tartar & stain” solution.

Question 10

How should the appliance be stored during cleaning?

Answer 10

In a Ziploc® bag with the clinician’s name on tape.

Question 11

What type of brush should be used for cleaning removable appliances?

Answer 11

A denture/clasp brush.

Question 12

How can you prevent dentures from breaking during cleaning?

Answer 12

Fill the sink with water and clean your dentures over the sink to prevent damage if they slip.

Question 13

How should debris be removed if needed?

Answer 13

Hand instruments

Question 14

How long should dentures be out of the mouth each night?

Answer 14

6 to 8 hours.

Question 15

What should be done when dentures are not in the mouth?

Answer 15

Immersed in a solution.

Question 16

Should patients use denture adhesive?

Answer 16

Only if instructed by the dentist, and typically for temporary use.

Question 17

What instructions should you give patients with dentures?

Answer 17

Brush your tongue and palate with a soft-bristled regular toothbrush (or tongue brush) to remove plaque and stimulate circulation. Then reinsert your dentures.

Question 18

How long should you run a denture or partial in the cleaner?

Answer 18

Run for 5 minutes; if very dirty, run for 10 minutes.

Question 19

How should you rinse dentures?

Answer 19

Rinse thoroughly with cool or warm water to remove loose food particles.

Question 20

Can you use hot water on dentures?

Answer 20

Never use hot water, as it can warp the dentures.

Question 21

How should you care for your tissues and tongue in the mouth?

Answer 21

Brush them or use digital massage on the tissues.

Question 22

How should you brush dentures?

Answer 22

Brush all surfaces thoroughly, but avoid using brushes with stiff bristles as they can damage the denture material.

Question 23

What should be avoided when cleaning dentures with metal components?

Answer 23

Avoid using chlorine denture cleaners.