Single Denture

Question 1

The most common material of artificial teeth used for single denture are:

Answer 1

plastic, porcelain, and metal (amalgam and cast)

Question 2

The combination syndrome is a result of three main factors:

Answer 2

• The great magnitude of forces involved
• The unsuitability of the denture foundation to resist them
• The particularly unfavorable occlusal relationship

Question 3

Non-surgical management of old denture lesions ( flappy ridge - epulis fissuratum - papillary hyperplasia ):

Answer 3

• Denture removal, tissue rest and mucosal conditioning
• Adjustment of tissue conditioner
• Impression for flappy tissue ( window technique )

Question 4

Surgical management

Answer 4

• Vestibuoplasty

- Ridge augmentation

Question 5

Symptoms of combination syndrome

Answer 5

1. Loss of bone from anterior portion of the maxillary ridge.
2. Down growth of the maxillary tuberosity.
3. Epulis fissuratum
4. Extrusion of the mandibular anterior teeth.