Tissue conditioners, functional impression materials Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tissue conditioner ?
A
Temporarily applied to permit a more equal distribution of load and assumption of more normal mucosal position
2
Q
What is a functional impression material ?
A
It is applied to ft surface to allow a more definitive impression to be taken under functional conditions
3
Q
What is a permanent resident lining material(soft lining) ?
A
It is applied as a shock absorber to avoid pain from movement of the denture upon nerves or of obturator/facial prothesis against bearing structures.
4
Q
Which nerve can the denture commonly stimulate when moving?
A
The mental nerve
