TUT 9 Flashcards
Quiz
What denture hygiene advice should you give?
- take out at night
- soak in cold water overnight
- clean with soft brush and soap, over sink filled with water to avoid fracture
- steradent soak 10 mins
- soaking is not enough, biofilm needs to be disrupted
What does a foxes bite plane look at?
- occlusal cant
- ideal = ala-tragus line
What causes a lower denture to be over extended?
- attempt to improve support
- not asked patient to move tongue during impression
What advice do you give for denture hyperplasia?
- take denture out as much as possible (do not wear at home)
- review in 2 weeks
- coe comfort (tissue conditioner/soft reline)
What are cuspless teeth suitable?
- when patient can’t achieve ICP
- patient has tremor
- patient postures forward during reg
- previous denture is very worn and patient is used to sliding teeth
What are the clinical stages of conventional complete dentures?
- primary imps
- master imps
- jaw reg
- try in / re-try
- insertion
- review
What are the disadvantages of a lingual bar?
- can’t add teeth
- intrusive
- tori contraindicate
How should you adjust clasps chairside?
- in one direction
- moving back and forwards causes work hardening and can cause clasp to fracture
What is caused by two metals in the mouth in close proximity?
Galvanic reaction
How do you add a clasp to a partial acrylic denture?
Impression with denture in
What type of metal is used when a clasp is added to an acrylic denture?
Stainless steel
What are index teeth?
Contacting facets of teeth in ICP
Define bracing.
Resistance to lateral displacement
What are the disadvantages of a lingual plate?
- periodontally more destructive
- poor aesthetic
- covers gingival margins
What are the advantages of a lingual plate?
Can add teeth
