W1: Denture Introduction Flashcards
Define Dentures
Removable devices that replace lost teeth and other related oral structures such as soft tissue and alveolar bone.
What material are dentures made out of
Modern acrylic or poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA)
In what scenarios are PMMA dentures not suitable for a patient and why?
Allergies to acrylic monomer (liquid component.) Need to look at other material options.
what are flexible dentures made of and its disadvantages
Flexible nylon,
disadvantage: Impact the underlying bone health and gingiva due to its flexibility and increased movement
what are 3 reasons we make dentures
aesthetics
function
social acceptance
self esteem
preservation of tissues
stablising dentition
improve general health
True of false, a partial denture is a prophylactic. Explain why.
True, as it will stabilize remaining dentition. Reduce pressure on remaining teeth, prevent over eruption, and improve mastication and wellbeing of the patient.
Who is responsible for proper denture fit?
The practitioner who is issuing the device
what are some important things you can do as a clinician to ensure denture success
Be confident and honest keeping the patient well informed.
under promise and over deliver.
Ensure the patient has a positive and trusting perception of you and your ability.
What are the 10 steps of denture process
Which ones are performed by the dentist
- Consultation with patient, Consent, Primary impressions
- primary impressions are poured up and sent to the lab, where special trays and wax rims are made
- Appoint for secondary impressions
- Wax rim construction
- Jaw relation appointment, including tooth shade and size
- articulation and tooth set up
- try in appointment
- lab for processing
- delivery and fit of denture
10 review
what are the essential skills of a clinician for dentures
patient assessment and communication
impression taking
jaw relation
slicing tooth shade
assessing aesthetics, function and occlusion
