week 8

Question 1

denture placement steps

Answer 1

1) adjust base, borders
2) remount in CR
3) equilibrate to centric and excursive balance
4) patient education
5) 1 week follow up

Question 2

zinc oxide spray

Answer 2

1) dry dentue
2) spray a thin even layer
3) seat the denture with pressure in the first molar region
4) reading
- white only
- pink only (severe pressure
- mottled pink and white (even pressure)

Question 3

seat the posterior palatal seal

Answer 3

1) place two cotton rolls between the posterior teeth and have them bite down for 5 minutes
2) CR record

Question 4

equilibrate occlusion

Answer 4

1) centric balance on posterior teeth
2) balanced occlusion

Question 5

explain

Answer 5

1) limitation of dentures
2) expected tissue resposne
3) care of the prostheses and tissues
4) desirable follow up treatment
5) remove dentures from mouth at night

Question 6

common problems

Answer 6

1) sore
2) loose
3) gagging