Why complete dentures? Flashcards by Steven Anjorin | Brainscape

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What is a complete denture?

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A removable dental prosthesis that replaces the entire dentition and associated structures of the maxilla or mandible

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Effects of edentulism

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loss of masticatory function
appearance
self esteem
effects on speech

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Long term effects of edentulism

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ridge resorption
soft tissue changes to lip and chin
reduced face height

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