complete denture insertion

Question 1

the insertion appt is the process of

Answer 1

eliminating errors

Question 2

patient should leave out old dentures for at least _______ prior to insertion appt

Answer 2

24 hours

Question 3

(max/mand) remount cast is prepared for clinical remount

Answer 3

mand

Question 4

common problem of palate portion with phonetics

Answer 4

excessive thickness

Question 5

gagging caused by:

Answer 5

palate excessively thick
palatal extension too long
lack of tongue space (teeth set too far to the lingual)

Question 6

sources of occlusion errors (according to zarb’s text)

Answer 6

-resin shrinkage when processed
-ill-fitting temp record bases
-change of ovd on articulator
-inaccurate max-mand records by dentist
-incorrect arrangement of teeth
-overheated when polished
-water absorption

Question 7

checking for occlusal errors in CENTRIC RELATION.

since numerous sources of occ errors exist, dentist should assume ________ and work to find it

Answer 7

errors exist

Question 8

hand occlude the completed dentures FIRST

look for posterior _____ contacts beyond tooth contacts

Answer 8

flange

Question 9

prior to making the record.

clinical remount.

by placing two cotton rolls between the posterior teeth and have the patient bite down for 5 mins you are

Answer 9

setting the posterior palate seal

Question 10

with clinical remount:
1
2
3

Answer 10

1. make interocclusal record
2. remount dentures on articulator
3. refine occlusion on articulator

Question 11

this is done before final delivery of denures

Answer 11

clinical remount and occlusal refinement

Question 12

this will deform the supporting tissues and conceal the errors if postponed

Answer 12

occlusal errors

Question 13

clinical remount advantages:

Answer 13

reduces patients participation
dentist sees better what to do
stable working foundation; bases not shifting on resilient tissues
absence of saliva
grinding away from patient

Question 14

learning to chew normally takes about

Answer 14

2 months

Question 15

the occlusion desired is simultaneous contact of all ________ teeth in the retruded mand position CR

absence of ____teeth and

Answer 15

posterior teeth

anterior teeth

and deflective interferences in eccentric movements

Question 16

oral hygiene.

care of prosthesis:

care of mouth:

Answer 16

prosthesis: brushing and soaking on container, remove adhesive

mouth: gingival massage, tongue brushing with soft toothbrush