Other denture methods

Question 1

What are characteristics of massad trays?

Answer 1

• Thermoplastic tray
• Customizable intraorally
• Reduces lab and chair time
• Patient comfort when molding

Question 2

What is the temp for a massad tray?

Answer 2

165-170

Question 3

What do you use to create tissue stops on a massad tray?

Answer 3

Heavy body PVS

Question 4

Why do you use tissue stops in a massad tray?

Answer 4

• Adequate tissue relief
• Help reposition impression
• Center and stabilize the tray on edentulous redsidual ridge
• Provide clinical with predictable position on tray reinsertion, helping prevent over seating tray

Question 5

What are some characteristics of a wagner tray?

Answer 5

• Thermoplastic,
• Customizable
• Reduces chair and lab time
• Pt comfort
• Easily adjustable
• Stretchable

Question 6

What is the neutral space?

Answer 6

Area in edentulous pt where forces of tongue press out and are neutralized by forces on the cheeks and lips pressing in

Question 7

What are indications for neutral zone?

Answer 7

• Severely atrophic mandibular ridge
• High mentalis attachment
• Locate optimal position for implants
• Neuromuscular disease affecting tongue/cheeks
• Atypical shape of oral structures
• Partial glossectomy/trauma

Question 8

How do you capture the neutral zone?

Answer 8

Malleable impression material such as compound, mold an “occlusal rim”