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Which of the following is NOT a consideration for elderly patients in need of prosthodontic care?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for elderly patients in need of prosthodontic care?
- Neuromuscular control (correct)
- Reduced physiologic reserves
- Salivary flow due to medication(s)
- Denture support area
What is the first clinical step in the process of prosthodontic care?
What is the first clinical step in the process of prosthodontic care?
- Jaw registration and teeth selection
- Locate PPS
- Intraoral & prosthesis examination (correct)
- Preliminary impressions
Which region is NOT included in the intraoral examination for prosthodontic care?
Which region is NOT included in the intraoral examination for prosthodontic care?
- TMJ
- Tonsillar region & soft palate
- Base of tongue
- Cervical vertebrae (correct)
What is the purpose of the recall and follow up in prosthodontic care?
What is the purpose of the recall and follow up in prosthodontic care?
What is the purpose of the posterior palatal seal in prosthodontics?
What is the purpose of the posterior palatal seal in prosthodontics?
What is the primary cause of fibrous hyperplasia in prosthodontics?
What is the primary cause of fibrous hyperplasia in prosthodontics?
What is the key role of the keratinized attached mucosa in denture support?
What is the key role of the keratinized attached mucosa in denture support?
In prosthodontics, what does the 'VDR' stand for?
In prosthodontics, what does the 'VDR' stand for?
What is the suggested testing method for maxillary denture retention?
What is the suggested testing method for maxillary denture retention?
What percentage of edentulous patients have received implant treatment?
What percentage of edentulous patients have received implant treatment?
When making impressions and dentures for patients, what should greatly enhance stability and retention?
When making impressions and dentures for patients, what should greatly enhance stability and retention?
What is the purpose of marking the midline on the wax rim in prosthodontics?
What is the purpose of marking the midline on the wax rim in prosthodontics?
What is the impact of severe residual ridge resorption on the position of mental foramen?
What is the impact of severe residual ridge resorption on the position of mental foramen?
What is the primary complication of papillary hyperplasia in prosthodontics?
What is the primary complication of papillary hyperplasia in prosthodontics?
What should be noted during examination of the denture bearing surfaces in prosthodontics?
What should be noted during examination of the denture bearing surfaces in prosthodontics?
