Complete Denture: Impressions

What material is commonly used for primary impressions in conventional complete denture fabrication?

In conventional complete dentures, what is the purpose of border molding during secondary impressions?

What is the importance of recording teeth contact in ICP for Cobalt-chrome Removable Partial Dentures (RPD)?

When using silicone for secondary impressions for a Cobalt-chrome RPD, is it acceptable to use both medium and wash consistencies simultaneously?

What is the rationale behind using a runny mix of alginate for secondary impressions in Cobalt-chrome RPD fabrication?

Why is it critical to ensure that upper and lower rims are passive in occlusion when taking jaw relationship records for Cobalt-chrome RPDs?

What is the purpose of using a facebow during the fabrication of a metal ceramic crown?

What is a key consideration when taking secondary impressions for metal ceramic crowns, especially concerning soft tissue?

What type of impression material should be used for a final impression when fabricating an acrylic partial denture?

When fabricating an acrylic partial denture, what is an important instruction to include on the lab prescription?

What is the purpose of the 'try-in' stage when constructing a complete denture?

What is the purpose of border molding during the secondary impression stage for conventional complete dentures?

During jaw registration for complete dentures, what is the first step in adjusting wax rims?

What is the primary material used for taking primary impressions in copy denture fabrication?

In the context of copy dentures, what should be done if the vertical dimension is increased?

What is a critical step after the try-in appointment during the fabrication of a mandibular implant-retained overdenture using ball attachments?

What material is used for secondary impressions on edentulous ridge and border moulding when fabricating a mandibular implant retained overdenture?

In resin-bonded bridges, where should tooth preparation primarily be located?

What is the purpose of silanating metal wings for resin-bonded bridges prior to cementation?

What is the primary use of green stick compound in the context of complete denture fabrication?

In the context of Cobalt-chrome RPDs, what is the significance of discussing the design with a tutor before the second clinical visit?

When teeth shade and occlusal cannot be established, what must be included to facilitate the designing of the Co/Cr framework?

What specific detail during the primary impression stage is critical for a patient requiring a Cobalt-chrome RPD with free-end saddles?

What is the rationale for using a DENTATE stock tray for the jaw with the implant when taking primary impressions for a mandibular implant-retained overdenture?

Why is a facebow considered mandatory when preparing multiple anterior teeth for metal ceramic crowns, but optional otherwise?

What specific communication to the dental lab is crucial when making ceramic crowns by indicating which tooth/teeth should be made 'in shade'?

Describe the rationale behind blocking out undercuts before taking the final impression for porcelain veneers when large black triangles exist between teeth.

In the aesthetic try-in for conventional complete dentures, how many extra visits, in total, does this add to the overall visit plan?

What is the amount of spacer required for alginate for final impression?

Why is it important that the dental laboratory should be notified on the laboratory prescription form that the patient has an unstable occlusion?

During the fabrication of a conventional complete denture, what is the purpose of border molding during secondary impressions?

In complete denture fabrication, what information should be included on the laboratory prescription when making acrylic dentures?

When fabricating a copy denture, what materials are used to take the initial impression of the patient's existing dentures?

For cobalt-chrome RPDs, why is it important to stabilize the patient's oral health before proceeding with the prosthodontic treatment?

When taking primary impressions for a Cobalt-Chrome RPD, what additional material can be used in conjunction with alginate?

What is the purpose of using wax or Futar D during the jaw relationship registration for a cobalt-chrome RPD?

Before the patient's visit for tooth preparations and secondary impression for an RPD, what steps must be completed with articulated casts?

When is it inappropriate to use Impregum for secondary impressions when fabricating a cobalt-chrome RPD?

When fabricating a Cobalt-Chrome RPD, what is a critical step during the 'teeth in wax try-in' to ensure patient satisfaction?

Describe the primary difference in impression techniques between a Cobalt-Chrome RPD for a patient with adequate opposing teeth versus one for a patient without enough opposing teeth.

In the context of mandibular implant-retained overdentures, what are ball abutments?

When fabricating an implant-retained overdenture, why it is important to ask for spacing over the implant abutments?

What is a key consideration when selecting inserts (Clix) for a mandibular implant-retained overdenture, and what colors are typically available?

For an acrylic partial denture, what material might be used to modify a stock tray?

During secondary impression for an acrylic partial denture, what modifications might be needed to teeth in the model?

When setting up for jaw registration for an acrylic partial denture, what registrations need to be made?

State an instance in which you would request to add wrought wire clasps to an acrylic partial denture

When fabricating a metal ceramic crown, what occlusal information is relayed to the lab?

When considering the need for a Facebow during a bite registration procedure, when is its employment mandatory?

What should be specified for a metal ceramic crown, in terms of shade?

What should be specified for a metal ceramic bridge, in terms of the pontic?

When is a facebow mandatory when making a metal ceramic bridge?

In the context of a resin-bonded bridge, what is the primary aim when preparing the supporting teeth?

For a resin-bonded bridge, what design consideration is important for posterior bridges?

In the process of cementation for a resin-bonded bridge, what steps are crucial before applying the bonding agent?

When fabricating an overdenture, what type of trays might be used for primary impressions and what material can the trays be modified with?

During preparation of the supporting teeth for an overdenture, name two procedures that might be completed.

What is the purpose of the 'try-in paste' used during the cementation phase of porcelain veneers, and what critical decision does it facilitate?

After preparation of teeth to be veneered, what should you do to large black triangles between teeth?

When using the 'doming' technique on abutment teeth prepared to receive an overdenture, what specific modification is made to the clinical crown and why is it essential for the long-term success of the restoration?

What is ICP?

Alginate in thicknesses of more than 5mm is accurate and easily flexes.

The patient's oral health doesn't need to be stabilised before the provision of Co/Cr (caries free and free of periodontal diseases).

The amount of _____ depends on your choice of material for final impression.

Sometimes you may want to ask for anterior (aesthetic) try-in only.

What does RVD stand for?

What does OVD mean?

For free-end saddles it is not advised to use green stick or impression compound in the stock tray first in edentulous saddles.

It is okay to use Impregum if the interdental spaces are large.

When using silicone you should only use one consistency of silicone; for example, medium-bodied.

Facebow is mandatory if you are preparing multiple anterior teeth for a metal ceramic crown.

Facebow is mandatory if you are preparing multiple anterior teeth for ceramic/composite crowns.

When preparing teeth to be veneered, you should prepare teeth to be veneered as conservative as possible.

In the conventional complete denture process, what is the purpose of the primary impressions?

What is the primary objective of border moulding during secondary impressions for complete dentures?

Why is it critical to stabilize a patient's oral health before providing a Co/Cr RPD?

During the try-in stage for a metal framework RPD, what is the primary objective regarding occlusion?

Specifically name the material to be used for obtaining secondary impressions when fabricating a cobalt-chrome removable partial denture.

Why are occlusal rims required when fabricating a cobalt-chrome RPD for a patient with not enough opposing teeth?

What is the purpose of using red compound in the posterior regions during the primary impression stage for a mandibular implant-retained overdenture?

In the context of a mandibular implant-retained overdenture, what is the significance of specifying spacing over the implant abutments during the primary impression?

During the try-in stage of an overdenture, what is the purpose of new bite registration?

For an acrylic partial denture, what should you do if a patient needs more denture retention?

When is a facebow mandatory in the fabrication of a metal ceramic crown?

What is a key consideration when planning a provisional crown for a metal ceramic crown?

What should be specified when requesting a metal ceramic crown from the dental laboratory?

What is the first step in the crown cementation process?

During secondary impression for ceramic crowns or composite crowns, what preparation is made?

When are you able to use a president tray when making ceramic or composite crowns?

When building a metal ceramic bridge, when does the metal try in stage get skipped?

What information, specific to the bridge, must be communicated to the lab when requesting fabrication of a metal ceramic bridge?

What is a key consideration in preparing the teeth for a resin-bonded bridge (RBB)?

In a resin-bonded bridge, what is the function of rest seat preparation and 180 wraparound effects?

During complete denture fabrication, if a laboratory prescription notes that the patient has an unstable occlusion, has RCD establishment been completed?

During a try-in denture stage, what actions need to be completed?

When is a facebow mandatory in dental prosthetics?

When is cementum applied during porcelain veneer?

Why is it important to block out black triangles before taking an impression for porcelain veneers?

What is the purpose of OHI?

What should a dentist keep in mind about impression techniques and materials?

During records for the maxillary implant overdenture, you may consider changing the insert clix into what at this stage?

What is the specialty of dentistry pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of oral structures?

Define a complete denture.

List some anatomical feature(s) of edentulous ridges?

Mention the name of one of the main steps followed when constructing dentures?

What are the two main requirements a denture should fulfill?

Describe the forces required for stability of a denture?

Name four types of complete dentures?

During the first clinical visit, what should a dentist note regarding the history of a patient?

What is the difference between denture retention, support, and stability?

What should a dentist consider when performing an extraoral examination of a potential denture patient?

What is the difference between a knife-edge ridge and a flat ridge?

When making primary impressions for complete dentures, what should you THINK about?

What are some notes to consider when creating impressions?

Describe an admix impression material.

What is the goal of a 'neutral zone impression'?

During the second clinical visit, what additional materials are needed (beyond the impression materials.)?

When performing Jaw registration what is the recommended vertical naso-labial angle?

When performing Jaw registration to determine the canine line, list two places to use vertically from to derive this line.

What are some biometric principles used during 'jaw registration' for the setup of artificial teeth?

During try-in of acrylic dentures, what characteristics are inspected?

What factors are used to dictate appropriate shade, anterior versus posterior, and any disastemas.

When are the dentures finally assessed on the articulator?

How overextension of trial dentures fixed and managed?

Explain the process and rationale for 'reline' versus 'rebase'.

Is any special type of cleaner recommended for metal/acrylic dentures?

Tooth loss has a significant impact on patients' quality of life - what are three ways loss can manifest?

List at least three advantages of adding anterior labial flanges ?

List several clinical steps for taking 'Working' Complete Denture imressions.? (Visit 2 with working impressions)

When setting teeth for interim dentures, why can't the exact position of the final teeth be checked?

A patient requires an additional spare set of dentures, what is a technique that is often used in this scenario, and why?

What is the first step in making a copy denture?

What is the purpose of making the incisal teeth labial placement promote the mandibular placement?

When checking that dentures correctly connect occlusally - are contacts performed bilaterally or unilaterally? why?

What should you tell a patient to use to clean their dentures / what is the denture hygiene instruction?

What is the first step a good clinician takes to start solving a denture complaints?

What is the most important factor in determinining success for patients with partial dentures?

Explain the Kennedys Partially endentulous classifications?

What features should one ensure is good during the examination period to limit adjustments?

What is the unit of a Class I or II partial denture that prevents or resists movement or rotation of the base(s) away from the residual ridge called?

Besides an extraction, what may cause an inability of upper occlusal wax rims to be placed and for check/recoding to occur?

There is a space that must be accounted for between when the patient is at facial height - is this the resting height or another measure? how should this additional measures change process and wax up of restorations?

Before being able to place components related to a cast in the mouth, what must be removed / accounted?

What tissues are replaced with a non-permanent removable prosthesis in removable prosthodontics?

Name two aspects of patient care that are directly linked to clinical skills in removable prosthodontics.

List 3 factors that might compromise dental extractions or delay healing.

Define a 'copy denture'.

What are the three surfaces that should be examined on a denture to identify factors causing looseness?

According to Applegate's rules, what should be considered in a Kennedy classification?

Name four stages in the clinical sequence for upper definitive impression procedures.

What is a common instruction given to a patient regarding denture wear immediately following extractions when fitting an immediate denture?

If using Greenstick tracing compound, what should you always do before moulding?

Name three features discussed related to examination of hard and soft tissues, during intraoral examination.

What is the name of the area that is known to be a zone of minimal conflict between the tongue on one side and the lips and cheeks on the other side?

What feature, if overextended, requires trimming but if under extended, requires greenstick?

Name the three classifications of types of removable partial dentures.

Why should an impression need to be re-done?

Mention one way of testing the setting of teeth.

Does a prosthodontist work alone?

When should the dentist schedule another appointment?

Name 3 things that occur relating to Dentistry with age.

Name an aspect that relates to the anatomy, that a dentist relevantly identifies when designing their complete denture.

Why would a custom tray may be needed?

Patients that require support are defined under what? What do they do?

Where should dentures lie for them to be stable?

After the examination, what is assessed?

Give 2 examples you may find, when assessing gait and mobility with the patient.

If a patient requires their denture adjusted from their soft tissue, what should the dentist do?

Name three types of issues that may occur with complete dentures.

Topical Fluoride is required for various steps, can mention one.

What 2 choices can the dentist can modify pertaining to the extensions of the trays?

Topical Fluoride is required for various steps, that include which important aspect?

What is the recommendation to the patient, should they find their appliance to be loose.

Name three benefits of why a metal framework should get considered.

What is essential when there's damage to the teeth? (2 words)

Following design for the patient, what's next to consider?

What does the operator substract from the height from a patient. ?

What material is commonly applied with the function of displacing bone?

What are removable prosthodontics primarily concerned with?

List two parts this handbook consists of.

Name one objective of this handbook.

What patient-related factors should be considered when deciding on a treatment plan?

What is the significance of evaluating facial support and profile during the extra-oral examination?

In the context of denture construction, what is 'freeway space'?

Briefly describe the key features that define a Class III ridge shape according to the provided Ridge Classification.

What is the primary focus when evaluating existing dentures intraorally?

Outline what should be included in a full discussion with the patient before commencing denture treatment.

Briefly define denture support and its clinical importance.

What is Admix made out of and what is it used for?

What is the neutral zone and why is capturing it important in complete denture prosthetics?

What biometric principles guide the positioning of artificial teeth in complete denture construction?

Describe some instructions you would give to a laboratory technician, regarding setting up teeth.

Describe essential aspects to check during the denture trial/try-in appointment.

Describe three instructions relating to denture hygiene, that a dental professional should give to a patient to ensure they are cleaned appropriately.

Outline three aspects that must be considered when managing a patient's expectations for immediate dentures.

What are some systemic measures that a dental professional should take to manage a patient with reduced retention.

Why are guiding surfaces important in partial denture design?

In assessing stability in removable partial denture design, what should be determined and checked to then be prevented?

What are the Applegate's rules?

How is occlusal vertical dimension calculated in complete denture cases where there is no occlusal stop?

What does a 'split plate technique' do, and why is it important in the context of removable prosthodontics?

What key aspects need to be accounted for, when there appears to be little to no space for a major connector.

What is required in setting teeth for a try in, in cases in which the jaw relationship is found to be incorrect?

During the final placement of a removable partial denture, what key checks must be performed to ensure a successful outcome?

How should one insert/ remove dentures, to ensure that they are handled correctly, as to minimize damage.

Explain two scenarios where an immediate denture might be favorable over a conventional denture, include the advantages.

Why is important to know if the technician utilized a split cast, for the production of the removable partial dentures.

How do you modify a tray for the use of alginate?

What do you do with the material selected to take the proper impressions?

What do you consider when assessing a case for the use of base plates?

List two components the patient must have in what order, in order to get to the appointment.

What do patients need to be weary of when handling dentures and/ or frameworks?

Explain in detail the classification needed for the Kennedy Classification Type V.

During denture insertion, what should be discussed with the patient to ensure they know how to insert/ remove dentures properly?

A patient wearing a complete denture has lost the ability to discern the taste of food. What type of prosthesis could help reduce the risk of taste bud masking?

A patient refuses to have full palatal coverage in their upper complete denture. Is this acceptable? What potential problems can you expect to see as a clinician?

The design should first be drawn on a duplicated design sheet. After it has been checked by who and what should you use?

Your patient has trouble with mouth soreness. Which material should be used to combat this irritation?

What is the primary focus of removable prosthodontics?

State two components that are part of this handbook.

What considerations should be taken into account during treatment planning for immediate replacement dentures?

Name three objectives to be achieved in complete denture construction.

In the discussed patient scenarios, what underlying condition is often a complicating factor in prosthetic treatment?

List three aspects relevant to dentistry, considering the aging patient.

Identify four aspects that are considered reasons for missing teeth replacement.

Name the three key characteristics of a stable denture

What are the five types of complete dentures listed?

List at least four key points in a clinical guidance for history taking when treating denture patients.

Describe three observations to be made during an extra-oral examination of a prospective denture patient.

According to the provided text, what is the primary aim of biometric principles in complete denture construction?

List two adjustments to be checked during the try-in stage of complete denture construction.

What is the general guideline to providing and testing the position of the post dam?

What instructions regarding denture hygiene should be given to a patient after receiving new complete dentures?

When delivering a complete denture, what are three clinical checks that should be preformed?

What are some instructions you would give regarding acrylic resin and metal based dentures?

From the perspective of immediate dentures, when should the appointment(s) to have teeth extracted be scheduled? and why is this important?

For immediate dentures with an anterior labial flange, what advantages do they provide?

What are three indications for a copy denture?

List 3 advantages of planning for removable partial dentures before any other restoration.

Differentiate between a direct and indirect retainer regarding partial dentures.

What are 3 principles to follow during partial denture design.

Describe the two groups to the Applegate rules for treatment planning a partial denture.

What are the three main types of malocclusion that may present for a patient requiring dentures and impact the ability to have 'three-point occlusal contact'? Briefly describe each.

When checking the fit of a metal framework for a partial denture, what does it mean to have some instability due to spacing, and why should wax not be added here (at least right away?)?

List four factors noted in a partial denture procedure that determines prognosis.

What are the major objectives of setting up teeth in the try in at the wax stage.

A patient complains that their complete denture feels loose. Using principles from the document, describe your initial approach to evaluating this issue.

According to the reading, what is the initial step if a patient reports "pain under the denture"?

List two systematic diseases that has a part on poor denture outcomes.

How would you manage a patient that has reduced retention?

Elaborate on why alginate material can be advantageous to take as an impression for patients with a deep throat palette.

A patient presents with flabby and displaceable tissue in one or both arches. What is the recommended technique to perform the impression of dentures?

Describe the methods on fixing a patient that has issues closing and their upper rim is appropriately on their teeth.

Name two parts that this handbook consists of?

What are the three clinical procedures that must be followed for the first clinical visit?

Name the factors that full medical history could identify.

Define Denture Support.

What is the purpose of using greenstick compound in the border molding process?

While performing jaw registration on a patient what are the 4 biometric principles to aim for when placing artificial teeth?

What is combination syndrome?

List two disadvantages of a labial flange?

Name the three adjustments that must be made when fitting immediate dentures.

Identify three key differences between conventional and copy dentures.

What should be considered before making the final decision on replacing a patient's old denture?

In the management of a patient with reduced retention in relation to xerostomia; what are four components of clinical management?

What are the four classifications for removable partial dentures?

List the components of the CO/CR partial denture.

List the information required prior to designing the denture framework?

According to the reading what are the four clinical procedures for the sixth clinical visit?

When recording the jaw relationship during record base fabrication, deflective occlusal contacts may be

Other than a patient requesting a more esthetic new set of teeth, what would be two valid reasons to consider fabricating a new removable prosthesis?

T/F the amount of decrease in vertical dimension may alter the ridge's ability to withstand forces?

When providing instructions to a lab technician on the fabrication of the metal framework for RPD construction what two items should always be listed?

Following insertion of an immediate denture the patient should have extractions on what date?

What action should be taken if an undercut area is not effectively blocked out on the study cast prior to duplication during wax-up of an acrylic denture?

When examining a metal framework try-in for RPD construction, why is DO NOT apply wax on the mesh retention?

What is meant by diagnostic additions with tracing compound, as discussed in the reading?

With what cleaning supplies should a patient clean their dentures?

What is one technique used to ensure the comfort of the intaglio of a complete denture?

What is a step which can be followed to achieve proper support for impression taking?

What criteria is used to determine support teeth in free-end saddles for RPD's?

How can you adjust for stability?

How are the casts checked in a patient examination?

What is one method to modify tooth contour?

You've just delivered CoCr RPD to a patient. What's the FIRST thing you check?

What's a good way to find a high spot when seating metal framework?

T/F; RPD Framework should be checked for proper fit AFTER the cast is divested?

What should you as a clinician convey to the lab technician when a patient has asked "to lighten the shade (whiteness)," of their processed denture teeth, at the Try-In Appointment?

T/F; The VDO will never be affected when redoing records on the master cast.

What materials should be considered when the patient as a history of broken prostheses?

In denture construction, describe 3 factors contributing to loss of vertical dimension

A common error that occurs at denture appointments is an inaccurate mounting. List 3 steps a clinician can follow to best to ensure a more accurate record

Prior to every step, what step must be taken when handling a denture?

When is the first clinical visit taken?

Name two materials science aspects that are key to removable prosthodontics.

List two objectives of the handbook regarding dental students.

What are three clinical procedures used to decide treatment? (Based on what was learned)

Name two specific elements to assess during extraoral examinations when evaluating a patient for complete dentures.

What should the posterior occlusal plane follow?

Describe the main difference between a conventional complete denture and an immediate complete denture.

What are the advantages of incorporating a labial flange in an immediate denture?

What is a copy denture also referred to as?

What is the main goal of a copy denture technique?

What is one contraindication for the use of a copy denture technique?

What is the purpose of placing petroleum jelly in the putty when taking impressions with the copy denture technique?

Name two common patient complaints related to complete dentures.

Name two causes for denture bearing foundations instability.

Provide two characteristics of a tissue conditioner.

What is the first step in providing dentures? (According to text)

According to the text what is a solution to overextension?

What is the purpose of liners?

From where does most support come from?

What is a major connector?

What is the most important factor in a plaque control?

What type of brush is recommended in this text?

How are arches classified?

According to Applegate's rules, what should also be included during classification?

What is the suggestion the text gives for patients regarding alginate?

What is the reasoning the text gives for proper patient preparation?

List at least 2 aspects to check a try-in with.

What may lack occur in, in free end saddle cases?

When is something checked before any appointment?

Describe a situation where a class 3 or 4 denture might be necessary.

Name three aspects when assessing a try-in.

According to the text what is the difference between bracing + reciprocation?

According to Applegate and Kennedy what tooth composition is best?

Describe a Class VI completely occlusal load.