12 Questions
What is a possible cause of a lower denture becoming loose in a patient?
Too high occlusal plane
What is the purpose of selective grinding in correcting occlusal disharmony?
To eliminate occlusal interferences
Which of the following factors predispose to denture stomatitis?
Wearing denture during the day
During chairside-occlusal adjustment, why should articulating paper not be placed only on one side of the arch?
To avoid inducing jaw movements on that side
Is it true that thickening the denture base at the palatal surface of upper anterior teeth can affect the speech of the denture wearer?
True
Why would immediate complete dentures be recommended to be removed from the mouth in the first 24 hours after insertion?
To prevent tissue inflammation
Which teeth should ideally be extracted first for an extended period before an immediate complete denture insertion appointment?
Posterior teeth
Which of the following statements about tissue conditioning materials is correct?
They are indicated when the mucosa is inflamed due to ill-fitting dentures
A patient complains of looseness of their dentures within 3 to 4 hours of insertion. What is the most likely cause?
Deflective occlusal contacts
Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for denture stomatitis?
Leaving the dentures in the mouth at all times
What is the BULL rule in complete denture occlusion?
Adjusting the lingual cusps of maxillary teeth and buccal cusps of mandibular teeth
After the placement of immediate dentures, what is the recommended course of action after 6 months?
Reline the dentures
Test your knowledge on complete dentures by answering questions related to ideal teeth extraction, causes of gagging, and indications for tissue conditioning material. This quiz covers important considerations for immediate complete dentures.
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