Dental Lab Prescriptions and Surgical Guides

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Which arch is the upper denture in the case described?

Maxillary arch

What is the purpose of the surgical guide mentioned in the text?

To aid in bone contouring

What is the reason for fabricating the denture prior to extractions?

To avoid delays in oral surgery

What is the purpose of the occlusion rims in the case described?

To restore vertical dimension

During stage two extractions, what is typically accomplished in the anterior region?

Bone contouring

What is the consequence of not addressing the contact between the tuberosity and the retro molar pad during stage one extractions?

Heel interference

What procedure can be done to address excess tissue or bone in cases where the tuberosity and the retro molar pad are in contact?

Distal wedge procedure

What is the purpose of a split trying in the denture fabrication process?

To verify centric and vertical alignment

Which term is used interchangeably with surgical guide and bone contouring template?

Clear matrix template

What is the purpose of a surgical guide or bone contouring template?

To guide the surgeon in implant placement

What is the thickness of a surgical guide or bone contouring template?

2 millimeters

What is the purpose of a clear acrylic template in the surgical guide process?

To adjust the denture further surgically

Which term refers to prostheses that are not definitive and require additional procedures for a more permanent solution?

Interim dentures

What is the purpose of transitional dentures?

To help patients transition from one state of dentition to another

What is the main difference between interim dentures and treatment dentures?

Interim dentures require additional procedures for a more permanent solution, while treatment dentures are definitive prostheses

What is the purpose of definitive treatment for interim dentures?

To create a more definitive prosthesis

Which type of denture is inserted on the day of surgery and becomes the patient's final denture?

Immediate denture

What is the purpose of staging extractions?

To perform pre-prosthetic surgeries

What is the patient-centric occlusion position?

The position where the patient's teeth are in occlusion

Why are posterior teeth that are not in function extracted first during staging extractions?

To create space for denture fabrication

Which of the following is true about the vertical dimension in the case of an interim or immediate denture?

The vertical dimension remains unchanged when converting a natural dentition

Which of the following is NOT a consideration when setting up the posterior teeth in an interim or immediate denture?

Maintaining the patient's esthetics

What is the recommended approach for duplicating the patient's esthetics when setting up the denture teeth?

Setting one tooth at a time

What is the purpose of introducing additional cusps and curves in the posterior teeth of an interim or immediate denture?

To create a ramp to help disclose the anterior teeth

Which step in the workflow is primarily focused on improving the appearance of the denture?

Lengthening, widening, and deepening in the sizing tab

What is the purpose of the depth adjustment in the sizing tab?

To improve the occlusion of the denture

What is the first step in the immediate and interim denture workflow?

Extracting the posteriors

What options are available for the workflow once the dentures are processed or milled?

Analog workflow or digital workflow

What is done during the insertion step of the workflow?

Insert the denture

What is discussed during all insertions in the workflow?

Clinical remotes

Test your knowledge on dental lab prescriptions and surgical guides in this quiz. Learn about the importance of adjustments and modifications on the final cast for denture construction. Understand the significance of characterization and incisive papilla in the denture design process. Explore the crucial coordination required between the lab and the surgeon prior to surgery.

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