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What is the primary function of a denture base?
What is the primary function of a denture base?
- Maintaining the form and health of underlying tissue
- Preventing horizontal migration of abutment teeth
- Enhancing the esthetic appearance of the denture
- Transferring occlusal stresses to the underlying supporting oral structures (correct)
In tooth supported prosthesis, what is the role of the denture base?
In tooth supported prosthesis, what is the role of the denture base?
- Enhancing the esthetic appearance of the denture
- Stimulating the underlying tissue by massaging action
- Preventing vertical migration of teeth in the opposing arch
- Transferring occlusal forces directly to abutment teeth through rests (correct)
What is the esthetic function of the denture base related to?
What is the esthetic function of the denture base related to?
- Transferring occlusal stresses to the underlying supporting oral structures
- Preventing horizontal migration of abutment teeth
- Reproduction of natural looking contours (correct)
- Maintaining the form and health of underlying tissue
When posterior teeth only need to be replaced, what is of primary importance?
When posterior teeth only need to be replaced, what is of primary importance?
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What is the function of the denture base during vertical movement under functional stresses?
What is the function of the denture base during vertical movement under functional stresses?
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Study Notes
Denture Base Functions
- The primary function of a denture base is to restore aesthetics, speech, and mastication by providing a surface that rests on the underlying tissues and replacing missing teeth.
Tooth-Supported Prosthesis
- In a tooth-supported prosthesis, the denture base distributes the forces to the underlying teeth, providing additional support and stability.
Esthetic Function
- The esthetic function of the denture base is related to the imitation of natural teeth and surrounding tissues, such as gums and contours, to achieve a natural appearance.
Posterior Teeth Replacement
- When posterior teeth only need to be replaced, the primary importance lies in providing adequate support and stability to the denture base to ensure successful prosthetic restoration.
Functional Stresses
- During vertical movement under functional stresses, the denture base acts as a stress-breaker, distributing the forces and reducing the pressure on the underlying tissues and teeth.
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Test your knowledge of prosthodontics with this quiz on denture base in removable partial dentures (RPD). Explore the primary functions of denture base, including its role in mastication and aesthetics.
