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What is the function of the denture base?
What is the function of the denture base?
- Provides support by maximum coverage (correct)
- Transfers occlusal stresses to the supporting structures
- Provides only denture retention
- Prevents migration and over eruption of the remaining teeth
Which type of denture base is bounded by natural teeth on both sides?
Which type of denture base is bounded by natural teeth on both sides?
- Bounded partial denture base (correct)
- Edentulous span base
- Distal-extension base
- Free-end partial denture base
What is the function of denture bracing?
What is the function of denture bracing?
- Carries the artificial teeth
- Prevents migration and over eruption of the remaining teeth
- Transfers occlusal stresses to the supporting structures
- Provides stabilization against horizontal forces (correct)
Where does the free-end partial denture base have natural tooth support?
Where does the free-end partial denture base have natural tooth support?
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What contributes to the function of bracing and stabilization of the denture base?
What contributes to the function of bracing and stabilization of the denture base?
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