Denture Challenges
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why denture treatment may be unsuccessful?

  • Resorbed residual ridges
  • Poor neuromuscular control
  • Well-made dentures (correct)
  • Emotional reasons

What is the worst combination for poor denture stability?

  • Poor neuromuscular control
  • Resorbed residual ridges
  • Opposing natural teeth
  • Maxillary teeth opposing mandibular teeth (correct)

What is one reason why dentures may not be well tolerated?

  • A strong gag reflex (correct)
  • Opposing natural teeth
  • Resorbed residual ridges
  • Poor neuromuscular control

What is the main reason for considering implant dentures as a definitive treatment?

<p>When a fixed restoration cannot provide sufficient replacement of resorbed hard and soft tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for implant dentures in patients who have worn complete dentures for many years?

<p>Loss of neuromuscular control (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for implant dentures in patients who have had head or neck surgery?

<p>To address alveolar defect/compromised anatomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge when providing a maxillary implant denture with reduced palatal coverage for patients with a strong gag reflex?

<p>Impression making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many implants in good quality bone are needed to retain implant bridges in the edentulous mandible according to the text?

<p>Three (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferable treatment option if sufficient numbers of implants can be placed, with grafting if necessary, according to the text?

<p>Implant bridge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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