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What is the purpose of alveoplasty?
What is the purpose of alveoplasty?
- To temporarily support the structure of a denture
- To reshape and smooth alveolar ridges post-extraction (correct)
- To replace all teeth in one arch
- To provide a decorative finish to a denture
What does the term 'edentulous' refer to?
What does the term 'edentulous' refer to?
- Having a full set of teeth
- Having dentures in place
- Being without teeth (correct)
- Having some remaining natural teeth
What is the role of the baseplate in denture fitting?
What is the role of the baseplate in denture fitting?
- To enhance the aesthetic appearance of the denture
- To support the weight of the denture during chewing
- To serve as a template for teeth arrangement (correct)
- To provide a foundation for dentures
Which of the following best describes festooning?
Which of the following best describes festooning?
What is a post dam in relation to dentures?
What is a post dam in relation to dentures?
What is the definition of lateral excursion?
What is the definition of lateral excursion?
What does relining a denture involve?
What does relining a denture involve?
The term 'protrusion' refers to which position of the mandible?
The term 'protrusion' refers to which position of the mandible?
Which part of a partial denture is described as a framework?
Which part of a partial denture is described as a framework?
What are pressure points in relation to dentures?
What are pressure points in relation to dentures?
Which procedure involves replacing the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis?
Which procedure involves replacing the entire denture base material on an existing prosthesis?
What is the term for the manipulation of soft tissue and impression material to duplicate contour and size of the vestibule?
What is the term for the manipulation of soft tissue and impression material to duplicate contour and size of the vestibule?
Which term describes a full denture supported by remaining natural teeth or implants?
Which term describes a full denture supported by remaining natural teeth or implants?
What does the term 'centric' refer to in dental terms?
What does the term 'centric' refer to in dental terms?
What is the purpose of festooning in denture construction?
What is the purpose of festooning in denture construction?
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Alveoplasty
Alveoplasty
Surgical reshaping of alveolar crest after tooth extraction to prepare for denture placement.
Baseplate
Baseplate
Temporary resin structure for denture, used to establish jaw relations.
Border Molding
Border Molding
Manipulating soft tissue and impression material to create a close contour.
Centric Relation
Centric Relation
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Connectors (denture)
Connectors (denture)
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Coping
Coping
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Edentulous
Edentulous
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Full Denture
Full Denture
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Immediate Denture
Immediate Denture
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Overdenture
Overdenture
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Alveoplasty
Alveoplasty
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Edentulous
Edentulous
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Full Denture
Full Denture
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Centric Relation
Centric Relation
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Mastication
Mastication
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