Denture Irritation and Patient Complaints

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What can cause soreness of the suclular epithelium in a removable partial denture?

  • Improper positioning of posterior teeth
  • Overextended denture flange (correct)
  • Excessive pressure by the RPD components
  • Insufficient overlap between maxillary and mandibular teeth

How can rough and sharp denture borders be detected before insertion into the patient's mouth?

  • By manipulating buccal tissues with the partial denture in place
  • Using disclosing wax (correct)
  • By observing changes in tissue color
  • Using a permanent ink marker

What can cause occlusal interference in eccentric jaw positions?

  • Traumatic occlusion
  • Improper postion of posterior teeth (correct)
  • Inadequate reciprocal clasps
  • Light clasping

What may lead to difficulties during mastication with a removable partial denture?

<p>Food lodgement around the denture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause pain arising from the edentulous ridge in a removable partial denture?

<p>Excessive pressure by the RPD components (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to tongue and cheek biting with a removable partial denture?

<p>Improper clasp design for tissue supported partial denture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to relieve soreness of the suclular epithelium caused by an overextended denture flange?

<p>Make adjustments with lab bur and polishing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can rough and sharp denture borders be treated before insertion into the patient's mouth?

<p>Relieve the acrylic resin with lab bur and polishing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if occlusal interference is observed in eccentric jaw positions with a removable partial denture?

<p>Adjust posterior teeth for proper alignment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a potential cause of difficulties in speech with a removable partial denture?

<p>Movement of the denture due to faulty occlusion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 main groups of complaints that patients may have after denture insertion?

<p>Pain and discomfort due to edentulous ridge, soreness of teeth, miscellaneous pain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes soreness of the sulcular epithelium beneath the denture?

<p>Overextended denture flange (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to localized soreness beneath the denture base?

<p>Pressure from denture base (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of soreness beneath the denture base known as generalized soreness?

<p>Poor oral hygiene (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can cause pain in and around the standing teeth after denture insertion?

<p>Excessive bulk or improper taper of the clasp arm (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of localized soreness beneath the denture base?

<p>Insufficient relieve of bony prominences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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