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What must be done prior to the patient's appointment when a dental prosthesis is returned from the lab?

  • Wait for the patient to inspect it
  • Evaluate and examine it for defects (correct)
  • Immediately hand it over to the patient
  • Store it in a dry environment

    • Why are the dentures returned to the clinic in an air-tight sealed plastic bag partially filled with water?

  • To prevent contamination
  • To keep the dentures in a hydrated environment (correct)
  • To speed up the drying process
  • To keep the dentures cool

    • What should be ensured when the denture is returned from the lab to avoid embarrassment?

  • The denture is kept in a dry environment
  • The denture is immediately placed in the patient's mouth
  • The dentist's name is engraved on the denture
  • The patient’s name is correctly labeled in the denture base (correct)

    • Why is it necessary to hold the denture over a light source after it is returned from the lab?

    <p>To look for cracklines or defects in the form of voids or bubbles within the resin base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Pressure Indicating Paste (PIP) in denture adjustments?

    <p>To identify areas of high pressure under the denture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must dentures be kept in a hydrated environment?

    <p>To protect the denture base from distortion due to desiccation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the clinical remount technique for complete denture occlusion correction?

    <p>To correct the occlusion of complete dentures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if cracklines or defects are found in the denture base?

    <p>The denture should be repaired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with a denture that is returned from the lab?

    <p>Hold it over a light source and look for defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be ensured before delivering a denture to a patient?

    <p>The patient’s name is correctly labeled in the denture base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of evaluating and examining a dental prosthesis for defects?

    <p>To ensure it is free from defects before the patient's appointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the dentures being kept in an air-tight sealed plastic bag partially filled with water?

    <p>To keep the dentures in a hydrated environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does color changes in the denture base indicate?

    <p>Faulty processing or repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Pressure Indicating Paste (PIP) in denture placement?

    <p>To locate pressure areas during delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal denture base thickness to minimize fracture risk?

    <p>2mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should post-op appointments be scheduled after denture delivery?

    <p>24-hour, 1 week, and 2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended oral hygiene practice for dentures?

    <p>Rinse and soak dentures when not in use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if adjustments using acrylic bur are needed?

    <p>They should be minimal if impressions and casts are accurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a clinical remount in denture placement?

    <p>Corrects occlusal discrepancies due to denture processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done to locate resin tags in the denture intaglio surface?

    <p>Scrub intaglio surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can patient adaptation to dentures take?

    <p>6-8 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is toothpaste contraindicated for denture cleaning?

    <p>It can damage the denture material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of soaking dentures when not in use?

    <p>Tissue recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of a clinical remount on bite force and tooth-to-tooth contacts?

    <p>Improves bite force, stability, and tooth-to-tooth contacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Pressure Indicating Paste (PIP) in denture adjustments?

    <p>To identify pressure points on the intaglio surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended oral hygiene practice for dentures?

    <p>Brushing with a soft brush and mild soap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must dentures be kept in a hydrated environment?

    <p>To prevent the denture base from becoming brittle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ideal denture base thickness to minimize fracture risk?

    <p>2mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to hold the denture over a light source after it is returned from the lab?

    <p>To check for color changes indicating faulty processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done if adjustments using acrylic bur are needed?

    <p>Make minimal adjustments if impressions and casts are accurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of evaluating and examining a dental prosthesis for defects?

    <p>To ensure patient safety and satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the clinical remount technique for complete denture occlusion correction?

    <p>To improve bite force, denture stability, and tooth-to-tooth contacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of a clinical remount on bite force and tooth-to-tooth contacts?

    <p>It significantly improves bite force and tooth-to-tooth contacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be ensured before delivering a denture to a patient?

    <p>Impressions and casts are accurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of soaking dentures when not in use?

    <p>To prevent the growth of bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Denture Placement and Post-Op Instructions

    • Color changes in the denture base indicate faulty processing or repair
    • Scrub intaglio surface to locate resin tags, correct with acrylic bur
    • Ideal denture base thickness is 2mm to minimize fracture risk
    • Pressure Indicating Paste (PIP) used to locate pressure areas during delivery
    • PIP applied to intaglio surfaces to identify pressure points
    • Adjustments using acrylic bur should be minimal if impressions and casts are accurate
    • Patient adaptation to dentures can take 6-8 weeks, soft diet and speech practice are important
    • Patients should remove, rinse, and soak dentures when not in use for tissue recovery
    • Oral hygiene with dentures is crucial, toothpaste is contraindicated
    • Post-op appointments scheduled at 24-hour, 1 week, and 2 weeks after delivery
    • Clinical remount corrects occlusal discrepancies due to denture processing
    • Clinical remount improves bite force, denture stability, and tooth-to-tooth contacts

    Denture Placement and Post-Op Instructions

    • Color changes in the denture base indicate faulty processing or repair
    • Scrub intaglio surface to locate resin tags, correct with acrylic bur
    • Ideal denture base thickness is 2mm to minimize fracture risk
    • Pressure Indicating Paste (PIP) used to locate pressure areas during delivery
    • PIP applied to intaglio surfaces to identify pressure points
    • Adjustments using acrylic bur should be minimal if impressions and casts are accurate
    • Patient adaptation to dentures can take 6-8 weeks, soft diet and speech practice are important
    • Patients should remove, rinse, and soak dentures when not in use for tissue recovery
    • Oral hygiene with dentures is crucial, toothpaste is contraindicated
    • Post-op appointments scheduled at 24-hour, 1 week, and 2 weeks after delivery
    • Clinical remount corrects occlusal discrepancies due to denture processing
    • Clinical remount improves bite force, denture stability, and tooth-to-tooth contacts

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