Denture Placement and Post-Op Instructions Quiz

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

Evaluate and examine it for defects (correct)

Immediately deliver it to the patient

Adjust the denture without evaluation

Store it in a dry environment

Why must the dentures be kept in a hydrated environment after processing and polishing?

To protect the denture base from distortion due to desiccation (correct)

To speed up the drying process

To prevent bacterial growth

To make the denture more flexible

What should be checked when the denture is held over a light source?

Cracklines or defects in the form of voids or bubbles within the resin base (correct)

Presence of manufacturer's label

Color changes in the denture base

Reflection of light from the denture surface

Why is it necessary to use Pressure Indicating Paste (PIP) to facilitate denture base adjustments?

To identify areas of high pressure and relieve them Signup and view all the answers

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

2mm Signup and view all the answers

How long can patient adaptation to dentures take?

6-8 weeks Signup and view all the answers

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

24-hour, 1 week, and 2 weeks Signup and view all the answers

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

To locate pressure areas Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if color changes are noted in the denture base?

Scrub the intaglio surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach if adjustments using acrylic bur are needed?

Make minimal adjustments Signup and view all the answers

Why is toothpaste contraindicated for oral hygiene with dentures?

It is abrasive and can scratch the denture surface Signup and view all the answers

What does clinical remount correct in denture processing?

Occlusal discrepancies Signup and view all the answers

What should patients do when not using their dentures for tissue recovery?

Remove, rinse, and soak dentures Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of scrubbing the intaglio surface of the denture?

To locate pressure areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of resin tags in the denture base?

To improve denture stability Signup and view all the answers

Why is a soft diet important during the adaptation period to dentures?

To minimize fracture risk 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

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Test your knowledge of denture placement and post-op instructions with this quiz. Learn about pressure indicating paste, denture adaptation, oral hygiene, and post-op appointments.