16 Questions
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
Why must the dentures be kept in a hydrated environment after processing and polishing?
To protect the denture base from distortion due to desiccation
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
Why is it necessary to use Pressure Indicating Paste (PIP) to facilitate denture base adjustments?
To identify areas of high pressure and relieve them
What is the ideal denture base thickness to minimize fracture risk?
2mm
How long can patient adaptation to dentures take?
6-8 weeks
When should post-op appointments be scheduled after denture delivery?
24-hour, 1 week, and 2 weeks
What is the purpose of Pressure Indicating Paste (PIP) in denture delivery?
To locate pressure areas
What should be done if color changes are noted in the denture base?
Scrub the intaglio surface
What is the recommended approach if adjustments using acrylic bur are needed?
Make minimal adjustments
Why is toothpaste contraindicated for oral hygiene with dentures?
It is abrasive and can scratch the denture surface
What does clinical remount correct in denture processing?
Occlusal discrepancies
What should patients do when not using their dentures for tissue recovery?
Remove, rinse, and soak dentures
What is the purpose of scrubbing the intaglio surface of the denture?
To locate pressure areas
What is the function of resin tags in the denture base?
To improve denture stability
Why is a soft diet important during the adaptation period to dentures?
To minimize fracture risk
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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