5 Questions
When should the first appointment after denture wearing be scheduled?
24 hours after denture wearing
When should the patient be scheduled for a recall examination if there are no further problems?
6-12 months later
If pronounced tissue irritation is seen at the first adjustment period, what should be done?
Adjustments should be made and the patient given an appointment for the following day or two
Is there a statistically significant relationship between patient age, gender, systemic health and denture complaints?
"No"
Which of the following is NOT listed as a complaint associated with complete dentures?
"Deafness"
Study Notes
- First appointment for denture adjustment should be scheduled 24 hours after insertion
- Minor adjustments or no adjustments needed: patient given an appointment for a week later
- Pronounced tissue irritation: adjustments made and patient given an appointment for the following day or two
- Recall examination scheduled approximately 6-12 months later if no further problems
- Contrary to popular belief, most denture complaints are real and not psychological
- No significant relationship between patient age, gender, systemic health, and denture complaints
- Significant relationship between denture type, faults, and complaints
- Common denture complaints include: sore spots, burning sensation, redness, pain in TMJ, tongue and cheek biting, swallowing and sore throat, nausea and gagging, deafness.
Test your knowledge of the post-insertion visit schedule for denture wearers, including the timing of the first appointment, adjustments, and recall examinations.
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