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What is the primary function of the labial flange in a complete denture?
What is the primary function of the labial flange in a complete denture?
- To facilitate peripheral sealing
- To accommodate the labial frenum
- To assist in distributing occlusal loads
- To provide esthetic lip support (correct)
Which of the following statements about the buccal flange is correct?
Which of the following statements about the buccal flange is correct?
- It provides cheek support and assists in distributing occlusal loads in lower dentures (correct)
- It should be extended too far into the buccal vestibule to maximize retention
- It is primarily responsible for the horizontal stability of the denture
- Frenum spaces should be closed to improve retention
What is the primary function of the lingual flange in a lower complete denture?
What is the primary function of the lingual flange in a lower complete denture?
- To achieve peripheral sealing by contacting the floor of the mouth (correct)
- To accommodate the lingual frenum
- To distribute occlusal loads to the lingual shelf
- To provide tongue space for phonetics
Which of the following structures can influence the movement of a complete denture?
Which of the following structures can influence the movement of a complete denture?
What is the primary function of the buccal vestibule in relation to complete dentures?
What is the primary function of the buccal vestibule in relation to complete dentures?
Which of the following statements about the relationship between the alveolar ridge and denture retention is correct?
Which of the following statements about the relationship between the alveolar ridge and denture retention is correct?
Which anatomical structure plays a crucial role in determining the extent of the labial vestibule?
Which anatomical structure plays a crucial role in determining the extent of the labial vestibule?
What is the primary function of the labial and buccal vestibules?
What is the primary function of the labial and buccal vestibules?
Which muscle's action can cause dislodgement of a maxillary complete denture?
Which muscle's action can cause dislodgement of a maxillary complete denture?
What is the primary factor contributing to the retention of a well-fitting complete denture?
What is the primary factor contributing to the retention of a well-fitting complete denture?
Which anatomical structure is most likely to interfere with the extension of the buccal flange of a maxillary complete denture?
Which anatomical structure is most likely to interfere with the extension of the buccal flange of a maxillary complete denture?
What is the primary function of the impression surface (intaglio surface) of a complete denture?
What is the primary function of the impression surface (intaglio surface) of a complete denture?
What is the primary function of the labial frenum in relation to dentures?
What is the primary function of the labial frenum in relation to dentures?
Which statement about the buccal frenum is true?
Which statement about the buccal frenum is true?
What is the primary function of the labial and buccal vestibules?
What is the primary function of the labial and buccal vestibules?
Which muscle fibers can influence denture movement?
Which muscle fibers can influence denture movement?
What is a potential cause of lack of denture retention?
What is a potential cause of lack of denture retention?
Which anatomical landmark is considered a relief area in the edentulous mandible?
Which anatomical landmark is considered a relief area in the edentulous mandible?
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