Denture Retention Factors

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What is directly proportional to the area covered by the denture?

The amount of retention supplied by suction

The amount of retention supplied by adhesion (correct)

The amount of retention supplied by cohesion

The amount of retention supplied by friction

What is important for denture retention according to the text?

The shape of the denture base

The thickness of the denture base

The maximum extension of the denture base as determined by a functionally trimmed impression (correct)

The color of the denture base

Which type of patients are not expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion?

Patients with small jaws (basal seats) (correct)

Patients with large jaws

Patients with medium-sized jaws

Patients with high palatal vaults

What type of saliva adheres well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Thick, ropy saliva Signup and view all the answers

Where is much of the thick, ropy saliva produced that helps force the denture out of position?

By the palatal glands under the maxillary denture Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a functionally trimmed impression?

To determine the maximum extension of the denture base Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of retention for dentures?

Cohesion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects denture retention according to the text?

The thickness of the denture base Signup and view all the answers

What is retention of a denture?

The resistance to removal in the direction opposite to insertion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical factor affecting retention of complete dentures?

Mucous membrane thickness Signup and view all the answers

What is adhesion in the context of denture retention?

The physical attraction of unlike molecules to each other Signup and view all the answers

Why is the close adaptation of the denture base to supporting tissues important for adhesion?

To improve denture stability and retention Signup and view all the answers

How does the fluidity and consistency of saliva affect denture retention?

It affects denture stability and retention Signup and view all the answers

Why does thick ropy saliva adhere well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Because it is produced by salivary glands under the denture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following plays a crucial role in forcing the denture out of its correct position?

Thick ropy saliva production Signup and view all the answers

What factor is described as the physical attraction of unlike molecules to each other in the context of denture retention?

Adhesion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical factor contributing to the retention of complete dentures?

Gravity Signup and view all the answers

What type of saliva is effective for denture stability and retention due to its flow and consistency?

Serous type Signup and view all the answers

Why does saliva wets the mucous membrane effectively in terms of adhesion for denture retention?

Because it is produced by the palatal glands Signup and view all the answers

What plays a crucial role in ensuring that saliva adheres well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Thick ropy saliva production Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a force that complete dentures are inherently resistant to?

Force of speech Signup and view all the answers

'The effectiveness of adhesion depends on:' according to the text, which of the following statements completes this phrase?

'The adaptation of the denture base' Signup and view all the answers

What is directly proportional to the area covered by the denture?

The amount of retention supplied by adhesion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about thick, ropy saliva is true according to the text?

It adheres well to both the denture base and mucosa Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is important for denture retention?

Maximum extension of the denture base as determined by a functionally trimmed impression Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which type of patients are NOT expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion?

Patients with small jaws (basal seats) Signup and view all the answers

Where is much of the thick, ropy saliva that can force the denture out of position produced?

The palatal glands under the maxillary denture Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a functionally trimmed impression, according to the text?

To determine the optimal extension of the denture base Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, what factor does NOT affect denture retention?

The use of denture adhesives Signup and view all the answers

What term is used in the text to describe the close adaptation of the denture base to the supporting tissues?

Adhesion Signup and view all the answers

What is directly proportional to the area covered by the denture?

The amount of retention supplied by adhesion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of patients are NOT expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion, according to the text?

Patients with small jaws (basal seats) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text state plays a crucial role in forcing the denture out of its correct position?

The production of thick, ropy saliva by the palatal glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a functionally trimmed impression, according to the text?

To determine the maximum extension of the denture base Signup and view all the answers

What type of saliva is described in the text as adhering well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Thick, ropy saliva Signup and view all the answers

Where does the text state that much of the thick, ropy saliva that can force the denture out of position is produced?

In the palatal glands Signup and view all the answers

What is important for denture retention?

The close adaptation of the denture base to the supporting tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects denture retention according to the text?

The viscosity of the patient's saliva Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the effectiveness of adhesion for denture retention?

The close adaptation of the denture base to the supporting tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about saliva is true in relation to denture retention?

A moderate flow of serous saliva is effective for denture retention Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why thick, ropy saliva can force the denture out of its correct position?

It is mainly produced by the palatal glands under the maxillary denture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following physical factors is NOT mentioned in the text as contributing to the retention of complete dentures?

Gravitational force Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why a close adaptation of the denture base to the supporting tissues is important for adhesion?

It increases the surface area for adhesion to occur Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about adhesion is true, according to the text?

Adhesion is the molecular attraction between surfaces of unlike bodies in contact Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which type of patients are expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion?

Patients with a moderate flow of serous saliva Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is directly proportional to the amount of retention supplied by adhesion?

The area covered by the denture Signup and view all the answers

Which type of patients are expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion, according to the text?

Patients with large jaws Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why thick, ropy saliva can force the denture out of its correct position, according to the text?

The saliva builds up and is sufficient to force the denture out of position Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a functionally trimmed impression, according to the text?

To maximize the extension of the denture base for improved retention Signup and view all the answers

What type of saliva is described in the text as adhering well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Thick, ropy saliva Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is described in the text as playing a crucial role in forcing the denture out of its correct position?

The build-up of thick, ropy saliva Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines the effectiveness of adhesion for denture retention, according to the text?

The area covered by the denture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about denture retention is true, according to the text?

Maximum extension of the denture base is important for denture retention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following physical factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to the retention of complete dentures?

Magnetism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why thick, ropy saliva can force the denture out of its correct position?

It is produced in large quantities by the palatal glands under the maxillary denture. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about adhesion is true, according to the text?

It is the physical attraction of unlike molecules to each other. Signup and view all the answers

What is directly proportional to the area covered by the denture?

Atmospheric pressure Signup and view all the answers

Why is the close adaptation of the denture base to supporting tissues important for adhesion?

It maximizes the area of contact for molecular attraction. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about saliva is true in relation to denture retention?

The amount and consistency of saliva affects denture stability and retention. Signup and view all the answers

What type of saliva is described in the text as adhering well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Thick, ropy saliva Signup and view all the answers

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What is directly proportional to the area covered by the denture?

What is important for denture retention according to the text?

Which type of patients are not expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion?

What type of saliva adheres well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Where is much of the thick, ropy saliva produced that helps force the denture out of position?

What is the purpose of a functionally trimmed impression?

Which of the following is NOT a type of retention for dentures?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects denture retention according to the text?

What is retention of a denture?

Which of the following is NOT a physical factor affecting retention of complete dentures?

What is adhesion in the context of denture retention?

Why is the close adaptation of the denture base to supporting tissues important for adhesion?

How does the fluidity and consistency of saliva affect denture retention?

Why does thick ropy saliva adhere well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Which of the following plays a crucial role in forcing the denture out of its correct position?

What factor is described as the physical attraction of unlike molecules to each other in the context of denture retention?

Which of the following is NOT a physical factor contributing to the retention of complete dentures?

What type of saliva is effective for denture stability and retention due to its flow and consistency?

Why does saliva wets the mucous membrane effectively in terms of adhesion for denture retention?

What plays a crucial role in ensuring that saliva adheres well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Which of the following is NOT a force that complete dentures are inherently resistant to?

'The effectiveness of adhesion depends on:' according to the text, which of the following statements completes this phrase?

What is directly proportional to the area covered by the denture?

Which of the following statements about thick, ropy saliva is true according to the text?

Which of the following is important for denture retention?

Based on the information provided, which type of patients are NOT expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion?

Where is much of the thick, ropy saliva that can force the denture out of position produced?

What is the purpose of a functionally trimmed impression, according to the text?

According to the information provided, what factor does NOT affect denture retention?

What term is used in the text to describe the close adaptation of the denture base to the supporting tissues?

What is directly proportional to the area covered by the denture?

Which of the following types of patients are NOT expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion, according to the text?

What does the text state plays a crucial role in forcing the denture out of its correct position?

What is the purpose of a functionally trimmed impression, according to the text?

What type of saliva is described in the text as adhering well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Where does the text state that much of the thick, ropy saliva that can force the denture out of position is produced?

What is important for denture retention?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects denture retention according to the text?

What is the primary factor that determines the effectiveness of adhesion for denture retention?

Which of the following statements about saliva is true in relation to denture retention?

What is the primary reason why thick, ropy saliva can force the denture out of its correct position?

Which of the following physical factors is NOT mentioned in the text as contributing to the retention of complete dentures?

What is the primary reason why a close adaptation of the denture base to the supporting tissues is important for adhesion?

Which of the following statements about adhesion is true, according to the text?

According to the information provided, which type of patients are expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion?

Which factor is directly proportional to the amount of retention supplied by adhesion?

Which type of patients are expected to exhibit effective retention resulting from adhesion, according to the text?

What is the primary reason why thick, ropy saliva can force the denture out of its correct position, according to the text?

What is the purpose of a functionally trimmed impression, according to the text?

What type of saliva is described in the text as adhering well to both the denture base and mucosa?

Which factor is described in the text as playing a crucial role in forcing the denture out of its correct position?

What is the primary factor that determines the effectiveness of adhesion for denture retention, according to the text?

Which of the following statements about denture retention is true, according to the text?

Which of the following physical factors is NOT mentioned as contributing to the retention of complete dentures?

What is the primary reason why thick, ropy saliva can force the denture out of its correct position?

Which of the following statements about adhesion is true, according to the text?

What is directly proportional to the area covered by the denture?

Why is the close adaptation of the denture base to supporting tissues important for adhesion?

Which of the following statements about saliva is true in relation to denture retention?

What type of saliva is described in the text as adhering well to both the denture base and mucosa?

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