Denture Stability and Retention

The force of gravity acting on the prosthesis

The ability to enhance esthetics and function

The quality to resist displacement by functional stresses (correct)

The resistance to dislodgment along the path of placement

The adhesiveness of foods affecting the prosthesis

The line encircling a tooth at its greatest circumference

The quality inherent in the prosthesis to resist dislodgment forces (correct)

The portion of the surface below the height of contour

To assist in determination of therapeutic effectiveness

To enhance esthetics, stabilization, and/or function for a limited period (correct)

To provide resistance to movement of a removable partial denture

To serve as an abutment for a dental implant

<p>A tooth or portion that supports and/or retains a prosthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Designates the greatest circumference at a selected axial position</p> Signup and view all the answers