15 Questions
What is the definition of immediate denture?
A complete or removable partial denture fabricated for placement immediately after the removal of natural teeth.
What is one of the advantages of immediate dentures?
The patient has teeth at all times.
What is one of the disadvantages of immediate dentures?
Esthetics and phonetics cannot be assessed.
What is one of the protocols for complete immediates as mentioned in the text?
Extraction of posterior teeth, allow healing, try-in the posterior teeth and verify the vertical, then extract the anterior teeth and deliver the complete immediate denture.
What is the purpose of using study models in immediate denture construction?
To assess arch shape, size, and arch compatibility
Which technique is NOT used for impression making in immediate denture construction?
Direct tray
Why is establishing vertical dimension of occlusion important in immediate denture construction?
To ensure proper alignment of teeth and bite
What is the main purpose of wax try-in and verification of centric record in immediate denture construction?
To ensure proper fit and occlusion
What are the potential issues associated with immediate dentures mentioned in the text?
Compromised esthetics, poor retention, and problems in fitting
What type of instructions are important for successful immediate denture placement according to the text?
Not biting or chewing hard foods, swallowing slowly, and being patient
What is involved in the L. Jahangiri Protocol for immediate denture construction?
Several steps in creating immediate dentures
Why is teamwork and care required during surgical template extraction and delivery of immediate dentures?
To ensure successful extraction and fitting of dentures
What is necessary for adjustments, relines, and long-term maintenance of immediate dentures?
Follow-up and recall
Why is post-operative instruction important after immediate denture placement?
To guide the patient on proper care after the procedure
What is the primary challenge associated with immediate denture construction according to the text?
Requiring careful attention to detail
Study Notes
- Immediate dentures are a type of denture that is placed the same day as tooth extraction
- L. Jahangiri Protocol involves several steps in creating immediate dentures
- Study models are used to assess arch shape, size, and arch compatibility
- Impression making is done using various techniques such as closed tray, sectional tray, and open tray
- Establishing vertical dimension of occlusion is important for proper alignment of teeth and bite
- Selection and arrangement of teeth is done considering esthetics, existing teeth, and plane of occlusion
- Wax try-in and verification of centric record help ensure proper fit and occlusion
- Surgical template, extraction, and delivery of immediate dentures require teamwork and care
- Post-operative instructions include avoiding denture removal, eating soft foods, and proper hygiene
- Follow-up and recall are necessary for adjustments, relines, and long-term maintenance
- Immediate denture construction is challenging and requires careful attention to detail
- Immediate dentures have potential issues such as compromised esthetics, poor retention, and problems in fitting
- Proper patient instructions such as not biting or chewing hard foods, swallowing slowly, and being patient are important for successful immediate denture placement.
Test your knowledge on immediate dentures in prosthodontics with this quiz covering the definition of immediate denture, steps in fabrication, challenges, impression techniques, and the importance of follow-up.
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