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What is the recommended action regarding wearing immediate dentures in the first 24 hours?
What is the recommended action regarding wearing immediate dentures in the first 24 hours?
- Do not wear them for the first 24 hours
- Remove them at night and wear them during the day
- Wear them to sleep for the first 24 hours (correct)
- Wear them during the day and remove them at night
What is the advice regarding rinsing in the first 24 hours?
What is the advice regarding rinsing in the first 24 hours?
- Do not rinse or take hot water rinses (correct)
- Use a straw for drinking while rinsing
- Rinse the mouth with hot water at least three to four times daily
- Rinse the mouth with cold water every hour
When can immediate dentures be removed without risking being unable to reinsert them for several days?
When can immediate dentures be removed without risking being unable to reinsert them for several days?
- They should not be removed in the first 24 hours
- After the 24-hour visit (correct)
- After 1 week of continuous wear
- After 3-4 days of continuous wear
What is advisable as the swelling subsides in 2-3 days?
What is advisable as the swelling subsides in 2-3 days?