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What is the main reason for removing an appliance with metal clasps during radiographic imaging?
What is the main reason for removing an appliance with metal clasps during radiographic imaging?
- To reduce the risk of dental caries
- To improve the accuracy of forensic dentistry
- To reduce interference with radiolucency (correct)
- To access complete calculus and biofilm removal
What is the most common type of tissue hyperplasia associated with dentures?
What is the most common type of tissue hyperplasia associated with dentures?
- Gingivitis
- Leukoplakia
- Lichen planus
- Denture stomatitis (correct)
What is the most effective way to treat denture-induced irritation?
What is the most effective way to treat denture-induced irritation?
- Surgery
- Antibiotics
- Adjustments to the denture (correct)
- Mouthwash
What is true about the obturator?
What is true about the obturator?
What is the most important factor in keeping dentures clean?
What is the most important factor in keeping dentures clean?
What is the main purpose of using dentition for identification?
What is the main purpose of using dentition for identification?
What is the most common type of oral lesion caused by dentures?
What is the most common type of oral lesion caused by dentures?
What is the urgency of prompt identification of an individual?
What is the urgency of prompt identification of an individual?
What is the most important factor in providing retention for dentures?
What is the most important factor in providing retention for dentures?
What is the most important factor when removing an appliance with metal clasps?
What is the most important factor when removing an appliance with metal clasps?
What is the main purpose of removing an obturator?
What is the main purpose of removing an obturator?
What is the main purpose of marking an obturator?
What is the main purpose of marking an obturator?
What is the main purpose of using dentition for identification?
What is the main purpose of using dentition for identification?
What is the urgency of prompt identification of an individual?
What is the urgency of prompt identification of an individual?
What is the most important factor when sleeping with an obturator in place?
What is the most important factor when sleeping with an obturator in place?
Study Notes
- An appliance with metal clasps can interfere with the radiolucency of teeth and surrounding tissues, so it should be removed during radiographic imaging.
- The obturator needs to be removed during exposure of radiographic images and during dental hygiene therapy in order to access complete calculus and biofilm removal.
- Sleeping with the obturator in place increases the risk for demineralization and dental caries in the abutment teeth.
- Marking is required by law in some countries and in most states of the United States.
- For forensic dentistry or for identification of victims of war, such disasters as flood or fire, or transportation catastrophes, the dentition has been used increasingly as a means of identification.
- Prompt identification can be urgent when an individual is found unconscious from illness or injury or is suffering from amnesia as a result of psychiatric or traumatic causes.
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