Mastering the Wax Rim and Reference Denture Techniques

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According to the text, what is the key to successful denture borders and optimal impressions?

Knowledge of optimal esthetics

Knowledge of the musculature (correct)

Knowledge of edentulous anatomy

Knowledge and skill to manage denture occlusion

What is one benefit of digitally fabricated dentures mentioned in the text?

Greater accuracy

Minimal shrinkage or expansion

Permanent record (correct)

Customization of teeth

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a technique for clinical records?

Intra-oral scans

Reference Denture

Wagner Try-in

Duplicate Denture (correct)

What is the minimum inter-ridge requirement for Lucitone Print - D/S mentioned in the text?

15mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the digital process mentioned in the text?

To create a virtual patient Signup and view all the answers

Which manufacturing method is used in the production of AvaDent dentures?

Additive Manufacturing Signup and view all the answers

Which denture base material has been found to have more color stability than traditionally processed dentures?

Lucitone 199 Signup and view all the answers

According to ISO 20795, which denture base material has the highest fracture toughness at 37°C?

Lucitone Digital Denture Base Resin Signup and view all the answers

Which denture teeth have been found to have no significant differences in wear parameters compared to AvaDent teeth?

Dentsply IPN teeth Signup and view all the answers

Which denture base material has the highest shear bond strength to denture teeth?

Lucitone Conventional Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, how many clinical reports and technique papers on fit and satisfaction were conducted?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the paper by Maeda et.al mentioned in the text?

A CAD_CAM System for Removable Denture. Part 1 Fabrication of Complete Dentures Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of material studies mentioned in the text?

14 Signup and view all the answers

Which year marks the end of 'The first 5 years' mentioned in the text?

2017 Signup and view all the answers

How many years of experience does Ronni A. Schnell, DMD, MAGD, FICD, FACD have?

522 Signup and view all the answers

Which material should be used for tooth to tooth contact during occlusal adjustment?

Aluwax Signup and view all the answers

What type of photos should always be taken during occlusal adjustment?

Repose, full smile, and retracted in occlusion Signup and view all the answers

When working with an established VDO, what should be done with the final wash impression?

Make it as thin as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of a Digital Denture Workflow?

Increases accuracy of the final product Signup and view all the answers

What should be paid attention to when working with a BTI, Reference denture, or Duplicate Denture?

Every detail Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is used to create the Bio-Functional Try-In (BTI) dentures?

Stratasys inkjet technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the BTI dentures?

To serve as a prototype or spare Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be evaluated when assessing the fit of the BTI dentures?

Flanges, intaglio and post dam, occlusion, phonetics Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the Maxillary denture does not seat initially?

Evaluate the length and thickness of the borders Signup and view all the answers

When should a new centric relation (CR) record be taken and scanned?

If any occlusal adjustments are made Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is preferred if the VDO and CR are acceptable or correctable prior to impressions and CR record?

Reference Denture Technique Signup and view all the answers

What are the critical records needed regardless of the technique?

Intaglio, VDO, CR, Midline and horizontal plane, Lip Support, Tooth mould, shade, denture base shade, PPS (if maxillary), Photos Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Checklist for QC meeting?

To ensure the accuracy of the digital denture workflow Signup and view all the answers

What are the first three steps in the Occlusion Rim Technique?

Preliminary, Final, Intermaxillary Records Signup and view all the answers

What are the two most important things to know and capture during the Reference Denture Technique?

Impression, Bite Signup and view all the answers