18 Questions
What is the main factor determining the support of a denture base?
Anatomical structures and their movement
In partial dentures with metal teeth, what material can be used for the denture base besides metal?
Gold
For distal extension ridges, what type of material is commonly used for the denture base?
Resin
When dealing with long span ridges, which material is suitable for the denture base?
Resin
What type of metal is typically used in dentistry for denture bases?
Stainless Steel
In immediate partial dentures, what type of material is preferred for the denture base?
Resin
What is a key disadvantage of metal type denture base?
Difficulty in relining in the future
In which situation would a metal type denture base be indicated?
Short span tooth-borne removable partial denture
What advantage of metal denture bases is related to their ability to resist changes by internal factors?
Permanence of form
How do metal denture bases contribute to the retention of denture prostheses?
By providing intimacy of contact
In which type of cases is the resin denture base indicated due to continuous bone resorption creating a space between the residual ridge and denture base?
Distal extension ridges
In what situation would a resin denture base be preferred over a metal type base?
For immediate partial dentures
Why are metal denture bases resistant to distortion and maintain accuracy of form?
Because they take accurate form and resist internal strains
Why is the resin denture base indicated in long span ridges (Cl III and Cl IV) edentulous cases?
Possibility of tissue changes underneath the denture base
Which material is commonly used for metal type denture bases nowadays due to being more cost-effective?
Stainless steel or chrome cobalt
Why is the resin denture base preferred in cases of immediate partial dentures?
Future need for relining after the healing period
What makes gold and platinum less common choices for metal type denture bases?
Costliness of these materials
Why is the resin denture base indicated in distal extension ridges?
Support provided by tissue due to continuous bone resorption
Test your knowledge on the indications for using metal type denture bases, including scenarios like short span removable partial dentures and inadequate space for artificial teeth due to over eruption of opposing teeth. Learn how metal type denture bases help maintain bone integrity and prevent osseous tissue resorption.
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