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What is the main factor determining the support of a denture base?
What is the main factor determining the support of a denture base?
In partial dentures with metal teeth, what material can be used for the denture base besides metal?
In partial dentures with metal teeth, what material can be used for the denture base besides metal?
For distal extension ridges, what type of material is commonly used for the denture base?
For distal extension ridges, what type of material is commonly used for the denture base?
When dealing with long span ridges, which material is suitable for the denture base?
When dealing with long span ridges, which material is suitable for the denture base?
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What type of metal is typically used in dentistry for denture bases?
What type of metal is typically used in dentistry for denture bases?
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In immediate partial dentures, what type of material is preferred for the denture base?
In immediate partial dentures, what type of material is preferred for the denture base?
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What is a key disadvantage of metal type denture base?
What is a key disadvantage of metal type denture base?
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In which situation would a metal type denture base be indicated?
In which situation would a metal type denture base be indicated?
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What advantage of metal denture bases is related to their ability to resist changes by internal factors?
What advantage of metal denture bases is related to their ability to resist changes by internal factors?
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How do metal denture bases contribute to the retention of denture prostheses?
How do metal denture bases contribute to the retention of denture prostheses?
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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?
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?
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In what situation would a resin denture base be preferred over a metal type base?
In what situation would a resin denture base be preferred over a metal type base?
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Why are metal denture bases resistant to distortion and maintain accuracy of form?
Why are metal denture bases resistant to distortion and maintain accuracy of form?
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Why is the resin denture base indicated in long span ridges (Cl III and Cl IV) edentulous cases?
Why is the resin denture base indicated in long span ridges (Cl III and Cl IV) edentulous cases?
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Which material is commonly used for metal type denture bases nowadays due to being more cost-effective?
Which material is commonly used for metal type denture bases nowadays due to being more cost-effective?
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Why is the resin denture base preferred in cases of immediate partial dentures?
Why is the resin denture base preferred in cases of immediate partial dentures?
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What makes gold and platinum less common choices for metal type denture bases?
What makes gold and platinum less common choices for metal type denture bases?
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Why is the resin denture base indicated in distal extension ridges?
Why is the resin denture base indicated in distal extension ridges?
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