29 Questions
Which of the following is NOT listed as a post insertion denture problem?
Excessive salivation
What is a common post insertion denture problem related to the lower jaw?
TMJ problems
Which post insertion denture problem can lead to 'dislodgement when drinking'?
Loss of taste
What post insertion denture problem can cause 'feeling of space in upper denture'?
Food under dentures
Which post insertion denture problem is related to 'excessive bulk'?
Halitosis
What post insertion denture problem can cause 'phrenetic problems'?
Looseness or instability
What is a common problem associated with maxillary dentures during function?
Excessive thick denture bases over the distobuccal alveolar tubercle area leaving insufficient space for the forward and medial movement of the anterior border of the coronoid process
What might cause dislodgement of maxillary dentures when jaws are at rest?
Excessive formation of saliva
What problem might cause the upper denture to drop while talking or laughing?
Inadequate posterior palatal seal
What is a common issue causing upper dentures to tip on incisal pressure?
Insufficient posterior palatal seal present or short posterior border
What might cause dislodgement of mandibular dentures during function?
Placing the occlusal plane too high, causing dislodgement when the tongue tries to handle the bolus of food
What might unseat lower dentures during moderate tongue movements?
Lingual flange over-extended
What is a common cause of sore spots associated with new dentures?
Excessive vertical dimension of occlusion, resulting in overall redness on the edentulous ridge
What post insertion denture problem can cause 'excessive salivation'?
Excessive bulk
Which post insertion denture problem can cause 'loss of taste'?
Dry mouth (Xerostomia)
What might cause the upper denture to drop while talking or laughing?
Feeling of space in upper denture
What is a common cause of sore spots associated with new dentures?
Cheek, lip, or tongue biting
What post insertion denture problem can lead to 'dislodgement when drinking'?
Dislodgement when drinking
What problem might cause the upper denture to tip on incisal pressure?
Excessive bulk
What is a common problem associated with maxillary dentures during function?
Excessive thick denture bases over the distobuccal alveolar tubercle area leaving insufficient space for the forward and medial movement of the anterior border of the coronoid process
What post insertion denture problem can cause 'feeling of space in upper denture'?
Inadequate coverage of the edentulous ridge with the denture
What might cause dislodgement of maxillary dentures when jaws are at rest?
Xerostomia
What is a common issue causing upper dentures to tip on incisal pressure?
Insufficient posterior palatal seal present or short posterior border
Which post insertion denture problem is related to 'excessive bulk'?
Excessive thick denture bases over the distobuccal alveolar tubercle area leaving insufficient space for the forward and medial movement of the anterior border of the coronoid process
What post insertion denture problem can cause 'dislodgement when drinking'?
Placement of posterior palatal seal very much far in the superior direction, resulting in displacement of soft tissue, which result in dislodgement of the maxillary denture
What might unseat lower dentures during moderate tongue movements?
Lingual flange over-extended
What problem might cause the upper denture to drop while talking or laughing?
Inadequate posterior palatal seal
What is a common cause of sore spots associated with new dentures?
Over extension of the lingual flange
What problem might cause dislodgement of mandibular dentures during function?
Placing the occlusal plane too high, causing dislodgement when the tongue tries to handle the bolus of food
Explore the challenges and issues related to post insertion problems in complete denture through this lecture by Dr. Safwan A. Suliman. Understand the psychological and biological interplay between the patient and the dentist, and learn about the importance of removable dentures as an irreplaceable treatment option.
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