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What is the purpose of resting the denture-supporting tissues?
What is the purpose of resting the denture-supporting tissues?
- To harden the mucosa under the dentures
- To allow the deformed tissue of the residual ridges to return to normal form (correct)
- To deform the tissue of the residual ridges
- To strengthen the denture-supporting tissues
What is the purpose of using temporary soft liners inside old dentures?
What is the purpose of using temporary soft liners inside old dentures?
- To create more pressure on the tissues
- To prevent any deformation of the residual ridges
- To allow deformed tissue of the residual ridges to recover (correct)
- To keep the dentures in place
Why is occlusal correction of old prostheses important?
Why is occlusal correction of old prostheses important?
- To prevent any changes in facial support
- To lower the patient's vertical dimension of occlusion
- To increase the patient's masticatory efficiency
- To restore an optimal vertical dimension of occlusion (correct)
How does a good nutritional program benefit edentulous patients?
How does a good nutritional program benefit edentulous patients?
What is emphasized for geriatric patients in terms of nutrition?
What is emphasized for geriatric patients in terms of nutrition?
What is the purpose of using surgical guides in preprosthetic procedures?
What is the purpose of using surgical guides in preprosthetic procedures?
Which surgical procedure is recommended for recontouring soft tissue in the maxilla?
Which surgical procedure is recommended for recontouring soft tissue in the maxilla?
In what scenario should a clinician consider raising a full thickness flap during ridge alveoloplasty?
In what scenario should a clinician consider raising a full thickness flap during ridge alveoloplasty?
What is the primary consideration when deciding between prosthetic alterations and surgical intervention for edentulous patients?
What is the primary consideration when deciding between prosthetic alterations and surgical intervention for edentulous patients?
What is the purpose of observing soft tissue blanching during a surgical procedure with a surgical guide?
What is the purpose of observing soft tissue blanching during a surgical procedure with a surgical guide?
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