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What is the main function of complete dentures?
What is the main function of complete dentures?
- Mastication (correct)
- Speech
- Appearance
- Health of the alveolar bone and temporomandibular joints
Which dental prosthesis replaces the entire natural dentition?
Which dental prosthesis replaces the entire natural dentition?
- Removable partial denture
- Fixed partial denture
- Partial denture
- Complete denture (correct)
What is the definition of a partial denture?
What is the definition of a partial denture?
- A prosthesis that replaces all natural teeth
- A prosthesis that rests on the foundation tissues
- A prosthesis that cannot be removed from the mouth
- A prosthesis that replaces some but not all natural teeth (correct)
Where does a fixed partial denture attach?
Where does a fixed partial denture attach?
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Which term best describes the part of the denture that rests on the foundation tissues?
Which term best describes the part of the denture that rests on the foundation tissues?
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What is the function of the denture polished surface?
What is the function of the denture polished surface?
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In which type of denture are teeth attached to the denture base?
In which type of denture are teeth attached to the denture base?
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What does a removable partial denture allow the patient to do?
What does a removable partial denture allow the patient to do?
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Which surface of the complete denture makes contact with antagonist teeth?
Which surface of the complete denture makes contact with antagonist teeth?
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What distinguishes a removable partial denture from a fixed partial denture?
What distinguishes a removable partial denture from a fixed partial denture?
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