During the try-in stage for a completely edentulous patient, if the blade of the wax knife can be inserted between the occlusal surface of the upper and lower posterior teeth on on... During the try-in stage for a completely edentulous patient, if the blade of the wax knife can be inserted between the occlusal surface of the upper and lower posterior teeth on one side, what does it indicate?
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The question is asking about the clinical implications of being able to insert a blade of a wax knife between the occlusal surfaces of upper and lower posterior teeth in a completely edentulous patient during a try-in stage. This indicates a potential issue related to vertical dimension, occlusal pressure, or centric relation.
Answer
Wrong centric relation.
The final answer is wrong centric relation.
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The final answer is wrong centric relation.
More Information
If a wax knife can be easily inserted between the occlusal surfaces on one side, it suggests there is a discrepancy in the alignment of the denture, indicating a wrong centric relation.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming it's a vertical dimension issue. Look for side-specific discrepancies to indicate alignment problems.
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