REASONS FOR RENDERING A PATIENT EDENTULOUS Flashcards
1
Q
what is a complete denture?
A
A removable dental prosthesis that replaces the entire dentition and associated structures of the maxilla or mandible
2
Q
what are complete dentures usually made from?
A
PMMA (acrylic)
3
Q
what is a person with no teeth called?
A
Edentate / Edentulous
4
Q
what are the social effects of edentulism?
A
- loss of masticatory function
- appearance
- self esteem
- quality of life
- speech
5
Q
what are the clinical effects of edentulism?
A
- ridge resorption
- soft tissue changes to the lip and chin
- reduction in face height
6
Q
what occurs after a tooth is extracted?
A
Post-extraction resorption:
- occurs rapidly in first 6 months
7
Q
what are the main reasons for rendering a patient edentulous?
A
- rampant caries
- advanced periodontal disease
- severe tooth wear
- failing dentitions
- occlusal collapse
- appearance
8
Q
why are complete dentures sometimes known as a ‘compromise restoration’?
A
- inefficient at mastication
- require good neuromuscular control
- appearance/speech can be sub-optimal
9
Q
what are the different methods of complete denture construction?
A
- conventional dentures
- replica dentures
10
Q
when would you go down the conventional denture route for a patient?
A
- no previous denture/previous one poor/unsuccessful
- able to change aesthetics significantly
- when there has been significant ridge resorption since making of initial denture
