Exam 3 Flashcards
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covers the edentulous ridge and the hard palate
Masticatory mucosa
covers the floor of the mouth, vestibule, and cheeks
Lining mucosa
tongue (filiform, fungiform, circumvallate)
specialized mucosa
connective tissue under the mucous membrane
submucosa
helps to differentiate the attached gingiva over the bony ridge and the lining mucosa of the vestibule
tension test
Overgrowth of bone
Exostoses
What are the replacement indications of a dental prostheses?
3rd molars
Unopposed 2nd molars
Teeth extracted
What are the consequences of not replacing missing teeth?
-Migration
-Loss of occlusal vertical dimension
-Angular cheilitis
Creases in corners of mouth from loss of teeth
Angular cheilitis
Prosthesis that can not be removed
Fixed
What are characteristics of fixed partial denture protheses?
-Bridges
-Fabricated from various materials
-Affixed to tooth or implants
What are the types of bridges/partial dentures?
Natural tooth supported
Implant supported
What do denture bases rest on?
Oral mucosa
o Replaces one or more teeth but not all
o Can be removed
Removable partial denture
o Tissue-supported
o Implant denture
Complete denture prostheses
Complete denture supported by retained natural teeth and/or implants and soft tissue of the residual alveolar ridge
Root-supported
Implant-supported
Overdenture
Prosthesis designed to close a congenital or acquired opening
-Cleft palate
-Trauma/oral cancer
Obturator
What is the criteria for an adequate marking system of dentures?
-No adverse effects on denture material
-Inexpensive & durable
-Fire & humidity resistant
What are the inclusion methods for denture markings?
ID-band
ID-strip
Electronic microchip
Laser etching
Radio-frequency tags
Bar code
What are the surface markings for dentures?
Marker/pen
Engraving tool/dental bur
What are the preventive services provided for dentures?
Fluoride
Chlorhexidine
Tobacco intervention
Dietary counseling
Effective in killing MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and Candida from dentures
Sodium hypochlorite
loosens debris and light strain while disinfecting dentures
Sodium hypochlorite
What are the disadvantages of bleaching dentures?
Odor
Surface pitting
Tarnish
Doesn’t remove calculus/heavy stain