reasons for rendering a pt edentulous

Question 1

reasons for tooth loss 6

Answer 1

• Caries
• Periodontal disease
• Appearance if extensive restorative treatment isn’t possible
• Malocclusion means restorative treatment isn’t possible
• Overload of opposing jaw - natural upper on edentulous lower causing pain in lower denture so upper teeth need extracting
• Pts request - aesthetics, wants dentures

Question 2

disadvantages of rendering a pt edentulous 3

Answer 2

masticatory efficiency reduced

alveolar resorption

medical conditions

Question 3

name an alternative to rendering a pt edentulous

Answer 3

over dentures

Question 4

3 advantages of overdentures

Answer 4

preserve alveolar bone

retain proprioception

reserve some roots for support

Question 5

what conditions need to be met in order to prescribe overdentures? 4

Answer 5

caries free and restorable teeth

good periodontal status

endodontic treatment is required for overdentures

pt able to maintain good OH