Question 82 · LDEK · Acrylic partial dentures

Indicate the possibilities of limiting the mucosa-supported removable partial denture bearing area:

1) presence of a sufficient number of abutment teeth;
2) when tissues of edentulous alveolar processes can withstand additional occlusal load;
3) when the clasp axes do not cross;
4) it is acceptable at the presence of slightly mobile teeth and small edentulous spaces;
5) presence of small, bounded edentulous spaces in the maxilla.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 1,2,5.
  3. C. 1,3,5.
  4. D. 2,3,4.
  5. E. 2,4,5.
Hint

Ask when part of the load can safely shift to the teeth and ridge, and when a wide base is needed for stabilization or splinting.

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