Question 138 · LDEK · Occlusion

The prevention of occlusal trauma involves:

1) restoration of missing teeth after basal seat area healing;
2) correction of teeth shape if needed, before planned prosthetic treatment;
3) correction of the occlusal plane before restoration of missing teeth;
4) instruction on denture usage and care;
5) preservation of patient’s habitual occlusion.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. only 1.
  3. C. 2,3,4.
  4. D. 1,3,4.
  5. E. 2,4,5.
Hint

Pick the measures that prevent tooth drifting, over-eruption and premature contacts before and during prosthetic treatment.

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