Question 49 (part 2) · LDEK · Complete dentures

Indicate the abilities, which should be possessed by occlusal rims:

  1. A. the range should not exceed the prosthetic field.
  2. B. occlusal shafts should be located on the peaks of alveolar processes.
  3. C. they should be fabricated with hard to bend material in the oral cavity environment, with wax type II.
  4. D. width of occlusal shafts should be around 10 mm, height – 20 to 22 mm in case of upper shaft and 16 in case of the lower one.
  5. E. all of the above-mentioned answers are true.
Hint

Consider the extension, rim position, rigidity and typical dimensions of a properly made record base with wax rims.

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