Question 89 (part 2) · LDEK · Complete dentures
Indicate true statements regarding overdentures:
1) procedure in case of fabrication of such dentures is identical to this of conventional complete dentures, following by preparation of residual dentition, which is accessory or main retention for dentures;
2) thanks to overdentures, it is possible to preserve the teeth as integral part or alveolar process, which allows for better denture retention;
3) due to dentin support, higher muscle forces are triggered and masticatory effectiveness is improved;
4) stage of alveolar process atrophy is increased;
5) better stabilization and retention is observed.
Correct answer is:
2) thanks to overdentures, it is possible to preserve the teeth as integral part or alveolar process, which allows for better denture retention;
3) due to dentin support, higher muscle forces are triggered and masticatory effectiveness is improved;
4) stage of alveolar process atrophy is increased;
5) better stabilization and retention is observed.
Correct answer is:
- A. all of the above-mentioned.
- B. 1,2,3.
- C. 2,4,5.
- D. 2,3,5.
- E. 1,3,5.
Hint
Consider the order of work (abutments versus denture) and what retained roots do to ridge resorption and proprioception.
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