Question 92 (part 2) · LDEK · Complete dentures

Indicate true statements regarding upper complete denture support:

1) it depends largely on correct marginal sealing;
2) it is influenced by the shape of hard palate vault – the most beneficial shape is vault in the shape of inverted Y (gothic palate);
3) thickness and mucosa susceptibility is of great importance;
4) posterior seal in complete upper denture should run along the outline of palatal ridge;
5) in posterior border seal’s course one need to pay attention to mandinbulo-alar fold.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. all of the above-mentioned
  2. B. 1,2,3,4
  3. C. 1,3,5
  4. D. 1,3,4,5.
  5. E. 2,4,5
Hint

Think about which palatal vault shape best resists displacement and where the posterior palatal seal should run.

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