Question 171 (part 2) · LDEK · Acrylic partial dentures

Denture base of upper and lower mucosa-supported partial denture should:

  1. A. be distanced from abutment teeth, as to not traumatize periodontium.
  2. B. be of 7 mm thickness.
  3. C. in the area of own teeth, contact only with the highest protuberance of teeth and protrude in the area of undercuts by the value equal to the depth of those undercuts.
  4. D. not contact with the highest protuberance of teeth.
  5. E. fill the undercuts so that the close contact is achieved.
Hint

The base must follow the path of insertion without locking yet still touch the teeth for stability — think about the height of contour.

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