Question 184 (part 2) · LDEK · Partial dentures

Potential counterbalancing capacity of periodontium is used in the prosthetic treatment with partial removable dentures supported with:

  1. A. maximum reduction of denture base.
  2. B. movable connection of retainers with denture.
  3. C. location of retainers on oblique surfaces in order to direct the occlusal load.
  4. D. using mostly large number of retainers with even distribution in dental arch.
  5. E. distancing denture base from saved teeth to the distance of not more than 5 mm.
Hint

The periodontal ligament tolerates axial loads well when they are spread over many teeth.

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