Impressions.1
Three classifications of impressions used in dentistry
Preliminary, final, occlusal, or bite registration
Impression that is taken to produce a reproduction of the occlusal relationship of maxilla and mandible teeth in centric occlusion
How do you disinfect a alginate impression?
Intermediate level disinfectant
How does a full denture receive its support and retention?
Underlying tissues
Home care instructions after delivering a partial or denture
Store the prosthesis in water or in a moist, airtight container when not wearing it.
Who can legally take a final impression
Dentist
Type of impression material used to get an extremely accurate impression
Elastomeric
When taking a maxillary impression, what part of the tray should be seated first?
Posterior
What prosthesis is placed after extracting the patients remaining anterior teeth?
Immediate denture
If changes are needed in a partial , a 2nd bite registration is taken at what appt.?
Try-in appt.
Resin
What do you mix an elastomeric impression material with?
Paper pad, spatula or automix system
What do you use utility wax in the hard palate of a maxillary impression tray?
To accommodate a high palatal vault
A new layer added to a denture where the tissue surface is on the prosthesis is called what?
Relining
How many appointments are for a partial denture?
5
Alginate impressions need to be poured up in what time frame?
1 Hour
Most durable bite registration material
Zinc oxide Eugenol (ZOE)
Item used to polish or trim custom trays, polish
Dental Lathe
Repairs of broken denture acrylic are sometimes handles in the dental lab using what material?
Cold-cure acrylics
Advantage of using acrylic teeth vs. porcelain
Acrylic teeth do not make a clicking sound when chewing.
Impression tray that covers the anterior portion of the dental arch
Section
What do you use preliminary impressions for? (3)
Diagnostic models, Provisional coverage, and orthodontic appliances
What would you be making if you use a vacuum former with a heavier gauge flexible plastic that does not require a spacer?
A mouth guard
Slowly
Metal device that is designed to protect abutment teeth from excessive occlusal loads and stress during mastication
Stress breaker