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WorksheetsRETENTION IN COMPLETE DENTURES
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
(Remembering) What is the main factor that contributes to the retention of a complete denture?
a)
The size of the patient's mouth
b)
The shape of the patient's teeth
c)
The fit of the denture base
d)
The elasticity of the denture material
e)
The strength of the denture adhesive
2.
(Remembering) What is the process of creating suction between the denture and the oral mucosa called?
a)
Impression taking
b)
Relining
c)
Adaptation
d)
Suctioning
e)
Bonding
3.
(Understanding) Which of the following techniques can be used to improve the retention of a complete denture?
a)
Increasing the number of denture teeth
b)
Decreasing the thickness of the denture base
c)
Using a softer denture material
d)
All of the above
e)
None of the above
4.
(Analyzing) A patient complains that their lower complete denture is not stable and tends to rock when they chew. Which of the following factors could be contributing to this issue?
a)
The lower denture has a poor fit
b)
The lower denture has insufficient retention
c)
The patient has a high palate
d)
The patient has a small jaw
e)
Both a and b
5.
(Evaluating) A patient has a complete upper denture and a partial lower denture. Which of the following statements is true about the retention of the upper denture?
a)
The upper denture will have better retention because it has more support from the natural teeth
b)
The upper denture will have worse retention because it has less support from the natural teeth
c)
The retention of the upper denture will not be affected by the presence of the partial lower denture
d)
It is impossible to predict the retention of the upper denture without more information
e)
Both a and c
6.
(Remembering) What is the term for the force that holds a denture in place?
a)
Retention
b)
Adhesion
c)
Friction
d)
Cohesion
e)
Tension
7.
(Remembering) Which of the following is NOT a type of retention used in complete dentures?
a)
Gravitational retention
b)
Passive retention
c)
Active retention
d)
Kinetic retention
e)
Magnetic retention
8.
(Understanding) How does increasing the number of denture teeth affect retention in a complete denture?
a)
It increases retention by providing more surface area for suction
b)
It decreases retention because it reduces the amount of denture base material
c)
It has no effect on retention
d)
It increases retention by providing more support for the denture
e)
It decreases retention because it increases the weight of the denture
9.
(Analyzing) A patient's complete dentures are difficult to remove and require a lot of force to take out. Which of the following could be contributing to this issue?
a)
The patient has a strong gag reflex
b)
The patient has a small jaw
c)
The dentures have poor retention
d)
The dentures are too large
e)
Both c and d
10.
(Evaluating) A patient's complete dentures feel loose and unstable when they chew. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the dentist to take?
a)
Advise the patient to use a stronger denture adhesive
b)
Recommend relining the dentures to improve fit
c)
Recommend reducing the number of denture teeth
d)
Suggest using a softer denture material
e)
Both b and c
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