Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
A 15-year-old complete denture with papillary hyperplasia (inflamed palate). Best IMMEDIATE measure before fabricating a new CD?
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Correct answer: B. Tissue conditioning (soft liner) to allow tissue to recover
- A. Incorrect. A hard reline locks in the deformed/inflamed tissue rather than allowing recovery.
- B. Correct. A soft tissue conditioner lets the inflamed, hyperplastic mucosa heal/recover so an accurate impression and well-fitting new denture can be made.
- C. Incorrect. Impressing inflamed, displaceable tissue yields an inaccurate denture; condition the tissues first.
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