Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
A patient develops a reaction to their new denture. Most appropriate initial step?
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Correct answer: B. Ask the laboratory what materials were used
Contact the laboratory to identify materials used in fabrication. This allows targeted allergen investigation.
- A. ❌ Treating symptoms without identifying the material doesn't solve the problem.
- B. ✅ CORRECT – Contact the lab to identify specific materials, then investigate targeted allergens.
- C. ❌ Remaking with PMMA may not solve the problem if monomer residual is the allergen.
- D. ❌ Broad patch testing before knowing the suspect material is premature.
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