Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
A patient with diffuse denture-induced ridge soreness on the ridge all over. The most likely cause is:
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Correct answer: D. Excessive occlusal force (bilateral balanced occlusion issues)
- A. Candidal infection causes mucosal erythema and burning, not mechanical ridge soreness from pressure.
- B. Residual monomer sensitivity causes an allergic/contact dermatitis pattern, not generalized mechanical ridge soreness.
- C. Premature contacts cause LOCALIZED soreness, not generalized ridge soreness all over.
- D. Correct. Diffuse, generalized soreness across the ridge under a complete denture indicates BILATERAL excessive occlusal force distribution, often due to poor bilateral balanced occlusion or an incorrect occlusal vertical dimension.
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