Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question

For that same edentulous patient, which item does NOT belong in the treatment plan?

  1. Caries risk assessment of the teeth
  2. Evaluation of ridge form and bone volume
  3. Assessment of interarch space
  4. Soft-tissue/mucosal evaluation
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Correct answer: A. Caries risk assessment of the teeth

  • A. Correct (the exception). The patient is EDENTULOUS — there are no teeth, so a caries risk assessment is not applicable.
  • B. Ridge form/bone volume assessment is essential for implant/denture planning.
  • C. Interarch space assessment is necessary for prosthesis design.
  • D. Soft-tissue/mucosal evaluation is part of the edentulous work-up.

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