Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
Maximum masticatory (biting) force in complete-denture wearers compared with natural dentition is approximately:
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Correct answer: A. About 10–20%
- A. Correct. Complete-denture wearers generate only roughly 10–20% of the bite force of patients with natural teeth.
- B. 50% overstates denture chewing efficiency.
- C. 75% is far above the typical denture force.
- D. Dentures never reach natural-dentition force levels.
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