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To reduce food trapping and plaque around an implant prosthesis, the design should be modified to be:

  1. More convex and cleansable
  2. More concave to retain saliva
  3. Heavily grooved for esthetics
  4. Left rough on the tissue surface
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Correct answer: A. More convex and cleansable

  • A. Correct. A convex, smooth, accessible contour minimizes plaque-retentive areas and improves cleansability.
  • B. Incorrect. Concavities trap debris and biofilm.
  • C. Incorrect. Deep grooves increase plaque retention.
  • D. Incorrect. Rough surfaces promote biofilm adhesion.

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