Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2012
A 45-year-old female patient complains of worsened fixation and frequent breakages of her partial removable laminar denture for the lower jaw, which she has used for 5 years. Objectively: alveolar process in edentulous areas is considerably atrophied, the denture keeps balance. What is the most likely cause of worsened fixation and frequent breakages of the denture in this case?
Answer options
- Improper keeping of the denture
- Wear of artificial teeth
- Atrophy of the alveolar process
- Using the denture during sleep
- Eating solid food
Correct answer
Atrophy of the alveolar process
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