Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2017
A 78-year-old patient is completely edentulous. He has been wearing dentures for 19 years. The patient complains of poor fixation of the upper denture. Objectively: the lower third of face is shortened, the alveolar processes of both jaws aremarkedly atrophied, the palate is flat. Mucous membrane in the denture-supporting area is atrophied. How often should the dentures be remodelled or restored?
Answer options
- Every 3-4 years
- Every 6 months
- Every 10-12 years
- Once a year
- Every 7 years
Correct answer
Every 3-4 years
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