Exam questionKROK 2Dentistry ยท 2019
One week ago a patient received removable dentures for the upper and lower jaws. During a follow-up visit to the dentist the patient complains of accidental cheek- biting and pain. Objectively he presents with hyperemia, edema, ulceration of the buccal mucosa along the line of teeth closure in the area of the artificial molars. What is the likely cause of this condition?
Answer options
- Incorrectly measured height of the occlusion
- Toxic-allergic reaction to the plastic components of denture base
- Fixed anterior occlusion
- Cusps of the molars on the upper and lower jaw are closing in one vertical plane
- Due to diabetes mellitus, mucosa is more susceptible to trauma
Correct answer
Cusps of the molars on the upper and lower jaw are closing in one vertical plane
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