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CPD continuing education

From Volume 47, Issue 1, January 2020 | Page 0

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Test your knowledge on the content of the articles published.

The following 10 questions relate to some of the articles carried this month. Only one answer is correct.

To receive CPD credit answer the questions online at www.dental-update.co.uk.

Regarding overdentures:

  • Obtaining a good peripheral seal is easy with these.
  • A flangeless tooth set-up should never be considered.
  • These sit over retained roots or severely worn teeth and provide support.
  • Clasps are never necessary with these.

    • Suitable patients for treatment with IV midazolam sedation in primary dental care include:

  • Those with liver disease.
  • Recreational drug users.
  • Those with uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Those graded ASA I or ASA II.

    • Regarding denture adhesives:

  • These increase growth of micro-organisms.
  • These have an irritant effect on the oral mucosa.
  • The duration of the adhesive effect is generally greater in the maxilla.
  • Duration of enhanced retention is 15 minutes.

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