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LaDunn

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Why are relines necessary?
 a. The full denture expands after time.
  b. The full denture shrinks after time.
  c. The alveolar ridge shrinks.
  d. Relines are not needed.

Question 2

Which reline will last for a longer time in the denture?
 a. Dental office
  b. Dental laboratory
  c. Both will last the same time.
  d. Relines are not needed.



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Answer to Question 1

c
RATIONALE: Relines are necessary due to shrinkage of the alveolar ridge.

Answer to Question 2

b
RATIONALE: A dental laboratory reline will last for a longer time in the denture.



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