What term refers to replacing an existing full or partial denture?

What term refers to replacing an existing full or partial denture?

• A. Replacement Denture
• B. Immediate Denture
• C. Rebase
• D. Hard Reline

Answer: (A)

Replacing an existing full or partial denture is called a replacement denture. This term is used when a new denture is made to take the place of a previous one that is worn, ill-fitting, or damaged, rather than just modifying the current appliance. It distinguishes from other procedures: an immediate denture is placed right after tooth extraction to replace missing teeth; a rebase changes only the denture base material while keeping the teeth and bite the same; a hard reline adds material to the tissue-facing surface to improve fit without changing the teeth. So the fit-for-purpose term for replacing the entire appliance is replacement denture.

Replacing an existing full or partial denture is called a replacement denture. This term is used when a new denture is made to take the place of a previous one that is worn, ill-fitting, or damaged, rather than just modifying the current appliance. It distinguishes from other procedures: an immediate denture is placed right after tooth extraction to replace missing teeth; a rebase changes only the denture base material while keeping the teeth and bite the same; a hard reline adds material to the tissue-facing surface to improve fit without changing the teeth. So the fit-for-purpose term for replacing the entire appliance is replacement denture.