Listen
Ask about use, comfort, function and the specific concern.
MEDIVEERSETHE PRACTICAL HUBOBSERVE / REASON / EXPLAIN
Removable prosthesis review
Organise a supervised review of a removable prosthesis.
Your practical station
A patient reports that a removable prosthesis moves when eating. Explain how you would organise the review without assuming the cause.
Recognise and interpret
Fit, support, stability, retention, occlusion and tissue response are distinct assessment domains.
Inspect
Assess the prosthesis and supporting tissues systematically.
Review
Relate findings to the concern and discuss a supervised plan.
At the viva table
Try answering aloud, then open the suggested answer. Examiner questions vary.
01 / Are retention and stability identical?
No. They describe resistance to different displacement patterns.
02 / Should a sore area be assumed to have one cause?
No. Review fit, occlusion, tissue findings and history.
03 / Does a good appearance guarantee good function?
No. Functional assessment is also needed.
04 / Why review hygiene practices?
They affect the prosthesis and supporting tissues.