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Definition
Factors affecting stability
Checking for stability
Conclusion
Stability is defined as ‘the ability of a
denture to be firm, steady or constant, to
resist displacement by functional stresses
and not to be subjected to change of position
when forces are applied.’
-GPT
It is the ability to withstand horizontal
forces.
In simpler words stability is defined as “the
quality of a denture to resists displacement by
functional stresses.”
The qualities necessary to create and maintain
stability are dependent upon the following factors:
1. Quality of impression
2. Vertical height of residual ridge
3. Shape of palatal vault
4. Arch form
5. Quality of soft tissue covering ridge
6. Mandibular lingual flange
7. Occlusal plane
8. Teeth arrangement
9. Contour of polished surface
10. Orofacial musculature
An impression should be as accurate as
possible.
The impression surface should be smooth and
duplicate all the details accurately.
It should be devoid of voids and any rough
surfaces
The impression should not wrap on removal
The impression should be dimensionally
stable and cast should be poured as soon as
possible.
The residual ridge should have sufficient
vertical height to obtain good stability
Highly resorbed ridges offer the least
stability.
A steep or high arched palate enhances the
stability :
- providing greater area of contact
- long inclines approaching at right angles to the
direction of force.
Squarearches tend to resist rotation of the
prosthesis better than the other arch forms.
The ridge should provide a firm soft tissue
base with adequate submucosa to offer good
stability.
Flabby tissues with excessive submucosa
offer poor stability.
•Lingual slopes approach 90 degree to occlusal plane