Which statement about Combination Syndrome and complete dentures is false?

The correct answer points to a statement that doesn't accurately describe the characteristics of Combination Syndrome in relation to complete dentures. In Case D, the mention of "absorption of maxillary tuberosities with accompanying loss of OVD" does not align with the typical presentation of Combination Syndrome.

Combination Syndrome often arises when an edentulous maxilla (the upper jaw without teeth) is supported by natural teeth in the mandible (the lower jaw). This scenario can result in specific dental changes due to the functional disparity between the two arches. The presence of natural teeth can lead to certain changes in the opposing denture, resulting in the typical findings of Combination Syndrome, such as the extrusion and flaring of the mandibular anterior teeth and bone loss in the mandible beneath distal extensions of removable partial dentures (RDP).

In contrast, the absorption of maxillary tuberosities and loss of occlusal vertical dimension (OVD) isn't a defining characteristic associated with this syndrome. Instead, the effects of a maxillary denture tend to be more on the mandibular occlusion due to the altered mechanics of occlusion. Therefore, the details about maxillary tuberosity absorption and its relationship to OVD do not represent the conditions seen in Combination Syndrome accurately