I can't really explain the reasoning for those options to suddenly stop showing, however, I can give you alternative methods to try and gain them back.
Ensure this option is checked to view your Properties panel:
Ensure this option is checked to view your Document panel:
Otherwise you can also switch from Code / Split / Design views using this method:
I hope this helps some. I noticed you posted this a few months ago, so you may have already discovered an answer.
Setting the Allow Edits property is a fine way to lock the record. Note that "Changing a field value programmatically causes the current record to be editable, regardless of the AllowEdits property setting." from this reference. I would suggest reading all of that page anyway.
To find this property:
Control Panel: Display: Appearance tab: Advanced button
Control Panel: Display: Appearance tab: Advanced Appearance dialog box
To open the Ease of Access Center, select:
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