9/24: Indirect Retainers; Denture Base Considerations Flashcards
1
Q
- An indirect retainer converts what kind of lever to what?
A
a. Class 1 to class 2
2
Q
- This is usually a rest located on the OPPOSITE side of the fulcrum
A
a. Indirect retainer
3
Q
- Ideally, where should an indirect retainer be located in regards to the fulcrum line?
A
a. Opposite side of fulcrum
4
Q
- Is a lingual plate alone acceptable for an indirect retainer?
A
No
5
Q
- A class I RPD has how many indirect retainers?
A
2
6
Q
- A class II RPD has how many indirect retainers?
A
1
7
Q
- This is the external junction of the framework to plastic denture base
A
a. External finish line
8
Q
- What teeth type are most common?
A
a. Acrylic
9
Q
- What material do we use for the denture base?
A
a. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
10
Q
- The mandibular denture lattice extends how far?
A
a. 2⁄3 distance to retromolar pad
11
Q
- The maxillary denture lattice extends how far?
A
a. 2⁄3 distance to hamular notch
12
Q
- What are the types of acrylic denture base retention?
A
a. Lattice
b. Mesh
c. Retentive beads
13
Q
- This is 2 struts of metal and the strongest attachment
A
a. Lattice retention
14
Q
- What is the preferred retention?
A
a. Lattice
15
Q
- This retention has thin sheets of metal with holes and weak attachment strength
A
a. Mesh retention