Clinical/Lab

Question 1

A recently graduated denturist excepts it position with a Local denturist. On his first day, he is asked to see some of the patients on his employers schedule. The employer denturist should:

Answer 1

Ensure that the patient agrees to the signing of the task

Question 2

A patient comes to your office with her daughter. The patient’s daughter request a complete upper denture replacement. However, the mother wants a real line. What is the best course of action?

Answer 2

Respect the mothers wishes, and proceed with reline

Question 3

What is an an example of structural learning activity?

Answer 3

Webinars

Question 4

As a denturist in Ontario, it’s article to refuse a patient on the basis of:

Answer 4

A lack of skill or knowledge for treatment required

Question 5

Oh, Denturism, The, Ontario must carry malpractice liability insurance that continues beyond practice termination for:

Answer 5

3 years

Question 6

During the treatment of your patient, you are informed that due to the financial hardship, the copayment cannot be made, the practitioners:

Answer 6

Create a payment plan for the patient working within their budget

Question 7

What is the correct statement about advertising?

Answer 7

Testimonial cannot use fear to motivate the public

Question 8

A denture clinic advertises for complementary consultation. When can they charge for a consultation?

Answer 8

The denture clinic can still charge for a consultation when it includes a detailed personalized assessment

Question 9

A registered denturist, may direct a student dentures to perform on a patient if:

Answer 9

Patient has been informed and agrees

Question 10

A supervising denturist should inform the office staff that student denturist should:

Answer 10

Sign in record their status on charts they amend

Question 11

After completing a denture, a client has expressed the dissatisfaction with a denturist Work and request their money back. After returning the money, the denturist received a phone call from another denture clinic requesting information regarding this client without having proper consent. The denturist should:

Answer 11

Decline to give any personal information over the phone

Question 12

Your denture clinic has been growing throughout the years and you are finding it difficult to manage supplies. What is the best course of action to assist you with this problem?

Answer 12

Assign and delegate, ordering to other personnel in the office to increase efficiency

Question 13

After sending out a patient models for casting fabrication, the denturist is informed that the casting lab is delayed by almost one week. The denturist originally gave the client a timeline of only three weeks for the fabrication of the cast partial dentures, and now the denturist realize they cannot honour that timeline. How should the denturist proceed?

Answer 13

Call the patient and explain the lab delay and call them as soon as the case can move forward

Question 14

Adventurous is seeing a walk-in client for a repair for a complete upper denture that has started to fracture down the midline. After consulting with the patient, the denturist Hance, the denture off to an associate, who is also a denturist. While they are completing the repair, the Denturist receives an emergency call and is required to leave the office. What should the Denturist do with the client who is waiting for the denture?

Answer 14

Explain the situation to the client and introduce the associate to the patient and have them insert the repaired denture

Question 15

A patient is referred to the dentist by their dentist office for the fabrication of complete upper and lower dentures. During the consultation appointment, the client is very vulgar and negative towards the dentist due to the referral. The best course of action for the denturist is to:

Answer 15

Educate the client about the profession of Denturism, and how a denturist can meet their needs

Question 16

Patient presents showing signs of what the Denturist believes is an epilus fisuratum in the buccal sulcus area in quad 2 of the maxillary arch. The patient has been wearing a 15 year old, immediate complete upper and is looking for a new denture. The best way for the denturist to proceed is:

Answer 16

Referred a patient to an oral surgeon for further consultation before proceeding

Question 17

Your patient returned after 10 years of having an evaluation for replacement of partial upper and lower dentures. Patient informs you that in the past six months, they have lost 6 teeth and that they are often thirsty and have a problem healing. The denturist should:

Answer 17

Referred a patient to the family physician for evaluation

Question 18

Dentures begins to work as an associate with a practising denturist. The practising denturist decided it would be in the best interest to sign a working associate agreement. How should the associate denturist proceed?

Answer 18

Consult with a business lawyer to review the agreement

Question 19

A patient needs a repair for complete implant support lower denture. He has four implants present in the mandible. The denture is broken in half and no reinforcement is present. Upon oral examination it was found that one of the implants is mobile. The patient doesn’t want to spend more money to replace the implant. The best course of action is to repair the denture and:

Answer 19

Send the patient back to his dentist regarding the mobile implant

Question 20

A patient presents with 43 broken at the gumline and wants it to be added to his partial lower denture. He has a complete maxillary denture and a partial mandibular denture. The patient thinks that for three may have been root canalled and wants the addition done. The best course of action is:

Answer 20

Refer the patient to his dentist

Question 21

An anxious, nervous patient referred by the dentist, requires a maxillary clearance and the tooth construction of an immediate denture. The patient is afraid of dentist hence the condition of their teeth. The patient advises you that their dentist has offered to extract her teeth in the dental office under local anesthetic the denturist should:

Answer 21

Discuss the option of alternative sedatives and refer the patient back to the dentist for further consultation

Question 22

A 76 year old male attends a Denturist office for a consult to discuss new, complete upper and lower dentures. His chief complaint is eating. During the consultation, he advises you that his wife passed away six months ago. His denture is less than two years old. The dentures notices that the patient looks tired and fatigue and has lost 16 pounds but otherwise healthy. Ethically the denturist should:

Answer 22

Refer him to his physician

Question 23

Upon completion of a repair, the denturist is ready to insert the denture. The denturist should:

Answer 23

Conduct a reassessment to determine the fit, function, and comfort of the denture

Question 24

A patient presents wearing a complete upper and lower denture that was made approximately two years ago and complains of excessive tartar buildup around 17 and 27. What should the denturist do:

Answer 24

Recommend an effective home hygiene program

Question 25

A patient returns to the denturist office for a post insertion appointment. Upon examination, the Denturist find sore spots and irritations on soft tissues. How should the Denturist address the issue?

Answer 25

Adjust the denture to optimize, fit and comfort

Question 26

A denture was inserted, four months ago, and during that time, three different teeth have come loose of that denture. Once again, the patient presents in the office as a fourth tooth has popped out. The collusion has been verified and is correct. The best course of action is:

Answer 26

Rebased the denture and ensure better bond

Question 27

A patient presents to the denturist office with complete maxillary and mandibular dentures made by another denturist. Their chief complaint is multiple denture sore spots even after multiple adjustments. Upon examination, the denturist notices the midline are off and the posterior teeth in the second and third quadrants are contacting cusp to cusp. What is most likely the cause of the sore spots?

Answer 27

Incorrect centric occlusion

Question 28

A patient presented to a denturist office with the set of loose and broken dentures. The dentures are seven years old. After discussing, the patient decides on repairing the dentures due to financial problems. The denturist should:

Answer 28

Reline the dentures and evaluate the occlusion

Question 29

A patient has a broken partial denture. The four month old denture is broken at the junction of the mesh and major connector. The best option is to:

Answer 29

Fabricate new partial, casting, mandibular denture

Question 30

A patient who received her dentures a year ago, returns, stating that despite many adjustments, she still has sore spots. The next course of action is:

Answer 30

Gather information to determine the underlining issues to adjust the dentures

Question 31

A patient with a four year old, complete maxillary denture, has a midline fracture that was repaired one year ago and broke again in the same spot. Retention is poor, but the occlusion is good. The dentures should consider:

Answer 31

Re-basing the denture with the metal reinforcement for added strength

Question 32

A patient presents with a transitional complete immediate Fandible a denture constructed three years ago that is now broken in half. The denturist should:

Answer 32

Construct a new complete mandibular denture

Question 33

A patient presents to your clinic with a three year old complete upper denture that is cracked in half. What would most likely cause this issue?

Answer 33

An ill fitting denture due to alveolar ridge resorption

Question 34

A complete lower denture has porosity that is characterized by voids found in the lingual of the denture. The cause of this porosity is:

Answer 34

Heating the acrylic too quickly during curing

Question 35

Which would not be considered a planning set for a cast partial?

Answer 35

Altered cast impression

Question 36

Which of the following is characteristic of polymethyl methacrylate?

Answer 36

Hydrophilic

Question 37

During a post insertion, check, the denturist observes the complete upper denture drops when the patient open wide. The denture otherwise fits well and is comfortable. The appropriate action would be to:

Answer 37

Modify the border extensions to address the area of concern

Question 38

Reoccurring sore spots in the area of the retro mylohyoid eminence bilaterally just below the undercut area are most likely caused by:

Answer 38

In adequate relief of lingual flanges

Question 39

A patient comes back from post insertion check and advise is the denturist that after wearing his complete maxillary and mandibular dentures for several hours, his gums are sore, and the muscles of his lower jaw are tired. Upon examination, the denturist Quays generalized irritation. This is an indication of:

Answer 39

Insufficient freeway space

Question 40

A walk-in male patient complains of a sore under his top denture. An oral exam reveals a complete upper denture opposing natural dentition from 34–44 with an irritated incisive papilla. The most appropriate action is to:

Answer 40

Confirm bite, relieve incisive, papilla and book follow up

Question 41

The denturist, just inserted, a set of complete dentures to a patient who had the previous set of dentures for 29 years. The patient complains the teeth feel too big and they cannot close all the way. But aesthetically they are happy. The denturist should:

Answer 41

Instruct the patient to keep the dentures in, and the muscles will adapt to the new vertical dimensions overtime

Question 42

At a Denturist insertion appointment the denturist must:

Answer 42

Instruct post insertion care and recall expectation

Question 43

When inserting a complete maxillary denture, opposing natural dentition, the denturist experiences resistance, while attempting to seal the denture. The denturist should:

Answer 43

Use pressure indicating paste to isolate the area that’s catching and relieve as required.

Question 44

At the insertion appointment, the denturist should do all of the following, except:

Answer 44

A clinical remount and check the occlusion, adjust if necessary

Question 45

A prescription of a laboratory does not need to include the:

Answer 45

Patient’s name and address

Question 46

When constructing a casting for a denturist, the dental technician is responsible for the:

Answer 46

Casting to fit the model

Question 47

When sending a set up to the laboratory, a photograph of the patient may be sent to the laboratory in order to assist in:

Answer 47

The positioning of the teeth

Question 48

A Denturist written completed prescription to the dental laboratory for a complete maxillary and mandibular set up for try-in should include the:

Answer 48

Color, size and tooth arrangements requirements

Question 49

After insertion of complete maxillary and mandibular dentures, a post insertion follow up appointment should be scheduled in:

Answer 49

1–3 days

Question 50

A female patient wants a very best complete denture you have to offer, she is annoyed with her old denture, because it wore out after only 10 years. An ethical denturist should:

Answer 50

Incorporate communicating the average life of dentures in the treatment plan

Question 51

A client receiving their first set of full dentures, should be advised that learning to chew efficiently will take on average:

Answer 51

6–8 weeks

Question 52

A client presents to the denturist with missing anterior 11 and would like a temporary solution. The client notes that he is allergic to acrylic. The denturist recommends:

Answer 52

Thermoplastic prosthetic should be constructed

Question 53

A frail 95 year old, female patient believes she needs a new set of complete dentures because she broke her one one. She has no other problems with the denture and can eat anything she wants. An oral exam reveals moderate tissue inflammation due to the basal seeds with 5mm of over closure. All other structures are within normal limits. Approved and treatment plan would be:

Answer 53

Repair the tooth, provide oral hygiene, instructions, and book a check up

Question 54

A patient ability to pay

Answer 54

Should be considered when developing the treatment plan

Question 55

When designing a tooth, borne partial denture, the clasp selection is based on:

Answer 55

Biomechanics

Question 56

A decrease resistance to infection can be associated with:

Answer 56

Diabetes and Cushing syndrome

Question 57

The most common location for an intraoral congenital nevi (birthmark) is the:

Answer 57

Hard palate

Question 58

A client presents for a post check appointment after they have been wearing their new complete upper and lower dentures for one week. What is the first appropriate action to take when the patient complains of excessive Lisbie with the “s” sound?

Answer 58

Adjust the thickness on the palate on the rugae area

Question 59

A medical history form needs to be updated every time the patient:

Answer 59

Comes in for an appointment

Question 60

What should a denturist do best to inform a patient about wearing their first set of dentures?

Answer 60

Communicate realistic expectations, limitations and benefits of the dentures to the patient

Question 61

Denturist with limited and plan case experience meets a patient in need of implant retain dentures. What is the denturist professional duty in order to meet the patient expectation?

Answer 61

Obtain the required training, skills and judgement to perform the procedure

Question 62

A patient presents a set of seven year old, complete dentures that are loose and worn down. The patient is indecisive whether to get a new set of dentures or do you have the old said repaired. The denturist can help the patient decide on a treatment plan by:

Answer 62

Identifying medical and dental limitation to draw a suitable treatment plan to satisfy both a denturist and a patient