Midterm Questions Flashcards
The most important bond in PFM crown is?
Chemical
Metal alloys used for PFM restorations have this important characteristic
A fusion temperature higher than all of the porcelains that are fired onto the framework
What metal does not participate in the formation of the oxide layer of a PFM crown?
- Copper
Participate in the formation of the oxide layer of a PFM crown
- Tin
- Indium
- Iron
The glassy phase of porcelains is derived from?
Feldspar
When fabricating a custom tray how far would the borders be extended?
- 3-5mm cervical from the prepared margin
- Depth of the vestibule has nothing to do with it
When fabricating a custom tray, which of the following are correct with tissue stops?
- Should be preplaced on unprepared teeth
- Divergent locations to for a stable triad
- Cutting squares 4x4mm apart
Which is indicated for Treatment Planning a crown with subgingival margins?
Abutment has 0.5 ferrule effect (want to extend to make larger ferrule)
Which are characteristics of small chamfer margin preparation?
- Fairly conservatice
- Burnishable
- Detectable visually & tactile
Not a characteristic - Easy to Prepare
By increasing the connectors height from 2mm to 4mm the flexure of resistance will increase by how many times?
- Doubling the height of connector will not double the resistance but it does increase exponentially?
What kind of shape should a connector have when fabricating PFM fixed dental prosthesis from 12-14?
Triangular
When designing a FDP in anterior, where should the connector be placed?
Incisal 1/3rd
All ceramic FDP connectors should have an area of?
16sq mm
Which are examples of non-ridgid connectors?
- Mortise & Tennon
- Split Pontic
- Sub-occlusal
What type of prosthesis if the following?
Ancillary Prosthesis - made to do a function
- Made for pts that need radiation
- Alloy blocks and prevents rx
- Mouth is open
What are Fixed Prosthodontic’s main goals?
- Restore function and mastication
- Restore esthetics
- Retain helath & integrity of arches
- Sipport the tx of problems related to TMJ