Old Exam Questions #2

Question 1

The only major connector that should NOT be used in the maxillary arch:

Answer 1

lingual bar

Question 2

• palatal strap
• palatal plate
• AP palatal strap
• horseshoe (u-shaped)

Answer 2

maxillary major connectors

Question 3

• lingual bar
• lingual plate
• labial bar

Answer 3

mandublar major connectors

Question 4

The major connector most commonly used for class III (tooth supported) RPDS

Answer 4

palatal strap

Question 5

The width of straps used in AP:

Answer 5

6-8 mm

Question 6

The depth of a marginal ridge for an occlusal rest seat:

Answer 6

1.1.5 mm

Question 7

T/F: The proximal plate needs to be adjusted before the rest seat. You want the the S curved survey line in the retentive arm, not the reciprocal arm:

Answer 7

true, true

Question 8

THe ____ arm junction to sure line should be straight, perpendicular to path of insertion located between gingival and middle 1/3

Answer 8

reciprocal arm

Question 9

The fabrication of the RPD framework occurs on:

Answer 9

master cast

Question 10

Lateral forces function in:

Answer 10

cross-arch stabilzaiton

Question 11

Rests transfer force down the:

Answer 11

long axis

Question 12

Rigid extension of an FPD or RPD the transmit functional forces to the teeth and prevent movement toward the mucos:

Answer 12

rest

Question 13

What is the order of reduction (order of tooth modifications in the mouth):

Answer 13

1. guide planes
2. survey line adjustment
3. rest seats

Question 14

T/F: You want guide planes to wrap around to lingual in RPI. There should be sluiceway through the facial in RPI on the mesial rest.

Answer 14

True, false

Question 15

Cast circumferential undercut =

Answer 15

0.01 inches

Question 16

Co-Cr is used in UMKC clinic. Co-CR used more than Ni- CR because of nickel allergy

Answer 16

both true