Questions from Midterm Flashcards

1
Q

Dentinogenics is based on age, sex, and personality. T or F

A

True

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2
Q

Extension of the posterior border of the distolingual flange of the amndibel is limited by what muscle?

A

superior pharyngeal constrictor

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3
Q

What object is closest to the tuberosities and affects the shape of the impression border?

A

hamular notch

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4
Q

problems with dentures and the labial flange are often associated with….

A

zygomatic process

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5
Q

T or F: the width of the maxillary central incisor is 1/32 the bizygomatic width.

A

False 1/16

Anterior 6 approx bizyg width divided by 3.3

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6
Q

From midsagittal view the ala tragus plane is what degree angle to the frankfort horizontal plane?

A

10 degrees

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7
Q

What is the purpose fo using centric relation?

A

recorded with accuracy is verifiable, repeatable, horizontal mandibular position

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8
Q

How should you determine OVD?

A

combo of several methods

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9
Q

T or F: When establishing OVD, the resting dimension should be less than the occluding dimension.

A

False, resting is larger b/c OVD + IOD

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10
Q

What is the most important factor in determining success of complete dentures?

A

patient-doctor relationship

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11
Q

A pt with high resorption on ridges and little neuromuscular control should have what kind of CD occlusion?

A

monoplane

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12
Q

Diff between frankforts and camper’s plane?

A

10 degrees

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13
Q

The incisal edges of the maxillary central incisors should be ____________ anterior to the midpoint of the incisive papilla.

A

8-10 mm

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14
Q

The anterior teeth should be arranged with ______ of vertical overlap.

A

0.5-1 mm

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15
Q

What muscle determines the form of the lingual flange of the mandibular denture?

A

mylohyoid

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16
Q

Does the soft palate determine the shape of the buccal vestibule?

A

nah

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17
Q

The vibrating line is the ….

A

location of the junction of the moveable and immoveable tissues of the soft palate

18
Q

primary purpose of the posterior palatal seal

A

retention of maxillary CD (due to shrinkage of the resin)

19
Q

important objective of the final secondary impression is to….

A

record the detail of the denture bearing area in an unstrained and undistorted state

20
Q

saying ah makes the palate move….

A

up

21
Q

holding the nostrils and blowing out makes the soft palate move…

A

down

22
Q

What number is fixed?

  • plane of occlusion
  • compensating curve
  • incisal guidance
  • condylar angulation
A

condylar angulation

23
Q

How do you border mold the alveolarlingual sulcus?

A

move the tongue around

24
Q

What relationship is being measured with CR?

A

hinge axis of mandible and maxilla relation

25
Q

What are three good denture bearing areas?

A
  • connective tissue and underlying mucosa
  • keratinized mucosa
  • underlying cortical bone
26
Q

What is the problem with dentures and a retruded tongue?

A

the tongue is used to help retain the mandibular denture

27
Q

T or F: it is not necessary to take impressions of a patient that does not need dentures now but will later

A

false

28
Q

Which house classification is easiest to find the vibrating line but hardest for a pt to tolerate a denture?

A

Class 3 (class 1 is hardest to find line but best for tolerance)

29
Q

0, 10, 20, 30 in reference to denture teeth represent what?

A

cuspal inclination

30
Q

Surface area of maxilla and mandible

A

Max: 23
Mand: 12

31
Q

How much of the retromolar pad should the mandibular denture include?

A

all of it

32
Q

What are three limiting structures to the mandibular denture?

A
  • mylohyoid
  • masseter
  • labial frenum
33
Q

The physiologic rest position provides what?

A

guide to vertical dimension of occlusion

34
Q

What position is the LEAST repeatable?

A

vertical dimension of rest

35
Q

In an edentulous pt, the coronoid process may….

A

limit the thickness of the buccal flange of the maxillary denture

36
Q

What is on the posterior border of the maxillary denture base?

A

hamular notch

37
Q

What is the primary support area for the maxillary denture?

A

hard palate

38
Q

What is the freeway space?

A

space between the teeth when in physiologic rest position (usually 2-4 mm)

39
Q

How far up the retromolar pad should mandibular posterior teeth extend?

A

1/2 to 2/3 up pad

40
Q

What is NOT a suitable occlusal scheme for complete dentures?

A

canine guidance

41
Q

What is the function of the compensating curve in a set of complete dentures?

A

develop a balanced occlusion