RPD II Flashcards

1
Q

How is the Tx plan for an RPD pt finalized?

A

Diagnostic Assessment

*with casts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

T/F

You might need to remove Tori surgically before making an RPD

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the final mouth prep alteration done before accepting the definitive RPD design?

A

Alteration of Abutment contours

*can only be limited changes in enamel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How are major contour changes prior to RPD definitive design accomplished?

A

Crown

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

T/F

Rest seats are done entirely in enamel

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

T/F

Because rest seats are done entirely in enamel anesthesia is avoided so pt can tell dentist when sensitivity is felt

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Prepare occlusal rest seats with medium round burs # ___ or # ___

A

2 or #4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Tooth prep sequence (3 things):

A

Guide Planes

Enameloplasty

Rest seats

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

T/F

Undercuts should be gentle when making enameloplasty

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

M/D measurement for Rest Seats:

A

2.5 mm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

T/F

Alternative cingulum rests are smile shaped

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

For a Master Cast: How much space should be in the Custom Tray made by light cured resin?

How is this attained?

A

2 mm

Wax spacer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How many pounds should stone be vacuumed under?

A

27 lbs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

In what 2 cases would you use Record Bases?

A

Not enough teeth for stable interdigitation

if mount in CR

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

T/F

Making Record Base: Blue line at vestibule depth, , adapt 15 mm strip of Triad, cut with Bard Parker knife

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

T/F

Do not remove material from the Intaglio Surface of a Record Base

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

How much space should there be between the Record Base and the opposing teeth?

A

1-2 mm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

2 options for making a bite registration for a Record Base:

A

Notch ridge and apply PVS (Regisil), trim to cusp tips

Notch ridge and apply Aluwax, trim to cusp tips

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Most states require lab work authorizations to be made in ______

A

Duplicate

both dentist and laboratory must keep on record for specified period

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Cobalt - Chromium:
According to ANSI/ADA Specification 14, weight of chromium shouldn’t be less than ____%

Total weight of chromium, ____, and _____, should be no less than ______

A

20%

cobalt, nickel, 85%

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Alloys used in RPD’s must comply with requirements to what 3 factors?

A

Toxicity

Hypersensitivity

Corrosion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Alloy minimum value for elongation:

Yield Strength:

Elastic modulus:

A

1.5%

500 MPa

170 GPa

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

3 elements accounting for 82 - 92% of weight for most dental restoration alloys?

A

Chromium

Cobalt

Nickel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

T/F

Chromium, Cobalt, and Nickel have relatively little effect on alloy properties

A

True

*properties determined by carbon, molybdenum, beryllium, tungsten, and aluminum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
When Chromium content is above ___%, the alloy is difficult to cast and forms a ____ phase
30% brittle
26
Of the 3 main elements in RPD alloy, which 2 are interchangeable? Which one increases elastic modulus, strength, and hardness a little more?
Cobalt and Nickel Cobalt
27
T/F | Increasing Carbon content is a good way to increase hardness of alloy
True .2% change can make alloy unusable
28
T/F | Molybdenum decreases strength of alloy
False *increases
29
What incorporates a curved, arcuate, or variable path of placement allowing one or more of the rigid components of the framework to gain access to and engage an undercut?
Rotational Path RPD
30
3 Categories of Rotational Path RPD's
Posterior to Anterior Anterior to Posterior Lateral to Lateral
31
When is the Altered Cast Method for impression making often used?
Mandibular distal extension arch forms
32
What procedure compensates for greater soft tissue displacement of the Mandible and is seldom used in the Maxilla?
Altered Cast
33
The goal of the Altered Cast is to more accurately record the soft tissues with a _______ impression
second
34
Gingival stippers, flippers, muco-adhesion RPD's aks...
Provisional RPDs
35
Patrix into Matrix is an example of what?
Attachment Retained RPD **precision attachment
36
In a precision Attachment Retained RPD, where is the receptacle usually located? Fitting part?
Crown of Abutment tooth (matrix) Pontic or Denture framework (patrix)
37
Matrix and Patrix can be switched in Extracoronal Locator Attachment
True
38
A Master Cast or Diagnostic Cast should have a minimum cross section of ___ to ____ mm through its narrowest section
10-12mm
39
T/F | Preprosthetic surgery includes removal of gross bony undercuts, enlarged tuberosities, large tori
True
40
If there is inflammation/irritation, distortion of anatomic features (rugae, etc) or a burning sensation of ridges, tongue, cheeks, lips - what is needed?
Conditioning of Abused/Irritated tissues *remove insult, adjust denture
41
What are 3 preps for Abutment Teeth?
Enameloplasty Existing restoration New restoration (Survey Crown)
42
Class III guide planes should be how tall? Class I or II?
2-4 mm 1.5-2 mm
43
Tooth prep sequence on Enamel/Existing Restorations: 4 steps
Prep guide planes Modify contours Alginate Rest seat prep
44
When should the need for crowns on abutment teeth for RPD's be established?
Diagnosis/Tx planning phase
45
Extensive caries, heavily restored teeth, ______ treated teeth, recontouring, ______, and intra or extra _____ attachments All are indications for Survey Crowns:
Endodontically Splinting Coronal
46
Patrix to Matrix intracoronal attachment must have enough ______ on the survey crown
Occlusal space
47
RPD survey crown sequence of tooth prep: | 4 steps
Prox/lingual guiding planes Proximal box Final prep Full arch impressions
48
T/F | Take a Survey Crown with a Triple Tray
False ***Full Arch Impression (never triple tray)
49
RPD Survey Crown wax pattern formation (5 steps):
Guiding plane Retentive undercut Reciprocating arm Rest seat Cutback for PFM
50
How deep should rest seats be on a Survey Crown? Survey Crown embrasure Rest Seat depth?
1.5 mm 2 mm
51
Prior to cementation what should be done to a Survey Crown?
Survey
52
What are the 2 reasons to use a Custom Tray for Final RPD Impressions?
Increases accuracy (less tissue displacement) Lowers cost (less matl used)
53
Shaping the border of a custom tray by manipulating the tissues adjacent to the borders to duplicate the contour and size of the vestibule:
Border Molding
54
Metal Alloys must meet what 5 criteria for RPD's?
Biocompatible Biologically inert Versatile (castability) Rigidity Resilient (proper give/flex)
55
Type IV gold (extra hard): Low gold:
75% or greater Au and Pt less than 75% Au and Pt
56
Cobalt Chromium %'s ***most common
60% cobalt 30% chromium 5% molybdenum
57
Nickel Chromium %'s *less common
65% nickel 16% chromium 9% Molybdenum
58
T/F | Nickel Chromium is more common than Cobalt Chromium
False
59
What increases strength, hardness, and casting temp? What increases ductility, decreases strength and casting temp? What increases corrosion resistance?
Cobalt Nickel Chromium
60
3 advantages to Base Metal Allow vs Gold: 2 advantages:
Decrease weight, cost, Increase corrosion resistance casting technique, clasp adjustability
61
T/F | Gold must be thicker to achieve same rigidity and therefore has more bulk in pts mouth
True
62
The addition of what will cause the Framework or an RPD to seat tighter and prevent food impaction?
Bead lines
63
3 Types of Block Out:
Shaped (follows contour) Parallel (guide planes) Arbitrary (undercuts could be anywhere)
64
To make a Framework, you make a _____ cast from a duplicate master cast, wax up, add _____ and Invest with ______ (then burn out the wax pattern and cast framework)
Refractory Sprue Ethyl Silicate
65
The Ethyl Silicate Investment is removed from the casted framework with what?
sand blaster
66
T/F | The framework can be electrolytically polished
True
67
T/F | You can section and solder a frame that isn't fitting correctly
True
68
What is the step after fabrication?
Try in *must be passive fit
69
If the impression is distorted, the framework will not fit ______
Passively
70
3 Types of Indicating Medium for Framework Insertion/Adjustment:
Aerosol spray (doesn't convey distance) Disclosing Wax (conveys distance) Silicone (Fit Checker - expensive)
71
T/F | With opposing frameworks, adjust the arches together
False **individually, then together
72
Show through means you have what?
Incompletely seated framework
73
A negative likeness of a portion/portions of edentulous denture bearing areas made independent of and after the initial impression of natural teeth - employs impression tray attached to RPD framework.
Altered Cast Impression
74
An Altered Cast Impression must capture what 2 things? How?
Anatomic Ridge Form - frame impression Functional/Supporting Ridge Form - selective pressure
75
A custom tray should be ___ mm short of the vestibule
2-3 mm
76
An Altered Cast gives you ______, not ______ of the Edentulous Ridge
Functional form Anatomical form
77
An Occlusal Record is taken with what?
Record Base and Wax Occlusal Rim
78
The final record in the Record Base/Wax Occlusal Rim should have how much separation from wax to teeth?
1-2 mm
79
Complete Natural Dentition has what type of Occlusion? Partial Edentulism? Complete Edentulism?
MIP MIP or MIP=CR MIP=CR
80
The best fit for the teeth regardless of Condylar Position:
MIP
81
CR:
superior/anterior position of condyle
82
You should always mount the occlusal relationship by considering which arch?
Weaker
83
Tooth borne RPD vs Natural Dentition: Tooth borne RPD vs Complete Denture Tooth mucosa RPD vs Natural Dentition Tooth mucosa RPD vs Complete Denture Tooth mucosa RPD vs Tooth mucosa RPD
MIP CR (balanced occlusion) MIP CR CR
84
CR should be in Balanced Occlusion in _____ positions while MIP should provide working side contacts in what positions? Eliminate what interferences?
Eccentric Eccentric Excursive
85
3 methods to establish occlusal relationships:
Hand articulate Interocclusal reg Record bases w/ interocclusal reg
86
What denture tooth material is most often used? What isn't used any more?
Acrylic resin Porcelain
87
Replacement teeth should oppose natural teeth with minimal wear and what tooth form?
22 or 33 degree cuspal inclination
88
External finish line: Internal finish line:
undercut butt joint (90 degrees)
89
RPD acrylic resin added how?
Wax up, invest, burnout, acrylic resin mixed, adapted
90
3 steps in delivery of RPD:
Denture base fit Correct occlusion Adjust retentive clasps
91
How is the Intaglio of the denture base checked?
Same direction PIP | pressure indicating paste
92
What 2 materials are used to detect pressure spots in an RPD? Where are they used?
PIP for Intaglio Disclosing wax for edges of denture borders
93
What should you do if there are large occlusal discrepancies?
Clinical Remount
94
Adjust Clasp with Bird Beak, what technique? Adjust Clasp with Three Prong, what technique?
hold pliers and move frame squeeze gently
95
2 reasons not to use bleach:
pores on acrylic resin corrode metal
96
3 post delivery adjustment time scale:
24 hours 72 hours 1 week
97
After 24 hour, 72 hour, and 1 week adjustments to RPD's, what is the recall schedule after that?
6 month hygiene annual periodic (clinical/radiographic)
98
Resurfacing the tissue side of RPD w/ new base matl
Reline
99
Lab process of replacing entire denture base matl on existing prosthesis
Rebase
100
2 Types of Reline:
Direct Indirect
101
T/F | Denture base repair by opening up, repair resin, cure in vacuum
True
102
RPD designed for esthetics, stabilization/function used for limited time (often used to assist determination of therapeutic effectiveness prior to definitive prosthesis)
Interim RPD
103
Interim RPD that adds artificial teeth upon loss of natural teeth
Transitional RPD
104
Prosthesis to treat/condition tissues | placed in prep for future therapy
Treatment RPD
105
Examination and Diagnosis Survey/design of diagnostic casts Tx plan Mouth prep Final impressions Survey/design master casts Work authorization form
RPD Tx sequence
106
Framework try-in Altered cast impression Record bases JRR Esthetic tooth try in Processing Lab remount
RPD Tx sequence
107
Finish/polish Clinical remount at delivery Post op instructions Post delivery adjustment
RPD Tx sequence
108
the distal extension should go how far onto the Retromolar Pad?
1-2 mm
109
Clean once a day Remove at night No bleach
RPD post op instructions