SeeyuProsthoDM Flashcards
- An advantage of a wide, thin palatal bar compared with a narrow bar is that the wide bar:
A. is more stable C. can be rigid with
less bulk
B. is easier to polish
D. is less irritating to the soft tissue
C. can be rigid with
less bulk
- When a cusp is in deflective occlusal contact in centric relation, but does not contact in one or more of the eccentric movements, grinding should be performed on:
A. both the cusp and the opposing area
C. the opposing fossa or the marginal ridge
B. the cusp that is in deflective occlusal contact
D. the opposing areas in eccentric positions.
the opposing fossa or the marginal ridge
- Proper lip support for a patient with complete dentures is provided primarily by the;
A. convex surface of the labial flange
D.. rounded contours of interdental papillae
B. proper pronouncement of sibilant sounds E. thickness of the border in the vestibule
C .facial surfaces of teeth and stimulated attached gingiva.
facial surfaces of teeth and stimulated attached gingiva.
In determining the posterior limit of a maxillary denture base, which of the following is on the posterior border?
A. Hamular notch C. fovea palatini
B. Hamular process D. vibrating line
E. pterygomandibular raphe
A. Hamular notch
- Which of the following will increase retention of a complete denture?
A. Xerostomia D. Air chamber in midpalate
B. Foreshortened denture bases E. Increased salivary film thickness
C. Accurate adaptation of the denture base to the mucosa
C. Accurate adaptation of the denture base to the mucosa
- Which of the following design characteristics of a partial denture is most important to oral health?
A. Bracing B. support
C. stability D. retention
B. support
- The principal factor in minimizing the firing shrinkage of porcelain is the;
A. fusion temperature C. uniformity of particle size
B. ratio of flux to feldspar D. thoroughness of condensation
D. thoroughness of condensation
To be biologically and mechanically acceptable, a soldered joint of a fixed bridge should be so formed that it;
A. extends to the buccal margin of the retainer
B. fills the entire interproximal space occlusogingivally
C. is thin occlusogingivally and wide buccolingually
D. is circular in form and occupies the region of the contact area
D. is circular in form and occupies the region of the contact area
- An abutment tooth exhibiting an unfavorable survey line should;
A. be restored
C. have unfavorable contours improved
B. be by-passed in the framework design
D. receive only a rest and not be clasped
C. have unfavorable contours improved
Three weeks after insertion of fixed bridge, marked discomfort to heat and cold but not sweets occurs. The most likely cause is;
A. gingival recession
D. unseating of the bridge
B. deflective occlusal contact
E. torsional forces on one abutment tooth
C. incomplete coverage of cut surfaces of prepared abutment teeth
B. deflective occlusal contact
- The strength of a soldered connector of a fixed partial denture is best enhanced by:
A. using a higher carat solder
C. increasing its width
B. increasing its height
D. increasing the gap
B. increasing its height
- A dentist primarily splints adjacent abutment teeth in a fixed partial denture in order to:
A. improve the distribution of the occlusal load C. improve embrasure contours
B. stabilize the abutment teeth D. improve mesiodistal spacing
A. improve the distribution of the occlusal load
- A dentist determined that it would be necessary to adjust a patient’s denture teeth to correct the centric occlusion at the wax try-in appointment. Which of the following should this dentist do?
A. Make a new centric relation record and remount
B. Make a new face bow and centric record
C. Make a slight occlusal adjustments in the mouth
D. Make adjustments only for Class II jaw relation patients
A. Make a new centric relation record and remount
- Major connectors most frequently encounter interferences from which of the following?
A. Lingually inclined maxillary molars
B. Lingually inclined mandibular premolars
C. Facially inclined maxillary molars and premolars
D. Bony areas on the facial aspect of edentulous spaces
B. Lingually inclined mandibular premolars
- In constructing a fixed partial denture for a patient, the dentist will use a hygienic pontic. Which of the following will primarily determine the faciolingual dimension of the occlusal portion of this pontic?
A. The length of the pontic.
B. The masticatory force of the patient.
C. The position of the opposing contact areas.
D. The width and crestal position of the edentulous ridge.
C. The position of the opposing contact areas.
- The most frequent cause of porosity in a porcelain restoration is;
A. moisture contamination
C. excessive condensation of the porcelain
B. excessive firing
D. inadequate condensation of the porcelain
D. inadequate condensation of the porcelain
On the articulator, the incisal guidance is the;
A. horizontal guidance
C. mechanical equivalent of the curve of Spee
B. same as the condylar guidance
D. mechanical equivalent of horizontal and vertical overlap.
D. mechanical equivalent of horizontal and vertical overlap.
- A post and core is preferred to a post crown for an abutment tooth because;
A. it is stronger
C. better esthetics can be achieved
B. it can be treated as an independent abutment D. less chair time is required in its fabrication
B. it can be treated as an independent abutment
- The most important criterion for a gingival margin on a crown preparation is that;
A. it is a dul knife edge.
C. its position be supragingival
B. Its position be subgingivall
D. its position be easily discernible
D. its position be easily discernible
Which of the following teeth is the least desirable to use as an abutment tooth for a FPD?
A. Tooth with pulpal involvement
B. Tooth with minimal coronal structure
C. Tooth rotated and tipped out of line
D. Tooth with short , tapered root with long clinical crown
D. Tooth with short , tapered root with long clinical crown
- In the construction of a removable partial denture, when is a lingual plate preferred over a lingual bar connector?
A. When more rigidity is required.
B. When the remaining teeth are widely spaced.
C. When the remaining anterior teeth are mobile.
D. When there is no space in the floor of the mouth.
D. When there is no space in the floor of the mouth.
- Which of the following explains why mandibular molars should not be placed over the ascending area of the mandible?
A. The denture base ends where the ramus ascends.
B. The molars would interfere with the retromolar pad.
C. The teeth in this area would encroach on the tongue space
D. The teeth in this area would interfere with the action of the masseter muscle.
E. The occlusal forces over the inclined ramus would dislodge the mandibular denture.
E. The occlusal forces over the inclined ramus would dislodge the mandibular denture.
- Excessive depth of the posterior palatal seal usually results in:
A. unseating of the denture C. greater retention
B. a tingling sensation D. increased gagging
A. unseating of the denture
- For a complete denture balanced occlusion, the lingual cusps of maxillary posterior teeth on the non-working side contacts which areas of the mandibular posterior teeth?
A. The facial inclines of the lingual cusps C. The lingual inclines of the lingual cusps
B. The lingual inclines of the facial cusps D. The central fossae
B. The lingual inclines of the facial cusps
- The lower one third of a patient’s face appears too short and there is an apparent loss of the vermillion border of the lips. Which of the following procedures is indicated to correct the situation?
A. Moving the anterior teeth facially.
C. Increasing the interocclusal distance
B. Decreasing the occlusal vertical dimension D. Increasing the occlusal vertical dimension
D. Increasing the occlusal vertical dimension
- In a complete maxillary denture, accurate adaptation of the border of the maxillary facial flange affects which of the following the most?
A. Speech B. support C. stability D. esthetics
D. esthetics
- The distofacial periphery of the mandibular impression should receive special attention. Which of the following anatomical structures might cause soreness if the denture is overextended?
A. Masseter C. pterygmandibular raphe
B. Buccinator D. internal pterygoid
E. lateral tendon of the temporal
A. Masseter
- A patient needs relining of both maxillary complete denture and mandibular distal-extension partial denture. The recommended procedure is to
A. make impression of both simultaneously
B. start first on the maxillary complete denture
C. start first with the least stable prosthesis
D. relate first the mandibular partial denture frame
D. relate first the mandibular partial denture frame
- Which of the following mechanical properties limits the amount of adjustment of a base metal removable clasp arm?
A. Hardness B. stiffness C. elongation D. tensile strength
C. elongation
- A patient needs relining of both maxillary complete denture and mandibular distal-extension partial denture. The recommended procedure is to
A. make impression of both simultaneously
B. start first on the maxillary complete denture
C. start first with the least stable prosthesis
D. relate first the mandibular partial denture frame
D. relate first the mandibular partial denture frame
- The dentist should place the terminus of a retentive clasp arm at (in) the:
A. junction of the gingival and middle one third of the clinical crown
B. junction of the middle and occlusal one third of the clinical crown
C. level of the free gingival margin
D. occlusal one third of the clinical crown
A. junction of the gingival and middle one third of the clinical crown
- The speech sounds that bring the mandible closest to the maxilla are the:
A. “s” sounds C. “t” and “th” sounds
B. “f” and “v” sounds D. vowel sounds
A. “s” sounds
- For an extension-base RPD, which of the following is the most important to maintain the remaining supporting tissues?
A. Using stress releasing clasps C. limiting eccentric occlusal contacts
B. Preserving denture base support D. using plastic teeth
B. Preserving denture base support
- The primary advantage of an external splint over an internal splint is:
A. increased rigidity C. increased durability
B. increased retention D. conservation of tooth surface
D. conservation of tooth surface
- In an edentulous patient, the coronoid process can:
A. limit the distal extension of the mandibular denture.
B. affect the position and arrangement of the posterior tooth
C. limit the thickness of the denture flange in the maxillary buccal space
D. determine the location of the posterior palatal seal of the maxillary denture
C. limit the thickness of the denture flange in the maxillary buccal space
- A dentist relined a patient’s maxillary complete denture. This patient returned repeatedly for adjustments of the erythematous areas on the ridge crest. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A. An allergy to the acrylic resin that was used for relining.
B. Presence of a pressure spot in the relined impression
C. The loss of even centric relation contacts.
D. A decrease in the occlusal vertical dimension
C. The loss of even centric relation contacts.
- The one relation of the condyles to the fossae in which a pure hinging movements is possible is:
A. centric occlusion C. postural position of the mandible (rest vertical dimension)
B. retruded contact position D. transverse horizontal axis (terminal hinge position)
D. transverse horizontal axis (terminal hinge position)
- In a complete denture patient, when the teeth, occlusion rims and central bearing point are in contact and the mandible is in centric relation, the length of the face is known as the:
A. interocclusal rest space C. physiologic rest position
B. vertical dimension D. rest vertical dimension E. occlusal vertical dimension
E. occlusal vertical dimension
- Which of the following is the primary reason for using plastic teeth in a removable partial denture? Plastic teeth are:
A. resistant to wear C. esthetically acceptable
B. resistant to stains D. retained well in acrylic resin
D. retained well in acrylic resin
- A patient who has a moderate bony undercut on the facial from canine-to-canine needs an immediate maxillary denture. There is also a tuberosity that is severely undercut. This patient is best treated by:
A. reducing surgically the tuberosity only.
B. reducing surgically the facial bony undercut only
C. reducing surgically both tuberosity and facial bony undercut
D. leaving the bony undercuts and relieving the denture base.
A. reducing surgically the tuberosity only.