Vertical JR Flashcards
Which of the following methods primarily relies on patient’s tactile perception to establish Vertical Dimension at Rest (VDR)?
A. Swallowing threshold
B. Electromyography
C. Tactile sensation
D. Phonetics
c
What is the typical interocclusal rest distance (freeway space) between the vertical dimension at rest and occlusion?
A. 1-2 mm
B. 2-4 mm
C. 3-5 mm
D. 5-6 mm
B
Which symptom may arise from an increased vertical dimension?
A. Thin-lipped appearance
B. Cheek biting
C. TMJ pain
D. Reduced oral cavity space
C
How does decreased vertical dimension affect the esthetic appearance?
A. Prominent chin appearance
B. Bulky denture feeling
C. Speech problems
D. Wide lip separation
A
What is the primary purpose of maintaining the free-way space?
A. Aesthetic support
B. Maintaining muscle comfort
C. Enhancing phonetics
D. Maximizing chewing efficiency
B
Which of these techniques is not typically used for measuring vertical dimension at rest?
A. Facial expression
B. Phonetic method
C. Swallowing threshold
D. Ridge relation
D
How is the physiological rest position recorded in prolonged edentulous patients?
A. Using habitual rest position
B. Inducing the swallowing process
C. By adjusting vertical dimension of occlusion directly
D. Measuring neuromuscular perception
B
What is the average overlap of maxillary and mandibular central incisors for optimal vertical dimension?
A. 1 mm
B. 2 mm
C. 3 mm
D. 4 mm
B
Which of the following results from a poorly recorded maxillomandibular relation?
A. Effective chewing ability
B. Harmonious jaw alignment
C. Muscle discomfort
D. Better speech articulation
C
Which method for establishing vertical dimension at occlusion is least influenced by resorption?
A. Using ridge relation
B. Parallelism of ridges
C. Phonetic tests
D. Profile photographs
C
Incorrect measurement of which factor directly impacts TMJ health?
A. Vertical dimension at rest
B. Horizontal occlusal distance
C. Lateral jaw orientation
D. Esthetic alignment
A
What is the importance of rest vertical dimension in speech?
A. Ensures contact between teeth
B. Reduces oral cavity volume
C. Maintains lip support
D. Controls tone of muscles for phonetics
D
Which effect is linked to an increased vertical relation?
A. Angular cheilitis
B. Clicking during function
C. Hollow cheeks
D. Cheek biting
B
Which effect is linked to an increased vertical relation?
A. Angular cheilitis
B. Clicking during function
C. Hollow cheeks
D. Cheek biting
C
In which position do muscles of mastication reach minimal tonic contraction?
A. Occlusal position
B. Rest position
C. Freeway position
D. Protrusive position
B
