In the construction of an RPD, guiding planes are created,
A. Perpendicular to the occlusal plane
B. Parallel towards the path of placement.
Description : In partial dentures the guidelines “Guiding Planes” serve to: A. Aid in balancing occlusion B. Assure predictable clasp retention C. Form right angle with the occlusal plane D. Eliminate the necessity for precision attachment E. Eliminate the necessity for a posterior clasp
Last Answer : B. Assure predictable clasp retention
Description : The pulpal floor of the Class II cavity for a mandibular first premolar should be: GA.Parallel to occlusal plane B. Perpendicular to long axis C. Tilted lingually
Last Answer : GA.Parallel to occlusal plane
Description : After the placement of a class I amalgam the patient comes back to you complaining of pain on masticating and biting; what is the first thing you would look at, A. Occlusal height B. Contacts areas
Last Answer : A. Occlusal height
Description : What is TRUE in regard to the preparation of occlusal rests: A. Use an inverted cone bur B. Use a flat fissure bur C. Parallel to occlusal plane D. At right angle to the long axis of tooth E. None of the above
Last Answer : E. None of the above
Description : Ala-Tragal line is:** A. The line running from the tragus of the nose to ala of the ear B. A guide used to orient the occlusal plane C. Parallel to Frankfurt horizontal plane D. A guide to the occluding face height in complete denture.
Last Answer : B. A guide used to orient the occlusal plane
Description : To obtain a desired projection of occlusal loads, the floor of the occlusal rest should, A. Be convex B. Slope from the marginal ridge towards contact?? of abutment C. Slope from contact?? of ... E. Does not slope from the marginal ridge towards contact?? of abutment F. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Slope from the marginal ridge towards contact?? of abutment
Description : After making an impression to reline an RPD the dentist notes that the indirect retainers are not resting on the tooth. To avoid this, what process should have undertaken initially: A. Ask ... abutment tooth while setting C. Fabricate new denture D. Add impression material and close the gap
Last Answer : B. Hold the metal base frame against the abutment tooth while setting
Description : During mouth preparation for RPD on tooth adjacent to edentulous area. There is dentine exposure: A. Restoration is required B. Proceed with rest seat preparation and fabrication if involved area is not more than 2mm
Last Answer : A. Restoration is required
Description : Which part of the cranium is considered as the most stable area, A. Frankfort plane B. Occlusal plane C. Anterior cranial plane D. Anterior nasal to gnathion.
Last Answer : C. Anterior cranial plane
Description : When patient bites in protrusion with complete dentures you notice that the posterior teeth do not meet, what would you do to solve this: A. Increase the compensatory curve B. Decrease the angle of the occlusal plane
Last Answer : A. Increase the compensatory curve
Description : When setting up teeth for complete dentures having bilateral balanced occlusion, separation of posterior teeth during protrusion is done by: A. Increasing the anterior posterior occlusal curve B. Decreasing the angle orientation of the occlusal plane
Last Answer : B. Decreasing the angle orientation of the occlusal plane
Description : The MOST stable area to evaluate the craniofacial growth is: A. Nasal floor B. Cranial vault C. Occlusal plane D. Naso maxillary complex E. Anterior cranial base
Last Answer : E. Anterior cranial base
Description : Which nerve is anesthesised in anterior border of ramus and 1 cm above occlusal plane of lower posterior teeth: A. Lingual nerve B. Long buccal nerve
Last Answer : B. Long buccal nerve
Description : To increase the stability of the lower denture, A. The occlusal plane should be below the tongue B. The occlusal plane should be above the tongue C. The lingual flanges should be concave
Last Answer : A. The occlusal plane should be below the tongue
Description : In the construction of partial dentures the surveyor is not used to, A. Contour the wax as part of the fabrication of the working cast B. Locate the guide planes C. Determine the location of indirect retainers D. Identify any undesirable undercuts
Last Answer : A. Contour the wax as part of the fabrication of the working cast
Description : The pressure acting on the stones in stone masonry construction should be (A) Along the direction of bedding planes (B) At 45° to the direction of bedding planes (C) At 60° to the direction of bedding planes (D) Perpendicular to the direction of bedding planes
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Forces are called coplanar when all of them acting on body lie in (A) One point (B) One plane (C) Different planes (D) Perpendicular planes
Last Answer : (B) One plane
Description : Forces are called concurrent when their lines of action meet in (A) One point (B) Two points (C) Plane (D) Perpendicular planes
Last Answer : (A) One point
Description : If used, in which direction should pinholes be placed? a. parallel to the long axis of the tooth b.parallel to the nearest external surface c. at a 15 degree angle to the long axis of the tooth d. perpendicular to the gingival floor e. directly below and parallel to restored cusp tip
Last Answer : b.parallel to the nearest external surface
Description : The surface of enamel rod prisms in permanent teeth is: A. Perpendicular to the outer surface of the tooth B. Parallel to the outer surface of the tooth C. Parallel to enamel contour D. Parallel to enamel-dentine contour
Last Answer : A. Perpendicular to the outer surface of the tooth
Description : In arches, stratified stones are placed so that their planes are (A) Parallel (B) Perpendicular (C) Radial (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : In translational slides, movement _______ to planes of weakness and occasionally _____to slope. (A) Parallel, parallel (B) Parallel, perpendicular (C) Perpendicular, parallel (D) Perpendicular, perpendicular
Last Answer : (A) Parallel, parallel
Description : Why is it difficult to use matrices on deciduous teeth, A. It hurts the kids’ parents B. The small mouth opening of kids in that age range makes it difficult to keep matrices in mouth. C. The occlusal concavity of deciduous teeth
Last Answer : . The occlusal concavity of deciduous teeth
Description : The main purpose of periodontal treatment is, A. Elimination of plaque and calculus B. Elimination of periodontal pockets C. Reformation of all the periodontal ligaments D. The elimination of all occlusal trauma
Last Answer : A. Elimination of plaque and calculus
Description : the difficulty of placing matrices on deciduous dentition is a result of, A. The small mouth of kids which result in problem keeping the matrices in their mouths B. The occlusal convergence of the deciduous teeth
Last Answer : B. The occlusal convergence of the deciduous teeth
Description : Jaw relations for edentulous patient have been established. The maxillary cast has been mounted on the articulator without face-bow and you decide to increase the occlusal vertical dimension by 4 mm ... record C. Changes in the condylar guide settings D. Increase in the vertical dimension
Last Answer : B. A new centric relation record
Description : Occlusal cavity with extension of the buccal fissure is classified as, A. Class II B. Class III C. Class I D. Class V
Last Answer : C. Class I
Description : the location of Class V is in, A. The buccal pit /fissure/ B. The occlusal surface C. The cervical third
Last Answer : C. The cervical third
Description : An occlusal approaching clasp TIP, A. Should occupy a predetermined undercut B. Contact the tooth under the survey line C. Rigid
Last Answer : B. Contact the tooth under the survey line
Description : Throbbing pain increases with heat and cold stimuli, the MOST probable diagnosis is, A. Cyst B. Occlusal trauma C. Advanced pulpitis
Last Answer : C. Advanced pulpitis
Description : The auxiliary occlusal rest on teeth for partial denture should be placed: A. Away from edentulous space B. Adjacent to edentulous space C. Near fulcrum line D. Away from fulcrum line
Last Answer : A. Away from edentulous space
Description : What is NOT TRUE about occlusal trauma: A. Cemental tears B. Bone loss C. Mobility D. True pocket formation E. Bleeding in periodontal ligament
Last Answer : D. True pocket formation
Description : Reduced occlusal area means: A. More fracture potential for amalgam B. Less fracture potential for amalgam C. Pulpal involvement D. Perio involvement E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Less fracture potential for amalgam
Description : What is the relationship of the retentive portion of the partial dentures retainers to the survey line of abutment: A. Gingival /Below/ B. Occlusal /Above/ C. No relation
Last Answer : A. Gingival /Below/
Description : Splinting the adjacent teeth in fixed bridge is primarily done to: A. Distribute the occlusal load B. Achieve better retention
Last Answer : A. Distribute the occlusal load
Description : Retention for occlusal amalgam cavities in premolars is BEST provided by A. Slightly undercutting of walls with inversed cone bur B. Mesial and distal undercuts C. Buccal and lingual undercuts
Last Answer : C. Buccal and lingual undercuts
Description : The principal factor involved in oral para-function is related to: A. Periods of stress B. Occlusal pre-maturities during mandibular closure
Last Answer : B. Occlusal pre-maturities during mandibular closure
Description : Which is the MOST common local factor in the aetiology of periodontal disease: A. Occlusal trauma B. Calculus C. Brushing habits D. Coarse food
Last Answer : B. Calculus
Description : .Which radiographic method would you use in assessing periodontal conditions and lesions: A. Bitewing B. Periapical C. Occlusal D. Panoramic
Last Answer : B. Periapical
Description : Angular type of bone resorption can be seen more often in:** A. Occlusal traumatism B. Food particles retention C. Periodontosis D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Which is the most important local factor in the aetiology of periodontal disease: A. Occlusal trauma B. Calculus C. Brushing habits D. Coarse food
Description : Tooth under occlusal trauma may show: A. Bone resorption B. Necrosis of the pulp C. Hypercementosis D. Triangulation E. All of the above
Last Answer : E. All of the above
Description : What factor do you consider the most important when restoring the occlusal part of a tooth: A. Occlusal anatomy B. Function
Last Answer : B. Function
Description : Which one of following statement about Overdenture is not correct: A. Greater occlusal loads can be applied by the patient B. Retention and stability are generally better than with ... The retained roots are covered by the denture thus protecting them from caries and periodontal diseases
Last Answer : D. The retained roots are covered by the denture thus protecting them from caries and periodontal diseases
Description : A crown casting with a chamfer margin fits the die; but in the mouth the casting is open approximately 0.3mm. A satisfactory fit and accurate physiological close of the gingival area of the crown ... the crown E. Relieving the inside of the occlusal surface of the casting to allow for further
Last Answer : D. Making a new impression and remaking the crown
Description : The main factor controlling a decision to increase the occlusal height of teeth for extensive oral reconstruction is whether, A. the inter occlusal distance will be physiologically ... the aesthetic appearance of the patient will improve sufficiently to warrant the planned reconstruction
Last Answer : A. the inter occlusal distance will be physiologically acceptable after treatment
Description : .For an onlay preparation, which of the following is the MOST EFFECTIVE means for verifying adequate occlusal clearance A. Wax bite chew in B. Proper depth cuts C. Visual inspection D. Articulating paper
Last Answer : A. Wax bite chew in
Description : The bur should be tilted lingually when preparing the occlusal surface of class II cavity on a mandibular first premolar in order to: I. Remove unsupported enamel II. Prevent encroachment on the buccal pulp horn III. Prevent ... and II B. I and III C. II and IV D. III and IV E. IV only
Last Answer : C. II and IV
Description : The optimum cavosurface angle for occlusal amalgam surface is: A. 45-60° B. 70-85° C. 45-80° D. 95-110° E. 130-150°
Last Answer : D. 95-110°
Description : Why do you polish the teeth before seating of a partial denture: A. To smooth the rough surface B. To minimise the retention of plaque C. To increase the adoptability of occlusal rests
Last Answer : B. To minimise the retention of plaque