Description : When describing a removable partial denture, the minor connector refers to:** A. Rigid components anterior to the premolar teeth B. Flexible components, in contrast to rigid major connectors ... components to the major connector D. The components of the denture base which provides reciprocation
Last Answer : C. Smaller connectors which connect denture components to the major connector
Description : The removable partial denture requires relining what would be the most appropriate action, A. take a new impression by asking the patient to occlude on it B. Provide equal space (maybe it was ... gingival tissues. C. Make sure the framework and retainers are seated in place before taking impression
Last Answer : C. Make sure the framework and retainers are seated in place before taking impression
Description : To minimize the load on a free-end saddle partial denture: (distal extension saddle) A. Use teeth with narrow Buccal-Lingual dimension B. Use mucco-compressive impression
Last Answer : B. Use mucco-compressive impression
Description : The first thing to check when patient comes complaining of pain under denture is: A. Occlusion B. Soft tissues changes
Last Answer : A. Occlusion
Description : In complete dentures, cheek biting is most likely a result of: A. Reduced Overjet of posterior teeth B. Increased vertical dimension C. Teeth have large cusp inclines
Last Answer : A. Reduced Overjet of posterior teeth
Description : The hamular notch is important in full denture construction because it aids in the setting position of the artificial teeth A. First statement is true, but the reason given is false B. Both statements are true C. Both statements are untrue
Last Answer : A. First statement is true, but the reason given is false
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 : 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
Description : Why would you decide to replace the anterior missing teeth for partial denture using bridge: A. Aesthetic B. Overjet C. Overbite
Last Answer : A. Aesthetic
Description : Periodontal damage to abutment teeth of partial denture with distal extension can best be avoided by, A. Applying Stressbreakers B. Employing bar s on all abutment teeth C. Maintaining tissue support ... area E. Maintaining the clasp arms on all abutment teeth at the ideal degree of tension
Last Answer : C. Maintaining tissue support of the distal extension
Description : In removable partial dentures, the principle of an indirect retainer is that it: a. Stabilises against lateral movement b. Prevents settling of major connectors c. Restricts tissue movement at ... base of the partial denture. d. Minimises movement of the base away from the supporting tissue
Last Answer : d. Minimises movement of the base away from the supporting tissue
Description : Denture stomatitis is commonly associated with, A. The continuous wearing of removable orthodontic appliances in otherwise healthy patient B. The proliferation of hypertrophic tissue at the denture ... overgrowth of some constituents of oral normal microflora D. Allergy to denture base material
Last Answer : C. The overgrowth of some constituents of oral normal microflora
Description : The effect of the temperature rising above 100ºC on heat-cured denture-base acrylic resins is: A. Produces porosity on the external portion of the resin. B. Produces porosity on the internal portion ... porosity on the surface of the resin. D. Prevents porosity on the interior of the resin
Last Answer : B. Produces porosity on the internal portion of the resin.
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 : In removable partial denture, the principle of an indirect retainer is to: A. Stabilise against lateral movement B. Prevent settling of major connectors C. Restrict tissue movement at the distal ... base of the partial denture D. Minimise movement of the base away from the supporting tissue
Last Answer : D. Minimise movement of the base away from the supporting tissue
Description : An advantage of metal. ceramic crowns, compared wit full ceramic crowns for restoring anterior teeth is, A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness. B. Overall conservative for tooth structure. C. Ability to watch the appearance of adjacent natural teeth. D. Less laboratory time.
Last Answer : A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness.
Description : An advantage of metal-ceramic crowns, compared wit full ceramic crowns for restoring anterior teeth is, A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness B. Overall conservative for tooth structure C. Ability to watch the appearance of adjacent natural teeth D. Less laboratory time
Last Answer : A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness
Description : A well constructed complete denture: A. Needs little maintenance B. Needs less than a week for adjustment and total success C. Has adverse effects and decreases taste sensations
Last Answer : A. Needs little maintenance
Description : Why do you construct a lower removable partial denture with lingual bar: A. It is used when the space between raised floor, mouth and gingival margin is minimal B. Plaque accumulation is less than with lingual plate C. Should be made thicker when short
Last Answer : B. Plaque accumulation is less than with lingual plate
Description : At birth, some calcified dental tissues are presented, a.All deciduous teeth and all permanent incisors. b.All deciduous teeth and permanent central incisors. c.All deciduous teeth and the first permanent molars. d.Deciduous teeth only.
Last Answer : c.All deciduous teeth and the first permanent molars.
Description : At birth, some calcified dental tissues are presented, M07 ******* A. All deciduous teeth and all permanent incisors B. All deciduous teeth and permanent central incisors C. All deciduous teeth and the first permanent molars D. Deciduous teeth only
Last Answer : C. All deciduous teeth and the first permanent molars
Description : A curette may be inserted to the level of the attached gingiva with minimal trauma to the tissues because of: A. Has a round base B. Is easy to sharpen C. Has rounded cutting edges D. Provides good tactile sensitivity
Last Answer : A. Has a round base
Description : Full mouth x ray survey at birth reveals: A. Ten teeth are present B. Twenty teeth are present C. Twenty four teeth are present
Last Answer : C. Twenty four teeth are present
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 : Four year kid shows at your clinic with open bite as a result of thumb sucking, you notice a delayed speech ability, what would be your first management, A. Refer to a speech therapist B. Apply ... inhibitor denture and educate the parents about it so the kid will not be taking it off so often
Last Answer : A. Refer to a speech therapist
Description : The blood supply to the denture bearing areas of the maxilla A. Superior Maxillary artery B. Grand/greater palatine artery
Last Answer : A. Superior Maxillary artery
Description : Which of the following muscles may affect the borders of a mandibular complete denture? A. Mentalis B. Lateral pterygoid C. Orbicularis oris D. Levator oris E. Temporalis
Last Answer : C. Orbicularis oris
Description : A partial denture that seats on the master cast but fails to seat correctly in the mouth is a result of, A. Contraction of the metal framework during casting B. Insufficient expansion of the investment material C. Distortion of impression D. Failure to block out unwanted undercuts
Last Answer : C. Distortion of impression
Description : If aesthetic is not a concern what is the first thing to do to treat soreness under dentures, A. Take the denture off for a week B. Rinse the denture in nystatin C. Apply tissue conditioner
Last Answer : A. Take the denture off for a week
Description : Which muscle acts on the disto-lingual contour of lower denture: A. Mentalis B. Masseter C. Mylohyoid D. Buccinator
Last Answer : C. Mylohyoid
Description : What interferes with a maxillary denture in the posterior vestibular fold: A. Coronoid process B. Condyle C. Masseter muscle
Last Answer : A. Coronoid process
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 : Resting face height in edentulous patients: A. Decreases when head is tilted back (the opposite is true B. Increases when lower denture is inserted C. Does not change over time
Last Answer : B. Increases when lower denture is inserted
Description : Denture hyperplasia is generally attributed to: A. Poor oral hygiene B. Denture movement
Last Answer : B. Denture movement
Description : Where would you expect to find the Mylohyoid in relation to periphery of complete denture: A. Mandibular buccal in the midline B. Mandibular lingual in the midline C. Mandibular disto buccal area
Last Answer : B. Mandibular lingual in the midline
Description : What is TRUE about vertical dimension: A. Does not change for the whole life B. Decreases when head is tilted back (is the opposite and if is tilted forward decreases, patient supine reduced, stress and pain also reduced) C. Increases when a lower denture is placed in mouth
Last Answer : C. Increases when a lower denture is placed in mouth
Description : Porosity in acrylic dentures is caused by, A. Contraction porosity in thickest point of the denture B. Insufficient pressure during flasking
Last Answer : A. Contraction porosity in thickest point of the denture B. Insufficient pressure during flasking
Description : When all other removable partial denture considerations remain unchanged; clasps constructed of which material can engage the deepest undercut: A. Chrome cobalt casts B. Nickel chrome casts C. Wrought stainless steel (0,5mm) D. Wrought gold
Last Answer : D. Wrought gold
Description : Rank the following impressions materials according to their flexibility A. Alginate> Polysulphide> Silicone> Zinc Oxide Eugenol B. Silicone> Alginate> Polysulphide> Zinc Oxide Eugenol C. ... Eugenol> Silicone> Polysulphide 300.Denture resins are usually available as powder and liquid that
Last Answer : D. Alginate> Silicone> Polysulfide> Zinc Oxide Eugenol
Description : Which of the following is a major disadvantage to immediate complete denture therapy: A. Trauma to extraction site FB. Increased the potential of infection C. Impossibility for anterior try in D. Excessive resorption of residual ridge
Last Answer : C. Impossibility for anterior try in
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 : Distortion or change in shape of a cast partial denture clasp during its clinical use probably indicates that the: A. Ductility was too low B. Hardness was too great C. Ultimate tensile strength was too low D. Tension temperature was too high E. Elastic limit was exceeded
Last Answer : E. Elastic limit was exceeded
Description : The means by which one part of a partial denture framework opposes the action of the retainer in faction is:** A. Tripoding B. Reciprocation C. Stress breaking D. Indirect retention
Last Answer : B. Reciprocation
Description : Angular cheilitis in edentulous patient with complete denture is a result of: A. Deficiency of Rivoflavin vitamin B2 B. Low vertical dimension
Last Answer : B. Low vertical dimension
Description : How would you treat Denture Stomatitis A. Tetracycline B. Systemic penicillin C. Nystatin
Last Answer : C. Nystatin
Description : A Patient with lower denture complaining of paresthesia of the lower lip, the most common cause is, A. Pressure on mental foramen B. Pressure on the genioglossi Mylohyoid muscles
Last Answer : A. Pressure on mental foramen
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 : The fovea palatini is a landmark to determine the posterior bonds of upper denture in which regard: A. Post dam B. Flanges
Last Answer : A. Post dam
Description : When repairing a fracture of a lower complete denture, which statement is correct: A. Self curing will distort the denture B. Cold curing will not be strong enough because of small area of attachment C. There is a possibility of occlusal disharmony
Last Answer : C. There is a possibility of occlusal disharmony
Description : Which of the following is a major disadvantage to immediate complete denture therapy, A. Trauma to extraction site B. Increased potential of infection C. Impossibility for anterior try in D. Excessive resorption of residual ridge