ProsthoSem Q2

a

a patient who has a moderate bony undercut on the facial from canine-to-canine needs a n 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 both tuberosity and facial bony undercut c. reducing surgically the facial bony undercut only

d

balancing side (non-working side) interferences generally occur on the inner aspects of which teeth? a. facial cusps of maxillary molars b. facial cusps of maxillary premolars c. lingual cusps of mandibular molars d. facial cusps of mandibular molars

a

excessive depth of the posterior palatal seal usually results in: a. unseating of the denture b. a tingling sensation c. greater retention d. increased gagging

a

in which of the following condition/s might be necessary to enlarge a patient's denture to allow for bone growth? 1. Paget's disease 2. acromegaly 3. dentures for children a. 1 2 3 b. 1 2 c. 1 3 d. 3 only

d

on the articulator, the incisal guidance is the: a. horizontal guidance b. same as the condylar guidance c. mechanical equivalent of the curve of spee d. mechanical equivalent of horizontal and vertical overlap

c

a complete mandibular denture should cover the retromolar pad (pear-shaped pad) because: 1. coverage provides some border seal 2. coverage slows the rate of resorption of the alveolar ridge in the molar area 3. the retromolar pad provides a good area for positioning the molars a. 1 4 b. 1 3 c. 1 2 d. 2 only

c

a dentist relined a patient's maxillary 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. a decrease in the occlusal vertical dimension c. the loss of even centric relation contacts d. presence of a pressure spot in the relined impression

a

an edentulous patient has slight undercuts in both tuberosities and also in the facial of the anterior maxilla. to construct a satisfactory maxillary complete denture, you should reduce which of the following? a. all undercuts b. the anterior undercut only c. both tuberosity undercuts d. none of them

a

before an accurate face-bow transfer record can be made on a patient, which of the following must be determined? a. location of the hinge axis point b. the inclination of each condyle c. centric relation d. vertical dimension of occlusion

b

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 central fossae b. the lingual inclines of the facial cusps c. the facial inclines of the lingual cusps d. the lingual inclines of the lingual cusps

d

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 lingual inclines of the lingual cusps b. central fossae c. the facial inclines of the lingual cusps d. the lingual inclines of the facial cusps

d

for both "t" and "d" sounds, the sounds are formed by which of the following? a. the tongue protruding slightly between the upper and lower anterior teeth. b. formed totally by the lips c. none of the above d. contact of the tip of the tongue with the anterior palate and lingual surfaces of the upper anterior teeth

a

if you are fabricating both mandibular and maxillary immediate dentures for a patient, the ideal treatment is which of the following? a. fabricating both the maxillary and mandibular immediate at the same time b. makes no difference which one you fabricate first c. fabricate the mandibular first d. fabricate the maxillary immediate first

c

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 space b. vertical dimension c. occlusal vertical dimension d. physiologic rest position

b

in an edentulous patient, the coronoid process can: a. limit the distal extension of the mandibular denture b. limit the thickness of the denture flange in the maxillary buccal space c. determine the location of the posterior palatal seal of the maxillary denture d. affect the position and arrangement of the posterior tooth

c

in an edentulous patient, the coronoid process can: a. limit the thickness of the denture flange in the maxillary buccal space b. limit the distal extension of the mandibular denture. c. determine the location of the posterior palatal seal of the maxillary denture d. affect the position and arrangement of the posterior tooth

b

on the articulator, the incisal guidance is the? a. mechanical equivalent of the curve of spee b. mechanical equivalent of horizontal and vertical overlap c. horizontal guidance d. same as the condylar guidance

b

proper lip support for a patient with complete dentures is provided primarily by the: a. rounded contours of interdental papillae b. facial surfaces of teeth and stimulated attached gingiva c. convex surface of labial flange d. proper pronouncement of sibilant sounds

a

the ease and accuracy of border molding depends on which of the following? 1. an accurately fitting custom tray. 2. control bulk and temperature of the modeling compound. 3. the tray being thoroughly dried. a. 1 2 3 b. 2 3 c. 1 2 d. 1

a

the ease and accuracy of the border molding depends which of the following? 1. an accurately fitting custom tray. 2. control of bulk and temperature of the modelling compound. 3. tray being thoroughly dried a. 1 2 3 b. 2 3 c. 1 only d. 1 2

b

the hinge axis face-bow transfer is of value because it: a. enables alteration in vertical dimension on the articulator b. assures an accurate centric relation record c. facilitates mounting the mandibular cast in the center of the articulator d. maintains the condyles in their most retruded positions in the glenoid fossa

a

the one relation of the condyles to the fossae in which a pure hinging movement is possible is: a. transverse horizaontal axis (terminal hinge position) b. retruded contact position c. postural position of the mandible (rest vertical dimension) d. centric occlusion

d

the one relation of the condyles to the fossae in which a pure hinging movements is possible is: a. postural position of the mandible (rest vertical dimension) b. centric occlusion c. retruded contact position d. transverse horizontal axis (terminal hinge position)

c

the speech sounds that bring the mandible closest to the maxilla are the: a. "t" and "th" sounds b. vowel sounds c. "s" sounds d. "f" and "V" sounds

b

the usual cause of contacting or clicking of posterior teeth when a patient speaks is: a. decreased vertical dimension of occlusion b. increased vertical dimension of occlusion c. posterior teeth set too far lingually d. none of the above

c

when establishing balanced occlusion, lingual cusps of maxillary posterior teeth on the balancing side should contact which of the following? a. central fossa of mandibular posterior teeth b. lingual inclines of lingual cusps of mandibular posterior teeth c. lingual inclines of facial cusps of mandibular posterior teeth d. Facial inclines of lingual cusps of mandibular posterior teeth

c

when establishing balancing occlusion, lingual cusps of maxillary posterior teeth on the balancing side should contact which of the following? a. lingual inclines of lingual cusps of mandibular posterior teeth b. facial inclines of lingual cusps of mandibular posterior teeth c. lingual inclines of facial cusps of mandibular posterior teeth d. central fossa of mandibular posterior teeth.

b

when the mandible is in its physiologic rest or postural position, contact of teeth is: a. premature b. not present c. maximum d. slight

d

which of the following adverse conditions may arise if occlusal vertical dimension is increased a. closing muscles may become too relaxed b. the opening muscles may become strained c. soreness may occur at the corners of the mouth d. The closing muscles may become strained

b

which of the following are function/s of the palatal seal? 1. completes the border seal of the maxillary denture 2. prevents impaction of food beneath the tissue surface of the denture 3. improves the physiologic retention of the dentures 4. compensates for shrinkage of the denture resin during processing a. 2 3 b. 1 2 3 4 c. 3 4 d. 1 2

a

which of the following are function/s of the palatal seal? 1. completes the border seal of the maxillary denture 2. prevents impaction of food beneath the tissue surface of the denture 3. improves the physiologic retention of the dentures 4. compensates for shrinkage of the denture resin during the processing a. 1 2 3 4 b. 2 3 c. 1 2 d. 3 4

d

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 teeth in this area would encroach on the tongue space c. the teeth in this area would interfere with the action of the masseter muscle d. the occlusal forces over the inclined ramus would dislodge the mandibular denture

c

which of the following is the primary reason for using plastic teeth in a removable partial denture? plastic teeth are: a. resistant to wear b. resistant to stains c. retained well in acrylic resin d. esthetically acceptable

a

which of the following is the primary reason for using plastic teeth in a removable partial denture? plastic teeth are: a. retained well in acrylic resin b. resistant to wear c. esthetically acceptable d. resistant to stains

c

which of the following presents as a painless, firm, pink or red nodular proliferation of the mucosa? a. denture stomatitis b. moniliasis c. inflammatory papillary hyperplasia d. fibrous hyperplasia

a

which of the following statements concerning selective grinding in complete denture fabrication for centric relation are true? a, both of the above statements are true b. ideally selective grinding should result in harmonious cusp-fossa contacts of all upper and lower fossa (marginal ridges of bicuspids) c. neither of the above statements are true d. only grind cusp tips if they are premature in centric, lateral and protrusive movements

d

which of the following statements concerning selective grinding in complete denture fabrication for centric relation are true? a. only grind cusp tips if they are premature in centric, lateral and protrusive movements. b. neither of the above statements are true c. ideally selective grinding should result in harmonious cusp-fossa contacts of all upper and lower fossa (and marginal ridges of bicuspids) d. both of the above statements are true