Lingual cusp of a maxillary molar is reduced when deflective occlusal contacts 1) Occur only in centric relation 2) Occur only in eccentric relation 3) Occur in both centric relation as well as lateral movements 4) Supporting cusps should not be reduced
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 3
Boucher"s method of relining is a 1) Open mouth technique 2) Chair side relining technique 3) Functional relining method 4) Closed mouth relining technique
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 1
In case, if maxillary canine is missing and we have to make a tooth supported FPD, abutments will be 1) Central incisor, lateral incisor and 1st premolar 2) Lateral incisor, 1st premolar and 2nd premolar 3) Lateral incisor and 1st premolar 4) None of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 1
Biologically and mechanically acceptable solder joint of FPD is 1) It is thin occlusogingivally and wide faciolingually 2) It extends to the entire interproximal space occlusogingivally 3) It is circular in form and occupies the region of contact area 4) None of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 3
The periodontium remains healthier when crown margins are placed 1) At the gingival crest 2) Above the gingival margin 3) About 1/2 mm apical to the gingival crest 4) About 1 mm apical to the gingival crest
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
The direction of the resorption of the maxillary ridge 1) Downwards and buccally 2) Upwards and lingually 3) Downwards and lingually 4) Upwards and buccally
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
Occlusal interferences in the existing natural dentition are corrected prior to fabrication of a partial denture because 1) Prevent fracture of the connector and retained joint 2) Decrease the amount of adjustment necessary after insertion 3) Prevent duplication of deflective occlusal contacts in the resorption 4) None of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 3
Reciprocal clasp arm serves the function of 1) Stabilisation of RPD 2) Retention of RPD 3) Counteracts the forces transmitted by the retentive arm 4) All of the above
