Bracing of the RPD is best achieved by the 1) Rigid reciprocal arm and body of the clasp 2) Flexible part of retentive arm and the body of the clasp 3) Rigid reciprocal arm and flexible part of the retentive arm 4) Flexible reciprocal and flexible part of retentive arm
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 1
In designing a coping framework for porcelian-fused-to-metal 1) The minimum thickness of the retainer should be 0.3 mm 2) Porcelian should be supported by the metal 3) All the acute angles should be rounded 4) All of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
Generalised soreness of the basal seat area in a new complete denture wearer is due to 1) Excessive vertical dimension 2) Deflective occlusal contacts 3) Overextended borders 4) All of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 1
The impression material which would record the tissues with minimum pressure (mucostatic in nature) is 1) Zinc oxide eugenol 2) Plaster of Paris 3) Impression compound 4) All of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
Epulis fissuratum and papillary hyperplasia seen in complete denture wearing patients is due to 1) Overextension of the labial flange and improper relief of the maxillary denture 2) Improper relief of maxillary denture and overextension of the labial flange 3) Improper relief of the maxillary denture and the absence of anterior contacts in centric relation 4) All of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 1
Compared to a resin base, the main drawback of a metallic denture base in distal extension situations, is that,
metal bases
1. are difficult to keep clean
2. transfer thermal change quickly to the mucosa
3. cannot be relined in the event of ridge resorption
4. are subject to distortion and breakage
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 3
All of the following combinations can be used for restoring the missing teeth except 1) Porcelian opposing porcelian 2) Acrylic opposing acrylic 3) Porcelian teeth opposing teeth with gold covering 4) Porcelain versus acrylic teeth
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
The most commonly used implants are 1) Endosteal implants 2) Subperiosteal implant 3) Transosteal implants 4) All of the above