Clicking of the complete dentures results from 1) Reduced vertical height and occlusal discrepancies 2) Increased vertical height and improper retention 3) Excessive overjet and decreased overbite 4) All of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
The posterior palatel seal for a maxillary complete denture 1) Is placed immediately posterior to the vibrating line 2) Is placed immediately anterior to the vibrating line 3) Is not necessary if a metal base is made 4) Will vary in outline and depth according to the palatal form
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
The following combination of the teeth should be avoided for complete denture 1. Anterior porcelain and posterior acrylic 2. Anterior acrylic and posterior porcelain 3. Both of the above 4. None of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 1
Major connectors of a maxillary RPD may be leaded to 1) Produce a stronger framework 2) Aid in retention of removable partial denture 3) Hold acrylic resin to the metal 4) Produce positive contact with the tissue
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
Metal-ceramic restorations fall usually due to fracture of the ceramic material. This can be avoided if 1) Occlusal forces are minimal 2) Casting is so designed as to reduce stress on ceramic material 3) Metal is not more than 0.5 mm thick 4) Ceramic is at least 1.5 mm thick
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
The T-clasp is used when the
1. useable undercut is located on the side of the tooth away from the edentulous space
2. approach arm must bridge a soft tissue undercut
3. height of contour on the abutment tooth is dose to the occlusal surface
4. retentive undercut on the abutment tooth is located adjacent to the edentulous space
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
The wrough wire clasps compared to cast gold clasps are 1) More ductile and more resilient 2) Less ductile and more resilient 3) Less ductile and less resilient 4) More ductile but less resilient
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 1
All of the following statements about denture stomatitis are true EXCEPT 1. It is usually not associated with a sore mouth 2. It is usually associated with wearing a denture at night 3. It is more common in diabetes 4. It is more common in men