A temporary RPD, used for a short time for reasons of esthetics, masticatory efficiency, or convenience, until a more definitive form of treatment can be rendered, is termed
1. a transitional denture
2. a treatment denture
3. an interim denture
4. a relined denture
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 3
Before making any aesthetic corrections in complete dentures compared to patient"s natural dentition, the dentist 1. Should arrange the teeth directly on the ridge 2. Should indicate clearly to the lab technician 3. Should use small teeth than natural teeth 4. Should inform the patient before making any changes
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
For balanced occlusion the factor that cannot be controlled by dentist is 1) Incisal guidance 2) Condylar inclination 3) Cuspal heights 4) Plane of occlusion
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
The following structure can help in determining the midline while setting upper anterior teeth (or) A reliable guide for positioning maxillary anterior teeth in complete dentures is 1. Fovea palatinea 2. Incisive papilla 3. Rugae 4. All of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
The term arcon was coined by 1. Bergstrom 2. Hanau 3. Gillis 4. Fish
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 1
Excessive vertical dimension (decreased interocclusal distance) results in 1) Improper retention of the denture 2) Senile appearance of face 3) Sagging of the corners of the mouth 4) Trauma to the residual ridges
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
In maxillary complete denture, accurate adaptation of the labial flange and the positioning of the teeth mostly influences 1. Speech 2. Aesthetics 3. Stability 4. Support
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
The current bar clasp design used is 1) Mesio - occlusal rest 2) Disto - occlusal rest 3) Mesial or distal depending on the situation 4) Choice of the dentist
