MDS PREP
The impression material that can record tissues in functional form
1. Impression paste
2. Alginate
3. Plaster of paris
4. Fluid wax
Prosthodontics
Answer: 1
The impression material that can record tissues in functional form is impression paste.
The distal termination of the posterior lower teeth in complete denture should be at
1. Mesial end of the retromolar pad
2. Distal end of the retromolar pad
3. 1/3rd the distance of the retromolar pad
4. 2/3rd the distance of the retromolar pad
Prosthodontics
Answer: 1
The distal termination of the posterior lower teeth in complete denture should be at the mesial end of the retromolar pad.
The most common difficulty associated with patients suffering from neuromuscular disorders in construction of a complete denture
1. Recording jaw relations
2. Difficulties in impression taking
3. Difficulties in arrangement of posterior teeth
4. Difficulties in border moulding the impression
Prosthodontics
Answer: 1
The most common difficulty associated with patients suffering from neuromuscular disorders in the construction of a complete denture is recording jaw relations.
The mean denture bearing area in the edentulous mandible is approximately
1. 12.25 cm square
2. 16.25 cm square
3. 18.12 cm square
4. 20.25 cm square
Prosthodontics
Answer: 1
The mean denture bearing area in the edentulous mandible is approximately 12.25 cm square.
The occlusal plane for the complete denture patient is determined by
1. The face bow device which determines the occlusal plane
2. The position of the upper first molar
3. The height of the retromolar pad and anterior aesthetic height
4. None of the above
The occlusal plane for the complete denture patient is determined by the height of the retromolar pad and anterior aesthetic height.
Recontouring and selective grinding procedures are carried out in complete denture to
1) Decrease the vertical dimension of occlusion
2) Decrease cuspal height
3) Enhance curve of Spee
4) Remove occlusal disharmony
Prosthodontics
Answer: 4
Recontouring and selective grinding are procedures used to adjust the fit and function of complete dentures. These adjustments are often performed to eliminate any interference with the patient's normal masticatory (chewing) function or to correct any imbalances in the bite. By removing excess material and reshaping the occlusal surfaces, the dentist can address issues such as malocclusion or improper contact between teeth, thereby restoring a harmonious occlusion.
Only pure hinge movements of the mandible occur at
1. Centric occlusion
2. Centric relation
3. Lateral occlusion
4. Terminal hinge position
Prosthodontics
Answer: 4
Only pure hinge movements of the mandible occur at terminal hinge position.
Occlusal rims are also called
1. Dummy dentures
2. Trial dentures
3. Immediate dentures
4. Overdentures
Prosthodontics
Answer: 1
Occlusal rims are also called dummy dentures.