MDS PREP
"Guiding planes" relate to
1) Path of insertion
2) Means of retention
3) Extent of undercuts
4) Tilt of abutment teeth
Prosthodontics
Answer: 1
guiding planes are flat, polished surfaces on the abutment teeth that guide the RPD along a specific path during insertion and removal. They are located adjacent to the edentulous area and are crucial for the proper seating and function of the denture.
What is the established vertical dimension freeway space in millimeters?
1. 5-6
2. 1-3
3. 2-4
4. 6-8
Prosthodontics
Answer: 3
The established vertical dimension freeway space in millimeters is 2-4.
Which of the following is least likely to occur when record bases are formed
from self-curing resins, on the master
cast of an edentulous patient without blocking out the undercuts ?
1 The borders will not be accurately reproduced
2 Record bases will exhibit instability in the patients mouth
3 The casts may be abraded when removing the record bases
4 Record bases may break when removing from the casts
Prosthodontics
Answer: 1
Explanation: When record bases are formed from self-curing
resins without blocking out undercuts, the most likely issues are instability in
the mouth, abrasion of the casts, and potential breakage of the record bases
upon removal. However, the borders of the record bases are typically
well-defined and can be accurately reproduced even if undercuts are not blocked
out. Therefore, option 1 is the least likely occurrence.
Excessive application of pressure on the posterior portion of the occlusal rim during jaw relations results in
1. Anterior open bite
2. Posterior open bite
3. Anterior deep bite
4. Unbalanced occlusion
Prosthodontics
Answer: 1
Excessive application of pressure on the posterior portion of the occlusal rim during jaw relations results in an anterior open bite.
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.
Proximal surface calculus is removed by
1. Push motion with scales
2. Push motion with chisel
3. Pull motion with file
4. Pull motion with scales
Prosthodontics
Answer: 2
Proximal surface calculus is removed by push motion with chisel.
Which of the following articulators is just a simple holding instrument?
1. Teledyne articulator
2. Grittman articulator
3. Granger simulator
4. Gysi simplex
Prosthodontics Answer: 2Which of the following articulators is just a simple holding instrument: Grittman articulator.
Which of the following is NOT a component of a dental surveyor?
1) Base
2) Vertical arm
3) Toothbrush holder
4) Surveying arm
Prosthodontics
Answer: 3
A dental surveyor consists of components like a base, vertical arm, horizontal arm, and surveying arm, but it does not include a toothbrush holder.