Only pure hinge movements of the mandible occur at 1) Centric occlusion 2) Centric relation 3) Lateral occlusion 4) Terminal hinge position
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
3 weeks after insertion of distal extension partial denture, the patient reports to the dental clinic with complaint of sensitivity to chewing pressure. The most probable reason would be 1) Improper occlusion 2) Abrasion of tooth by clasp 3) Wearing off of the cement base 4) Passive retentive arm
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 1
Patient usually is given appointment 24 hours after delivery of complete dentures to 1) Collect the fee 2) Relieve the pressure spots 3) Check the occlusion 4) Check the retention
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
Mark the consonant sounds requiring contact between the lips and teeth (labiodentals) 1) d, t, l 2) b, p, m 3) th 4) f, ph, v
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
Untrue about denture stomatitis 1) Associated with wearing of the denture at night 2) More common in females 3) More common in diabetic patients 4) Associated with sore mouth
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
Rough, poorly polished areas of pontics may cause 1) Halitosis 2) Discomfort 3) Chronic inflammation of the ridge tissue 4) All of the above
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 4
In adjusting occlusion for complete denture patient, the two end factors controlling the protrusive movementss are 1. Curve of Spee and cuspal heights 2. Incisal guidance and condylar guidance 3. Curve of Spee and condylar guidance 4. Cuspal heights and incisal guidance
ProsthodonticsAnswer: 2
If a deflective occlusal contact occurs between buccal cusp of mandibular molar and the fossa of maxillary teeth in centric relation of remaining natural teeth, you would like to 1) Deepen the fossa of the maxillary teeth 2) Reduce the buccal cusps of the maxillary teeth 3) Reduce the buccal of mandibular teeth 4) Check the interferences in all eccentric relations
