Deck 23: Prosthodontics and Dental Implants

Question 1

A ____________ is a metal projection on, or near, the clasp of a partial denture that is designed to control the extent of the seating.

Answer 1

rest

Question 2

A multiple-unit cast restoration is called a fixed ___________.

Answer 2

bridge

Question 3

The __________ of a partial denture is a metal mesh extension of the connector that is covered with acrylic.

Answer 3

saddle

Question 4

Dental implants are commonly made from:

A) titanium
B) stainless steel
C) cobalt-chromium
D) gold

Question 5

Which cast restoration fits into the prepared tooth and involves the occlusal and one or more proximal surfaces?

A) Onlay
B) Inlay
C) Crown
D) Veneer

Question 6

The abutment post of an endosteal implant is:

A) embedded surgically into the bone
B) screwed into the implant after osseointegration
C) attached to the artificial tooth or denture
D) supplied in blade, cylinder, or screw form

Question 7

Completion of the entire dental implantation process requires:

A) 15 to 30 days
B) 4 to 6 weeks
C) 3 to 9 months
D) 1 to 2 years

Question 8

Relining of a partial denture is accomplished by placing a new layer of denture ___________ over the tissue surface of the appliance.

Question 9

How many abutments are required for a fixed bridge?

A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3

Question 10

Which home care instruction supports optimal denture care?

A) Store dentures in a glass of distilled water, when not in the mouth.
B) With dentures removed, rinse oral tissues at least 3 times a day.
C) Carefully brush dentures with nonabrasive cleanser over a sink of water.
D) Soak dentures in boiling water to sterilize, after a cold or illness.

Question 11

A gingival _____________ cord temporarily pushes the tissue away from the tooth and widens the sulcus.

Question 12

The pontic of a fixed bridge is:

A) created to fit into a Class II preparation
B) the natural tooth that supports the artificial unit
C) the artificial unit
D) a wing-like extension framework

Question 13

Which is the most common type of dental implant?

A) Transosteal
B) Fixed mandibular
C) Subperiosteal
D) Endosteal

Question 14

Packed gingival retraction cord is left in place for a maximum of:

A) 1 to 3 minutes
B) 5 to 7 minutes
C) 8 to 10 minutes
D) 12 to 15 minutes

Question 15

Immediate dentures do NOT:

A) restore function
B) spare the patient embarrassment
C) irritate the surgical area
D) require continual 24-hour wear

Question 16

Which is an individual component of a fixed bridge?

A) Unit
B) Crown
C) Onlay
D) Tooth

Question 17

A ___________ guide is used to match the natural tooth color to samples of shades.

Question 18

When is gingival retraction cord placed?

A) After the final impression is taken
B) After the crown preparation is completed
C) Before the provisional is removed
D) Before the final cast restoration is cemented

Question 19

Recall visits are vital to the long-term success of an implant because peri-implant tissue does not respond to bacterial biofilm.

A) Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.
B) Both the statement and the reason are correct but not related.
C) The statement is correct, but the reason is not.
D) The statement is not correct, but the reason is correct.

Question 20

Full dentures are also known as ______________ dentures.

Question 21

A patient will have to wait for at least 8 to 24 hours while a laboratory reline of a complete or partial denture is being processed.

Question 22

During the construction of a complete denture, the laboratory technician must have an accurate record of the patient's bite, or ______________.

Question 23

During the healing process, an immediate denture should not be worn.

Question 24

To achieve closer adaptation for a full denture, a modification called border ________ is formed.

Question 25

An ______________ is a laboratory device that simulates the movement of the mandible and temporomandibular joint.