Deck 52: Removable Prosthodontics

Question 1

Retention of a maxillary denture depends on the suction seal known as the:

A)flange.
B)palatal suction.
C)post dam.
D)border molding.

Answer 1

post dam.

Question 2

The artificial teeth are set in wax for the patient and dentist to evaluate at the _____ appointment.

A)records
B)preparation
C)try-in
D)delivery

Answer 2

try-in

Question 3

Simple repairs of broken denture acrylic are sometimes handled in the dental office laboratory by using:

A)glutaraldehyde.
B)cold-cured acrylics.
C)Palodent.
D)Eugenol.

Answer 3

cold-cured acrylics.

Question 4

Which statement is true concerning the salivary flow?

A)The prosthesis is considered a foreign object and may cause the salivary glands to produce excessive saliva.
B)Physical conditions such as medications and radiation treatment may also increase the amount of saliva produced.
C)The lack of saliva may make it difficult for a patient to wear a prosthesis.
D)All of the above are true.

Question 5

_____ is accomplished by placing a new layer of denture resin over the tissue surface of the appliance.

A)Relining
B)Rebasing
C)Festooning
D)Retrusion

Question 6

A removable partial denture receives its support and retention from:

A)underlying tissues.
B)crown and bridge cement.
C)remaining teeth.
D)both a and c.

Question 7

The removable partial denture receives its support and retention from:

A)underlying tissues and remaining teeth that serves as abutments.
B)underlying tissues and posts that are implanted into the tissue.
C)the remaining teeth.
D)the flanges of the partial denture.

Question 8

During fabrication of a complete denture,the dentist uses the baseplate wax-occlusal rim assembly in order to evaluate the _____,which includes centric,protrusive,retrusive,and lateral excursions.

A)vertical dimension
B)occlusal relationship
C)smile line
D)canine eminence

Question 9

Which of the following choices is an extraoral factor that must be considered before recommending a removable prosthesis for a patient?

A)Dietary habits
B)Musculature
C)Salivary flow
D)Residual alveolar ridge

Question 10

A pressure point is:

A)caused by a poor fitting prosthesis.
B)a sore spot.
C)a condition that should be treated immediately by the dentist.
D)all of the above.

Question 11

A(n)_____ is placed immediately after the extraction of the patient's remaining anterior teeth and must be replaced or relined in 3 to 6 months.

A)overdenture
B)immediate denture
C)partial denture
D)duplicate denture

Question 12

A maxillary partial denture will have a ____ connector,and the mandibular partial denture will have a ____ connector.

A)lingual; palatal
B)palatal; mandibular
C)palatal; lingual
D)lingual; facial

Question 13

The metal device that is designed to protect the abutment teeth from excessive occlusal loads and stress during mastication is the:

A)minor connector.
B)rests.
C)clasp.
D)stress breaker.

Question 14

Which of the following is an intraoral factor that must be considered when the dentist is recommending a removable prosthesis for a patient?

A)Age
B)Physical health
C)Musculature
D)Dietary habits

Question 15

The term that refers to when the teeth have been extracted and the body begins to absorb the alveolar bone is:

A)mastication.
B)alveoplasty.
C)resorption.
D)retrusion.

Question 16

The functions of a rest include to:

A)prevent the partial denture from moving in a gingival direction.
B)aid in distributing the retention load to several teeth.
C)prevents food from getting between the abutment tooth and the retainer.
D)do all of the above.

Question 17

The _____ is not a component of a removable partial denture.

A)post dam
B)connector
C)retainer
D)rest

Question 18

The removable prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth on one dental arch is a:

A)removable partial denture.
B)removable full denture.
C)subperiosteal implant.
D)removable bridge.

Question 19

The component of the partial denture that is a piece of rigid metal that joins the right and left quadrant sides of the framework is the:

A)stress breaker.
B)major connector.
C)flange.
D)coping.

Question 20

The _____ begins at the occlusal surface of the tooth and extends downward so it partially encircles the tooth.

A)I-bar retainer
B)I-bar clasp
C)C-clasp
D)rest

Question 21

What items must be considered when selecting teeth for a partial denture?

A)Patient's age and body size
B)Space to be occupied by the artificial tooth or teeth
C)Color of the adjacent teeth
D)All of the above

Question 22

Which type of impression material is used for the final impressions for the creation of the baseplates and occlusal rims?

A)Alginate
B)Elastomeric
C)Acrylic
D)Template

Question 23

The patient will be without denture for _____ while it is being relined or rebased.

A)4 to 8 hours
B)8 to 24 hours
C)2 to 3 days
D)3 to 4 days

Question 24

The method used to achieve a closer adaptation of the edges of the impression of the tissues in the mucobuccal fold for a full denture is:

A)coping
B)festooning
C)border molding
D)relining

Question 25

Which component of the full denture fits over the alveolar ridge and surrounding gingival area?

A)Base
B)Flange
C)Post dam
D)Occlusal rim

Question 26

An advantage of using acrylic teeth as opposed to porcelain teeth in partial dentures is that:

A)acrylic teeth do not produce a clicking sound during chewing.
B)they do not wear as easily as porcelain teeth do.
C)they do not stain as easily as porcelain teeth do.
D)they are more susceptible to fractures.

Question 27

The purpose of taking the bite and occlusal registrations for partial dentures is to determine the:

A)relationship between the right and left quadrants of the mouth.
B)relationship between the maxillary and mandibular arches.
C)space occupied by the height of the teeth in normal occlusion.
D)vertical line that indicates the location of the canines.

Question 28

An advantage of a lingual rest is that it:

A)minimizes trauma to the tooth by transmitting stress along the long axis of the tooth.
B)is placed on the lingual surface of the tooth so it is not visible from the front.
C)is easier to reach when cleaning the partial denture.
D)is placed on the occlusal surface of the tooth.

Question 29

Home care for the partial denture includes:

A)storing the partial denture in water or in a moist, airtight container while not wearing it.
B)brushing the partial while in the mouth when brushing natural teeth.
C)disinfecting the partial with bleach about once a week.
D)flossing around the retainers to keep them clean.

Question 30

Festooning is completed during which appointment?

A)Records appointment
B)Final impression appointment
C)Try-in of baseplates and occlusal rim appointment
D)Try-in appointment

Question 31

Immediate dentures:

A)are placed in the mouth immediately after the extraction of the teeth.
B)serve as a compress and bandage to protect the surgical area during healing.
C)should be replaced or relined 3 to 6 months after placement.
D)all of the above.

Question 32

How long of an appointment is scheduled to deliver the partial denture?

A)10 to 20 minutes
B)About 1 hour
C)20 to 30 minutes
D)5 to 10 minutes

Question 33

The term that means to be without teeth is:

A)alveoplasty.
B)mastication.
C)resorption.
D)edentulous.

Question 34

Approximately how many appointments are needed to fabricate a partial denture?

A)Two
B)Three
C)Four
D)Five

Question 35

If any changes are made to the partial denture,a second bite registration is taken at the _____ appointment.

A)try-in
B)preparation
C)delivery
D)post-delivery