Deck 23: Prostheses and Appliances,therapeutic Treatment

Question 1

Patients with removable partial or complete dentures should use the following methods for routine homecare of their prostheses EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Remove and soak the prosthesis in water while sleeping.
B) Use a mild soap to clean the prosthesis.
C) Rinse and brush the prosthesis with toothpaste.
D) Soak in a dilute sodium hypochlorite solution for 15 minutes.

Answer 1

Rinse and brush the prosthesis with toothpaste.

Question 2

A type of complete denture that is supported by retained natural roots or dental implants rather than the alveolar ridge is called a(n)

A) Partial denture
B) Overdenture
C) Fixed bridge
D) Fixed dentition

Answer 2

Overdenture

Question 3

All of the following are considered to be benefits of an implant-supported overdenture EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Maintenance of bone height
B) Improved retention
C) Decreased occlusal forces
D) Maintenance of bone density

Answer 3

Decreased occlusal forces

Question 4

Oral appliances collect plaque biofilm and form calculus in the same manner as natural teeth.Daily cleaning of the appliance is critical to maintaining oral health.

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.
E) NEITHER the statement NOR the reason is correct.

Question 5

The inflammation of the underlying soft tissues that occurs as a result of mechanical,chemical,thermal,bacterial,viral,and allergic stimuli is known by which broad term?

A) Xerostomic ulcers
B) Aphthous ulcers
C) Denture stomatitis
D) Candidiasis

Question 6

The most commonly placed implant today is called the transosteal implant.Dental implants are an unpredictable treatment option for replacing missing teeth.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 7

Which fungus is most commonly found in the mouth,often colonizes the irregular acrylic surfaces of the prosthesis,and subsequently infects the underlying oral mucosa?

A) Candida albicans
B) Lactobacillus
C) Streptococcus mutans
D) Xerostomic pathogens

Question 8

Inflamed tissues are an unusual side effect in denture wearers.It is not necessary for denture wearers to have regular continuing care appointments with the dental hygienist because these patients are edentulous.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 9

Which of the following household products might corrode partial denture metal?

A) Alkaline peroxide
B) Sodium hypochlorite
C) Vinegar
D) Both A and B
E) All of the above

Question 10

Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances may experience all of the following EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Gingivitis
B) Increased caries risk
C) Gingival hyperplasia
D) Candidiasis

Question 11

A fixed partial denture is also commonly known as a(n)

A) Fixed bridge
B) Removable appliance
C) Implant addition
D) Pontic

Question 12

Safe instrumentation around a dental implant can be carried out with all of the following instruments EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Gold-tipped curette
B) Titanium curette
C) Stainless steel curette
D) Graphite scalers

Question 13

All of the following are complications of poorly fitting,damaged,or unhygienic prostheses EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A) Xerostomia
B) Erythemia
C) Edema
D) Ulceration
E) Hyperplasia

Question 14

A healthy gingival sulcus depth around a dental implant is typically shallower than a natural tooth sulcus.Periodontal probing may not always be indicated around implant-supported prostheses.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

Question 15

The term pontic is used to describe the

A) Supporting tooth structure
B) Oral appliance
C) Natural tooth
D) Artificial tooth

Question 16

Which of the following conditions might be found in an individual who wears a full upper denture 24 hours a day?

A) Xerostomia
B) Denture stomatitis
C) Leukoplakia
D) Candidiasis
E) B and D

Question 17

The permucosal seal around a dental implant is

A) Similar to the epithelial attachment around a natural tooth
B) Located at the margin of the implant crown
C) Not easily penetrated by periodontal probing
D) Richer in blood supply than the epithelial attachment

Question 18

The supporting teeth or implants in a fixed bridge are termed

A) Pontics
B) Abutments
C) Implant additions
D) Fixed bridges

Question 19

Studies indicate that fungal infections in denture wearers and the elderly have increased in prevalence.Fortunately,when allowed to progress,candidiasis does not lead to more invasive systemic infections.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.