Question 1

To provide the best support possible, the rests are placed ________ to the center of the tooth.

Accepted Answer

A)  mesial 
B)  distal 
C)  lingual 
D)  as close as possible 
A)  mesial 
B)  distal 
C)  lingual 
D)  as close as possible D

Question 2

Jaw relationships are determined by ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bite rims 
B)  evaluating how the mandible relates to the maxilla 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  bite rims 
B)  evaluating how the mandible relates to the maxilla 
C)  either a or b 
D)  neither a nor b B

Question 3

Pressure areas are adjusted with ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bard-Parker scalpels on the alveolar ridge 
B)  acrylic burs 
C)  carbide burs 
D)  nothing; the patient will adjust to the pressure areas 
A)  Bard-Parker scalpels on the alveolar ridge 
B)  acrylic burs 
C)  carbide burs 
D)  nothing; the patient will adjust to the pressure areas B

Question 4

All patients want perfect white teeth when they are receiving a full denture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The types of prostheses in removable prosthodontics is (are) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  crowns or bridges 
B)  implants 
C)  partial and full dentures 
D)  none of the above 
A)  crowns or bridges 
B)  implants 
C)  partial and full dentures 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

In a chairside reline, the reline material is cured ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in the patient's mouth 
B)  out of the patient's mouth 
C)  There is no curing of a chairside reline. 
D)  in boiling water 
A)  in the patient's mouth 
B)  out of the patient's mouth 
C)  There is no curing of a chairside reline. 
D)  in boiling water

Question 7

In a dental laboratory reline, which type of tray is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Custom 
B)  Rim-lock 
C)  Perforated 
D)  Patient's denture 
A)  Custom 
B)  Rim-lock 
C)  Perforated 
D)  Patient's denture

Question 8

The skeleton of the removable partial to which the remaining units are attached is the ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  metal framework 
B)  rests 
C)  connectors 
D)  denture base 
A)  metal framework 
B)  rests 
C)  connectors 
D)  denture base

Question 9

What is the name of the device used to take measurements for assessment of the patient's jaw relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baseplate 
B)  Fabricator 
C)  Articulator 
D)  Facebow 
A)  Baseplate 
B)  Fabricator 
C)  Articulator 
D)  Facebow

Question 10

Which device relieves pressure on the abutment teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress breaker 
B)  Hinge 
C)  Either a or b 
D)  Neither a nor b 
A)  Stress breaker 
B)  Hinge 
C)  Either a or b 
D)  Neither a nor b

Question 11

Place the steps for a full denture in order.
1) Alginate impressions
2) Final impressions
3) Jaw relationships
4) Delivery
5) Adjustment

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  2, 1 ,3, 4, 5 
C)  3, 1, 2, 4, 5 
D)  1, 3, 2, 4, 5 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
B)  2, 1 ,3, 4, 5 
C)  3, 1, 2, 4, 5 
D)  1, 3, 2, 4, 5

Question 12

When impression compound is heated and placed along the borders of the custom tray, this is termed ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  beading 
B)  muscle trimming 
C)  preliminary impressions 
D)  none of the above 
A)  beading 
B)  muscle trimming 
C)  preliminary impressions 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Which type of clasp extends from a gingival direction toward the occlusal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bar-type clasp 
B)  Circumferential-type clasp 
C)  Either a or b 
D)  Neither a nor b 
A)  Bar-type clasp 
B)  Circumferential-type clasp 
C)  Either a or b 
D)  Neither a nor b

Question 14

What represents the space provided by the teeth in normal occlusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bite rims 
B)  Occlusal registrations 
C)  Bite registration 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Bite rims 
B)  Occlusal registrations 
C)  Bite registration 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

The mold is the same thing as the ________ of artificial teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  shade 
B)  size 
C)  shape 
D)  none of the above 
A)  shade 
B)  size 
C)  shape 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

The base of a full denture is made of ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  porcelain 
B)  denture acrylic 
C)  denture plastic 
D)  none of the above 
A)  porcelain 
B)  denture acrylic 
C)  denture plastic 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

The mandibular final impression must include:
1) retromolar pads
2) tuberosities
3) lingual frenum attachment
4) oblique ridge

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  2 only 
C)  1, 3, 4 
D)  1 only 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  2 only 
C)  1, 3, 4 
D)  1 only

Question 18

Which part of the partial denture contacts the abutment teeth and prevents the partial from moving?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saddle 
B)  Major connectors 
C)  Minor connectors 
D)  Clasps 
A)  Saddle 
B)  Major connectors 
C)  Minor connectors 
D)  Clasps

Question 19

Porcelain teeth are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  less resistant to stain and wear than acrylic teeth 
B)  more brittle than the acrylic teeth 
C)  not as noisy when the patient is eating or talking 
D)  none of the above 
A)  less resistant to stain and wear than acrylic teeth 
B)  more brittle than the acrylic teeth 
C)  not as noisy when the patient is eating or talking 
D)  none of the above

Question 20

Another name for a clasp is a ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle 
B)  retainer 
C)  hinge 
D)  connector 
A)  saddle 
B)  retainer 
C)  hinge 
D)  connector

Exam 36: Removable Prosthodontics

To provide the best support possible, the rests are placed ________ to the center of the tooth.

Jaw relationships are determined by ____________.

Pressure areas are adjusted with ____________.

All patients want perfect white teeth when they are receiving a full denture.

The types of prostheses in removable prosthodontics is (are) ____________.

In a chairside reline, the reline material is cured ____________.

In a dental laboratory reline, which type of tray is used?

The skeleton of the removable partial to which the remaining units are attached is the ____________.

What is the name of the device used to take measurements for assessment of the patient's jaw relationship?

Which device relieves pressure on the abutment teeth?

Place the steps for a full denture in order. 1) Alginate impressions 2) Final impressions 3) Jaw relationships 4) Delivery 5) Adjustment

When impression compound is heated and placed along the borders of the custom tray, this is termed ____________.

Which type of clasp extends from a gingival direction toward the occlusal?

What represents the space provided by the teeth in normal occlusion?

The mold is the same thing as the ________ of artificial teeth.

The base of a full denture is made of ____________.

The mandibular final impression must include: 1) retromolar pads 2) tuberosities 3) lingual frenum attachment 4) oblique ridge

Which part of the partial denture contacts the abutment teeth and prevents the partial from moving?

Porcelain teeth are ____________.

Another name for a clasp is a ____________.

Introduction to the Dental Profession

Psychology Communication and Multicultural Interaction

Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

General Anatomy and Physiology

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Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

Pharmacology

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Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

Anesthesia and Sedation

Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiography

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental Implants

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Orthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

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Fixed Prosthodontics and Gingival Retraction

Computerized Impression and Restorative Systems

Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

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Restorative Materials Matrix and Wedge

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