Question 1

Which statement is incorrect regarding immediate dentures?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are delivered immediately after the extraction of all teeth.
B)  They serve as a compress and bandage to protect the surgical area during healing.
C)  They should be replaced or relined 3 to 6 months after placement.
D)  They are delivered after the posterior areas have healed.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Alginate
B)  Elastomeric
C)  Acrylic
D)  TemplateE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Try-in
B)  Preparation
C)  Delivery
D)  Post-deliveryE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Base
B)  Flange
C)  Post dam
D)  Occlusal rimE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  I-bar retainer
B)  I-bar clasp
C)  C-clasp
D)  restE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which statement is correct concerning salivary flow?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How does a removable partial denture receive its support and retention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Underlying tissues and remaining teeth that serve as abutments
B)  Underlying tissues and posts that are implanted into the tissue
C)  The remaining teeth
D)  The flanges of the partial dentureE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 minutes
B)  10 to 20 minutes
C)  20 to 30 minutes
D)  1 hourE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Glutaraldehyde
B)  Cold-cured acrylics
C)  Palodent
D)  EugenolE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

How does a removable partial denture receive its support and retention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Underlying tissues
B)  Crown and bridge cement
C)  Remaining teeth
D)  Both a and cE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

What is one advantage of a lingual rest?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What are the functions of a rest on a partial denture?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which removable prosthesis replaces all the teeth on one dental arch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Removable partial denture
B)  Removable full denture
C)  Subperiosteal implant
D)  Removable bridgeE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Age
B)  Physical health
C)  Musculature
D)  Dietary habitsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 52: Removable Prosthodontics

What are the functions of a rest on a partial denture?

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How does a removable partial denture receive its support and retention?

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

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

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Which removable prosthesis replaces all the teeth on one dental arch?

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What is one advantage of a lingual rest?

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

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

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

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

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

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How does a removable partial denture receive its support and retention?

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Which statement is incorrect regarding immediate dentures?

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Which statement is correct concerning salivary flow?

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

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Exam 52: Removable Prosthodontics

What are the functions of a rest on a partial denture?

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How does a removable partial denture receive its support and retention?

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

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

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Which removable prosthesis replaces all the teeth on one dental arch?

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What is one advantage of a lingual rest?

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

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

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

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

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

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How does a removable partial denture receive its support and retention?

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Which statement is incorrect regarding immediate dentures?

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Which statement is correct concerning salivary flow?

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

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