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. 
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.

Question 2

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. 
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.

Question 3

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. 
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.

Question 4

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

Question 5

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) Eugenol 
A) Glutaraldehyde 
B) Cold-cured acrylics 
C) Palodent 
D) Eugenol

Question 6

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

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. 
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.

Question 8

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

Question 9

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-delivery 
A) Try-in 
B) Preparation 
C) Delivery 
D) Post-delivery

Question 10

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

Question 11

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 denture 
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 denture

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

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 bridge 
A) Removable partial denture 
B) Removable full denture 
C) Subperiosteal implant 
D) Removable bridge

Question 15

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 c 
A) Underlying tissues 
B) Crown and bridge cement 
C) Remaining teeth 
D) Both a and c

Exam 52: Removable Prosthodontics

Which statement is incorrect regarding immediate dentures?

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

What is one advantage of a lingual rest?

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

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

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

Which statement is correct concerning salivary flow?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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