Bite Registration Materials in Dentistry
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What is the primary purpose of bite registration in dentistry?

  • To create a replica of the jawbone
  • To transfer the relation between the upper and lower dental arches from the patient's mouth to the articulator (correct)
  • To create an impression of the tooth structure
  • To examine the condition of the dental pulp
  • What is the consequence of failing to capture an accurate interocclusal record?

  • Infection of the dental pulp
  • Time-consuming chairside adjustments and possible remounting of casts (correct)
  • Poor fit of the dental restoration
  • Inaccurate diagnosis of dental caries
  • What is one of the factors that influences the accuracy of an interocclusal record?

  • The type of dental restoration to be fabricated
  • The age of the patient
  • The material properties of the recording material (correct)
  • The experience of the dentist
  • What is one of the requirements for making an accurate interocclusal record according to Dawson's criteria?

    <p>The recording material must not cause any movement of teeth or displacement of soft tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an accurate interocclusal record in the fabrication of a dental restoration?

    <p>To ensure proper contours and alignment of the metal substructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of an accurate interocclusal record in the dental laboratory?

    <p>It enables the laboratory technician to create proper contours and alignment of the metal substructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason to check the accuracy of the jaw relation record in the mouth and on the casts?

    <p>To verify the accuracy of the record and prevent errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bite registration materials is characterized by high resistance to closure and high coefficient of thermal expansion?

    <p>Bite registration waxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of adding zinc oxide eugenol or resin to wax impressions?

    <p>To improve the poor detail transfer and displacement of wax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials is known for its high degree of reproducibility and accuracy in recording occlusal and incisal surfaces?

    <p>Zinc oxide eugenol paste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main disadvantage of using acrylic resin for interocclusal records?

    <p>It exhibits dimensional instability due to polymerization shrinkage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elastomers is known for exhibiting the least amount of distortion among the materials studied?

    <p>Addition silicones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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