12 Questions
What is the primary purpose of bite registration in dentistry?
To transfer the relation between the upper and lower dental arches from the patient's mouth to the articulator
What is the consequence of failing to capture an accurate interocclusal record?
Time-consuming chairside adjustments and possible remounting of casts
What is one of the factors that influences the accuracy of an interocclusal record?
The material properties of the recording material
What is one of the requirements for making an accurate interocclusal record according to Dawson's criteria?
The recording material must not cause any movement of teeth or displacement of soft tissues
What is the purpose of an accurate interocclusal record in the fabrication of a dental restoration?
To ensure proper contours and alignment of the metal substructure
What is the benefit of an accurate interocclusal record in the dental laboratory?
It enables the laboratory technician to create proper contours and alignment of the metal substructure
What is the primary reason to check the accuracy of the jaw relation record in the mouth and on the casts?
To verify the accuracy of the record and prevent errors
Which of the following bite registration materials is characterized by high resistance to closure and high coefficient of thermal expansion?
Bite registration waxes
What is the main advantage of adding zinc oxide eugenol or resin to wax impressions?
To improve the poor detail transfer and displacement of wax
Which of the following materials is known for its high degree of reproducibility and accuracy in recording occlusal and incisal surfaces?
Zinc oxide eugenol paste
What is the main disadvantage of using acrylic resin for interocclusal records?
It exhibits dimensional instability due to polymerization shrinkage
Which of the following elastomers is known for exhibiting the least amount of distortion among the materials studied?
Addition silicones
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of ideal bite registration materials in dentistry. Learn about the properties that make a material suitable for recording jaw relations and creating accurate dental casts. From limited resistance to ease of manipulation, assess your understanding of these important materials.
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