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What is the minimum vertical clearance required from the floor of the mouth for a lingual bar?
What is the minimum vertical clearance required from the floor of the mouth for a lingual bar?
- 5 mm
- 8 mm (correct)
- 12 mm
- 10 mm
Why is a lingual plate preferred over a lingual bar in certain cases?
Why is a lingual plate preferred over a lingual bar in certain cases?
- It is less rigid and stable
- It is easier to fabricate
- Additional teeth can be easily added to it (correct)
- It has less contact with oral tissues
What is the minimum height of a mandibular major connector?
What is the minimum height of a mandibular major connector?
- 10 mm
- 3 mm
- 8 mm
- 5 mm (correct)
What is a common disadvantage of using a lingual bar?
What is a common disadvantage of using a lingual bar?
What is a potential complication of using a lingual plate?
What is a potential complication of using a lingual plate?
In what situation would a lingual plate be indicated over a lingual bar?
In what situation would a lingual plate be indicated over a lingual bar?
What is the primary limitation of using a horseshoe or U-shaped connector in class II and class IV conditions?
What is the primary limitation of using a horseshoe or U-shaped connector in class II and class IV conditions?
In which situation is a complete palate major connector contraindicated?
In which situation is a complete palate major connector contraindicated?
What is a potential complication of using a complete palate major connector?
What is a potential complication of using a complete palate major connector?
What is the primary advantage of using a horseshoe or U-shaped connector?
What is the primary advantage of using a horseshoe or U-shaped connector?
In which situation would a horseshoe or U-shaped connector be preferred over a complete palate major connector?
In which situation would a horseshoe or U-shaped connector be preferred over a complete palate major connector?
What is a common disadvantage of using a horseshoe or U-shaped connector?
What is a common disadvantage of using a horseshoe or U-shaped connector?
What is the primary purpose of using rubber abrasive wheels and points in the framework?
What is the primary purpose of using rubber abrasive wheels and points in the framework?
Why is it important to maximize the finish of the clasp arms and other parts of the framework that contact teeth?
Why is it important to maximize the finish of the clasp arms and other parts of the framework that contact teeth?
What is the purpose of coating the tissue surface of the framework with pressure indicating paste?
What is the purpose of coating the tissue surface of the framework with pressure indicating paste?
What is the typical problem encountered during framework try-in?
What is the typical problem encountered during framework try-in?
What is the next step after the framework is tried-in and all premature contacts are eliminated?
What is the next step after the framework is tried-in and all premature contacts are eliminated?
What is the advantage of using pressure indicating paste during framework try-in?
What is the advantage of using pressure indicating paste during framework try-in?
What is the primary reason all cast circumferential clasps should not be used to engage the mesiobuccal undercut of an abutment adjacent to the distal edentulous space?
What is the primary reason all cast circumferential clasps should not be used to engage the mesiobuccal undercut of an abutment adjacent to the distal edentulous space?
Which type of clasp is used when the retentive undercut on the abutment tooth is located adjacent to the edentulous space?
Which type of clasp is used when the retentive undercut on the abutment tooth is located adjacent to the edentulous space?
What is the advantage of vertical projection or bar clasps over other types of clasps?
What is the advantage of vertical projection or bar clasps over other types of clasps?
In which type of edentulous condition would a ring clasp be used?
In which type of edentulous condition would a ring clasp be used?
What is the primary characteristic of intracoronal direct retainers?
What is the primary characteristic of intracoronal direct retainers?
How are bar clasps classified?
How are bar clasps classified?
What type of material is commonly used to make a restoration?
What type of material is commonly used to make a restoration?
How does a restoration retain its position?
How does a restoration retain its position?
Why is it important to maintain space in younger patients after recent extractions or traumatic loss of teeth?
Why is it important to maintain space in younger patients after recent extractions or traumatic loss of teeth?
What is a potential benefit of maintaining space in adult patients after recent extractions or traumatic loss of teeth?
What is a potential benefit of maintaining space in adult patients after recent extractions or traumatic loss of teeth?
What is one of the primary reasons for using TRPD?
What is one of the primary reasons for using TRPD?
What can be used as an interim RPD in some cases?
What can be used as an interim RPD in some cases?
