Dental Prosthetics Quiz
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Which topics will be included on the written exam?

  • Last week's topic and this week's topic
  • Topics from the announcement about the exams
  • All topics covered in the course
  • Topics from Dr. Escobar's lecture on Facebook and CR (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the summative exam?

  • To review the expectations for the video
  • To practice making record bases and wax rims
  • To test knowledge on natural lower teeth
  • To assess upper occlusion Rim video skills (correct)

    • What supplies are students encouraged to use for practice?

  • Record base and wax rims from a few years ago
  • Record base and wax rims made by the student (correct)
  • Record base and wax rims from the supply chain
  • Record base and wax rims provided by the instructor

    • Why were record bases and wax rims not available in the past?

    <p>Lack of supplies due to supply chain issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor in achieving balance in denture occlusion?

    <p>Anterior contact in centric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the movement of both dentures caused by incisal guidance?

    <p>Fulcrum movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of creating balance in denture occlusion?

    <p>To maintain constant contact between teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the occlusal relationship on the non-working side in denture occlusion?

    <p>Balancing side occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of occlusion arrangement lacks any cusp height on the posterior teeth?

    <p>Monoplane occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the posterior teeth in a monoplane occlusion when the patient goes into protrusion?

    <p>They open up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the compensating curve of the occlusal plane designed to compensate for?

    <p>The curve of the articular eminence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of plane maintains posterior contact longer: curved or flat?

    <p>Curved plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about denture occlusion compared to natural occlusion?

    <p>Denture occlusion is the complete opposite of natural occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to posterior teeth in natural occlusion when the patient goes into protrusion or lateral excursion?

    <p>They disengage from contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does resorption of the jaw bones affect denture occlusion?

    <p>Resorption increases the rate of resorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to dentures in protrusion when the patient has natural occlusion?

    <p>The upper denture comes down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of denture setup is used to compensate for anterior esthetic issues?

    <p>Lingualized setup with a curve built into the occlusal plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of setting the maxillary teeth 1.5 to 2 millimeters buckle to the mandibular teeth?

    <p>To prevent cheek biting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using a lingualized denture setup with a flat plane lower and a 20 degree maxillary tooth?

    <p>Improved chewing efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main drawback of a severely reserved ridge denture setup?

    <p>Limited options for placement of teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of setup is the easiest to set up and has the potential to be the least harmful on the ridges?

    <p>Monoplane setup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding wax or a second molar in a denture setup?

    <p>To balance the movement of the anterior teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended ratio between horizontal over jet and vertical overlap in a denture setup?

    <p>3:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern with using the first molar in a denture setup?

    <p>Shortening the occlusal plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a result of balanced occlusion?

    <p>Increased stability of dentures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of having the A.s far enough apart in the curve?

    <p>To achieve balanced occlusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of posterior curves in relation to balanced occlusion?

    <p>They result in balanced contact on both working and balancing side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of balanced occlusion during lateral excursions?

    <p>Balanced contact on both working and balancing side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do patients feel more confident with a balanced occlusion?

    <p>Increased stability of dentures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common misconception when patients feel something is wrong with their denture?

    <p>Fit problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

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