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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating balance in denture occlusion?

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

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

<p>Monoplane occlusion (B)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Curved plane (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does resorption of the jaw bones affect denture occlusion?

<p>Resorption increases the rate of resorption (C)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a result of balanced occlusion?

<p>Increased stability of dentures (C)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients feel more confident with a balanced occlusion?

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

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

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

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