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?

Lack of supplies due to supply chain issues Signup and view all the answers

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

Anterior contact in centric Signup and view all the answers

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

Fulcrum movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating balance in denture occlusion?

To maintain constant contact between teeth Signup and view all the answers

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

Balancing side occlusion Signup and view all the answers

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

Monoplane occlusion Signup and view all the answers

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

They open up Signup and view all the answers

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

The curve of the articular eminence Signup and view all the answers

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

Curved plane Signup and view all the answers

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

Denture occlusion is the complete opposite of natural occlusion Signup and view all the answers

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

They disengage from contact Signup and view all the answers

How does resorption of the jaw bones affect denture occlusion?

Resorption increases the rate of resorption Signup and view all the answers

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

The upper denture comes down Signup and view all the answers

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

Lingualized setup with a curve built into the occlusal plane 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?

To prevent cheek biting 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?

Improved chewing efficiency Signup and view all the answers

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

Limited options for placement of teeth 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?

Monoplane setup Signup and view all the answers

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

To balance the movement of the anterior teeth Signup and view all the answers

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

3:1 Signup and view all the answers

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

Shortening the occlusal plane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a result of balanced occlusion?

Increased stability of dentures Signup and view all the answers

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

To achieve balanced occlusion Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the advantage of balanced occlusion during lateral excursions?

Balanced contact on both working and balancing side Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients feel more confident with a balanced occlusion?