16 Questions
What is the primary objective of polishing the surface of a finished denture?
To make the denture self-cleansable
What is the primary purpose of using disclosing wax in intra oral examination of finished denture?
To identify overextended borders and relieve frenum
What is the most common error in jaw relation registration that can lead to errors in denture fabrication?
Jaw relation on abused tissues
What is the consequence of not locking the articulator in centric during mounting of the master cast?
Error in the transfer of the jaw relation to the articulator
What is the primary cause of denture deformation or warpage during processing?
Denture removal from the master cast
What is the most common error in processing that can lead to denture fabrication errors?
Movement of artificial teeth before or during flasking
What is the primary purpose of using articulating paper in intraoral adjustments?
To detect and adjust occlusal disharmony
What is the main advantage of using occlusal indicator wax in intraoral adjustments?
It is a quick and effective way to analyze occlusal contacts
What is the primary purpose of laboratory remounting in denture fabrication?
To establish perfect centric occlusion and lateral balance
What is the main advantage of using clinical remounting in denture fabrication?
It allows for more accurate registration of jaw relations
What is the primary purpose of using abrasive paste in intraoral adjustments?
To decrease VDO and analyze occlusal contacts
What is the main advantage of using central bearing device in intraoral adjustments?
It allows for easy identification of high spots on the denture
What is the primary purpose of notching the master casts in laboratory remounting?
To make a key in mounting plaster
What is the main advantage of using split cast mounting plates in laboratory remounting?
It allows for easy remounting of the cast
What is the primary purpose of guiding the mandible into centric relation (CR) in clinical remounting?
To obtain an interocclusal record of CR
What is the main advantage of using Aluwax in clinical remounting?
It is used to record the interocclusal record of CR
Test your knowledge of denture fitting and polishing techniques, including adjusting borders, polishing surfaces, and evaluating retention. Learn about the importance of self-cleansable surfaces and contouring for stability, phonetics, and esthetics.
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