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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can cause variation in registrations of protrusive and lateral relations?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can cause variation in registrations of protrusive and lateral relations?
- The angle and lines of the bony fossa (correct)
- The attachments of the ligaments
- The biting load during movement
- The shape of the fossa
What is the purpose of a protrusive registration?
What is the purpose of a protrusive registration?
- To determine the shape and function of the meniscus
- To study the anatomy and function of the joint
- To attain a normal comfortable movement of the condyle (correct)
- To control the path of the condyle
When should the opposing teeth fit into the indentations in the trial dentures?
When should the opposing teeth fit into the indentations in the trial dentures?
- Only anteriorly and posteriorly
- Only posteriorly and laterally
- Only laterally and vertically
- Anteriorly, posteriorly, laterally, and vertically (correct)
What should be used to verify the accuracy of the mounting on the articulator if the initial registration was made in wax?
What should be used to verify the accuracy of the mounting on the articulator if the initial registration was made in wax?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining the vertical dimension of occlusion?
Which of the following factors is NOT considered when determining the vertical dimension of occlusion?
What is the purpose of verifying the centric relation (CR)?
What is the purpose of verifying the centric relation (CR)?
What is the purpose of the tentative observation of the centric occlusion (CO)?
What is the purpose of the tentative observation of the centric occlusion (CO)?
What should be done if the denture border causes binding of the maxillary labial frenum?
What should be done if the denture border causes binding of the maxillary labial frenum?
Which of the following is the purpose of the extraoral method described in the text?
Which of the following is the purpose of the extraoral method described in the text?
What is the recording medium used in the extraoral method described in the text?
What is the recording medium used in the extraoral method described in the text?
Why is no wax placed on the anterior teeth in the extraoral method described in the text?
Why is no wax placed on the anterior teeth in the extraoral method described in the text?
What is the critical temperature and time for achieving uniformly softened wax in the extraoral method described in the text?
What is the critical temperature and time for achieving uniformly softened wax in the extraoral method described in the text?
Which factor controls the movement of the mandible in edentulous patients?
Which factor controls the movement of the mandible in edentulous patients?
What is the purpose of eccentric relation records in the fabrication of complete dentures?
What is the purpose of eccentric relation records in the fabrication of complete dentures?
Which method can be used to register the condyle path intraorally?
Which method can be used to register the condyle path intraorally?
When should plaster interocclusal records be made in the fabrication of complete dentures?
When should plaster interocclusal records be made in the fabrication of complete dentures?
Which of the following is NOT true about the touch and slide observation during the mounting process?
Which of the following is NOT true about the touch and slide observation during the mounting process?
What is the purpose of the vertical overlap measurement of the anterior teeth?
What is the purpose of the vertical overlap measurement of the anterior teeth?
Why is visual observation alone not reliable for determining cast mounting accuracy?
Why is visual observation alone not reliable for determining cast mounting accuracy?
What is the purpose of using impression plaster or interocclusal registration paste during the interocclusal record process?
What is the purpose of using impression plaster or interocclusal registration paste during the interocclusal record process?
Which type of interocclusal records are more difficult to secure accurately and reproducibly for patients with complete dentures?
Which type of interocclusal records are more difficult to secure accurately and reproducibly for patients with complete dentures?
What is one reason why it is generally accepted that making lateral interocclusal records for patients with complete dentures is not practical?
What is one reason why it is generally accepted that making lateral interocclusal records for patients with complete dentures is not practical?
How can the amount of protrusive movement be determined when making eccentric interocclusal records?
How can the amount of protrusive movement be determined when making eccentric interocclusal records?
What is the purpose of extraoral tracings when making eccentric interocclusal records?
What is the purpose of extraoral tracings when making eccentric interocclusal records?
Why are most semiadjustable articulators not able to accept many lateral eccentric records?
Why are most semiadjustable articulators not able to accept many lateral eccentric records?
Which type of interocclusal records are considered more practical and warranted for patients with complete dentures?
Which type of interocclusal records are considered more practical and warranted for patients with complete dentures?
Which approach can be taken to ensure that the soft tissues of the basal seat are in the same form as when the final impressions were made?
Which approach can be taken to ensure that the soft tissues of the basal seat are in the same form as when the final impressions were made?
Why is it important to test and verify the accuracy of jaw relation records?
Why is it important to test and verify the accuracy of jaw relation records?
What mental attitude should the dentist have when attempting to perfect and verify jaw relation records?
What mental attitude should the dentist have when attempting to perfect and verify jaw relation records?
What is the recommended minimum duration for leaving existing dentures out of the mouth before perfecting and verifying jaw relation records?
What is the recommended minimum duration for leaving existing dentures out of the mouth before perfecting and verifying jaw relation records?
