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Key Topics in Prosthodontics Exam 2020

1) The document contains a pre-professional exam with multiple choice questions related to prosthodontics. 2) Questions cover topics like pontic requirements, definitions of dental terminology, landmarks used for complete dentures, and materials used in fixed partial dentures. 3) Correct answers are indicated with boxes around the text.

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Key Topics in Prosthodontics Exam 2020

1) The document contains a pre-professional exam with multiple choice questions related to prosthodontics. 2) Questions cover topics like pontic requirements, definitions of dental terminology, landmarks used for complete dentures, and materials used in fixed partial dentures. 3) Correct answers are indicated with boxes around the text.

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Pre-professional examination 2020 - online

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which is NOT the ideal requirement of a pontic *
2 points

 it should impinge on the tissue


it should be biocompatible
it should provide good esthetics
it should be comfortable to patient

RPI stand for: *


2 points

none of above
 rest, proximal plate, I bar
retentive arm, proximal plate, indirect retainer
both of above

to uniformly distribute the occlusal forces acting on any portion of the prosthesis, the
major connector should be: *
2 points

thin
elastic
flexible
 rigid

The distance measured between two points when the occluding members are in
contact is: *
2 points

 occlusal vertical dimension


inter occlusal vertical dimension
inter maxillary dimension
rest vertical dimension

which of the following is Least favorable maxillary major connector : *


2 points

 a horse shoe major connector


lingual bar
labial bar
anterior posterior palatal strap
The incisal visibility in upper rim should be *
2 points

2mm
2-4mm
0.5mm
 1mm

the distance between Incisive papilla to central incisor on cast should be *
2 points

6-8mm
 8-10mm
2-4mm
1-2mm

occlusal rim functions include: *


2 points

to determine neutral zone or arch form


to establish level of occlusal plane
 all of above
to make maxillo-mandibular records

pressure spots can be identified by the help of : *(Nalla pg#538)


2 points

 pressure indicating paste


Thompson sticks
occlusal indicator wax
indelible pencil

The posterior limit of mandibular rim should be : *


2 points

hamular notch
1/3RD of retro molar pad area
 2/3RD of retro-molar pad area
ascending ramus

which of the following landmark is stable and used to estimate resorption in


maxilla? ( Nalla pg#80)*
2 points

 incisive papilla
rugae area
posterior palatal seal area
crest of alveolar ridge

In fabrication of complete denture 'Muscular factors' contributes to *( Nalla pg#92)


2 points

a&c
support
stability
 retention

After recent insertion of complete denture prosthesis Patient comes with the complain
of sore tongue on clinical examination when patient is asked to raise tongue the
denture movement is observed According to you what could be the reason? *
2 points

cramp tongue space


posterior teeth are tilted lingually
 all of the above
Posterior teeth are set lingual to the neutral zone

Diminished salivary flow affects: *


2 points

Difficulty in speaking
 all of them
Retention of a denture
Difficulty in mastication

The posterior plane of upper rim should be parallel to : *


2 points

 Ala-tragus line
interpupillary line
none of the above
correspond to corner of the mouth

According to ANTE’S law *


2 points

root surface area of abutment teeth should be smaller than or equal to root surface area of teeth
to be replaced
 root surface area of abutment teeth should be equal to or greater than root area of teeth
to be replaced
root surface area of abutment teeth should be greater than root surface area of teeth to be
replaced
root surface area of abutment teeth should be smaller than root surface area of teeth to be
replaced.
Retro-molar pad area help practitioner to : *
2 points

to help determine prognosis of a denture


 to find stable landmark
to locate position and height of mandibular posterior teeth
to determine position of maxillary anterior teeth

A 62 years old patient presented in the OPD with a complain of pain following wearing
of complete denture prosthesis, HOPC indicates night wearing of dentureOn clinical
examination of maxillary arch granular, inflammatory hyperplasia found involving
midline of hard palate and alveolar ridgesThis clinical presentation co-relates which
type of denture stomatitis ? *( Nalla pg#292)
2 points

 type 3
type 1
type 2
type 4

Inflammation of corners of mouth due to continuous wetting by saliva is termed as: *


2 points

leaf fibroma
denture stomatitis
epilus fissuratum
 angular cheilitis

On clinical examination of mandibular arch knife edge ridge is found ,according to


atwood classification it correlates with : *
2 points

order no 5
order no 6
 order no 4
order no 3

In a follow up appointment of complete denture prosthesis patient complains of


dislodgment of upper denture during yawning and performing side to side
movement .In your opinion which of the following landmark is not recorded during
secondary impression? (*Nalla pg#114)
2 points

rugae area
coronoid notch
slopes of the palatal vaults
 posterior palatal seal area

To minimize horizontal forces in bruxism patient which occlusal scheme is


preferred ? *
2 points

balancing ramps
lingualized occlusion
bilateral balanced occlusion
 monoplane scheme

In which of the following classification of frenal attachment frenectomy is


indicated: (*nalla pg#42)
2 points

class 1 (sulcal)
class 2
 class 3 (crestal)
none of the above

Optimum crown to root ratio of the tooth to be used as an abutment is : *


2 points

1:2
1:1
 2:3
2:1

which of the following is a requirement of customized tray for making secondary


impression of completely edentulous jaws? *(Nalla pg#110)
2 points

3-4mm thick with horizontal handle


5-6mm thick with vertical handle
 3-4mm thick with vertical handle
3-4mm thick with no handle
Option 4

Thick and thin areas in impression indicates : *


2 points

incorrect tray position


high viscosity material
low viscosity material
 accuracy of impression
which of the following is indication of zinc oxide eugenol *( Zarb pg#124)
2 points

dentate patient
pre sence of undercuts
 occlusal registration material
xerostormic patient

Crown cemented to a prepared abutment is referred as: *(Nalla pg#615)


2 points

connector
 retainer
pontic
none of the above

Inadequate pressure during bench press or insufficient dough can leads to: *
2 points

denture fracture
 contraction porosity
gaseous porosity
crazing

which of the following dental material has tendency to support mycotic growth? *(Zarb
pg#148)
2 points

light bodied silicone


base metal alloy
impression compound
 silicone liners

The soft tissue area at or beyond the junction of hard and soft palate on which
pressure within physiological limits can be applied by a complete removable dental
prosthesis to aid in its retention is known as: *
2 points

posterior palatal seal


none of them
 both of them
post dam area

after complete denture prosthesis insertion pain on swallowing can be due to(Nalla
pg#125)
2 points
over extended posterior palatal seal area
under –post damming
impingement on retro mylohyoid curtains
 option a and c

which of the following curve compensate for Christensen phenomenon? *


2 points

pleasure curve
 curve of spee
curve on monson

Bizygomatic width is used to determine? *(Nalla pg#215)


2 points

relative position of maxilla to the cranium


combine width of upper and lower anterior teeth
combine width of upper anterior and posterior teeth
 width of central incisors and combine width of anterior teeth

The taper that should be present in a prepared tooth as a abutment for FPD : *(Nalla
pg#745)
2 points

10°
 6°
not required

vertical dimension is maintained by : *


2 points

central fossae
 functional cusp
Cuspal inclines
non –functional cusp

which of the following is NOT associated with cusped/anatomical teeth: *


2 points

bilateral balanced occlusion


 less bone resorption
esthetics
efficient mastication

Which of the following has wing-like retainers, with perforations through them to
enhance retention *( Nalla. Fpd)
2 points

Virginia Bridge
Maryland Bridge
 Rochette Bridge
Cast mesh FPD

In admix technique Impression compound and green stick compound are mixed in the
ratio of *
2 points

3: 3 parts by weight
1: 3 parts by weight
7: 3 parts by weight
 3 : 7 parts by weight

Window technique is used in: *


2 points

knife edge ridge


palatal tori
 Anterior flabby ridge
bulbous tuberosity

the purpose of Beading and boxing is to: *(Nalla pg#129)


2 points

to prevent bubble entrapment during pouring


none of the above
to create posterior palatal seal
 to preserve sulcus width and depth during pouring

which of the following muscle is not attached with maxillary buccal frenum *
2 points

levator anguli oris


orbicularis oris
buccinator
 masseter

which of the following is a passive muscle and has an indirect effect on complete
denture retention and stability? *(Nalla pg#76)
2 points

levator anguli oris


mylohyoid muscle
Buccinator
 orbicularis oris

which muscle is S- shaped and forms the floor of the mouth? *


2 points

 Mylohoid muscle
buccinator muscle
geniohyoid muscle
genio-glossus muscle

Intermediate abutment in FPD is also called: *


2 points

S2 abutment
 Pier abutment
Maryland abutment
Marry abutment

which of the following is the best way to correct occlusal errors: *


2 points

Laboratory remount
Clinical remount
 D) All of the above
Direct intraoral correction

which of the following is inferior clinical treatment option? *


2 points

remake
 denture duplication
rebase
reline

which of the following is linguo-dental sound? *


2 points

B , p m sound
T, d sound
F ,v sound
 Th sound

A mechanical device which represents the temporomandibular joints and the jaw
members to which maxillary and mandibular casts may be attached to simulate jaw
movements is known as *
2 points
boley's gauge
Articulator
surveyor
 facebow

Long span FPD must be fabricated with material having: *


2 points

 high strength, low rigidity


low strength, high rigidity
high strength, high rigidity
low strength, low rigidity

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