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Dental Mechanics MCQ Question

The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions related to dental materials and techniques, with each question followed by the correct answer. Topics include properties of various dental materials, techniques used in prosthodontics, and principles of dental anatomy. The questions cover a range of subjects relevant to dental practice and education.
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1:-Which of the following is not hydrophilic?

A:-Agar
B:-Polysulphide
C:-Alginate
D:-Polyether

Correct Answer:- Option-B

2:-Tripoding the cast is done for

A:-Reorientation of the cast to surveyor


B:-Reorientation of the cast to articulator
C:-Recording the undercut area of the cast
D:-Recording the undercut area of the teeth

Correct Answer:- Option-A

3:-Zinc oxide-eugenol impression material sets by

A:-Exothermic reaction
B:-Syneresis
C:-Chelation
D:-Imbibition

Correct Answer:- Option-C

4:-Which of the following is known as Model cement?

A:-Beading wax
B:-Boxing wax
C:-Sticky wax
D:-Modelling wax

Correct Answer:- Option-C

5:-The most dimensionally accurate impression material is

A:-Agar
B:-Polysulfide
C:-Polyether
D:-Addition silicone

Correct Answer:- Option-D

6:-The term "Green shrinkage" is related to


A:-Firing of Porcelain
B:-Investments
C:-Shrinkage of acrylicresin
D:-Alginate

Correct Answer:- Option-B

7:-Balanced stone refers to

A:-Dental stone
B:-Impression compound
C:-Resin incorporated gypsum product
D:-Product containing equal amount of accelerator and retarder

Correct Answer:- Option-D

8:-The distance between maxillary major connector and gingival margin is

A:-6 mm
B:-3 mm
C:-8 mm
D:-4 mm

Correct Answer:- Option-A

9:-The minimum thickness of base of the cast at its thinnest portion should
be

A:-7 mm
B:-10 mm
C:-14 mm
D:-16 mm

Correct Answer:- Option-B

10:-The most important factor in the arrangement of teeth is

A:-Mold
B:-Leverage
C:-Occlusion
D:-Compensating curve

Correct Answer:- Option-C


1:-Ditching should be done in dies
A:-0.5 mm short of finish line
B:-0.5 mm beyond finish line
C:-1.3 mm short of finish line
D:-1.5 mm beyond finish line

Correct Answer:- Option-A

2:-The technique of acrylisation employed routinely in dental practice is


known as

A:-Injection molding technique


B:-Compression molding technique
C:-Fluid resin technique
D:-Visible light curing technique

Correct Answer:- Option-B

3:-Coffin spring is employed for

A:-Buccal movement of canines


B:-Proclination of upper anterior teeth
C:-Expansion of maxillary arch
D:-Distalisation of canine

Correct Answer:- Option-C

4:-Anterior inclined plane or upper inclined plane is used in correction of

A:-Proclination of anterior teeth


B:-Retroclination of lower anterior teeth
C:-Splinting of upper anterior teeth
D:-Tongue thrusting

Correct Answer:- Option-B

5:-The zone of flame that is used in casting process is

A:-Dark zone
B:-Combustion zone
C:-Reducing zone
D:-Oxidising zone
Correct Answer:- Option-C

6:-The sprue length and thickness used in casting should be

A:-Short and thin


B:-Long and thick
C:-Long and thin
D:-Short and thick

Correct Answer:- Option-D

7:-Chamfer finish line is employed in fixed partial denture for

A:-Porcelain crown
B:-Metal crown
C:-Zirconia crown
D:-CAD CAM crown

Correct Answer:- Option-B

8:-The anchorage in which the resistance of one or more dental units is


utilized to move one or more opposing dental units

A:-Simple anchorage
B:-Stationary anchorage
C:-Reciprocal anchorage
D:-Intra oral anchorage

Correct Answer:- Option-C

9:-Frankel's appliance is a

A:-Space maintainer
B:-Habit breaking appliance
C:-Myofunctional appliance
D:-Retainer

Correct Answer:- Option-C

10:-Shape memory is exhibited by

A:-Nickel-Titanium alloy
B:-Beta Titanium alloy
C:-Cobalt-Chromium alloy
D:-Nickel-Chromium alloy

Correct Answer:- Option-A


1:-Permanent tooth with least mesio-distal dimension is

A:-Maxillary central incisor


B:-Maxillary lateral incisor
C:-Mandibular central incisor
D:-Mandibular lateral incisor

Correct Answer:- Option-C

2:-Which among these is used for designing cast partial denture?

A:-Bite wax
B:-Base plate wax
C:-Casting wax
D:-Sticky wax

Correct Answer:- Option-C

3:-Buffing wheels are used in

A:-Grinding process
B:-Cutting process
C:-Finishing process
D:-Polishing process

Correct Answer:- Option-D

4:-The projection of maxillary anterior teeth beyond their antagonists in a


horizontal plane is referred to as

A:-Cuspal inclination
B:-Over jet
C:-Over bite
D:-Centric occlusion

Correct Answer:- Option-B

5:-Rouge is used in polishing

A:-Titanium
B:-Acrylic
C:-Zirconium
D:-Gold

Correct Answer:- Option-D


6:-The use of Chromium in Cobalt - Chromium alloy is

A:-Improving biocompatability
B:-Decrease the hardness
C:-Corrosion resistance
D:-Increase castability

Correct Answer:- Option-C

7:-Which of the following fuel gas is better for soldering?

A:-Natural gas
B:-Butane
C:-Propane
D:-Acetylene

Correct Answer:- Option-C

8:-The hardest structure in human body is

A:-Enamel
B:-Dentin
C:-Bone
D:-Periodontal ligament

Correct Answer:- Option-A

9:-Which among the following is a most commonly used provisional


restoration?

A:-Poly carbonate crowns


B:-Acrylic crowns
C:-Cellulose acetate crowns
D:-Preformed stainless steel crowns

Correct Answer:- Option-B

10:-The most common tilt employed during surveying is

A:-Anterior tilt
B:-Posterior tilt
C:-Zero tilt
D:-Lateral tilt

Correct Answer:- Option-C


1:-Proximal plate employed in RPD is
A:-Direct retainer
B:-Indirect retainer
C:-Minor connector
D:-Major connector

Correct Answer:- Option-C

2:- I bar engages

A:-Mesiobuccal undercut
B:-Distobuccal undercut
C:-Mesial undercut
D:-Distal undercut

Correct Answer:- Option-A

3:-Swing lock partial denture is a modification of

A:-Labial bar
B:-Lingual bar
C:-Palatal bar
D:-Linguoplate

Correct Answer:- Option-A

4:-Christensen's Phenomenon is associated with

A:-Complete dentures
B:-RPD
C:-FPD
D:-Implant dentures

Correct Answer:- Option-A

5:-Which of the following cements possesses anticariogenic property?

A:-Polycarboxylate
B:-Glassionomer
C:-Zinc Phosphate
D:-Zn O Eugenol

Correct Answer:- Option-B

6:-What must be added to steel in order to render it stainless?


A:-Chromium oxide 3-20%
B:-Carbon < 1.2%
C:-Chromium 12-30%
D:-Fluoride 2-3%

Correct Answer:- Option-C

7:-White gold alloys contain

A:-Platinum
B:-Palladium
C:-Ruthenium
D:-Beryllium

Correct Answer:- Option-B

8:-The activator used in visible light curing system is

A:-Ubiquinone
B:-Hydroquinone
C:-Benzoyl peroxide
D:-Camphoroquinone

Correct Answer:- Option-D

9:-The cement used for attachment of orthodontic brackets to teeth is

A:-Zinc Phosphate
B:-Glassionomer
C:-Resin cement
D:-Zn O - Eugenol

Correct Answer:-Option-C

10:-Most common drawback of amalgam restoration is

A:-Secondary expansion
B:-Porosity
C:-Marginal breakdown
D:-Contraction on setting

Correct Answer:- Option-A


1:-In complete denture patients,

A:-Centric relation coincides with centric occlusion


B:-Centric occlusion is anterior to centric relation
C:-Centric occlusion is posterior to centric relation
D:-Centric relation is independent of centric occlusion

Correct Answer:- Option-A

2:-Black casting results due to

A:-Contamination with sulphur


B:-Contamination with lead
C:-Contamination with Arsenic
D:-Contamination with Hydrogen

Correct Answer:- Option-A

3:-Beading provides

A:-Impression area of cast


B:-Land area of cast
C:-Art part of the cast
D:-Base of the cast

Correct Answer:- Option-B

4:-The corner stone of maxillary dental arch is

A:-Maxillary central incisor


B:-Maxillary canine
C:-Maxillary first premolar
D:-Maxillary lateral incisor

Correct Answer:- Option-B

5:-The term Pindex is related to

A:-Devesting
B:-Ceramic system
C:-Die system
D:-Articulator

Correct Answer:- Option-C

6:-The most commonly used separating media is


A:-Sodium alginate
B:-Potato starch
C:-Slurry water
D:-Gum arabic

Correct Answer:- Option-A

7:-Muscles of mastication include all except

A:-Massetter
B:-Temporalis
C:-Lateral Pterygoid
D:-Platysma

Correct Answer:- Option-D

8:-Heat cure acrylic is packed in

A:-Wet and sandy stage


B:-Rubbery stage
C:-Dough stage
D:-Stiff stage

Correct Answer:- Option-C

9:-The process of resurfacing the tissue surface of the denture base is

A:-Tissue conditioning
B:-Relining
C:-Rebasing
D:-Remounting

Correct Answer:- Option-B

10:-The distance between the incisive papilla and the central incisors in
teeth arrangement should be

A:-16 mm
B:-18 mm
C:-6-8 mm
D:-10-12 mm

Correct Answer:- Option-C


1:-The primary denture support area for a mandibular complete denture is

A:-The crest of the ridge


B:-Buccal shelf area
C:-Mylohyoid ridge
D:-Retromolar pad

Correct Answer:- Option-B

2:-Two or more parallel axial surfaces of abutment teeth shaped to direct the
prosthesis during placement and removal are called

A:-Indirect retainers
B:-Undercuts
C:-Guiding planes
D:-Reciprocation

Correct Answer:- Option-C

3:-The advantage of a metal denture base over a resin base is

A:-Low cost
B:-Poor dimensional stability
C:-Greater weight
D:-Thermal conductivity

Correct Answer:- Option-D

4:-Face-bow is used for

A:-Recording vertical jaw relation


B:-Recording horizontal jaw relation
C:-Recording orientation jaw relation
D:-Recording centric relation

Correct Answer:- Option-C

5:-Base metal alloys are most commonly invested using

A:-Gypsum bonded investment


B:-Phosphate bonded investment
C:-Silicate bonded investment
D:-Divestment

Correct Answer:- Option-B

6:-The most difficult tooth to set in a complete denture patient is

A:-Maxillary canine
B:-Maxillary 1st Premolar
C:-Maxillary central incisor
D:-Mandibular canine

Correct Answer:- Option-C

7:-The pontic given in esthetic zone is

A:-Ovate
B:-Saddle
C:-Hygienic
D:-Modified ridge lap

Correct Answer:- Option-A

8:-A refractory die is made from

A:-Primary impression
B:-Secondary impression
C:-Duplicating the master die
D:-Duplicating the primary die

Correct Answer:- Option-C

9:-Porcelain bond to the alloy primarily by

A:-Chemical bond
B:-Mechanical bond
C:-Vander wall bond
D:-Micromechanical bond

Correct Answer:- Option-A

10:-Which of the following material is not desirable for making refractory


cast from final cast of RPD?

A:-Agar
B:-Alginate
C:-Silicone
D:-Polyether

Correct Answer:- Option-D


1:-All of the following are components of pontic except

A:-Facing
B:-Solder joint
C:-Backing
D:-Connector

Correct Answer:- Option-D

2:-The ability of the prosthesis to resist displacement in a vertical direction


is

A:-Retention
B:-Stability
C:-Support
D:-Resilience

Correct Answer:-Option-A

3:-The angle the rest makes with the minor connector should be

A:-90°
B:-Greater than 90°
C:-180°
D:-Less than 90°

Correct Answer:- Option-D

4:-The filler incorporated in a impression material imparts

A:-Strength
B:-Plasticity
C:-Flow
D:-Elasticity

Correct Answer:- Option-A

5:-The most durable maxillofacial prosthetic material is

A:-Polyurethanes
B:-Epiamines
C:-Silicones
D:-Polyvinyl chloride

Correct Answer:- Option-C

6:-The maximum intercuspation of teeth is

A:-Centric relation
B:-Centric occlusion
C:-Occlusion
D:-Vertical dimension

Correct Answer:- Option-B

7:-Die spacer should provide space of

A:-0.1 microns
B:-0.25 microns
C:-0.35 microns
D:-0.5 microns

Correct Answer:- Option-B

8:-Wires preferred for leveling and alignment

A:-Rectangular
B:-Round
C:-Triangular
D:-Elliptical

Correct Answer:- Option-C

9:-In blocking out the master cast during surveying, which one of the
following is not a blockout?

A:-Paralleled blockout
B:-Shaped blockout
C:-Arbitrary blockout
D:-Round blockout

Correct Answer:- Option-D

10:-The function of minor connector in a clasp assembly is

A:-Retention
B:-Stabilization
C:-Support
D:-All of the above

Correct Answer:- Option-D


1:-The cross section of lingual bar is

A:-Pear shaped
B:-Half pear shaped
C:-Round shaped
D:-Triangular shaped

Correct Answer:- Option-B

2:-During surveying, the height of contour is delineated by

A:-Analyzing rod
B:-Undercut gauge
C:-Carbon marker
D:-Wax knife

Correct Answer:- Option-C

3:-Labial frenum contains

A:-Levator angulioris muscle


B:-Buccinator
C:-Orbicularis muscle
D:-No muscle

Correct Answer:- Option-D

4:-The primary purpose of posterior palatal seal is

A:-To provide retention for the maxillary denture


B:-To provide support for the maxillary denture
C:-To reduce food accumulation beneath the denture
D:-To compensate the volumetric shrinkage of polymerisation of acrylic
resin

Correct Answer:- Option-A

5:-Labial bar is indicated in case of

A:-Incompetent lips
B:-Diastema
C:-Labial inclination of teeth
D:-Lingual inclination of teeth

Correct Answer:- Option-D

6:-The part of an RPD frame work that transmits stress to the abutment
teeth and also serves as a vertical stop for the framework is called a
A:-Major connector
B:-Minor connector
C:-Rest
D:-Denture base

Correct Answer:- Option-C

7:-A mean value articulator is also known as

A:-Anatomic articulator
B:-Hinge articulator
C:-Three point articulator
D:-Semi adjustable articulator

Correct Answer:- Option-C

8:-The posterior occlusal plane in complete denture is made parallel to

A:-Ala tragal line


B:-High lip line
C:-Low lip line
D:-Frankfurt horizontal plane

Correct Answer:- Option-A

9:-Which of the following Kennedy's class cannot have modification spaces?

A:-Class I
B:-Class II
C:-Class III
D:-Class IV

Correct Answer:- Option-D

10:-Boiling point of PMMA monomer is

A:-103°C
B:-100.8°C
C:-130°C
D:-113°C

Correct Answer:- Option-B


1:-The mean value articulator is based on which theory of occlusion?

A:-Bonwill's theory
B:-Spherical theory
C:-Conical theory
D:-Lingualised occlusion

Correct Answer:- Option-A

2:-The process of applying a thin mix of dental stone which is painted over
the wax surface and denture teeth is

A:-Stippling
B:-Festooning
C:-Coring
D:-Indexing

Correct Answer:- Option-C

3:-The curve located antero posteriorly in a complete denture is

A:-Curve of Spee
B:-Pleasure curve
C:-Monson curve
D:-Curve of Wilson

Correct Answer:- Option-A

4:-Hawley's appliance is used in orthodontics for

A:-Relapse
B:-Retention
C:-Anchorage
D:-Reciprocation

Correct Answer:- Option-B

5:-The choice of pontic in mandibular posterior region is

A:-Ridge lap
B:-Ovate
C:-Sanitary
D:-Saddle

Correct Answer:- Option-C

6:-Screw gag is indicated for patients having


A:-Trismus
B:-Fracture of facial skeleton
C:-Cleft palate
D:-Cheloid

Correct Answer:- Option-A

7:-An obturator is indicated for patients having

A:-Irradiation
B:-Trauma
C:-Cleft palate
D:-Deviation of mandible

Correct Answer:- Option-C

8:-A combination clasp consists of

A:-Cast retentive arm and wrought reciprocal arm


B:-Cast reciprocal arm and wrought retentive arm
C:-Basemetal reciprocal arm and gold retentive arm
D:-Bar clasp and circumferential clasp

Correct Answer:- Option-B

9:-Reinforcing shellac or acrylic with orthodontic wires increases

A:-Ductility
B:-Malleability
C:-Strength
D:-Resiliency

Correct Answer:- Option-C

10:-The simultaneous contact of all teeth both in centric as well as eccentric


relation and in right and left and anterior and posterior occlusal areas is
referred to as

A:-Monoplane occlusion
B:-Centric occlusion
C:-Stability
D:-Balanced occlusion

Correct Answer:- Option-D


1:-Which of the following is not hydrophilic?
A:-Agar
B:-Polysulphide
C:-Alginate
D:-Polyether

Correct Answer:- Option-B

2:-Tripoding the cast is done for

A:-Reorientation of the cast to surveyor


B:-Reorientation of the cast to articulator
C:-Recording the undercut area of the cast
D:-Recording the undercut area of the teeth

Correct Answer:- Option-A

3:-Zinc oxide-eugenol impression material sets by

A:-Exothermic reaction
B:-Syneresis
C:-Chelation
D:-Imbibition

Correct Answer:- Option-C

4:-Which of the following is known as Model cement?

A:-Beading wax
B:-Boxing wax
C:-Sticky wax
D:-Modelling wax

Correct Answer:- Option-C

5:-The most dimensionally accurate impression material is

A:-Agar
B:-Polysulfide
C:-Polyether
D:-Addition silicone

Correct Answer:- Option-D

6:-The term "Green shrinkage" is related to


A:-Firing of Porcelain
B:-Investments
C:-Shrinkage of acrylicresin
D:-Alginate

Correct Answer:- Option-B

7:-Balanced stone refers to

A:-Dental stone
B:-Impression compound
C:-Resin incorporated gypsum product
D:-Product containing equal amount of accelerator and retarder

Correct Answer:- Option-D

8:-The distance between maxillary major connector and gingival margin is

A:-6 mm
B:-3 mm
C:-8 mm
D:-4 mm

Correct Answer:- Option-A

9:-The minimum thickness of base of the cast at its thinnest portion should
be

A:-7 mm
B:-10 mm
C:-14 mm
D:-16 mm

Correct Answer:- Option-B

10:-The most important factor in the arrangement of teeth is

A:-Mold
B:-Leverage
C:-Occlusion
D:-Compensating curve

Correct Answer:- Option-C

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