Department of Fixed

Prosthodontics

Choose the correct answer(only one answer is allowed)

1. Concerning reverse ¾ crown, all of the following are true except:
a) Labial surface of the tooth is left intact
b) Grooves are placed mesial and distal
c) Indicated in lower premolars
d) Cast metal restoration
2. Inlay as a restoration is:
a) Extracoronal restoration
b) Retained by pins
c) Covering one or more cusp
d) Intracoronal restoration

3-Full veneered crown is:

a) Constructed from metal and non-metal

b) Labial surface of the tooth is left intact for esthetics
c) Partial coverage restoration
d) None of the above

4- Laminate veneers restoration is:

a) Made for improving esthetics

b) Conservative
c) Retained through adhesion
d) All of the above

5- ¾ Crown is :

a) Partial coverage restoration

b) Retained by encircling the tooth
c) Cast metal extracoronal restoration
d) A & C
6- In 7/8 Crown, the following cusp is left intact:

a) MB cusp of upper first molar

b) DB cusp of upper first molar
c) MB cusp of lower first molar
d) DB cusp of lower first molar

7/8 Crown indicated in the following tooth :

a) Lower 6

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 b) Upper 6
c) Lower 7
d) Upper 7

7- ½ Crown :
a) Retained by mesial and distal grooves
b) Retained by buccal and lingual grooves
c) Made for esthetic reasons
d) Nonee of the above

8- Pinledge retainer:

a) Partial coverage restoration

b) Retained by 2 ledges and 3 pins, one incisally and two cervically
c) Constructed on labial surface of anterior teeth
d) All of the above
9- Post crown :

a) Restores severely damaged teeth

b) Limited to non-vital teeth
c) Can be metal, non-metal or combined
d) All of the above
10- Objectives of fixed prosthesis:
a) Restoring esthetics and function
b) Preservation of arch integrity
c) Mastication
d) All of the above .
11- Pontic can be defined as:
a) component of bridge supporting the bridge from one or both ends
b) component of bridge restoring missing tooth
c) may be rigid or non-rigid
d) None of the above
12- Maryland bridge is a:
a) ..Conservative preparation
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b) Retained by wings using cement
c) Resin bonded bridge
d) All of the above

13- In Macboyl retainer, the grooves are placed:

a) Proximally
b) Buccal and lingual
c) At labio-proximal line angles
d) None of the above
15- Line of insertion denotes:
a) Parallel opposing walls

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 b) Diverging opposing walls
c) Converging opposing walls
d) None of the above
16- Roundation of axial line angles serves to:
a) Removal of triangular undercuts
b) Providing continuous finisl line
c) Establishing path of insertion
d) All of the above
17- In ¾ crown, the lingual wall of the groove could be:
a) Converge with the lingual wall of the preparation
b) Converge with the buccal wall of the groove
c) Diverge with the lingual wall of the preparation
d) All of the above
18- In ¾ crown, the relation of the axial walls of the 2 grooves could be:
a) Parallel to each other
b) Converging
c) Diverging
d) A Or B
19- In pinledge restoration, the alignment of the pins should be:
a) Parallel to the frontal plane
b) Parallel to the medial Sagital plane
c) Parallel to each other
d) All of the above
20- The resistance area of the preparation is;
a) The tooth structure lying inside the tipping path.
b) The tooth structure lying outside the tipping path.
c) The tooth structure lying outside the path insertion.
d) The tooth structure lying inside the path insertion.
21-A bridge where it derives its support from an abutment remote from the
edentulous area.
a) Fixed-fixed bridge.
b) Fixed- support bridge
c) Fixed-support bridge.
d) Spring cantilever bridge.
22) In complete cast metal crown, patients commonly unlike (unhappy) with :
a) Poor retention.0
b) Bad esthetics.
c) Low strength.
d) None of the above.

23- The quality of a preparation that prevents the removal of the restoration
along its path of insertion or long axis i.e. resisting vertical forces in centric
movements.
a) Resistance form.
b) Resistance to deformation.
c) Rotational resistance.
d) Retention form.

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24- In order to provide minimal acceptable height which allows tooth structure
to resist horizontal forces, occlusal reduction should not exceed:
a) 1 mm
b) 1.5mm
c) ½ occlusogingival height
d) 1/3 occlusogingival height

25- The following is the least conservative form of grooves:

a) V-shaped groove.
b) U-shaped groove.
c) Box shaped groove.
d) A &C.

26- The following is the most aggressive groove:

a) V-shaped groove
b) U-shaped groove
c) Box shaped groove
d) A &C.
27- In case of proximal caries or beside a solder joint, which groove is desirable:
a. V-shaped groove
b. U-shaped groove
c. Box shaped groove
d. A &C.

28- In ¾ crown, the following increase retention except:

a) Increasing the length of the grooves
b) Increasing the depth of the grooves
c) Locating the grooves more lingually
d) Locating the grooves more buccaly
29- In reverse ¾ crown, the following increase retention except:
a) Increasing the length of the grooves
b) Increasing the depth of the grooves
c) Locating the grooves more lingually
d) Locating the grooves more buccaly
30- A simple class three cavity will be completely covered by extracoronal
restoration, the recommended intracoronal restoration should:
a) Follow Black’s principles
b) Be retained by post
c) Zn phosphate can be used
d) None of the above
31- Finish line indicated for labial margin of veneered crown:
a) Chamfer
b) Shoulder
c) Feather edge
d) Bevel

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32- The most conservative finish line of the following is:
a) Shoulder with bevel
b) Chamfer
c) Heavy chamfer
d) Feather edge
33- Finish line that permits burnishing of margins of metal crowns:
a) Chamfer
b) Shoulder
c) Bevel
d) Heavy chamfer.

34- Fear of leaving unsupported enamel lip is encountered with ………. finish line:

a) Bevel
b) Shoulder with bevel
c) Sloped shoulder
d) Chamfer

35- Subgingival finish line provides:

a) Better esthetics
b) Ease of preparation
c) Better handling for soft tissues
d) All of the above

36- Shoulder with bevel finish line has the following advantages except:

a) Allows burnishing of metal margin

b) Conservative
c) No fear of unsupported enamel lip
d) Provides sufficient bulk of material

37- Bevel finish line is done with ……. :

a) Tapered stone with round end

b) Tapered stone with flat end
c) Tapered stone with round end of larger size
d) Tinker stone

38- Finish line indicated for lingual margin of veneered crown:

a) Chamfer
b) Shoulder
c) Heavy chamfer
d) Shoulder with bevel

39- The following is indefinite finish line:

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 a) Chamfer
b) Feather edge
c) Chisel
d) None of the above

40- Feather edge finish line is indicated for the following:

a) Facial margin of full veneered crown

b) Lingual margin of full veneered crown
c) All ceramic crown
d) None of the above

Write (true) or (false) on each statement of the

following:
1. Post crown is usually used with vital teeth ( F ).
2. In vital teeth, occlusal reduction should follow occlusal anatomy ( T )
3. Cervical triangular undercut is removed by rounding axial line angles ( T
)
4. Connector is the suspended member of the bridge ( F ).
5. Occlusal reduction should not exceed ½ occlusogingival height. ( F ).
6. One of the basic goals of restorative dentistry is to reduce as much tooth
structure as possible . consistent with the mechanical and esthetic principles of
tooth preparation. ( F ).
7. Full veneered crowns are partial coverage crowns ( F) .
8. Macboyel retainer is a type of full coverage restoration ( F ).
9. Compound bridges are made of different types of material (F ) .
10. Chamfer finish line is done by tapered stone with rounded end.(T ).
11. Shoulder finish line is used with all ceramic crown preparation. ( T ).
12. Shoulder finish line is more conservative than chamfer finish line ( F )
13. Discs are used with both conventional and high speeds. ( F ).
14. Feather edge finish line should be avoided in spite of being conservative
(T ).
15. Indefinite finish line is used with swaged crowns. T
16. Sub-gingival finish line is the best location to place the finish line ( F ).
17. Common range of insertion is usually done for a single crown preparation
(F ).
18. Common line of insertion is usually done for a single crown preparation
( F )
19. line of insertion denotes a convergence angle between the opposing axial
surfaces ( F ).

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20. line of insertion denotes a parralism between the opposing axial surfaces
( T ).
21. In partial coverage restoration the longer the axial groove, the less the
retention. ( F )
22. Placing the grooves in reverse 3/4 crown more buccally will give enough
tooth structure lingual to the groove that will resist the displacing force
( F ).
23. Placing the grooves in 3/4 crown more buccally will give enough tooth
structure lingual to the groove that will resist the displacing force ( T ).
24. Converging angles of 2 opposing surfaces within limits where the
restoration could be precisely seated on the prepared tooth denote Line of
insertion (F ).
25. Buccal and lingual walls of the groove should converge occlusally with
angle of convergence 2 – 5 degrees ( F ).
26. In ¾ crowns, axial grooves are on mesial and distal surfaces ( T ).
27. In 1/2 crowns, axial grooves are on mesial and distal surfaces ( F ).
28. In macboyel retainer, axial grooves are on mesial and distal surfaces ( F
).
29. Lingual wall of the groove and lingual surface of the tooth should diverge
occlusally ( F ) .
30. In case of pin ledge preparation, there are 2 ledges and 2pinholes.( F ).
31. Parallesim between the pinholes and the incisal 2/3 of the labial surface
of anterior teeth is required ( T ).
32. Parallesim between the pinholes and the sagittal plane is not indicated to
obtain line of insertion. ( F ).
33. Occlusogingival height is inversely proportion with the retention and
resistance of the crowns. ( F ).
34. Converging angles of 2 opposing surfaces inversely proportion with the
retention and resistance of the crowns. ( T ).
35. The larger the amount of tooth structure outside the tipping path, the
more the crown will resist displacing forces. (T )
36. The length of the groove is inversely proportional to the retention of the
restoration ( F ).

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 37. Placing the groove in partial coverage restoration at the middle of the
tooth aids in the resistance of the restoration to the displacing force ( F )
.
38. V-shaped groove is the best type of grooves regarding resistance.(F ).
39. Buccal wall of the groove should converge with the lingual wall of the
groove to provide a range of insertion. ( F ) .
40. The path of withdrawal should not coincide with the long axis of the
tooth .( F ).
41. Extension of the outline form of the preparation to protect tooth
structure from possible fracture under occlusal forces is required. ( T
).
42. If tipping path of extra coronal restoration pass into tooth structure
(shallow cavity)Minimal extension of the cavity preparation of the intra
coronal restoration is required. ( T ).
43. Among of all types of grooves , Box shaped groove are the most
conservative . ( F )
44. Among of all types of grooves , Box shaped groove are the most
conservative . ( F ).
45. Occluso-gingival height of prepared teeth affects resistance and retention
( T ).
46. Resistance to displacement will increase if more sound tooth structure is
present inside the tipping path.( F ).
47.The complete cast metal crown is indicated for badly damaged posterior
teeth by caries or trauma. (T )
48. The complete cast metal crown is indicated for endodontically treated
teeth.T
49.The complete cast metal crown is indicated to support a removable partial
denture. ( T )
50. Occlusal reduction must allow adequate room for the restorative material from
which, the crown is to be fabricated.( T )
51. electric vitality testing cannot be performed for an abutment tooth restored by
complete cast metal crown .( T )

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  GIVE REASONS:
1. Roundation of axial line angles is mandatory.
ANS 1) to remove triangular undercut
2) caring cervical finish line into gingival cervice and obtaining continuity of finish line
3)to form proper path of insertion
2. Using tapered stone with round end during preparation of full metal restorations.
ANS to make chamfer finish line which provides space for adequate bulk of material
3. Using tapered stone with flat end during preparation of all-ceramic restorations.
ANS to make shoulder finish line which provide space for bulk of porcelain and to
reduce stress
4. The grooves in a partial coverage restoration is placed more buccal whenever
possible.
ANS to give enough tooth structure lingual to the groove that will resist displacing
forces
5. Sub-gingival finish line is recommended in certain situation.
ANS A) for esthetic reasons
B)FOR Biological reasons
1)high caries index and bad oral hygiene
2) dental caries
3)cervical erosion
4) restorations extending subgingival
5) proximal contact area extend to gingival crest
C ) mechanical reasons
1) inadequate occluso_gingival height
2) additional retention

6. Incomplete seating of crown, OR breaking of wax pattern during its removal.

ANS due to failure in establishing path of insertion
 DEFINE:
1. Common path of insertion
it the direction through which the retainers of fixed fixed bridge
could be precisely seated on the prepared abutments.
2. Common line of insertion.
it is the single direction through which the retainers of fixed fixed
bridge could be precisely seated on prepared abutment teeth
3. Common range of insertion.
it denotes sum of smallest converging angles of axial surfaces

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 within its rang the retainers of fixed fixed bridge could be precisely
seated on abutments
4. Tipping path.
it is path through which the restoration tend to displacement under
displacing occlusal forces
 ENUMERATE:
1. Types of crowns. Types of bridges.
2. Types of crowns.

3. Types of bridges.
4. Crowns retained by grooves.
1)1/2 crown
2) 3/4 crown
3) reverse 3/4 crown
4) Macboyl crown
5) 7/8 crown

5. Crowns retained by proximal grooves

1) 3/4 crown
2) reverse 3/4crown

6. Factors affecting path of insertion.

1) reduction of axial walls
2)grooves
3)roundation of axial line angles
4)pin holes
5) ledge
7. Types of stones.
A)according to head shape
1) wheel stone
2)cylindrical stone
3)pear shape
4)tapered stone
5)barrel stone
6) inverted cone shape
7) cup shape
8) bud shape stone
9) rounded and oval shape stone
10) root facer stone
b) according to size
1)coarse
2)mediam
3) fine
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 4) very fine
C) according to function
1)cutters
2)reducers
3)guidance
4) finishing
5)tissue trimmers

8. Criteria of ideal stone.

A)new and sharp not dull ,
b) size , shape , end shape match with its use
c) durable
9. Factors affecting retention of grooves.
1) depth of groove
2) position of groove
3)length of the groove
10.Function of finish line
a.)evaluation of amount of prepared tooth structure
b ) evaluation accuracy of impression
c )evaluation of die
d) adaptation of wax pattern depends on clear finish line
e) one of the guidance in evaluation of restoration
f) sharp finish line determine accuracy of seating

11.. Factors affecting retention of full coverage restorations

ANS a) degree of occlusal convergence
b) occlusogengival height of prepared tooth
c) retention by friction

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