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RCD Midterm Exam

Terms in this set (50)

After setting, preliminary B) absorb water

alginate impressions

A) remain dimensionally stable

for 12 hours

B) absorb water

C) have higher tear strength

than polysulfide impressions

D) can be poured twice with

little effect on accuracy of
resulting cast

Which of the following C) cusp occlusion

geometric occlusion occurs in
three dimensions?

A) centric occlusion

B) flat plane occlusion

C) cusp occlusion

D) linear occlusion

RCD Midterm Exam

The easiest occlusal scheme B) false
that can be used for setting up
complete dentures in any
situation is the monoplane
occlusion.

A) true

B) false

The hamular notch is important C) the statement is correct, but the reason is NOT
in complete denture
construction BECAUSE it aids
the dentist in positioning the
maxillary posterior teeth.

A) both the statement and the

reason are correct and related

B) the statement and the

reason are correct but NOT
related

C) the statement is correct, but

the reason is NOT

D) the statement is NOT

correct, but the reason is
accurate

E) NEITHER the statement NOR

the reason is correct

RCD Midterm Exam

A facebow relates the
C) hinge axis to maxillary arch

A) mandibular arch to the

glenoid fossa

B) vertical axis of maxilla to

mandible

C) hinge axis to maxillary arch

D) maxilla to mandible at
vertical dimension of occlusion

An incorrect vertical dimension D) increase VDO and diminish interocclusal distance

of occlusion causes a patient
to overclose and to have a
poor facial profile. To correct
this problem, the dentist
should do which of the
following?

A) increase VDR and increase

interocclusal distance

B) decrease VDR and diminish

interocclusal distance

C) decrease VDO and increase

interocclusal distance

D) increase VDO and diminish

interocclusal distance

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All of the following are goals B) group function
of balanced denture occlusion
EXCEPT one. Which one is the
EXCEPTION?

A) simultaneous contact in
centric relation

B) group function

C) working side contact

D) balancing contact in
protrusion

E) balancing contact in lateral

excursions

A patient wearing complete C) decreased vertical dimension

dentures has angular cheilosis.
The most likely cause is

A) increase vertical dimension

B) insufficient horizontal
overlap (overjet)

C) decreased vertical
dimension

D) excessive vertical overlap

(overbite)

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In a complete denture patient, E) vertical dimension of occlusion
when the teeth, occlusion rims,
and central bearing point
(relating to force) are in
contact and the mandible is in
centric relation, the length of
the face is known as the

A) interocclusal rest space

B) vertical dimension

C) physiologic rest position

D) vertical dimension at rest

E) vertical dimension of
occlusion

When viewed from the C) only the mesial plane

anterior, a properly set
maxillary canine will have
____________ visible.

A) the mesial and distal planes

B) only the distal plane

C) only the mesial plane

D) only the cusp tip

The posterior occlusal plane of A) the Camper's line

the artificial teeth of the
denture is established with

A) the Camper's line

B) the articulator

C) the record base

D) none of the above

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To improve denture stability, A) over the crest of the mandibular ridge
mandibular molar teeth should
normally be placed

A) over the crest of the

mandibular ridge

B) buccal to crest of
mandibular ridge

C) over the buccal shelf area

D) lingual to the crest of the

mandibular ridge

The vibrating line of the palate

A) delineates the movement of the soft palate

A) delineates the movement of

the soft palate

B) is always on the hard palate

C) is a well-defined line across

the palate

D) is not a useful landmark in

complete denture fabrication

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What are the key factors for B) to ensure optimal retention, support, and stability
complete denture of complete dentures
impressions?

A) to ensure optimal retention,

esthetic, and stability of
complete dentures

B) to ensure optimal retention,

support, and stability of
complete dentures

C) to ensure optimal phonetic,

esthetic, and stability of
complete dentures

D) to ensure optimal dynamic,

support, and stability of
complete dentures

The function of the A) to help provide a balanced occlusion in

compensating curve used in complete dentures when the mandible is protruded
complete denture construction
is

A) to help provide a balanced

occlusion in complete
dentures when the mandible is
protruded

B) to aid in establishing an
incisal guide plane

C) to aid in modifying the

condylar guidance

D) to help provide canine

guidance when the mandible is
protruded

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In selecting an impression tray C) beyond the vibrating line
for a preliminary maxillary
impression, how far should the
tray extend posteriorly?

A) to the tuberosity

B) to the fovea palatinae

C) beyond the vibrating line

D) short of the vibrating line

The anatomical landmarks used A) pterygomaxillary notches and fovea palatinae

to help establish the location
of the posterior palatal seal of
a maxillary complete denture
include the

A) pterygomaxillary notches
and fovea palatinae
B) pterygomaxillary notches
and the posterior nasal spine

C) posterior border of the

tuberosities and the posterior
border of the palatine bone

D) anterior border of the

tuberosities, the palatine raphe,
and the posterior border of the
palatine bone

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Which instrument attempts to B) the articulator
reproduce the movement of
the jaws and maintains the
relationship of the maxilla and
mandible to the condyles?

A) the facebow

B) the articulator

C) the fox plane`

D) the earbow

When making E) the difference between the vertical dimension of

maxillomandibular records for occlusion and the vertical dimension of rest is 2-
a complete denture patient, 4mm
the vertical dimension of
occlusion is acceptable when

A) interocclusal distance
(freeway space) is 8-10mm

B) occlusal rims contact evenly

and bilaterally at the same time
as the lips touch

C) the maxillary rim shows just

below the upper lip and the
mandibular rim in even with the
corners of the mouth

D) it is equal to the vertical

dimension of rest

E) the difference between the

vertical dimension of occlusion
and the vertical dimension of
rest is 2-4mm

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The primary stress bearing area A) hard palate
of the maxillary complete
denture is the

A) hard palate

B) alveolar ridge

C) soft palate

D) zygoma

All of the following materials B) false

used in dentistry and medicine
are totally inert.

A) true

B) false

Making dental impressions is an A) both statements are correct

active rather than passive
process. Flawed impressions
account for the majority of
denture problems.

A) both statements are correct

B) only the first statement is

correct

C) only the second statement

is correct

D) both statements are

incorrect

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Which impression material D) zinc oxide eugenol
causes stinging and burning
sensation?

A) plaster

B) polysulfide

C) compound

D) zinc oxide eugenol

Which anatomical landmark is a A) incisive papilla

good guide for the
anteroposterior positioning of
the six maxillary anterior teeth?

A) incisive papilla

B) retromolar pad

C) labial frenum

D) alveolar ridge

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The lower one third of the D) increasing the occlusal vertical dimension
patient's face appears too
short and there is an apparent
loss of the vermillion border of
the lips. Which of the following
procedures is indicated to
correct this situation?

A) moving the anterior teeth

facially

B) increasing the interocclusal

distance

C) decreasing the occlusal

vertical dimension

D) increasing the occlusal

vertical dimension

For patients with skeletal Class B) 1-2 mm

1 relationships, anterior teeth
should be set with _________ of
vertical overlap in conventional
bilateral balanced occlusal
scheme.

A) 0-0.5 mm

B) 1-2 mm

C) 3-4 mm

D) more than 4.5 mm

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What is/are the purpose(s) of D) A and B
preliminary impression?

A) for diagnosis

B) for the construction of a

custom tray

C) for determining the material

to be used to make final
impression

D) A and B
E) all of the above

For complete dentures, which D) correct VDO, thickness of anterior border, and
of the following three factors position of teeth
affect the correct positioning
of lips?

A) facebow transfer, position of

teeth, and correct VDR

B) facebow transfer, thickness

of anterior border, and correct
VDO

C) correct VDR, thickness of

anterior border, and position
of teeth

D) correct VDO, thickness of

anterior border, and position
of teeth

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Which of the following D) 1, 3, and 4
impression materials is/are
considered non-elastic?

1. plaster

2. reversible hydrocolloid

3. zinc oxide eugenol

4. compound

5. irreversible hydrocolloid

A) 1, 2, and 3

B) 2 and 5

C) 1, 2, and 4

D) 1, 3, and 4

E) 1, 3, and 5

In complete denture B) facilitate removal of the impression

construction, custom trays are
recommended for silicone and
rubber base impression
materials to

A) obtain a uniform thickness

of material

B) facilitate removal of the

impression

C) allow for a more uniform

setting of the material

D) eliminate the need for a tray

adhesive

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Which of the following is/are E) all of the above
(a) useful guide(s) in
determining a patient's
occlusal vertical dimension?

1. overall esthetic facial support

2. phonetic tests, including "s"

sounds

3. observation of the rest

position

4. comparison to old dentures

A) 1, 2, and 3

B) 1 and 3

C) 2 and 4

D) 4 only

E) all of the above

The primary stress bearing area D) buccal shelves

of the mandibular complete
denture is the

A) alveolar ridge

B) rugae

C) tuberosities

D) buccal shelves

Group function occlusion is B) working contacts

characterized by having

A) non-working contact

B) working contacts

C) protrusive contacts

D) a long centric
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The following conditions can A) 1, 2, and 3
be the result of ill-fitting
complete dentures

1. alveolar ridge resorption

2. soft tissue irritation

3. angular cheilitis

4. periodontitis

A) 1, 2, and 3

B) 1 and 3

C) 2 and 4

D) 1 only

E) all of the above

Which of the following A) incisive papilla

landmarks will best guide the
most esthetic location of the
maxillary anterior artificial
teeth on a complete denture?

A) incisive papilla

B) midline of the nose

C) median palatal suture

D) anterior labial frenum

E) anterior edentulous ridge

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What are the two determinants A) the condylar guidance angle (condylar
of mandibular movement in any inclination) and incisal guidance angle
forward direction (protrusive
movement)?

A) the condylar guidance

angle (condylar inclination)
and incisal guidance angle

B) the condylar guidance angle

(condylar inclination) and the
curve of Spee

C) the incisal guidance angle

and curve of Spee

D) the fox occlusal plane and

facebow record

For patients with skeletal Class B) 1-2 mm

1 relationships, anterior teeth
should be set with _________ of
horizontal overlap in
conventional bilateral
balanced occlusal scheme.

A) 0-0.5 mm

B) 1-2 mm

C) 3-4 mm

D) more than 4.5 mm

RCD Midterm Exam

The concept of balanced B) Alfred Gysi
articulation for complete
dentures was introduced by:

A) V.H. Sears

B) Alfred Gysi

C) John P. Frush

D) Victor Hugo

Which of the following B) coronoid process

structures affects the thickness
of the flange of a maxillary
complete denture?

A) malar process

B) coronoid process

C) mylohyoid ridge

D) zygomatic process

E) genial tubercle

RCD Midterm Exam

In complete denture C) the size and shape of the bony condylar glenoid
fabrication, which of the fossa, the articular disc and muscular influence
following regulate(s) the paths
of the condyles in mandibular
movements?

A) the height of the cusps of

posterior teeth

B) the amount of horizontal

and vertical overlap

C) the size and shape of the

bony condylar glenoid fossa,
the articular disc and muscular
influence

D) the vertical occlusion,

centric relation, and degree of
compensating curve

Which of the Hanau's quint E) occlusal plane and condylar inclination

factors cannot be changed or
controlled by the dentist?

A) condylar inclination and

incisal guidance

B) cuspal inclination and

compensating curve

C) condylar inclination and

compensating curve

D) occlusal plane and cuspal

inclination

E) occlusal plane and condylar

inclination

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In an edentulous patient, the C) limit the thickness of the denture flange in the
coronoid process can
maxillary buccal space

A) limit the distal extension of

the mandibular denture

B) affect the position and

arrangement of the posterior
teeth

C) limit the thickness of the

denture flange in the maxillary
buccal space

D) determine the location of

the posterior palatal seal of the
maxillary denture

Heated impression modeling A) avoid burning the soft tissues

compound is tempered in
warm water before placement
in the mouth in order to

A) avoid burning the soft

tissues

B) reduce contraction error

C) initiate a chemical reaction

D) minimize distortion

RCD Midterm Exam

Occlusal morphology is B) intercondylar distance
determined by the height of
the cusp and the depth of the
fossa. Each of the following is a
vertical component of this
morphology EXCEPT one.
Which is this EXCEPTION?

A) side shift (side-to-side

movement)

B) intercondylar distance

C) curve of spee

D) horizontal overlap of
anterior teeth

When setting denture teeth in B) maxillary anterior, mandibular anterior,

the conventional bilateral mandibular posterior, maxillary posterior
balanced occlusal scheme,
which of the following is the
recommended sequence?

A) maxillary anterior,
mandibular posterior,
mandibular anterior, maxillary
posterior

B) maxillary anterior,
mandibular anterior,
mandibular posterior, maxillary
posterior

C) mandibular posterior,
mandibular anterior, maxillary
anterior, maxillary posterior

D) mandibular posterior,
maxillary anterior, maxillary
posterior, mandibular anterior
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The patient has a chronically A) maximal extension of the denture to distribute
tender, knife-edge mandibular forces of occlusion over a greater area
residual ridge. In fabricating a
complete denture for this
patient, a dentist should
consider which of the
following?

A) maximal extension of the

denture to distribute forces of
occlusion over a greater area

B) minimal extension of the

denture to limit tenderness to a
smaller area

C) decreased vertical
dimension of occlusion to
decrease biting forces

D) a broader occlusal table to

provide a firmer contact in
eccentric jaw relations

It is generally advisable to A) true

keep the vertical overlap to a
minimum in complete dentures.

A) true

B) false

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Irreversibile hydrocolloid A) a quick snap
materials are best removed
from the mouth by

A) a quick snap

B) a slow teasing motion

C) twisting and rocking

D) having the patient create a

positive pressure

What do denture wearers D) all of the above

desire most from their
prostheses?

A) esthetics

B) comfort

C) function

D) all of the above

Lingualized occlusion can be A) true

defined as the form of denture
occlusion where the maxillary
lingual cusps articulate with the
mandibular occlusal surfaces in
centric working and non-
working mandibular positions.

A) true

B) false