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PRE-BOARDS 1 EXAMINATION
TEST 4: PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY & DENTAL MATERIALS
Philippine Dentistry Licensure Examination
NAME: DATE: SCORE: /100
1. A chronically ill-fitting denture may cause an C. Hamular process
inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia adjacent to D. Fovea palatinae
its border. This condition is known as: 7. Which of the following is the most important
A. Verrucous vulgaris reason for treatment of hyperplastic tissue
B. Inflammatory papillary hyperplasia before construction of a complete or
C. Stomatitis nicotina removable partial denture?
D. Epulis fissuratum A. It will make the patient feel better
2. The most frequent cause of porosities in a B. It will make the face-bow transfer easier
denture is to perform
A. Insufficient pressure on the flask during C. To provide a firm, stable base for the
processing denture
B. Insufficient material in the mold D. The final impression material will flow
C. A rapid elevation in temperature to 212' better
F causing vaporization of the liquid 8. Any unit of a removable partial denture that
D. insufficient time for processing engages an abutment tooth in order to resist
displacement away from the basal seat tissues
3. The anteroposterior curvature (in the
A. Major connector C. Denture base
median plane) and the mediolateral B. Indirect retainer D. Direct retainer
curvature (in the frontal plane) in the 9. Which type of palatal connector is the least
alignment of the occluding surfaces and desirable of the following maxillary major
incisal edges of artificial teeth that are used connectors?
to develop balanced occlusion is called: A. Anterior and posterior palatal strap
B. U-shaped palatal connector
A. Curve of Spee
C. Single palatal strap
B. Compensating Curve D. Anterior and posterior palatal bar
C. Curve ofWilson 10. Occlusal rest seats in crowns and inlays
D. Curve of Pleasure compared to those in enamel are made
4. The posterior palatal seal for a maxillary A. smaller and deeper
denture: B. larger and shallower
C. larger and deeper
A. Is placed 3 mm posterior to the vibrating D. smaller and shallower
line 11. If careless handling of the prosthesis has
B. Is not necessary when fabricating a distorted the major connector, the steps
complete denture on a patient with a flat taken in the corrective procedure are to:
palate i. Reestablish the taper of the clasp arm
C. Is not necessary ifa metal base is used ii. Accomplish a functional reline
D. Will vary in outline and depth according iii. Remake prosthesis
to the palatal form of the patient iv. Remount and equilibrate the prosthesis
5. When the mandible is in its physiologic rest v. Adjust the major connector
or postural position, the contact of teeth is: A. iii, iv, ii, I
A. Maximum C. Premature B. iii, iv, v, i
B. Not present D. Slight
C. v, iii, iv, i
6. Which of the following landmarks is least
D. iii, ii, iv, i
relevant to the location of the posterior
palatal seal area?
A. Pterygomaxillary notch
B. Vibrating line

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12. Acrylic resin artificial teeth rather than porcelain C. The statement is true but the reason is
artificial teeth are generally used as posterior tooth false
replacements in a removable partial denture D. The statement is false and the reason is
because false
i. Acrylic resin teeth are easily adjusted to 17. All other factors are equal, the most
accommodate the retentive meshwork and
retention is provided by the
the minor connectors
A. Full crown preparation
ii. acrylic resin teeth maintain the vertical dimension
of occlusion over a longer period of time
B. Three-quarter preparation
iii. the occlusal surface of acrylic resin teeth need no C. Onlay
modification to occlude against natural teeth D. Inlay
iv. acrylic resin teeth are potentially less destructive 18. Which of the following are factors associated
when opposed by natural teeth or gold restorations with bone loss?
A. i, iii and iv C. ii, iii A. Initial implant instability.
B. i, iv D. all of the above B. Excessive occlusal force.
C. Inadequate hygiene.
13. True reciprocation infers that the reciprocal D. Inadequate prosthesis fit.
component of a clasp assembly E. All of the above.
A. Lies on the middle one-third of the 19. Which of the following statements is(are) true
clinical crown concerning the evaluation of the occlusion on a
B. Is a lingual blanket rather than a lingual cast restoration?
arm A. The restoration is in proper occlusion if it
C. Contacts the abutment tooth holds shim stock.
simultaneously with the retentive arm B. The restoration is in proper occlusion if
D. Contacts the tooth immediately after the the adjacent teeth hold shim stock.
retentive arm assumes its passive C. The restoration is in proper occlusion
when articulating paper marks multiple
position on the retentive area
points of contact on the restoration.
14. The dentist should control the following factors
D. A, B, and C.
of complete denture occlusion with the exception of
E. None of the above.
1. Occlusal plane 20. Each of the following is a feature of papillary
2. Incisal plane hyperplasia except one. Which one is not true?
3. Bennett movement A. It is a proliferative bone disease
4. Compensating curves B. It can be caused by wearing the
5. Condylar path dentures at night
A. 1 and 2 C. It can be caused by poor oral hygiene
D. It can be caused by an ill-fitting denture
B. 3 and 5
21. Which may be a consequence of occlusal
C. 1 and 4 trauma on implants?
D. 2 and 3 A. Widening of the periodontal ligament.
E. None of the above B. Soft-tissue sore area around the tooth.
15. A Kennedy classification of partially edentulous C. Bone loss.
arches wherein a unilateral edentulous area is D. All of the above.
present with natural teeth remaining both anterior 22. Floor inclines apically toward the center of the
and posterior to it tooth
A. Class I C. Class II
B. Class III D. Class IV A. All of the above
16. It is generally accepted that a more accurate B. 1, 3, and 4
method of finally equilibrating complete dentures is C. 1, 2, and 4
on the articulator. Rather than intraorally because D. 3 and 4
23. All of the following are landmarks concerned
the denture supporting tissues allow a degree of
with location of the posterior palatal seal except
movement of the denture bases that can mask
the
inconsistencies in the occlusion
A. Fovea palatine
A. The statement is false but the reason is
B. Hamular notch
true
C. Anterior nasal spine
B. The statement is true and the reason is
D. Posterior vibrating line
true
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24. It is the key to oral function A. Incisive foramen
A. Occlusion C. Temporomandibular joint B. Palatal mucosa
B. Articulator D. Neuromuscular system C. Hamular notch
25. Attach the sprue at the _____. D. Posterior palatal seal
A. perpendicular surface of the wax pattern 33. The primary role of anterior teeth on a denture
B. thinnest part of the wax pattern is:
C. neck of the wax pattern
A. To incise food
D. bulkiest part of the wax pattern
B. Occlusion
26. Inadequate rest-seat preparation for a
C. Esthetics
removable partial prosthesis can cause _____.
D. Stability of the denture
A. Tooth mobility 34. Fabricating a complete denture requires many
B. Ligament widening
important steps from impression taking to tooth
C. Occlusal rest fracture
shape and shade selection. What are the three
D. Occlusal rest distortion
factors for successful fit of a complete denture once
27. Which of the following is the main disadvantage
it has been fabricated?
of resin-modified glass ionomer compared to
conventional glass ionomer? A. Stability, resiliency, and temperature
B. Stability, support, and retention
A. Reduced fluoride release
C. Retention, resiliency, and temperature
B. Increased expansion
D. Support, temperature, and retention
C. Reduced adhesion
E. Retention, flexibility, and support
D. Cost
35. During the denture border molding and final
28. You are planning to replace a maxillary central
impression appointment, it is important to observe
incisor with a fixed prosthetic device (FPD). The
which support and relief areas are for primary
edentulous space is slightly wider than the
support in both maxilla and mandible. What are the
contralateral tooth. In order to achieve acceptable
primary denture support areas on the maxilla and
esthetics, you should ensure that _____.
mandible?
A. The line angles of the pontic are placed
in the same relationship as the A. Rugae, residual ridge
contralateral tooth B. Residual ridge, buccal shelf
B. The pontic should be made smoother C. Residual ridge, residual ridge
than the contralateral tooth D. Rugae, buccal shelf
C. The pontic should have a higher value E. Incisive papilla, residual ridge
36. A 51-year-old male patient presents for the final
than the contralateral tooth
impression appointment for the fabrication of a
D. The line angles should be shaped to
converge incisally on the pontic complete upper denture. As you remove the final
29. Polycarboxylate cement achieves a chemical impression from the patient’s mouth in the custom
bond to tooth structure. The mechanism for this tray, which of the following structures are you
bond is _____. attempting to accurately capture?
A. Ionic bond to phosphate. I. Residual ridge
B. Covalent bond to the collagen. II. Labial and buccal frenum
C. Chelation to calcium. III. Labial and buccal vestibules
D. These cements do not form a chemical IV. Tuberosities
bond. V. Hamular notches
30. Which of the following properties of a gold alloy VI. Posterior palatal seal
exceeds a base metal alloy in numerical value? VII. Fovea
A. Hardness VIII. Hard palate
B. Specific gravity IX. Rugae
C. Casting shrinkage X. Incisive papilla
D. Fusion temperature A. I, II, III, IV, and V
31. For a mandibular denture, the secondary B. II, IV, VI, VIII, and X
peripheral seal area is the: C. I, III, V, VII, and XI
A. Retromylohyoid space D. VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X
B. Anterior lingual border E. All of the above
C. Retromolar pad area 37. Border molding is the shaping of the denture
D. Buccal shelf border areas with impression materials typically
32. A patient who wears a complete maxillary compound. The shape and size of the vestibule is
denture complains of a burning sensation in the duplicated by either functional and/or manual
palatal area of his mouth. This is indicative of too manipulation of the soft tissue adjacent to the
much pressure being exerted by the denture on the:

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borders. Rubber base(polysulfide) is an elastomeric A. Path of draw
impression material for taking impressions after B. Location of rests
border molding has been completed on the custom C. Orientation of guiding planes
tray. What are the advantages of using rubber base D. Placement of porcelain on metal finish lines
for this purpose? E. All of the above.
I. Long setting time 46. A patient with a complete upper denture and a
II. Long working time bilateral lower partial denture presents in your office
for the first time in 5 years. What can you expect to
III. Flexible and tear resistant
find after 5 years without RPD maintenance?
IV. Very unpleasant odor and taste
A. Loss of vertical dimension of occlusion(VDO)
V. Highest permanent deformation
and retrognathic facial appearance
A. I, III, and IV B. Decrease in VDO and prognathic facial
B. I, II, and III appearance
C. III, IV, and V C. Premature posterior contacts and
D. II and III retrognathic facial appearance
E. II and V D. Increase in VDO and premature posterior
38. Contraindications of RPI systems are the contacts
following EXCEPT: E. Decrease in VDO and prognathic facial
A. Lingually tilted abutment appearance
B. Mesiobuccal undercut 47. Mechanical consideration in crown preparation
C. High buccal undercut design is an important factor that could dictate
D. Distobuccal undercut longevity of the fixed prosthesis. All of the following
39. Vertical dimension relates to: are categories for mechanical consideration, except:
A. Physiologic rest of the mandible A. Providing retention form
B. Face length B. Providing resistance form
C. Interarch distance C. Preventing deformation of the restoration
D. Freeway space D. Geometry of tooth preparation
40. The upper lip is supported by: 48. Recognition of wall convergence angles in crown
A. All of the labial surface of the incisor preparation will determine if undercuts are produced
B. One third of the labial surface of the incisor when taper is too small and if retention is
C. Two-thirds of the labial surface of the undermined when taper is too large. What degree of
incisor wall convergence during crown preparation will give
D. Denture base and entire labial surface of the prosthesis optimal retention?
the incisor A. 1 to 3 degrees
41. Postural position is: B. 3 to 6 degrees
A. Muscle-guided C. 4 to 8 degrees
B. Ligament-guided D. 6 to 9 degrees
C. Bone-guided 49. What is the recommended treatment for a
patient who has lost her four maxillary incisors some
D. Tooth-guided
time ago and has suffered excessive ridge
42. Forces on one side of the arch causes lifting
resorption?
forces on the contralateral side of the arch. Which of
A. A conventional six - unit fixed bridge
the following can counteract such force?
B. No treatment
A. Contour of denture base
C. A removable partial denture
B. Direct retainer design
D. A Maryland bridge
C. All of these
50. Which of the following Kennedy classes of
D. Denture base coverage
removable partial dentures are not tooth-borne?
43. The finish line of choice when fabricating an all-
SATA
ceramic crown is:
i. Class I
A. Shoulder C. Chamfer
ii. Class II
B. Bevel D.Shoulder with bevel
iii. Class III
44. The minimum acceptable crown:root ratio
iv. Class IV
A. 1:1 C. 2:3 A. i and iii C. i and ii
B. 1:2 D. 1:3
B. iii and iv D. ii and iii
45. A 68-year-old male presents with severe loss of
51. Which of the following indirect retainers will
tooth structure on an abutment for an existing
provide the best leverage against lifting of denture
removable partial denture. A crown is indicated for
base?
the tooth. Which of the following are important
considerations when preparing a removable partial
denture abutment to receive a crown?

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 A. The one located the closest to the clasp 57. One disadvantage of dental porcelain
tips which is located furthest from the restorations is:
edentulous area A. Poor esthetics
B. The one located the furthest from the B. Expansion
clasp tips which is located nearest to the C. Brittleness
edentulous area D. Radioactivity
C. The one located the furthest from the 58. All of the following statements concerning the
clasp tips which is located furthest from functionally generated pathway technique are true
EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?
the edentulous area
A. A prerequisite for the use of this
52. The elastic modulus is a measure of:
technique for the restoration of a single
A. Viscoelasticity
tooth is the presence of a Class III
B. Toughness
occlusion
C. Stiffness
B. This technique allows the cuspal
D. Plasticity
movements of the dentition to be
53. It is important to select an esthetic tooth shape
recorded in wax intra-orally and
and to consider alignment features when fabricating
transferred to the articulator in the form
any type of prosthesis. Considered in treatment
planning and evaluation of patients smile analysis,
of a static plaster cast
what is the acceptable midline deviation?
C. This static plaster cast is also called the
functional index
A. 1 mm D. 4mm
B. 2 mm E. 5 mm D. By registering the pathways of the
C. 3 mm opposing tooth surfaces during
54. An articulator is a mechanical instrument used to mandibular movements, the technique
represent the temporomandibular joint and allows a laboratory technician to provide
mandible. A classification system was developed to a restoration with an occlusal surface less
determine the variable movements an articulator likely to incorporate occlusal
can produce. Which of the following is the most interferences
commonly used type of articulator? 59. Longer spatulation time of gypsum materials
will tend to
A. Class I D. Class IV
A. reduce setting time and reduce setting
B. Class II E. Class V
expansion
C. Class III B. reduce setting time and increase setting
55. Articulators are further distinguished by design. expansion
What is the advantage an ARCON (ARticulator, C. increase setting tine and increase setting
CONdyle) design has over a non-ARCON design? expansion
A. The ARCON design has condylar D. increase setting time and reduce setting
elements in the upper member expansion
B. The ARCON design has condylar 60. Articulators can be classified according to the __.
A. Number of mandibular movements it can
elements in the lower member
stimulate
C. The non-ARCON design has the condylar
B. Design
inclination of the mechanical fossae at a C. Cost
fixed angle to the maxillary occlusal D. Size
plane 61. What restoration is used only for a short period
D. The ARCON design has the condylar of time as part of an ongoing procedure which
inclination of the mechanical fossae at a provides function and protection for therapeutic
variable angle to the maxillary occlusal purposes?
plane as the articulator opens A. Temporary C. Provisional
E. None of the above B. Interim D. Transient
56. How does porcelain chemically bond to metal? 62. The amount of lingual reduction required on a
A. Interposition of an intermediate metal posterior tooth that will receive a complete
veneer metal crown is_____mm.
layer A. 1.2 - 1.5 C. 0.5 - 0.75
B. Mixing of oxidized metal layer with B. 1 - 1.2 D. 0.75 – 1
porcelain oxides 63. Addition silicone (aka polyvinylsiloxane) is
C. Wetting of the porcelain onto the metal one of many impression materials used for
surface crown and bridge final impressions. Addition
D. Mixing of the metal atoms with the silicone has greater dimensional stability
porcelain structure than polyethers (e.g.,impregum), but they

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 also come with some disadvantages. Which C. Guide planes extended around the
of the following is not a disadvantage? vertical line of abutments
A. Hydrophobicity D. Achieving balanced occlusion
B. Temperature sensitivity E. Reciprocal clasp arms
C. Latex can interfere with setting 71. According to the house classification of mental
D. Surface detail attitudes of complete denture patients, the least
E. Wettability favorable prognosis is offered by the
64. All of the following are advantages of glass A. Philosophical patient
ionomer cements except one. Which one is B. Exacting patient
the EXCEPTION? C. Indifferent patient
A. Anticariogenic
D. Hysterical patient
B. Biocompatibility
72. When a patient needs a complete denture, per
C. Bond chemically to tooth structure
prosthetic surgery is generally not indicated when
D. Set via an acid–base reaction
E. More soluble in the conditions of the which of the following condition exists?
oral cavity than zinc phosphate cements A. Pedunculated torus palatines
65. The biologic width when violated can lead to _. B. Papillary hyperplasia
A. Caries formation C. Epulis fissurata
B. Gingivitis
D. Root tips embedded in mandibular bone
C. Bone resorption
D. Pulpal exposure E. Torus mandibularis
66. A diagnostic wax-up is indicated when___. 73. A 68-year-old male presents to your office for
A. Re-establishing anterior guidance complete upper and lower denture try-in. At
B. A provisional fixed prosthesis is to be insertion and after some adjustments, the patient
fabricated continually complains of an uncomfortable clicking
C. Uncertainty exists regarding esthetics when he talks. Which of the following could be
D. All of the above contributing to the clicking described by the patient?
67. What do you call the movable consistency of I. Cheek biting
mucosa of the residual alveolar ridge that causes II. Excess VDO
the denture base to shift?
III. Habit
A. atrophic C. flabby
B. unyielding D. resilient IV. Lack of tissue adaptation at posterior palatal
68. When border molding a mandibular seal
complete denture, the extension of the A. I and IV
lingual right and left flanges are best molded B. B. I
by having the patient _____. C. C. II and III
A. Purse the lips D. D. II
B. Wet the lips with the tongue E. E. I, II, and III
C. Open wide 74. A 70-year-old patient presents for her recall
D. Swallow appoint. She has been wearing her complete
E. Count from 50 to 55 dentures for over 15 years and is ready for a new
69. Centric relation is the maxillomandibular set of complete dentures. As you evaluate her oral
relationship in which the condyles are in mucosa during your routine cancer screening, you
their most _____. observe that her oral mucosal tissue is erythematous
A. Posterior position with the disc likely from overuse of her denture. Which of the
interposed at its thickest avascular following are issues should you address with the
location patient?
B. Posterior position with the disc I. Removal of unacceptable dentures from the
interposed at its thinnest locale mouth for an extended period of time before
C. Superior position with the disc in its impressions
most anterior position II. Reline the dentures with a tissue conditioner
D. Superior-anterior position with the disc III. Educate the patient
interposed at its thinnest location IV. Massage of the tissues and warm saline rinses
70. In the mesial rest, guide plane and I-bar design,
reciprocation is achieved by all of the following
A. I and IV
EXCEPT oze. Which one is the EXCEPTION? B. I and II
A. Rigid plating C. II and III
D. I and III
B. Minor connectors
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75. At the wax try-in, the maxillary plane appears to B. More accurate in uniform, thin layers 1.0
be correct, yet when the patient closes lightly in to 1.5 mm thick
centric relation, the mandibular teeth appear to C. More accurate in uniform, thin layers 2.0
show too much. The patient’s lips do not contact to 4.0 mm thick
unless the patient forces them to do so. What is the
D. More accurate in uniform, thin layers 5.0
most likely error that has occurred?
to 6.0 mm thick
A. Excessive vertical dimension of occlusion
B. Inaccurate face-bow transfer
81. Which primary design-quality of the occlusal rest
C. Over closed vertical dimension of would categorize it as a “positive" rest?
occlusion A. Allow no tilting of the appliance
D. Excessive amount of freeway space B. Prevent the movement of the appliance
76. During the insertion of a complete lower
C. Transmit stress down the long axis of the
denture, you observe that there is a lift in the
tooth
denture. You observe the denture becomes
dislodged with constriction of the genioglossus
D. Form acute angles with the minor
muscle. What portion of the denture lifted from connectors that connect them to the
position because of contraction of the genioglossus major connectors
muscle? E. Have a thickness of 1.5 mm
A. Entire denture lifts 82. When surveying casts, the clinician/technician
B. Entire denture dislodges must perform an important step in order to correctly
C. Anterior portion lifts record the path of insertion, the position of the
survey line and the location of undercut and non
D. None of the above
undercut areas. Which of the ff. is considered to be
77. A 44-year-old male presents with missing teeth
that step?
#6 to #9. After being presented with many
treatment options including rockets power dancers
A. The recontouring of proximal walls of
(RPD), dental implants, and bridge, the patient abutments parallel to the path of
elects for the fabrication of an RPD. Where is the insertion
path of insertion going to allow for the best esthetics B. The use of indelible lead marker
minimizing space between artificial and natural C. Placing tripod marks on the cast to
teeth? record the orientation of the cast to the
A. Parallel to the most distal maxillary molar surveyor
or most posterior tooth D. Fixing the casts with screws on the
B. Extracting remaining anterior teeth and surveying table
then fabricating RPD would be best for E. All of the above steps are equally
esthetics important
C. Parallel to the proximal surfaces of the 83. Free end saddles are liable to be displaced under
abutment teeth adjacent to the space occlusal pressure (antero-posterior rocking around
D. Parallel to the mandibular anterior teeth the abutment tooth, which act as a pivot). This is as
dueto occlusion a result of the displaceability of the mucosa. Which
E. An RPD should not be considered technique is employed to try and prevent this by
78. Dental plaster and stone are vibrated after taking an impression of the mucosa under controlled
mixing to: pressure?
A. Minimize distortion A. The functional load technique
B. Reduce setting time B. The altered cast technique
C. Eliminate air bubbles C. The residual ridge technique
D. Increase the setting time D. The total occlusal load technique
79. Which impression material has the best 84. A patient of yours walks into your office with the
wettability? following complaint: “When I smile, my upper
denture doesn’t hold.” Which area of the denture
A. Polyether
base needs to be adjusted?
B. Polysulfide
A. Labial notch and labial flange
C. Hydrocolloids (reversible and
B. Buccal notch and buccal flange
irreversible)
C. Posterior border
D. Polyvinyl siloxane
D. Distobuccal flange
80. Custom trays are an important part of rubber
85. It is important that a wrought wire clasp have
base impression techniques, since elastomers are
an elongation percentage of:
A. More accurate in uniform, thin layers 0.5
A. More than 25%, allowing the clasp to
to 1.0 mm thick
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 that could compromise its physical 91. When does a fixed dental prosthesis (FDP),
properties which was cast in one piece, need to be
B. More than 6%, allowing the clasp to bend sectioned?
without microstructure changes that A. When a cantilever pontic is used.
could compromise its physical properties B. When the fit cannot be achieved or
C. Less than 6%, allowing the clasp to bend verified with a one-piece cast.
without microstructure changes that C. When single crowns are adjacent to the
could compromise its physical properties FDP.
D. Less than 25%, allowing the clasp to D. Always, in order to achieve a good fit.
bend without microstructure changes 92. Which is the purpose of adjusting the
that could compromise its physical occlusion in dentures?
properties A. To obtain balanced occlusion.
86. All of the following are indications for using a B. To stabilize dentures.
linguoplate as a mandibular major connector C. To obtain even occlusal contacts.
EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION D. All of the above.
93. T, D, Sz are examples of _____.
A. When the lingual frenum is high or the
A. Labial sounds C. Labiodental sounds
space available for the lingual bar is B. Alveolar sounds D. Sibilant sounds
limited 94. In lateral translation, the working condyle
B. b.In Class I situations in which the moves ____.
residual ridges have undergone A. Downward, forward and laterally
excessive vertical resorption B. Upward, backward and laterally
C. Downward, forward and medially
C. For stabilizing periodontically weakened
D. Upward, backward and medially
teeth 95. Excessive heating up of cutting instrument will
D. Severe anterior crowding result in a loss of _____.
E. When the future replacement of one or A. luster
more incisor teeth will be facilitated by B. shape
the addition of retention loops to an C. sharpness
existing linguoplate D. hardness
96. What is caused by fluids and bacteria moving
87. The most important benefit of an in and out of the margin between the
overdenture (root-retained denture) is: restoration and the tooth?
A. The psychological comfort of avoiding A. Pulpitis
the loss of all teeth B. caries
B. The continuous functional feedback for C. postoperative Sensitivity
D. pain
the neuromuscular system from
97. A procedure done after curing to correct
proprioceptors in the periodontal processing errors
membrane A. Milling
C. The preservation of the alveolar ridge B. Clinical remount
D. The improved support and stability for C. Laboratory remount
the denture D. Bench cooling
98. An amalgam restoration with shallow
E. The increased retention of the denture
reparation, non-retentive proximal boxes and
88. Which diamond is used to prepare the facial sharp internal line angles can easy lead to
surface of an abutment tooth that will receive a A. Recurrent Caries
porcelain fused to metal crown? B. tooth faction
A. flat ended tapering diamond C. Marginal Breakdown
B. torpedo diamond D. Amalgam fracture
C. long tapering diamond 99. The contraindication for partial veneer crown is
D. football shape diamond _____ teeth.
89. What is a hard wax that is sticky when in a A. Square
molten stage and returns to solid state when B. Thick
allowed to cool and is usually orange in color C. Bell-shaped
and melts at a higher temperature? D. Long
A. Boxing wax C. Baseplate wax 100. After wax elimination, the first half or
B. Sticky wax D. Inlay casting wax bottom flask will contain the _____.
90. Which of the following does not influence the A. Acrylic resin
resiliency of the retentive clasp arm of a RPD? B. Cast
A. Length C. Casting techniques C. Wax
B. Shape and taper D. Diameter D. Teeth embedded in the stone matrix

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