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1. Oral cancers r common in
Black males
Black females
White males
White females
2. Which of the following exert the maximum force on the opposing teeth?
Complete dentures
Distal extension base RPD
Over dentures
Tooth supported RPD.
3. What is not the reason for retirement of dentists?
Mercury toxicity
Latex
High stress
4.Most common salivary gland tumor in the oral cavity?
5.Most common benign salivary gland tumor ?
6.Most common Malignant salivary gland tumor
7.Most common Parotid gland tumor?
8. Least common parotid gland tumor?
9.Most common minor glands tumor?
10.Least common minor salivary gland tumor?
11.Most severe salivary gland tumor?
12.Least severe salivary gland tumor?
13.Correction of an inadequate zone of attached gingiva on several adjacent teeth is best accomplished with a/an
A. apically repositioned flap
b. laterally positioned sliding flap
c. double papilla pedicle graft
d. coronally positioned flap
free gingival graft
14.Which of the following 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.
15.During the fabrication of new complete dentures,
which of the following can be modified to achieve
the desired occlusion?
1. The compensating curve.
2. The orientation of the occlusal plane.
3. The cusp inclination.
4. The condylar inclination.
A. (1) (2) (3)
B. (1) and (3)
C. (2) and (4)
D. (4) only
E. All of the above.
16.A patient with complete dentures complains of
clicking. The most common causes are
A. reduced vertical dimension and
improperly balanced occlusion.
B. excessive vertical dimension and poor
retention.
C. use of too large a posterior tooth and too
little horizontal overlap.
D. improper relation of teeth to the ridge and
excessive anterior vertical overlap.
17.A maxillary complete denture exhibits more
retention and stability than a mandibular one
because it
1. covers a greater area.
2. incorporates a posterior palatal seal.
3. is not subject to as much muscular
displacement.
4. is completely surrounded by soft tissue.
A. (1) (2) (3)
B. (1) and (3)
C. (2) and (4)
D. (4) only
E. All of the above.
18.In patients wearing complete dentures, the most
frequent cause of tooth contact (clicking) during
speaking is
A. nervous tension.
B. incorrect centric relation position.
C. excessive occlusal vertical dimension.
D. lack of vertical overlap.
E. unbalanced occlusion.
19.To improve denture stability, mandibular molar
teeth should normally be placed
A. over the crest of the mandibular ridge.
B. buccal to the crest of the mandibular
ridge.
C. over the buccal shelf area.
D. lingual to the crest of the mandibular
ridge.
20.A patient wearing complete dentures complains of
tingling and numbness in the lower lip bilaterally.
This is often an indication of
A. allergy to denture base material.
B. impingement of denture on mandibular
nerve.
C. defective occlusal contacts.
D. impingement of denture upon mental
nerve.
E. neoplastic invasion of the inferior
mandibular nerve.
21.Following the insertion of complete dentures,
a generalized soreness over the entire
mandibular alveolar ridge can be caused by
A. Inadequate interocclusal distance.
B. impingement on the buccal frenum.
C. high muscle attachments.
D. excess border thickness.
22.In an edentulous maxilla, the direction of
resorption of the alveolar ridge is
A. upward and palatally.
B. upward and facially.
C. uniform in all directions.
D. upward only.
23.Upon examination of an edentulous patient, it
is observed that the tuberosities contact the
retromolar pads at the correct occlusal vertical
dimension. The treatment of choice is to
A. reduce the retromolar pads surgically
to provide the necessary clearance.
B. reduce the tuberosities surgically to
provide the necessary clearance.
C. construct new dentures at an
increased occlusal vertical dimension
to gain the necessary clearance.
D. proceed with construction of the
denture and reduce the posterior
extension of the mandibular denture
to eliminate interferences.
24.Vestibuloplasty is a preprosthetic surgical
procedure used to
A. facilitate reliable impression making.
B. provide adequate posterior inter-arch
space.
C. allow placement of teeth over the
residual ridge.
D. increase the supporting surface area
25.In complete dentures, the external oblique line
is used as a guide for the
A. position of the posterior teeth.
B. height of the occlusal plane.
C. termination of the buccal flange.
D. termination of the lingual flange.
26.Extreme resorption of an edentulous mandible
can bring the alveolar ridge to the level of the
attachment of the
A. buccinator, styloglossus and
geniohyoid muscles.
B. mylohyoid, buccinator and
styloglossus muscles.
C. superior constrictor, mylohyoid and
buccinator muscles.
D. mylohyoid, buccinator and
genioglossus muscles.
27.The practice of allowing the patient to relax and talk freely about his problems with little interruption is considered to be
1. time consuming and unnecessary
2. of dubious technical value,but good therapy for the patient
3. relaxing for both the dentist and the patient
4. a basis upon which to judge the patient's mental attitude
28.Most denture patients fall into which one of the following psychological classifications?
1. philosophical
2. exacting or critical
3. hysterical
4. indifferent
29.What is the purpose of the "Initial Interview"?
1. to determine patient expectations
2. to determine the patient's adaptability level
3. to determine if you should attempt to treat the patient
4. all of the above
30.True or False
In the fabrication of complete dentures, it is easier to circumvent maxillary tori than mandibular tori.
31.True or False
The buccal shelf is frequently the primary denture support area in the mandible
32. Bone resorption is greater in the mandibular residual ridge than the maxillary. Approximately how much greater?
1. 2 times greater
2. 4 times greater
3. 6 times greater
4. 8 times greater
33.(A) The genial tubercles are formed from hard, dense bone. (b) The genial tubercles may be used as a primary support area when the residual ridge exhibits severe resorption.
1. A and B are both true
2. A is true but B is false
3. A is false but B is true
4. A and B are both false
34.Because of its position in relation to vertical closure and its anatomical features, the ___ side.
1. lateral
2. working
3. balancing
4. rotating
35.Which of the following muscles has two separate functions in mandibular movement?
1. masseter muscle
2. geniohyoid muscle
3. lateral pterygoid muscle
4. temporal muscle (anterior part)
36.The closing movement of the mandible is affected by the
1. synergistic action of the lateral pterygoid and depressor muscles
2. relaxation of the lateral pterygoid muscles
3. synergism of retracting portions of the masseter and temporal muscles and the retracting components of the depressors
4. contraction of the deep portion of the masseter and the posterior depressors (digastric and geniohyoid)
5. contraction of the elevators
1. a, b, and c
2. a, c, and d
3. a, c, and e
4. b, c, and e
5. b, d, and e
37.Which of the following drugs can be used to increase salivary output?
1. barbiturates
2. L-dopa
3. Benedryl
4. Rauwolfia derivatives (e.g. Reserpine)
5. none of the above
38.True or False
Increased salivation (sialorrhea) is a less serious problem in denture patients than decreased salivation (xerostomia) and is usually caused by local irritation.
39.Which of the following may be associated with xerostomia?
1. Parkinsonism
2. diabetes
3. radiation therapy
4. 1, 2, 3
5. 1, 3
6. 2, 3
40.In the oral examination of a complete denture patient, why should the saliva be evaluated?
1. a thin watery saliva does not afford lubricating protection for the mucosa
2. a thick ropy saliva interferes with obtaining an optimal impression
3. xerostomia hinders adhesion and produces poor retention
4. all of the above
5. none of the above
41.Saliva is a significant factor in the retention of a denture. Four conditions were identified in lecture as potentially reducing salivary flow. What are they?
42.True or False
The labial frenum contains no muscle fibers.
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Black males
Black females
White males
White females
2. Which of the following exert the maximum force on the opposing teeth?
Complete dentures
Distal extension base RPD
Over dentures
Tooth supported RPD.
3. What is not the reason for retirement of dentists?
Mercury toxicity
Latex
High stress
4.Most common salivary gland tumor in the oral cavity?
5.Most common benign salivary gland tumor ?
6.Most common Malignant salivary gland tumor
7.Most common Parotid gland tumor?
8. Least common parotid gland tumor?
9.Most common minor glands tumor?
10.Least common minor salivary gland tumor?
11.Most severe salivary gland tumor?
12.Least severe salivary gland tumor?
13.Correction of an inadequate zone of attached gingiva on several adjacent teeth is best accomplished with a/an
A. apically repositioned flap
b. laterally positioned sliding flap
c. double papilla pedicle graft
d. coronally positioned flap
free gingival graft
14.Which of the following 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.
15.During the fabrication of new complete dentures,
which of the following can be modified to achieve
the desired occlusion?
1. The compensating curve.
2. The orientation of the occlusal plane.
3. The cusp inclination.
4. The condylar inclination.
A. (1) (2) (3)
B. (1) and (3)
C. (2) and (4)
D. (4) only
E. All of the above.
16.A patient with complete dentures complains of
clicking. The most common causes are
A. reduced vertical dimension and
improperly balanced occlusion.
B. excessive vertical dimension and poor
retention.
C. use of too large a posterior tooth and too
little horizontal overlap.
D. improper relation of teeth to the ridge and
excessive anterior vertical overlap.
17.A maxillary complete denture exhibits more
retention and stability than a mandibular one
because it
1. covers a greater area.
2. incorporates a posterior palatal seal.
3. is not subject to as much muscular
displacement.
4. is completely surrounded by soft tissue.
A. (1) (2) (3)
B. (1) and (3)
C. (2) and (4)
D. (4) only
E. All of the above.
18.In patients wearing complete dentures, the most
frequent cause of tooth contact (clicking) during
speaking is
A. nervous tension.
B. incorrect centric relation position.
C. excessive occlusal vertical dimension.
D. lack of vertical overlap.
E. unbalanced occlusion.
19.To improve denture stability, mandibular molar
teeth should normally be placed
A. over the crest of the mandibular ridge.
B. buccal to the crest of the mandibular
ridge.
C. over the buccal shelf area.
D. lingual to the crest of the mandibular
ridge.
20.A patient wearing complete dentures complains of
tingling and numbness in the lower lip bilaterally.
This is often an indication of
A. allergy to denture base material.
B. impingement of denture on mandibular
nerve.
C. defective occlusal contacts.
D. impingement of denture upon mental
nerve.
E. neoplastic invasion of the inferior
mandibular nerve.
21.Following the insertion of complete dentures,
a generalized soreness over the entire
mandibular alveolar ridge can be caused by
A. Inadequate interocclusal distance.
B. impingement on the buccal frenum.
C. high muscle attachments.
D. excess border thickness.
22.In an edentulous maxilla, the direction of
resorption of the alveolar ridge is
A. upward and palatally.
B. upward and facially.
C. uniform in all directions.
D. upward only.
23.Upon examination of an edentulous patient, it
is observed that the tuberosities contact the
retromolar pads at the correct occlusal vertical
dimension. The treatment of choice is to
A. reduce the retromolar pads surgically
to provide the necessary clearance.
B. reduce the tuberosities surgically to
provide the necessary clearance.
C. construct new dentures at an
increased occlusal vertical dimension
to gain the necessary clearance.
D. proceed with construction of the
denture and reduce the posterior
extension of the mandibular denture
to eliminate interferences.
24.Vestibuloplasty is a preprosthetic surgical
procedure used to
A. facilitate reliable impression making.
B. provide adequate posterior inter-arch
space.
C. allow placement of teeth over the
residual ridge.
D. increase the supporting surface area
25.In complete dentures, the external oblique line
is used as a guide for the
A. position of the posterior teeth.
B. height of the occlusal plane.
C. termination of the buccal flange.
D. termination of the lingual flange.
26.Extreme resorption of an edentulous mandible
can bring the alveolar ridge to the level of the
attachment of the
A. buccinator, styloglossus and
geniohyoid muscles.
B. mylohyoid, buccinator and
styloglossus muscles.
C. superior constrictor, mylohyoid and
buccinator muscles.
D. mylohyoid, buccinator and
genioglossus muscles.
27.The practice of allowing the patient to relax and talk freely about his problems with little interruption is considered to be
1. time consuming and unnecessary
2. of dubious technical value,but good therapy for the patient
3. relaxing for both the dentist and the patient
4. a basis upon which to judge the patient's mental attitude
28.Most denture patients fall into which one of the following psychological classifications?
1. philosophical
2. exacting or critical
3. hysterical
4. indifferent
29.What is the purpose of the "Initial Interview"?
1. to determine patient expectations
2. to determine the patient's adaptability level
3. to determine if you should attempt to treat the patient
4. all of the above
30.True or False
In the fabrication of complete dentures, it is easier to circumvent maxillary tori than mandibular tori.
31.True or False
The buccal shelf is frequently the primary denture support area in the mandible
32. Bone resorption is greater in the mandibular residual ridge than the maxillary. Approximately how much greater?
1. 2 times greater
2. 4 times greater
3. 6 times greater
4. 8 times greater
33.(A) The genial tubercles are formed from hard, dense bone. (b) The genial tubercles may be used as a primary support area when the residual ridge exhibits severe resorption.
1. A and B are both true
2. A is true but B is false
3. A is false but B is true
4. A and B are both false
34.Because of its position in relation to vertical closure and its anatomical features, the ___ side.
1. lateral
2. working
3. balancing
4. rotating
35.Which of the following muscles has two separate functions in mandibular movement?
1. masseter muscle
2. geniohyoid muscle
3. lateral pterygoid muscle
4. temporal muscle (anterior part)
36.The closing movement of the mandible is affected by the
1. synergistic action of the lateral pterygoid and depressor muscles
2. relaxation of the lateral pterygoid muscles
3. synergism of retracting portions of the masseter and temporal muscles and the retracting components of the depressors
4. contraction of the deep portion of the masseter and the posterior depressors (digastric and geniohyoid)
5. contraction of the elevators
1. a, b, and c
2. a, c, and d
3. a, c, and e
4. b, c, and e
5. b, d, and e
37.Which of the following drugs can be used to increase salivary output?
1. barbiturates
2. L-dopa
3. Benedryl
4. Rauwolfia derivatives (e.g. Reserpine)
5. none of the above
38.True or False
Increased salivation (sialorrhea) is a less serious problem in denture patients than decreased salivation (xerostomia) and is usually caused by local irritation.
39.Which of the following may be associated with xerostomia?
1. Parkinsonism
2. diabetes
3. radiation therapy
4. 1, 2, 3
5. 1, 3
6. 2, 3
40.In the oral examination of a complete denture patient, why should the saliva be evaluated?
1. a thin watery saliva does not afford lubricating protection for the mucosa
2. a thick ropy saliva interferes with obtaining an optimal impression
3. xerostomia hinders adhesion and produces poor retention
4. all of the above
5. none of the above
41.Saliva is a significant factor in the retention of a denture. Four conditions were identified in lecture as potentially reducing salivary flow. What are they?
42.True or False
The labial frenum contains no muscle fibers.
Thanks in Advance
