Exam prep Flashcards
(25 cards)
For which impressions is ZOE used to enhance the quality of?
Modeling compound impression
Desinfection duration of alginate impressions should not exceed how long?
10 mins
Tissue conditioniers are not used for long because..
they harden in mouth
Disadvantage of 3/4 crown?
Inadequate retention
Partial veneer crown is contraindicated in which form of teeth?
Short teeth
Amount of cusp reduction for metal-ceramic restoration?
1.5 mm
Which dental cement is a luting agent that provides adhesion to calcified dental tissue?
Polycarboxylate cement
Advantage of resin bonded bridges
Minimum tooth prep
Ideal dimension of luting agent space (in microns)
20-40
Use of tissue stop in cast PD framework?
Anterior posterior stabilization
On which surface are rests placed in anterior teeth?
Lingual surface
What does posselt diagram describe?
Mandible motion
Min. distance between finish line and alveolar crest?
3 mm
Purpose of transparent acrylic template for immediate denture after tooth ex?
Trimming of jagged bone margins
Status of ridge resorption in a CPD patient can be judged by which structure?
Incisive papilla
How to compensate for increased vertical overlap in anterior teeth in CPD?
Increasing spee curve
How many hours should the patient not remove denture post insertion?
24 hours
Which movement should the pt make to record distolingual extension?
Lick lips, move tongue laterally, swallow
What angle should the head be to the floor to record max depression of soft palate?
30 degrees
A patient is asked to open his mouth wide and then close it again against the hand on the chin. What is being recorded?
Retromolar pad
What pH are hemostatic agents for gingival retraction?
Acidic
In which direction does the mandible shift during occlusion?
Anteriorly
Which special impression technique is used for recording flabby tissue?
Window technique using polyvinylsiloxane
Sore throat after complete denture insertion is due to which area?
Retromylohyoid fossa
