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Question #1
In reference to the partially edentulous arch and accompanying framework shown---what is the
Kennedy classification?
Class I, Modification 0
Does this RPD have an axis of rotation? If so, where is it located? What class(s) of RPDs do not
have an axis of rotation?
Answer to Question #1
All class I RPDs have an axis of rotation. To be very specific, the axis of
rotation will pass through the rigid metal closest to the edentulous space
that lies above the survey line (height of contour). If the design is correct
and the laboratory and clinical procedures are carried out properly, the axis of rotation should
pass through the most distal rests on each side. The axis of rotation for this case is indicated by
the black line.
Class I and Class II RPDs always have an axis of rotation. Class III RPDs never have an axis of
rotation. Class IV RPDs seldom have an axis of rotation---some people consider that Class IV
RPDs have an axis of rotation if all the incisors and both canines are missing, creating an
"anterior extension" area.
Question #2
The lower anterior teeth should have been plated and were not.
The patient's oral hygiene is poor and tissue breakdown followed pocket formation on the
distal of tooth #22.
A rest preparation and rest should have been placed on tooth #22.
A cast circumferential clasp was used on tooth #22----it should have been wrought wire.
Answer to Question #2
INCORRECT. Poor oral hygiene can contribute to tissue breakdown. However, this type of
damage is caused by trauma from the downward movement of the RPD during function.
CORRECT. A rest preparation and rest are essential to proper functioning of the RPD. The
damage shown in the illustration is primarily caused by movement of the RPD toward the tissues
during function. Such damage would not have occurred if a good rest seat and rest were present.
INCORRECT. The type of clasp arm has nothing to do with tissue trauma of this type.
Question #3
Your patient has teeth 20-29 remaining. You plan to use mesial
rests and I-bars on both terminal abutments. Because there are
lingual tori present, you will need to use linguoplating in the
premolar areas. The illustration is a lingual view of teeth 27-29.
The dotted line on #29 represents the height of contour (survey line). What should be the
relationship of the superior border of the plating and the survey line?
Answer to Question #3
If the plating ends below the survey line, there will be a space between the superior edge of the
plating and the tooth creating a food trap. In addition, the edge of the plating will stand away
from the tooth and may be irritating to the tongue.
If the plating ends above the survey line, it will pre-empt the mesial rest. The axis of rotation will
pass through the plating instead of the rest. The I-bar will contact the tooth in front of this "new"
axis of rotation and will engage the tooth when the extension base moves toward the residual
ridge. Also, since the plating will act like a rest on an inclined plane, there will be the tendency
to push the tooth toward the facial during function.
The fact that the plating must end exactly on the survey line makes
framework fabrication much more difficult for the laboratory
technician. Therefore, whenever possible, avoid plating terminal abutments on distal
extension RPDs.
Question #4
In the maxillary class III RPD shown either a palatal strap or an
anterior-posterior palatal strap major connector may be used. If an
anterior-posterior strap design is to be considered, the opening
between the anterior and posterior palatal straps should be at least
_______ mm.
10
15
20
Answer to Question #4
Question #5
True or False
Because there are no movable tissues on the palate, the borders of maxillary major connectors
may be located farther from the gingival margins than those of mandibular major connectors.
True
False
Answer to Question #5
Question #6
The retentive arms on the canine and premolar should be wrought wire while those on the
molars should be cast.
The lingual arms on the molars are frequently the retentive arms because there are often no
usable facial undercuts.
If the undercut on the second premolar is on the distofacial, the circumferential retentive arm
would most likely be changed to I-bars.
In order to ensure adequate retention, the tips of both the buccal and lingual arms on the
molars should be placed in undercuts.
Answer to Question #6
Correct. Lower molars, particularly second or third molars, frequently have no facial
undercuts. In addition, the normal drift of the teeth is to the lingual, accentuating lingual
undercuts and minimizing facial undercuts.
Incorrect. Modified T-bars would be the retainers of choice if the undercuts were on the
distofacial. I-bars could be used but the tiny space between the I-bars and the denture base would
create food traps and would make the plastic very difficult to finish properly. In addition, the I-
bars would tend to be very short and inflexible.
Incorrect. Only one arm of each clasp assembly should extend into an undercut (be
retentive). The other arm must be rigid to provide bracing or reciprocation and thus cannot
extend into an undercut and provide retention.
Question #7
True or False
True
False
Answer to Question #7
Question #8
True or False
True
False
Answer to Question #8
Question #9
True or False
In the class II mandibular RPD shown to the right, the clasp on tooth #27 should be wrought wire
BECAUSE the cingulum rest acts like a distal rest and the tip of the retentive arm is in front of
the axis of rotation.
True
False
Answer to Question #9
Question #10
True or False
When tripoding a cast, the vertical arm of the surveyor must be locked in position.
True
False
Question #11
Referring to the maxillary class II RPD design shown to the right, which
of the following statements is TRUE?
Incorrect. #2 is a true statement but not the BEST answer. The most commonly used
solution would be to use a WW clasp. The WW clasp would provide stress-relief through its
increased flexibility: an important attribute in this case since the abutment tooth is in front of the
axis of rotation.
Incorrect. #3 is a true statement but not the BEST answer. If the patient is an experienced
RPD wearer and retention is of minor importance, one might consider leaving the retentive arm
off tooth #6. This would be more likely if esthetics were a major consideration. A good option
might be to include the WW clasp initially and check the need for the clasp after delivery. This
would be done by merely bending the clasp slightly away from the tooth and having the patient
wear the prosthesis for a few days. If the patient managed the RPD without retention from the
clasp, it could be cut off.
The statement and the reason are true but are NOT related.
The answer is
The statements are both true and are related. The tip of the clasp arm would lie in front of the
axis of rotation and the clasp would engage the tooth during functional movement of the
extension base. Thus, the clasp needs to be flexible to provide stress relief to the abutment.
Question #13
In the maxillary class I RPD shown at the right, the posterior border
of the palatal plate major connector should be located
The answer is
Incorrect. The palatal plate major connector is selected because it provides maximum
support and denture style retention. Moving the posterior border forward negates both of these
attributes.
Incorrect. There is no such relationship between the anterior and posterior borders of a
maxillary palatal plate major connector.
Incorrect. One of the primary reasons a full palate is used is to create "denture style
retention." Termination of the major connector 10 mm anterior to the fovea palatini would place
the bead on the hard palate and a "seal" would be very difficult to achieve.
Correct. The border should be placed in the posterior palatal seal area and should be beaded.
One of the primary reasons a full palate is used is to create "denture style retention." To do so, a
"seal" must be created at the posterior border by slightly depressing the soft tissues.
Question #14
True or False
All components of a maxillary major connector should cross the palate at right angles to the
midline and curves in the major connector should be located to one side of the midline.
True
False
Question #16
What is the most significant problem with the rest shown on the
mandibular canine to the right?
Note: the rest could be a little wider incisogingivally and it could also be a little thicker.
However, these problems pale in comparison to the fact that there is no rest preparation.
Question #17
True or False
In the RPD shown to the right, the guide surface - guide plate contacts
on the distal surfaces of teeth numbers 20 and 29 determine a definite
path of displacement/dislodgement.
True
False
The all plastic maxillary RPD should be avoided in all partial dentures except where the
prosthesis is considered transitional and loss of the remaining teeth is imminent.
True
False
Question #19
True or False
True
False
Question #20
The superior border of a mandibular lingual bar major connector must be at least _____ mm
below the gingival margins.
1-2
2-3
3-4
4-5
Question #21
For maxillary major connectors, except where plating is used, the border of the major connector
should be at least ______ mm away from the gingival margin.
3
5
Question #22
For the anterior-posterior palatal strap maxillary major connector, the anterior, posterior, and
lateral straps should be about ______ mm wide.
4-6
6-8
8-10
at least 10
Question #23
The basic philosophy of dental treatment for a partially edentulous patient is to
Question #24
It is best not to use a balanced occlusion when mandibular RPDs oppose maxillary complete
dentures.
True
False
Question #25
The function of the guide plate is to
Question #26
What is the design error in the maxillary RPD framework shown
to the right?
The posterior border of the major connector should cross the palate at right angles to the
midline.
Question #27
What would be the best denture base connector when there is limited interocclusal space (<3
mm).
Open latticework
Meshwork
Question #28
The first consideration in developing occlusion is the evaluation and establishment of the correct
position of the occlusal plane. This may be compromised by super-erupted and malposed teeth.
True
False
Question #29
Your patient's partially edentulous arch is depicted in the
illustration to the right. The missing teeth (with the exception of
the third molars) were extracted three weeks ago. What would be
the best denture base/replacement teeth combination in this
instance?
Open latticework
Metal bases with beads for attachment of processed tooth colored acrylic resin.
Tube teeth
Question #30
A wrought wire clasp is NOT used in which of the following situations?
As an embrasure clasp.
Questions 31-40
Question #31
True or False
True
False
Question 32
True or False
Determining areas for physiologic relief is accomplished by marking the framework intraorally.
This process includes adjusting the casting to allow for functional movement on Class I and II
RPDs to relieve stress on the terminal abutment teeth.
True
False
Question 33
Reciprocation between bracing and retentive components requires
I-bars be used
both 2 and 3
Question 34
Infrabulge clasps originate
above the height of contour
Question 35
True or False
A modified palatal plate is used in maxillary class II cases and may or may not include lingual
plating
True
False
Question 36
All of the following clasps are infrabulge clasps except?
I-bar
Modified T-bar
Roach clasp
Akers clasp
Question 37
A clasp assembly should
have a retentive arm with adequate length and taper for flexibility
Question 38
The partial denture that will be completed on the framework
shown to the right can do all of the following except
Question 39
True or False
Maxillary class II RPDs do not have an axis of rotation because no functional movement will
occur over the hard midline suture of the palate.
True
False
Question 40
In a Class III modification 1 RPD, the rests are usually placed
on the canines
Questions 41-50
Question #41
A mandibular lingual bar major connector such as the one shown in
the RPD to the right requires a minimum of _____mm of vertical
height between the gingival margin and the floor of the mouth.
8
Question 42
The presence of mandibular lingual tori would indicate the need for
a metal base
lingual plating
tube teeth
Question 43
The illustration to the right shows a framework for a mandibular class
II RPD. The indirect retainer on tooth 21 functions when
Question 44
True or False
An anterior-posterior palatal strap maxillary major connector has greater strength and rigidity
than a horseshoe design.
True
False
Question 45
Your patient has the mandibular arch form shown to the right. A
rest on which tooth would be the most effective indirect retainer?
20
21
22
27
Question 46
Your patient exhibits the mandibular class II modification 1 arch
shown to the right. Tooth #30 is tilted mesiolinguallly and has
very little tissue undercut on the lingual. What is the best clasp
for this situation?
a class IV RPD
Question 48
True or False
The palatal strap maxillary major connector is primarily used in short span maxillary class III
modification 1 RPDs.
True
False
Question 49
Your patient has the class I arch shown to the right. The axis of
rotation is most frequently determined by:
Question 50
In maxillary RPDs, the bead line is approximately _______mm thick (deep).
Questions 51-60
Question #51
The C + 1 rule
Both 1 and 3
Question #52
Which of the following maxillary major connectors possesses the least strength and rigidity?
Horse-shoe
Palatal plate
Question #53
True or False
A cingulum rest is normallly placed between the middle and incisal thirds of the maxillary
incisors in order to avoid occlusal interferences.
True
False
Question #54
Your patient exhibits the mandibular class II modification 1 arch
shown to the right. Tooth #30 is tilted mesiolingually, but has a
very severe tissue undercut on the lingual. What is the best clasp
for this situation?
Question #55
True or False
All methods of measuring the vertical dimension of occlusion agree on one major principle: In
physiologic functions (speaking and swallowing) the teeth should make contact.
True
False
Question #56
True or False
Malposed or super-erupted teeth may cause a discrepancy between centric relation and centric
occlusion. Therefore, it is recommended that the opposing teeth not touch during the making of a
centric relation record for mounting of diagnostic casts.
True
False
Question #57
True or False
The purpose of the centric relation record is to record the exact position of the maxilla to the
mandible in a protrusive relation.
True
False
Question #58
True or False
If abutment teeth require crowns, the RPD design is prepared after the crowns are cemented.
True
False
Question #59
True or False
Alginate impression materials have excellent dimensional stability over time and seldom lead to
over extended vestibular extensions.
True
False
Question #60
True or False
Master casts for patients with lone-standing abutments should be poured in "Silky Rock" stone.
True
False
Questions 61-70
Question #61
True or False
The altered cast impression technique is often used on Class I and Class III RPDs.
True
False
Question #62
Your patient exhibits the partially edentulous mandibular arch
shown to the right. The maxillary arch is to be restored with a
complete denture. Teeth 20 and 29 will receive crowns. There are
no contraindications to any type of clasping. Which of the
following clasp assemblies would you use on 20 and 29.
Question #63
Your patient exhibits the partially edentulous mandibular arch
shown to the right. The maxillary arch is to be restored with a
complete denture. Teeth 20 and 29 will receive crowns. There are
very high labial frenal attachments on both sides. Which of the
following clasp assemblies would you use on 20 and 29?
Question #64
Your patient exhibits the partially edentulous mandibular arch
shown to the right. The maxillary arch is to be restored with a
complete denture. The undercuts on 20 and 29 are on the distal
portion of the facial surface. There are no contraindications to
either infrabulge or suprabulge retainers. Which of the following
clasp assemblies would you use on 20 and 29?
Reciprocation of clasps is related to the timing of contact between the bracing and retentive clasp
arms in order to prevent undue forces on the abutment teeth during seating and removal of the
RPD.
True
False
Question #66
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown to the right.
The undercuts on 21 and 28 are on the mesiofacial surfaces. The
most commonly used clasp assemblies on the premolars would
be:
Question #67
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown to the right.
The undercuts on 21 and 28 are on the distofacial surfaces. There
are no contraindications to any types of clasps. Under these circumstances, the most commonly
used clasp assemblies on the premolars would be:
Question #68
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown to the right.
The undercuts on 21 and 28 are on the mesiofacial surfaces and
there are no contraindications to suprabulge or infrabulge
retainers. The long range prognosis for the molars is poor but
your patient does not want them extracted at this time. Several
alterations in the usual design could be made to facilitate later
conversion of the prosthesis to a class I RPD. One of them
involves the clasp assemblies on the premolars. Your recommendation?
Question #69
True or False
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch form shown to the right. The molars have drifted
mesially and lingually. With these factors in mind, rigid metal retention could be considered for
use on the molars.
True
False
Question #70
Which one of the following classes of RPDs NEVER has an axis of rotation?
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Questions 71-80
Question #71
What is the major problem with the RPD framework shown to the
right?
Cast circumferential clasps are preferred with the mesial rests on teeth numbers 20 and 29.
Question #72
Which of the following could be reason(s) for choosing the
double lingual bar major connector shown to the right?
Question #73
True or False
When possible, plating on maxillary RPDs should be avoided due to the potential for interfering
with speech and occlusion.
True
False
Question #74
The survey line (height of contour) of a full contour wax-up for a crown for an RPD abutment
tooth can be visualized using
red wax
border wax
Question #75
Your patient has only teeth numbers 20 through 29 remaining. You have tried in the framework
and are border molding the extension areas in preparation for an altered cast impression. The
distobuccal area is shaped by the?
Buccinator muscle
Masseter muscle
Mylohyoid muscle
Question #76
Your patient has teeth numbers 20 through 29 remaining. The
survey line and undercut (shaded area) for tooth #29 are as shown
on the right. There is no contraindication to the use of an
infrabulge clasps but there is a very solid contact in the mesial-
occlsual fossa. What would be your choice for rest location and
retentive arm?
Question #77
Your patient has teeth numbers 20 through 29 remaining. The
survey line and undercut (shaded area) for tooth #29 are as shown
on the right. There is no contraindication to the use of an
infrabulge clasps and there are no occlusal problems affecting rest
location. What would be the best choice for rest location and
retentive arm?
Question #78
Your patient has teeth numbers 20 through 29 remaining. The
survey line and undercut (shaded area) for tooth #29 are as shown
on the right. There is no contraindication to the use of an
infrabulge clasps. The opposing occlusion is provided by a
complete denture. What would be your choice for rest location
and retentive arm?
Question #79
Your patient has only teeth numbers 20 through 29 remaining. You have tried in the framework
and are border molding the extension areas in preparation for an altered cast impression. The
distolingual border molding is shaped by the?
Masseter muscle
Mylohyoid muscle
Question #80
True or False
As a general rule, plating is indicated for the maxillary arch if there are less than three
contiguous maxillary incisor teeth remaining.
True
False
Questions 81-90
Question #81
All of the components listed below may be involved in the 180 degree encirclement rule
EXCEPT
I-bar
Minor connector
Guide plate
Open latticework
Question #82
What is the correct relationship of the foot of an I-bar to the survey line (height of contour) on a
terminal abutment for an extension RPD?
The foot should be partially above and partially below the survey line.
The relationship of the foot of the I-bar and the survey line is of no consequence.
Question #83
True or False
The primary indication for and Oddo clasp occurs when an anterior abutment has excessive
labial inclination so that the retainer (clasp) would be very close to the incisal edge.
True
False
Question #84
True or False
The purpose of the altered cast impression procedure is to obtain the maximum support possible
from the edentulous areas of class I and class II RPDs.
True
False
Question #85
True or False
When there are extensive edentulous areas present in both arches and no opposing teeth meet, we
should establish the vertical dimension of occlusion prior to making a centric relation record.
True
False
Question #86
True or False
You are fabricating maxillary and mandibular RPDs for your patient. At the framework try-in
appointment, both frameworks should initially be placed in the mouth to check for occlusal
interferences.
True
False
Question #87
True or False
A protrusive record is made with the mandibular anterior teeth approximately 6 mm forward of
centric relation (or with the mandibular and maxillary anterior teeth in an edge to edge
relationship). This record is used to set the horizontal condylar guidance on the articulator.
True
False
Question #88
True or False
The space that opens between the posterior teeth during anterior movement of the mandible is
called Christensen's Phenomenon. This posterior separation is increased if the incisal guidance is
increased.
True
False
Question #89
True or False
Before trying in a framework, you should inspect the master cast for damage and inspect the
framework for sharp fins.
True
False
Question #90
True or False
Your RPD framework fits the cast but does not fit in the mouth. One should assume that the
impression for the cast was inaccurate and that a new impression will need to be made.
True
False
Questions 91-100
Question #91
True or False
The fewer teeth that remain, the more like a denture the RPD becomes and the more likely the
need for a custom impression tray.
True
False
Question #92
Reason(s) for selecting a mandibular lingual plate major connector is/are?
1, 2, and 3 above
Question #93
Your patient has teeth 20 through 29 remaining. Tooth #29
exhibits the tooth contours and undercut shown in the illustration
to the right. Which of the clasp assemblies listed has the
GREATEST DANGER of torquing the abutment during
functional movements of the extension base?
Question #94
Which of the following clasps commonly utilize lingual undercuts?
Ring clasp
Both 1 and 3
Question #95
Which of the abutments in the partially edentulous arch to the
right has the greatest potential for utilization of a ring clasp?
#18
#21
#28
None of the abutments have any potential for the use of a ring clasp.
Question #96
True or False
Metal denture bases are most commonly used over well-healed posterior ridges where vertical
space is a problem.
True
False
Question #97
True or False
True
False
Question #98
A cingulum rest should be placed
at the junction of the gingival and middle thirds of the incisor teeth.
Question #99
The external finish line is
the external junction of the natural teeth and the denture base plastic.
Question #100
True or False
As a general rule, a removable partial denture needs C+1 clasps where C=Kennedy classification
number.
True
False
Questions 101-110
Question #101
A "bead" line"
should taper off as it approaches the marginal gingiva of the abutment teeth
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown in the illustration on the left. Tooth #28 has
the survey line and undercut shown in the illustration on the right. There are no contraindications
to any type of clasp or to any rest location. What would be your first choice for the clasp
assembly on tooth #28?
Question 103
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown in the left illustration. Tooth #28 has the
survey line and undercut shown in the illustration on the right. There are no contraindications to
any type of clasp or to any rest location. What would be the most common choice for the clasp
assembly on tooth #28?
Question 104
The superior border of a mandibular lingual bar major connector should be
Question 105
The internal finish line is
the butt joint between the metal and plastic on the tissue side of the edentulous area
the butt joint between the metal and plastic on the outer surface of the RPD
Question 106
A class I modification 0 RPD normally has how many clasps?
Question 107
Select a maxillary major connector for the large Class III
modification 1 RPD shown to the right. The residual ridges are
good and the abutment teeth are strong.
Palatal strap
Horse-shoe
Question 108
True or False
When an RPD is fully seated, the tips of the clasp arms should exert very light pressure against
the abutment teeth.
True
False
Question 109
Your patient's partially edentulous arch form is shown in the left illustration. The clasp assembly
for tooth #20 is illustrated on the right. When is the retentive arm activated?
Question 110
True or False
Guide plates for tooth-supported RPDs may extend above the height of contour while those on
extension RPDs should not.
True
False
Questions 111-120
Question 111
Select a maxillary major connector for the large Class III
modification 1 RPD shown to the right. The residual ridges are of
medium quality but the third molar abutment teeth are weak.
A horse-shoe
Question 112
Select a maxillary major connector for the Class III modification
1 RPD shown to the right. The residual ridges are of good quality
and the first premolar and second molar abutment teeth are
strong.
Palatal strap
Question 113
Select a maxillary major connector for the Class III modification
1 arch shown to the right. The residual ridges are of good quality
and the first premolar and third molar abutment teeth are strong.
The patient relates a long history of gagging problems and, in
fact, had major problems with the impressions for the study casts.
Horse-shoe
Palatal strap
Question 114
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown in the left illustration. Tooth #28 has the
survey line and undercut shown in the right drawing. An infrabulge clasp CAN NOT be used
due to a very high frenal attachment immediately below the abutment. What would be your first
choice for the clasp on tooth #28?
Question 115
If a mandibular RPD abutment must be crowned, the FPD impression should include
Question 116
A tissue undercut may preclude the selection of
A suprabulge clasp
An infrabulge clasp
Question 117
A combination clasp assembly generally has
a distal rest
Question 118
Your patient's partially edentulous mandibular arch form is
shown to the right. Which of the abutment teeth would be likely
to have a combination clasp?
Question 119
A modified T-bar on a terminal abutment for a Class I partially edentulous arch (such as the one
shown)
should have the vertical approach arm distal to the greatest mesio-distal curvature of the
facial surface
both 1 and 2
Question 120
Which of the following should be considered in diagnosis for an RPD patient?
interarch space
tissue undercuts
occlusal contacts
Questions 121-130
Question #121
True or False
For a removable partial denture abutment that must be crowned, more than the normal occlusal
reduction will be required.
True
False
Question 122
A lingual plate mandibular major connector may be selected because
Question 123
A master cast for a RPD should be blocked out and duplicated before
Question 124
Rest placement on a terminal abutment of a Class I RPD depends on
tissue undercuts
Question 125
What is the problem (if any) with the design of the I-bar on tooth #28?
The I-bar should be placed in front of the greatest mesio-distal curvature, not behind it.
The I-bar should be placed more distally, closer to the guide plate.
Question 126
Your patient has the arch form shown to the right. You plan to use mesial rests and I-bars but
will need to plate the premolars due to the tori. What should be the relationship of the superior
border of the plating and the height of contour on the lingual surfaces of teeth numbers 20 and
29?
Question 127
A general rule for clasping teeth which lie anterior to the axis of
rotation (e.g. tooth #21 in the illustration to the right) in a Class II
modification 1 RPD is:
Question 128
A general rule for rest placement on an abutment adjacent to an extension area is?
Place the rest on the occlusal surface on the opposite side of the tooth from the extension
area.
Place the rest on the occlusal surface adjacent to the extension area.
Question 129
Low fusing metal is associated with which of the following procedures?
Question 130
Physiologic adjustment of the framework
may be omitted in the presence of strong abutments and good residual ridges.
Questions 131-140
Question #131
True or False
An exception to the C+1 rule for number of clasps is the Class II modification 0 case.
True
False
Question 132
Physiologic adjustment is related to
Question 133
True or False
If physiologic adjustment of the framework is not done on a Class I modification 1 RPD, the
clasps may not release in function.
True
False
Question 134
True or False
The bracing arm of a circumferential clasp assembly must always lie at or above the height of
contour.
True
False
Question 135
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown to the right.
What would be the best clasps for tooth number 20 and 29 if they
were tilted mesially?
Question 136
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown to the right.
The premolars are tilted lingually and there are no facial
undercuts. There are, however, undercuts on the lingual. What would be the best clasps for this
situation?
Lingual I-bars
Roach clasps
Akers clasps
Question 137
The external finish line on a maxillary Class I RPD originates from the lingual of the guide plate
of the terminal abutment and ends
Question 138
The open latticework on a maxillary class I RPD
Question 139
The partial denture design should be finalized prior to
Question 140
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown to the right.
The root of #29 has been saved as an overdenture abutment.
True or False
True
False
Questions 141-150
Question #141
When placing the tripod marks on the diagnostic cast, the vertical arm of the surveyor
Question 142
The internal and external finish lines are
Question 143
In general, lingual plating should be supported
Question 144
A maxillary arch without three contiguous incisors (such as the
one shown)
Question 145
The external finish line on the distal extension side of the
mandibular Class II modification 1 RPD for the partially
edentulous arch shown to the right
runs from the lingual of the guide plate to the floor of the mouth.
runs from the mesial of the guide plate to the retromolar pad.
Question 146
True or False
Wrought wire retentive arms are usually selected for distal extension RPDs when the tips of the
arms lie behind the axis of rotation.
True
False
Question 147
Occlusal rest preparations should be
spoon shaped
Question 148
Guide plates for anterior teeth
The first statement is false and the reason is also a false statement.
Question 150
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch form shown. All of
the abutments have good bone support. On which one of the
abutments would you likely utilize a WW clasp?
#22
#29
#32
Questions 151-160
Question #151
Which of the following clasp assemblies utilize a primary rest and an auxiliary rest?
RPA clasp
Ring clasp
Infrabulge clasp
Question 152
True or False
In a circumferential clasp assembly, only one of the arms may extend into an undercut.
True
False
Question 153
Which of the following steps is done LAST?
Rest preparation
Framework try-in
Question 155
True or False
Cast retentive arms are usually selected when the RPD is tooth supported or when the retentive
tips release during functional movements of extension RPDs.
True
False
Question 156
Cleaning a removable partial denture in sodium hypochlorite may result in
1 and 2 above
Question 157
Which of the following clasp assemblies utilizes a lingual undercut and can be used on premolars
for either extension or tooth-supported RPDs?
lingual I-bar
ring clasp
Question 158
If a metal base is to be used
Question 159
True or False
When surveying to determine the height of contour of the abutments, the mark on the tooth must
be made by the side of the lead marker.
True
False
Question 160
Clasps
Questions 161-170
Question #161
Your patient exhibits the partially edentulous arch shown to the
right. Tooth #29 is tilted mesially. The undercut is on the
mesiofacial surface. What would be the best clasp assembly for
this situation?
Question 162
During biting, a maxillary Class I RPD will rotate around a line determined by the rigid metal
above the survey line and closest to the extension areas. This line is called
Camper's line
Frankfurt line
Axis of rotation
Question 163
The WORST clasp assembly for a terminal abutment on a
mandibular class I RPD (such as #29 in the partially edentulous
arch to the right) is
Question 164
The guide surface preparation should be curved
mesio-distally
bucco-lingually
occluso-gingivally
Question 165
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What are the indications for a linguoplate as a major connector for a mandibular RPD?
Question 166
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Question 167
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Your patient has teeth numbers 20 through 29 remaining. The illustration to the right shows the
design for a modified T-bar retainer on tooth #29. The vertical line on the tooth represents the
greatest mesiodistal curvature of the facial surface. Do you see any problems with the design?
Question 168
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Question 169
Your patient has the partially edentulous arch shown to the right.
The molars have drifted mesially and lingually so that the only
usable undercuts are on the mesiolingual. What clasps would you
use on the molars if (1) there were no large tissue undercuts and (2) there were large tissue
undercuts?
Questions 171-180
Question #171
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Question 172
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Question 173
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For tooth-supported RPDs, where are the primary rests normally placed?
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Question 174
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For extension RPDs, where are the primary rests usually placed?
Question 175
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What is/are the indications for the use of a maxillary palatal plate
major connector which is composed partly of metal and partly of
plastic? See example to the right.
Question 176
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Question 178
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Question 179
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Question 180
SUPPORT for a RPD framework is provided by?
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Questions 181-190
Question #181
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Question 182
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Question 183
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Question 185
For a circumferential clasp, the undercut must be located
Question 186
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Question 187
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When is a combination clasp most commonly used?
Question 188
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What is the "RPA" clasp concept and what is the problem with the design?
Question 189
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Question 190
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What is the most significant error in the design shown to the right. (Hint:
the error is not particularly easy to see but it involves the major
connector.)
Click on button 1 for the answer.
Questions 191-200
Question #191
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The illustration shown to the right was taken from an advertisement that
appeared in one of the dental journals. It suggests that a bar bridge/splint in
combination with a precision or semi-precision removable partial denture is appropriate
treatment for "Geriatric Reconstruction." What do you think about this type of treatment?
Question #192
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Question #193
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The illustration to the right shows a tooth-supported segment of a mandibular removable partial
denture framework. The red arrow is pointing to the raised edge of metal where the framework
and plastic denture base will meet. What is this structure called?
Question #194
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The illustration to the right shows a maxillary class I RPD framework with
an anterior-posterior palatal strap major connector. What is the minimum acceptable distance
between the anterior and posterior straps (red arrow)?
Question #195
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Question #196
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Question #197
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What is the Kennedy classification of the maxillary RPD shown to the right?
Question #198
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The red arrows point to a "ridge" of metal on the framework where the
framework and the denture base plastic will meet. What is this "ridge" called?
Question #199
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The illustrations above show a very large maxillary RPD and a close-up of one of the retentive
arms. What type of retentive arms have been used on this prosthesis?