1.

Reciprocal clasp arm may be placed:

A. on a height of contour of abutment tooth.
b. above a height of contour of abutment tooth.
C. on and above a height of contour of abutment tooth
d. all of above.

2. Axial teeth contour alterations is:

a performed after proceeding with rest seat preparation.
b. performed before proceeding with rest seat preparation.
c-performed during proceeding with rest seat preparation.
d. all of above.

3. In mouth preparation, the most common oral conditions or changes in which

surgical intervention indicated are:
a. Extraction of teeth with poor prognosis.
b.Removal of residual roots.
c.Extraction of impacted teeth.
d,All of the above.
e. None of the above.

4. Hyperplasic tissues should be removed surgically and are clinically observed

in the form of
a. Fibrous tuberosity.
b. Fold of redundant tissue in the vestibule or floor of the mouth.
c. Palatal pappilomatosis
d.All of the above.
e.None of the above.
5. a digital concept in which the metal structure for a partial denture is designed
in a virtual space based on
a.The data obtained by scanning a definitive cast fabricated with a conventional
functional impression is used.
b.The data obtained by scanning a definitive cast fabricated with a digital
impression is used.
C.The data obtained by scanning a definitive cast fabricated with a conventional
and digital impression are used.
d. All of the above.
e.None of the above.

6. Due to the nature of the mode of an intraoral scanner that stitches narrow
areas
a. it is difficult to Scan the distally extended flat and broad edentulous area.
b. it is difficult to Scan the tooth-bounded edentulous area.
c. A functional impression technique is impossible.
d. a &c.
e. None of the above.

7. Prominent mid palatal raphe acts as:

a.Secondary stress bearing area.
b.Seal area.
c.Primary stress bearing area.
d.None of the above.

8. Studying osseous structure is important in complete denture construction

because:
а.It has a direct relation on the maxillo-mandibular relation.
b.Mandibular teeth positions are only affected by bones.
c.Contour of the finished dentures are affected by bones.
d.All of the above.
9. Factors that influence the form and size of the supporting bone include:
a.Selection of stock tray.
b.Final impression techniques.
C.The relative length of time different parts of the jaws have been edentulous.
D.A and b.

10. Excessive disto-buccal flange thickness of maxillary denture may interfere

with:
a.Posterior palatal seal.
b.Coronoid process.
c.Condyle process.
d B and c.

11. Firm maxillary tuberosity with minimal compressibility considered as:

a.Interference area and should be corrected surgically.
b.Relief area.
c.Secondary stress bearing area.
d.None of the above.

12. Clinical significance of incisive papilla in complete denture construction is:

a.Biometric guide for location of maxillary central incisor.
b.Biometric guide for location of mandibular canine.
C.Primary stress bearing area.
D.B and c.

13. The malar process is considered as:

a.Seal area.
b. Secondary stress bearing area
C.Relief area.
d. Primary stress bearing area.
14. The mean denture bearing area for edentulous patient:
a. 32cm? for maxillae and 15cm? for the mandible.
b. 23cm? for the maxillae and 12cm" for the mandible.
c. 44cm' for the maxillae and 24cm? for the mandible.
d.None of the above.

15. At the modiolus area:

a.The labial flange of the maxillary, denture should be reduced in thickness.
b.The mandibular second premolar should be arranged at crest of the ridge.
c.The maxillary canine should be placed at the crest of the ridge.
d.All of the above.

16. Muscles of facial expression are:

а.Medial and lateral pterygoid.
b.Temporalis and masseter.
c.Mentalis and buccinators.
d.A and b.

17. The incisivus labii superioris and inferioris muscles:

a.Their action alone would dislodge the maxillary or mandibular denture.
b.Their presence beneath the mucous membrane would not be associated with
denture retention and flange extension.
c.Their action alone would rarely dislodge a denture.
d. B and c.

18. The importance of orbicularis muscle in complete denture construction:

a.If this muscle is stretched, the angles of the mouth are easily irritated.
b.The upper lip is supported by the six anterior teeth and not the denture border.
C.The superior border of lower lip is supported by the incisal third of the
maxillary anterior teeth.
d.All of the above.
19. The action of palatoglossus muscle:
a.Can influence the denture contour in the hamular notch area.
b.Exert lateral pressure on the buccal extension of a mandibular denture.
C. Helps in positioning of vibrating line.
d.None of the above.

20. The Most important step for treatment planning of RPD

A.Patient medical status.
B.Chief complain.
C.Clinical examination .
D.Type of wark applied.

21. The best prtsthesis should maintain:

A. Esthetic.
B. Function.
C.Preservation of health for the surroundings.
D. All of pressus.

22. After diagnosis of a patient need RPD, the patient need pre-prosthetic simple
periodontal treafment, fillings for esthetie purposes, and extraction Of painful
tooth. which one considered first:
a Periodontal.
b.Fillings.
c. Extraction.
d.Any one.

23. Diagnostic cast are useful in the followings except:

a.Measuring height of floor of mouth.
B. Fabrication of RPD framework.
C. Diagnosis.
D. As a patient record.
24. After correct patient examination of each partially edentulous arch alone,
the case is suitable for simple RPD construction but it then considered
complicated and difficult due to:
A.Presence of tuberosity.
b.Need for fillings.
c.Insufficient inter-arch space.
d.Periodontal problem.

25. For correct diagnosis and treatment planning for RPD, we should take?
A.Final impression.
b.Family history.
C.Medical status.
d.Height of patient.

26. The abutment tooth for RPD should only be used if it is:
A.Free from caries.
B.Free from filling.
C.Free from crown.
D.All of above.

27. Periapical X ray can be used for diagnosis of RPD in:

A.Horizontal bone loss.
B.Periapical pathosis.
C.Gingivitis.
D.All of above.
28. . Design issues for support of Cr/CO partial denture for class I:
A.Always need indirect retainer.
B.Maximum coverage possible.
c.Minimum (if possible) number of teeth.
d.All of above.
e.A and B.

29. The ideal residual ridge to support a denture base

a. would consist of cortical bone that covers relatively dense cancellouse bone
b. with abroad rounded crest and high vertical slopes
c.Covered by firm, dense fibrous connective tissue.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

30. In tooth supported RPD

a. The edentulous ridge does not contribute to the support of RPD.
b.Cannot be constricted on a master cast made from a single impression that
records the teeth and soft tissue in their anatomical form.
C.When occlusal forces are applied, these forces must be equitably distributed to
the abutments and the tissue of the ridge.
d.All of the above.
e. None of the above.

31. The most advantage of digital process for fabricating partial denture
a.More accurate surveying
b.Better control of undercut
C.Best position of retaining clasp arm
d.All of the above
e.None of the above.
32. Altered cast technique used in:
a.Kennedy Class I & Kennedy Class II
b.Kennedy Class IV.
c.Kennedy Class Ill.
d.All of the above.
e.None of the above.

33. Sharp spiny ridge provide:

a.Good support and poor stability.
b.Poor support and poor to fair stability.
c.Good support and good stability.
d.Poor support good stability.
e. None of the above.

34. The main problem in FEE cases is:

a.Possibility of denture movement due to tissue resiliency.
b.Difficult to obtain accurate impression
c.Difficult to obtain retention.
d.Area for support is limited.
e.Resistance to lateral forces.

35. In distal extension RPD under function compresses the mucosa and act as
class I lever thus it cause damaging to the abutment teeth, the solution for
these problem by:
a.Use of mesial rest.
b.Incorporation of indirect retainer.
c.Incorporation of RPI system in free end saddle which make stress release.
d.all of the above
e.None of the above.
36. Ideal residual ridge to support denture base should be
a. Broad rounded crest
b.With firm dense fibrous tissue
c.low vertical slops
d. None of above resistance to vertical
e. A and B

37. resistance to vertical components of masticatory force in a direction toward

the basal seat.
A. Stability.
B. Support.
C. Retention
D.All of the above.
E. None of the above.

38. The distal extensions PD:

A. Totally tooth supported.
B. Tissue supported.
C.Tooth tissue support.
D.Not need support.
e. None of the above.

39. Support for acrylic partial denture

A. Tissue supported.
B. Tooth-tissue supported.
C.Tooth tissue support
D.According to the class.
E.All of the above.
40. In order to increase support to FEE partial denture:
A.Increase number of teeth.
B.Increase amount of denture coverage.
C.Good anatomic impression is needed.
D.Good flabby ridge required.
e.All of above.

41. In digital Prototyping RPD

a.The design data may be saved for future use
b.The total time of prosthesis fabrication is substantially increased.
c. It can be used in all cases of RPD without any limitation.
d.All of the above.
e. None of the above.

42. The use of scanner for RPD fabrication is:

a.Time consuming.
b.More accurate.
c.Useful for final impression
d. Economic.
e.All of above.

43. In the class III PD three components are necessary to provide support are:
a.rests, the connectors and the retainers,
b. rests and connectors.
c. Tests and the retainers
d. the connectors (stabilizing components) and the retainers.
44. The broader the residual ridge Coverage the:
a. lesser the distribution of the load.
b. greater the distribution of the load.
c. Uniform the distribution of the load.
d. none of above.

45. The cingulum rest seat preparation is:

a. a chevron or inverted " V " shape mesiodistally.
b. a chevron or inverted " U " - shape mesiodistally.
c. a chevron or inverted " V " - shape buccolingually.
d. none of above
1. Metal framework components and connectors should be measured with
calipers to ensure a minimum ………. thickness for strength.

a.2mm.
b.Imm
c.3mm
d. 2.5mm
e. 1.5mm

2. Methods and procedures for fitting the RPD framework involve

a. laboratory inspection.
b. clinical inspection and procedure
c. using disclosing wax or megtes.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above.

3. Common areas of occlusal interferend when checking framework of RPD are

which of below used?
a. on rest seats,
b. clasp shoulders
C. minor connectors.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the aove.

4. to ensore there are no interference in seating of casting denture framework

a. Disclosing wax
b. Articulating paper
c. Metal guage
d. Pressure indicating paste
e. None of the above
5. When sufielent natural teeth oe perilo support but the relation or opposing
natural teeth does not permit hand articulation, the recording medium of choice
will be:
a. Direct apposition of casts by hands.
b. Interocclusal record with base plate wax.
c. Occlusion rim on record base.
d. B & C
e. All of the above.

6. The requirements of occlusion in RPD are:

a.Attempts to create artificial occlusal surfaces should be preceded by the
elimination of any occlusal discrepancies in the natural teeth.
b. Artificial posterior teeth should be the same bucco-lingual width of the
natural teeth which they replace.
c. Centric relation and centric occlusion must always coincide during RPD
construction.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

7. In a case of maxillary complete denture opposes the removable partial denture,

the occlusion.
a. Bilateral balanced occlusion in eccentric positions should be formulated.
b.Unilateral balanced occlusion in eccentric positions should be formulated.
c. Working side contacts should be obtained only.
d. Balancing side contact should be obtained only.
e. None of the above.
8. for Direct apposition of casts
a. is used when sufficient opposing teeth remain in contact to make the existing
jaw relationship obvious.
b.When only a few teeth are to be replaced on short denture bases and no )
evidence of occlusal abnormalities is found.
c.opposing casts may be occluded by hand.
d.All of the above.
e.None of the above.

9. In case of Maxillary complete denture opposes partial denture - are

recommended to develop a harmonious occlusal relationship of removable
partial dentures and to enhance stability of the removable partial dentures.
a. occlusion as in natural dentition.
b. Only working contacts.
c.bilateral balanced occlusion in eccentric positions
d. only balancing contact
e. None of the above.

10. In order to duplicate the occlusal anatomy of the opposing natural teeth,
while setting of posterior teeth in RPD
a. set the posterior denture teeth slightly higher in occlusion (by opening the
incisal pin by 2mm) and then re-establishing the OVD by selective grinding.
b. set the posterior denture teeth lower than occlusion and put sheet of wax to
duplicate the occlusal anatomy.
c.set the posterior denture teeth slightly higher in occlusion (by opening the
incisal pin by 0.5 mm) and then re-establishing the OVD by selective grinding.
d. set the posterior denture teeth slightly higher than occlusion and put sheet of
wax to duplicate the occlusal anatomy.
e. none of the above.
11. In placement of RPD, a procedure of certain sequenced steps should be
followed to produce a biologically acceptable prosthesis.
a. Correct
b. incorrect
c. can be followed not should be
d. not applied
e. This procedure entails three significant steps.

12. Fitting of the RPD framework is often

a. mandatory.
b. neglected by dentists.
c. a&b
d. none of the above
e. can be neglected in free end extension cases.

13. Careful inspection should be made to ensure that the metal framework
follows exactly the design submitted to the laboratory.
a. it is acceptable as well if it follows generally the prosthodontic and personal
perspectives.
b. Otherwise it is recommended for remake
c.this is imperative especially the locations and types of elasps.
d.this is imperative especially the locations and type of major connector
e. a&c

14. For initial inspection of metal ted hew of RPD internal and externat finish
lines should be sharp, well delineated and to provide adequate mechanical
retention of the resin denture re to the metal framework.
a.more than 90°
b.less than 90°
c.120°
d.30°
e.none of the above.
15. Failure to provide and maintain adequate occlusion on RPD is primarily a
result of:
a.Failure to use the face-bow.
b. An unacceptable occlusal plane.
C. Adequate support for the denture base,
d. All of the above.

16. The desirable occlusal contact When the maxillary complete denture oppose
RPD are:
a. Bilateral occlusion in eccentrio positions.
b. Working side contact only.
c. Balancing side contact only.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

17. Occlusal relations using occlusion rims on record base contraindicated in

a. When one or more distal extension areas are present.
b.When a tooth- supported edentulous space is large.
c.When opposing teeth do not meet.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

18, Establishing Occlusion by the Recording of Occlusal Pathways

a.It Recover the lost vertical dimension of occlusion.
b. Use a hard inlay wax is placed over the stable denture base.
c. It requires a recording of complex mandibular movement.
d. It need of complex articulator.
e. None of the above.
19. Centric relation and not centric occlusion should be recorded whenever a
patient requiring a partial denture has
A. Distal extension RPD.
b.The opposing arch is edentulous.
c. Has cusps on remaining natural teeth that can guide the mandible back to centric
occlusion
d. All of the above.
e. A&B.

20. Artificial posterior teeth should not be arranged

A-on the sharp upward incline of the mandibular residual ridge
B- over the retromolar pad.
C-over the tuberosity
D. all of the above.
E- none of the above.

21. During the insertion of RPD,criteria to be followed before adjusting occlusion

a.If one partial denture is tooth supposed and the other tissue supported, the tooth-
supported arch is secondly adjusted.
b.If both dentures are tissue supported the first adjustment of occlusion is usually
done on the mandibular denture.
c.a and b
d. if both partial dentures first tooth borne, the one occluding with the least natural
teeth is adjusted first.
e. none of the above
22. Surface and internal porosity in acrylic resin reduces both the quality and
altimate strength of the completed RPD.
a.rebase of the RPD is recommended .
b.A relining of RPD is recommended.
c. Relining or rebasing can be done.
e. Nothing to do.
a. Polishing of the surface is recomonded.

23 in cleaning partial denture patient should be cautioned against any cleaning

solution containing
a.suger
b.chlorine
c.soap.
d.All of the above.
e.None of the above.

24. The most convenient method for removal of partial denture containing cast
circumferential clasp is
a. to postion a fingernail apical to facial clasp arm on each side of the dental arch
and to move the clasp occlusaly
b. to grasp the acrylic resin denture base on each side of arch and withdraw
removable partial denture.
c. to grasp the major connector and remove the partial
d. to grasp the occlusal rest and miner connector.
e. none of the above

25. can be placed on denture base flanges to help identify areas of over extension
a.Articulating paper.
b.Disclosing wax.
c. Inlay wax.
d. Pressure indicated past
e. None of the above.
1-Patient with joint disease may need:
A. Certain drugs before treatment.
B. Tissue conditioner.
C. Alteration in the treatment plan.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

2. Class I post mylohyoid space has a significant effect on

A. Decreasing stability.
b. Increasing stability.
c. Decreasing support.
d. Increasing retention
e. All of the above.

3. Which arch form offers less denture resistance to rotation

a. round
b. triangular
c. u shape
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

4. the tongue slightly overfills the floor of mouth.

a. ClI
b. СПІ.
c. ClIII.
d. CHIV.
e. CIV.

5. The best mental attitude for denture acceptance is..

a. Exacting patient.
b. Indifferent patients.
c. Hysterical patient.
d. Philosophical Patient.
e. None of the above.
6. Problem in advancing age can be anticipated with:
a. Selection of teeth.
b. Coordination.
c. Adaptation to the new denture.
d. B and c.
e. None of the above.

7. the most common cause for labial under extension of an impression for
maxillary arch is:
a. Poor reflection of upper lip.
b. Use of plastic tray.
c. Improper cheek molding.
d. A&B&C.
e. None of them.

8. factors affet retention of complete denture are the following except:

a. Cohesion.
b. Hardness.
c. Muscle control.
d. Peripheral seal.

9. retromolar pad recording in special tray border molding by

a. Asking patient to protrude tongue and move to left and right side
b. Ask patient to open his mouth wide
C. Ask patient to place tongue touch anterior part of hard palate
d. Protrude tongue to wet upper lip
e. None of the above
10. Special tray inside the patient mouth should be checked for:
a. The flange is 3mm away from the mucobuccal fold.
b. mandibular tray there must be no overextension of buccal flange .
c. stability is not mandatory
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above.

11. The available area of support in edentulous mandible is

a. 14 Cm2
b. 24 Cm2
c. 12 Cm2
d. 16 Cm2
e. None of the above

12. Patient coming to the clinic with several dentures and seeking for a new set
a. Dentist can expect easy management.
b. Dentist can expect difficult management.
c. Does not mean anything in prosthodontic prognosis terms.
d. Dentist can try to persuade the patient to use the previous dentures.
e All of the above.

13 - Factors should evaluated to arrive proper treatment plane are

a. patient mental attitude
b. patient systemic status
c. past dental history
d. local oral condition
e. all of the above

14. Patient who emotionally unstable and excited apprehensive and neglectful for
his oral health is
a. indifferent patient
b. hysterical patient
c. philosophical patient
d. creative patient
e. none of the above.
15. Objectives for impression of complete denture:
a. retention, Support stability esthetic & Preservation of the remaining residual
ridges
b. Preservation of the remaining residual ridges, retention, Support stability
c. Preservation of the remaining residual ridges Support stability esthetic retention
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

16. Stability decrease with the ....

a. Loss of vertical height of the ridge.
b. Increase in movement of flabby movable tissue.
c. Not related to vertical height of the ridge.
d. A &B.
e. None of the above.

17.. .. ...use in recording the functional or supporting form of an edentulous

ridge. also may be used to correct the borders of impressions made of more rigid
materials.
a. Impression Waxes and Natural Resins.
b. Polysulphide
c. Polyether
d. Silicone
e. None of the above.

18. Altered cast technique used in:

a. Kennedy Class I & Kennedy Class Il
b. Kennedy Class IV.
c. Kennedy Class Ill.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
19- Cause or causes of distortion of the hydrocolloid impression
a. by use of an impression tray that is not rigid;
b. by partial dislodgment from the tray;
c. by shrinkage caused by dehydration;
d. by expansion caused by imbibition (this will be toward the teeth and will result
in
e. all of the above.

20. ... ……this gives ndequate denture support, stability and retention.
a. Broad flat hard palate.
b. U shape hard palate.
c. V shape hard palate.
d. Rounded shape hard palate.
e. None of the above.

21.-Patient with………….This condition can cause glandular changes,

osteoporosis, burning sensation and psychological changes in the patient. These
can influence treatment planning and the efficiency of the complete denture.
a. Neurological disorders
b. Joint diseases:
c. Menopause condition:
d. All of the above
e. None of the above.

22. -Arch form which provided the best form to prevent denture rotation.
a. U-shape or square
b. Triangular (tapering) form.
c. Round (ovoid) form.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
23. If the impression tray for complete denture is too large
a. It will pull the soft tissues under the impression away from the bone.
b. Distorting the dimensions of the sulcus (overextended).
c. A &B.
d. The border of the tissues will collapse inward.
e. This will distort the accurate recording of the border extension and prevent the
proper support of lips by the denture flanges (under extended).

24. Border molding not done in

a. Pressure technique
b. Selective pressure technique
c. Mucostatic impression
d. Primary impression
e. None of the above

25. -Poor details in alginate primary impression may be because of

a. Poor mixing
b. Material set before impression seated
c. All of the above
d. Dentist not press tray adequately enough
e. None of the above

26. During registration of the extreme mandibular movements In sagittal plane

a. Centric occlusion is anterior to centric relation.
b. Centric occlusion is posterior to centric relation.
c. Centric occlusion is inferior to centrie relation.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
27. Border movements of the mandible (in sagittal plane) are subdivided into:
a. Anterior two ares and posterior one arc.
b. Anterior two ares and posterior two arcs.
c. Anterior one are and posterior two ares.
d. Anterior two ares and posterior three arcs.
e. None of the above.

28. When we combine the border movements the mandible of all the three
planes, we get a three- dimensional space within which mandibular movement is
possible. This three-dimensional limiting space is called.......
a. Free way space
b. Border movement.
C. Diamond tracing
d. The envelope of motion.
e. None of the above

29. For registering centric relation which of the below should achieve?
a. patient completely relax
b. Dentist gently shanks the mandible up and down
C. ask the patient to place the tip of tongue in back of mouth
d. tell the patient to stick out upper teeth
e. All of the above

30. Mandibular border movements are part of

a. Functional movements.
b. Opening and closing movements.
c. A&B
d. All of the above
except. None of the above.
31. Recording the mandibular movements affected by
a. TMJ and muscular involvements.
b. Neuromuscular regulation of mandibular motion
c. ligaments.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above.

32. Extreme mandibular movements in coronal plane produce tracing that is

similar to
a. Shield
b. Beak.
c. Diamond
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

33. -The imaginary line around which the mandible rotate through
horizontal plane is belong to
a. Sagittal axis of mandible
b.Vertical axis of mandible
c. Hing axis of mandible
d. Peripheral axis of mandible
e. None of the above.

34. Tactile sense method is used for recording

a. Occlusal vertical dimension,
b. Horizontal relation
c. Rest vertical dimension
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above
35. Swallowing threshold method is used to allow the mandible to reach the level
of
a. Occlusal vertical dimension.
b. Horizontal relation
c. Rest vertical dimension.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above

36. The most frequently used tests that aid the dentist in establishing the correct
VDO by means of occlusion rims are
a. Visual observation of the space between the rims.
b. Judgment of the overall esthetic facial support.
c. Phonetic tests that include observations when the "s" sound.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above.

37. The distance of the incisive papilla from the incisal edge of the mandibular
incisors in the natural dentition is about
a. 8 mm.
b. 10 mm.
c. 6 mm.
d. 4 mm.
e. 2 mm.

38. Increased vertical relation results in

a. cheek biting
b. Loss of biting power.
c. Poor esthetic like separated lips & display of the teeth.
d. b and c.
e. Poor esthetic like thin-lipped appearance.
39. decreased vertical relation results in
a. Clicking during function.
b. Increased rate of residual ridge resorption.
c. Difficulty in swallowing.
d. Poor esthetic like thin-lipped appearance.
e. Poor esthetic like separated lips & display of the teeth

40. The imaginary line around which the mandible rotate through fronalal plane
is belong to
a. Sagital axis of mandible
b. Vertical axis of mandible
c. Hing axis of mandible
d. Peripheral axis of mandible
e. None of the above.

41. Which of below refer to importance of vertical jaw relation?

a. Functional role
b. Esthetic role
c. Psychological role
d. Maintenance health of tissue
e. All of the above.

42. Increase of vertical dimension inelude

a. Presence of corner mouth wrinkies
b. Cheek biting
c. Neuralgia
d. Speech problems
e. None of the above.
43. The correct horizontal relationship for fabricating complete denture is
include
a. The centric relation
b. The centric occlusion
c. Eccentric relation
d. Bite rim parallesim
e. None of the above

44. Power point theory.

a. In this method a bimeter is attached to the mandibular record base.
b. A tracing device can be attached to the occlusal rims for a graphic tracing.
c. it used for recording centric jaw relation.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

45.. Class III type of articulates include:

a. an instrument that simulates condylar pathways by using averages or mechanical
equivalents for all or part of the motion; allow for orientation of the casts relative
to the joints and may be arcon or non-arcon instruments (e.g. semi-adjustable)
b. an instrument that permits horizontal as well as vertical motion, but does not
orient the motion to the temporomandibular joints.
c. a simple holding instrument capable of accepting a single static registration;
vertical motion is possible (e.g. non-adjustable).
d. an instrument that will accept three-dimensional registrations; allow for
orientation of the casts relative to the joints and simulation of mandibular
movements (e.g. fully adjustable).
e. None of the above
46. The distance between two selected anatomic one on the tip of the nose and
the other on the chin measured when the teeth in maximal intercuspal position.
a. Freeway Space
b. Vertical dimension of occlusion
c. Vertical dimension of rest
d. Christensen's space.
e. None of the above

47. Bennett movement -

a. A protrusive movement used in the grasping and incision of food
b. The bodily side shift of the mandible which when it occurs, may be recorded in
the region of the advancing and (balancing)non-working side.
c. Movements that occur in the clenching, tapping or grinding of the teeth.
d. The hinge like movement used in opening and closing the mouth for the
introduction of food.
e. None of the above.

48. The vertical dimension of occlusion should be

a. Equal to vertical dimension of rest
b. More than vertical dimension of rest by 2-4 mm
c. Less than vertical dimension of rest by 2-4 mm
d. Less than vertical dimension of rest by 6 mmm
e. None of the above
49. Vertical dimension:
a. The distance between two selected anatomic or marked points (usually one on
the tip of the nose and the other on the chin), one on a fixed and one on a movable
member.
b. The distance between two selected anatomic or marked points (usually one on
the tip of the nose and the other on the chin) when the teeth in maximal
intercuspal position.
c. The distance between two selected anatomic or marked points (usually one on
the tip of the nose and the other on the chin) when an individual is resting
comfortably in an upright position.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

50. Freeway space.

a. The space between the teeth at rest.
b. The difference between the rest vertical dimension and the occlusal vertical
c. Also it is called Interocclusal rest distance.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

51. The malar process is considered as:

a. Seal area.
b. Secondary stress bearing area
c. Relief aren
d. Primary stress bearing area.

52. The mean denture bearing area for edentalous patient:

a. 32cm* for maxillae and 14cm' for the mandible.
b. 23cm' for the maxillae and 12cm? for the mandible.
c. 44cm" for the maxiline and 24cm' for the mandible.
d. None of the above.
53. At the modiolus area
a. The labial flange of the maxillary denture should be reduced in thickness
b. The mandibular second premolar should be arranged at crest of the ridge.
c. The maxillary canine should be placed at the crest of the ridge.
d. All of the above

54. Muscles of facial expression are:

a. Medial and lateral pterygoid.
b. Temporalis and masseter
c. Mentalis and buccinators.
d. A and b.

55. The incisivus labil superioris and Inferioris muscles:

a. Their action alone would dislodge the maxillary or mandibular denture:
b. Their presence beneath the mucous membrane would not be associated with
denture retention and flange extension.
c. Their action alone would marely dislodge a denture.
d. B and c.

56. The importance of orbicularis muscle In complete denture construction:

a. If this muscle is stretched, the angles of the mouth are easily irritated.
b. The upper lip is supported by the six anterior teeth and not the denture border.
c. The superior border of lower lip is supported by the incisal third of the
maxillary anterior teeth.
d. All of the above,

57. The action of palatoglossus muscle:

a. Can influence the denture contour in the hamular notch area
b. Exert lateral pressure on the buccul extension of a mandibular denture,
c. Helps in positioning of vibrating line.
d. None of the above.
58. The most Important step for treatment planning of RPD is:
a. Patient medical status.
b. Chief complain.
c. Clinical examination.
d. Type of work applied.

59. The best prosthesis should maintain:

b. Function.
b. Esthetic.
c. Preservation of health for the suroundings
d. All of previous.

60. After diagnosis of a patient need RPD, the patient need pre-prosthetie simple
periodontal treatment, fillings for esthetic purposes, and extraction of painful
tooth. which one considered first:
a. Periodontal.
b. Fillings
c. Extraction.
d. Any one.

61. Diagnostic cast are useful in the followings except:

a. Measuring height of floor of mouth.
b. Fabrication of RPD framework.
c. Diagnosis,
d. As a patient record.

62. After correct patient examination of each partially edentulous arch alone, the
case is suitable for simple RPD construction but it then considered complicated
and difficult due to:
a. Presence of tuberosity
b. Need for fillings.
c. Insufficient inter arch space.
d. Periodontal problem.
63. For correct diagnosis and treatment planning for RPD, we should take
a. Final impression.
b. Family history.
c. Medical status.
d. Height of patient.

64. The abutment tooth for RPD should only be used ifit is:
a. Free from caries.
b. Free trom filling .
c. Free trom crown.
d. All of above

65. Periapical X ray can be used for diagnosis of RPD in

a. Horizantal bone loss
b. Periapical pathosis.
c. Gingivitis
d. All of above

66. In digital Prototyping RPD

a. The design data may be saved for future use.
b. The total time of prosthesis fabrication is substantially increased.
c. It can be used in all cases of RPD without any limitation.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

67. The use of scanner for RPD fabrication is:

a. Time consuming.
b. More accurate.
c. Useful for final impression
d. Economic.
e. All of above.
68. In the class Ill PD three components are necessary to provide support are:
a. rests, the connectors and the retainers.
b. rests and connectors.
c. rests and the retainers.
d. the connectors (stabilizing comporients) and the retainers.

69. The broader the residual ridge coverage the:

a. lesser the distribution of the load.
b. greater the distribution of the load
c. uniform the distribution of the load.
d. none of above.

70. The cingulum rest seat preparation is:

a. a chevron or inverted " V " shape mosiodistally.
b. a chevron or inverted " U " - shape mesiodistally.
c. a chevron or inverted " V" - shape buccolingually,
d. none of above

71. Reciprocal clasp arm may be placed:

a. on a height of contour of abutment tooth.
b. above a height of contour of abutment
c. on and above a height of contour of abutment tooth
d. all of above.

72. Asial teeth contour alterations is:

a. performed after proceding with rest seat preparation.
b. performed hefore proceeding with rest seat preparation.
c. performed during proceeding with rest seat preparation.
d. all of above.
73. In mouth preparation, the most common oral conditions or changes in which
surgical intervention indicated are:
a. Extraction of teeth with poor prognosis.
b. Removal of residual roots.
c. Extraction of impacted teeth.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

74. Hyperplasie tissues should be removed surgically and are clinically observed
in the form of Fibrous tuberosity:
a. Fold of redundant tissue in the vestibule or floor of the mouth.
b. Palatal pappilomatosis.
c. All of the above:
d. None of the above.

75. a digital concept in which the metal structure for a partial denture is
designed in a virtual space based on
a. The data obtained by scanning a definitive cast fabricated with a conventional
functional impression is used.
b. The data obtained by scanning a definitive cast fabricated with a digital
impression is used.
c. The data obtained by scanning a definitive cast fabricated with a conventional
and digital impression are used.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above

76. Due to the nature of the mode of an Intraoral scanner that stitches narrow
areas
a. it is difficult to Sean the distally extended flat and broad edentulous arca
b. it is difficult to Scan the tooth-bounded edentulous area
c. A functional impression technique is impossible
d. A & C
e. None of the above.
77. Prominent mid palatal raphe acts as:
a. Secondary stress bearing area.
b. Seal area.
c. Primary stress bearing area.
d. None of the above.

78. Studying osseous structure is important in complete denture construction

because:
a. It has a direct relation on the maxillo-mandibular relation.
b. Mandibular teeth positions are only affected by bones.
c. Contour of the finished dentures are affected by bones.
d. All of the above.

79. Factors that influence the form and size of the supporting bone include:
a. Selection of stock tray.
b. Final impression techniques.
c. The relative length of time different parts of the jaws have becn edentulous.
d. A and b.

80. Excessive disto-buccal flange thickness of maxillary denture may interfere

with:
a. Posterior palatal seal
b. Coronoid process.
c. Condyle process.
d. B and c.

81. Firm maxillary tuberosity with minimal compressibility considered as:

a. Interference area and should be corrected surgically
b. Relief area.
c. Secondary stress beuring area.
d. None of the above
82. Clinical significance of incisive papilla
a. In complete denture construction is:
b. Biometric guide for location of maxillary central incisor.
c. Biometrie guide for location of mandibular canine.
d. Primary stress bearing arca.
d. B and C.

83. Design issues for support of Cr/Co partial denture for class 1:
a. Always need indirect retainer. ‫ﻣ ﺎ ﻣﺘﺄﻛﺪة ﻣﻨﮫ‬
b. Maximum coverage possible.
c. Minimum (if possible) number of teeth,
d. All of above.
e. A and B

84. The Ideal residual ridge to support a denture base

a. would consist of cortical bone that covers relatively dense cancellouse bone
b. with abroad rounded crest and high vertical slopes
c. Covered by firm, dense fibrous connective tissue.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

85 . In tooth supported RPD

a. The edentulous ridge does not contribute to the support of RPD.
b. Cannot be constricted on a master cast made from a single impression that
records the teeth and soft tissue in their anatomical form.
c. When occlusal forces are applied, these forces must be equitably distributed to
the abutments and the tissue of the ridge.
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d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
86. The most advantage of digital process for fabricating partial denture
a. More accurate surveying
b. Better control of undercut
c. Best position of retaining clasp arm
d. All of the above
e. None of the above.

87. Altered cast technique used in:

a. Kennedy Class I & Kennedy Class Il
b. Kennedy Class IV.
c. Kennedy Class III.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above

88. Sharp spiny ridge provide:

a. Good support and poor stability,
b. Poor support and poor to fair stability.
c. Good support and good stability,
d. Poor support good stability,
e. None of the above,

89. The main problem In FER cases is:

a. Possibility of denture movement due to tissue resiliency
b. Difficult to obtain accurate impression
c. Difficult to obtain retention
d. Area for support is limited.
e. Resistance to lateral forcen
90. In distal extension RPD under function compresses the mucoss and act as
class I lever thus it cause damoging to the abutment teeth, the solution for these
probiem by:
a. Use of mesial rest.
b. Incorporation of indireet retainer.
c. Incorporation of RPI system in free end saddic which make stress relcase.
d. all of the above
e. None of the above.

91. Ideal residual ridge to support denture base should be

a. Broad rounded crest
b. Low vertical slops
c. With firm dense fibrous tissue
d. A and e
e. None of above

92. resistance to vertical components of masticatory force in a direction toward

the basal seat.
a. Stability,
b. Retention.
c. Support.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

93. The distal extensions PD:

a. Totally tooth supported.
b. Tissue supported.
c. Tooth tissue support.
d. Not need support.
e. None of the above,
94 . Support for acrylic partial denture:
a. Tooth supported.
b. Tissue supported.
c. Tooth-tissue supported.
d. According to the class.
e. All of the above.

95. In order to increase support to FEE partial denture:

a. Increase number of teeth.
b. Increase amount of denture coverago.
c. Good anatomic impression is needed.
d. Good fabby ridge required.
e. All of above

96. Bilabial sounds --help in determining the correct degree of jaw separation.
When the vertical dimension is too high, the patient will not be able to purse his
lips together and consequently the articulation of these sounds may be
distorted.
a. Z, S, Ch.
b. F,V
c. O,N
d. P, B, M
e. None of the above.

97. patient is unhappy with their appearance in complete denture, Fullness

under the nose the cause:
a.Setting of anterior teeth more lingually.
b. Inadequate lip supporte
c. Maxillary labial flange too long or too thick.
d. Incorrect horizontal relation.
e. None of the above.
98. The possible causes of chewing problem:
a. The teeth are too flat
b. Insufficient occlusal vertical dimension
c. Excessive occlusal vertical dimension
d. Insufficient horizontal overlap
e. All of the above

99 . the mandibular denture generally is less satisfactory than maxillary denture,

because of
a. Less bearing area
b. More interference with muscle attachment
c. Common undercuts and flabby ridge
d. All of the above
e. None of the above

100. the RPD component that is most subject to fracture

a. Major connector.
b. Miner connector.
c. Indirect retainer.
d. The retentive clasp.
e. None of the above.

101. Regarding the radiation therapy in complete denture patient, one of the
following statements is false?
a. Waiting period is necessary
b. Tissue should be examined frequently for radio necrosis
c. Tissue having bronze color are suitable for denture support
d. Sialagogues are required
e. Denture adhesives may have to be considered
102. which statements is true regarding mucostatic technique?
a. The impression is made with an undersized tray
b. The impression is made with the oral mucosa under stress
c. The impression is made with an oversized tray
d. The impression is made with border molding
e. Denture is closely adapted to the mucosa of the denture-bearing area with good
peripheral seal

103. Registration of patient age is very important in diagnosis because it gives

information about all of the following except
a. Patient family and community
b. Healing
c. Coordination
d. Tissue sensitivity
e. Patient adaptation

104. Sharp borders of primary impression indicates:

a. Over extended impression
b. Over thickness of impression
c. Under thickness of impression
d. Under extension of impression
e. None of above

105. Inaccuracies in final denture may result from:

a. Errors made by dentist.
b. Errors made by technician.
c. Deficiencies of materials.
d. All of above.
e. None of the above.
106. Which statement is incorrect?
a. Extra-oral selective grinding makes possible more accurate markings with the
articulating paper or tape.
b. Intra oral selective grinding reduces patient participation.
c. Extra oral selective grinding provides a stable working foundation.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

107. The patients instructed to keep any previous denture out of the mouth for
one day immediately before the appointment to insertion
a. Avoid pain at insertion.
b. Make tissues undistorted or healthy.
c. Avoid over estimation results.
d. Decrease speech problems.
e. All of the above.

108. Errors in occlusion - caused by dentist-due to:

a. Ill-fitting temporary record bases.
b. Mounting errors.
c. Improper centric relation.
d. Change of VDO on articulator.
e. None of the above.

109. BULL rule (reduce the inner inclines of the buccal cusps of the maxillary
teeth and the lingual cusps of the mandibular teeth are used in correction of:
a. Error in centric occlusion.
b. Working occlusion.
c. Protrusive occlusion.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
110 . If there is pain across the entire lower denture-bearing area and increases
through the duration of the day it is likely because of:
a. Decreased freeway space.
b. Increased freeway space.
c. poor quality of supporting tissues
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

111. Looseness of dentures is due to

a. Overextension of the periphery.
b. Poor adaptation of the denture to the underlying tissues.
c. Failure to obtain a peripheral seal.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

112. The most common complaints in complete denture reported include:

a. Pain/discomfort.
b. Looseness of one or both dentures.
c. Speech problems.
d. Chewing problems.
e. All of the above.

113. Factors may influence the decision whether to repair or remake the RPD
prosthesis
a. The frequency of appointments, which represents production time.
b.The degree of difficulty of the impression - making procedures.
c. The associated dental laboratory fees.
d. All of above.
e. None of above.
114. Causes of instability of trial denture base.
a. Warpage of the denture base.
b. Posterior teeth set at the center of the alveolar ridge.
c. relieved area in mid palatine.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

115. The most preferred material detecting occlusal disharmony is for

a. PIP.
b. Sheet wax.
c. Articulating paper.
d. Zine oxide eugenol paste.
e. None of the above.

116. The most preferred method for correction of occlusal disharmony is:
a. Extra-oral selective grinding.
b. Intra-oral selective grinding.
c. Articulating paper method.
d. All of the above
e. None of the above.

117. Generally, the patient with complete denture may complain problems,
which can be many
a. Looseness or instability
b. Halitosis
c. Saliva under dentures
d. Loss of taste.
e. All of the above.
118. Pain in the suicus and across the entire lower denture-bearing area due to
a. Overextension may be in the lingual sulcus
b. An error in the occlusion.
c. Under extension in lingual sulcus.
d. Both a & b.
e. Both b & c.

119. The most common complaints in complete denture reported include:

a. Pain/discomfort.
b. Looseness of one or both dentures.
c. Speech problems.
d. Chewing problems.
e. All of the above.

120. ………... may appear as an area of erythema or ulceration of the mucosa,

which is well-circumscribed soreness in the sulcus.
a. Poor adaptation of the complete denture
b. Occlusal contacts
c. Under extension in complete denture.
d. Over extension in complete denture .
e. All of the above.

121. Trial denture assessment in the mouth. The denture should be assessed
individually for:
a. Stability
b. Vertical dimension
c. Centric relation position
d. Esthetic
e. Phonetics
122. Denture drops occasionally may be due to:
a. Low frenal attachment
b. A failure to obtain a peripheral seal
c. Poor adaptation of the denture to the underlying tissues
d. All of the above
e. Both b and c are correct

123. Importance of trial denture:

a. Checking esthetics.
b. Checking occlusion.
c. Last step for denture evaluation.
d. All of above.
e. None of the above.

124. Trial denture assessment in the mouth. The denture individually for
should be assessed
a. Physical retention.
b. Vertical dimension.
c. CR position.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

125. The following is true for Evaluation of phonetics in trial denture except:
a. If upper anterior long, v sound will be more like an f.
b. If upper anterior long, f sound will be more like v.
c. "P", "B", "M" help in determining the correct degree of jaw separation.
d. "g" resembles "Sh" or whistling sound when there is insufficient degree of jaw
separation.
e. During pronunciation of sibilants like "z, s, ch", teeth will come close together
but do not touch.
126. The distolingual flange of mandibular tray is border molded by asking the
patient to
a. Open his mouth wide. moving the cheek outward, upward, backward and
forward.
b. To open his mouth wide.
c. Protrude his tongue and move it to the right and left buccal vestibules.
d. Protrude his tongue out and later to touch the anterior part of the palate.
e. None of the above.

127. All these materials used for final impression of complete denture except:
a. Zine oxide eugenol impression material.
b. Impression plaster.
c. Alginate impression material
d. Elastomers impression material (rubber base).
e. impression compound .

128. Border molding of special tray can be performed using two techniques
namely:
a. Single step or simultaneous border molding.
b. Incremental or sectional border molding.
c. Pressure technique
d. Selective pressure technique
e. A & B.

129. Trial denture is different from final denture in:

a. Post dam.
b. Denture materials.
c. Wax inclusion.
d. Can be corrected easily.
e. All of the above.
130. Causes of instability of trial denture base.
a. Warpage of the denture base.
b. Posterior teeth set at the center of the alveolar ridge.
c. relieved area in mid palatine.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.

131. Objective of trial denture is the following except:

a. Verify centric relation.
b. Verify vertical relation.
c. Verify retention.
d. Verify teeth arrangement.
e. None of the above.

132. In Trial of complete denture, the mounted cast is checked for:

a. The mounting rings are firmly screwed in their position.
b. Moving of the articulator smoothly from centric to eccentric position without
cuspal interlocking.
c. The trial denture bases lie properly on their casts and the teeth meet evenly in
centric relation.
d All of the above.
e. None of the above.

133. There are four possible patterns to observe when reading PIP:
a. Disturbed brush lines indicate the undesirable tissue contact.
b. disturbed brush lines indicate no tissue contact yet.
c. Pink acrylic show-through spots indicate no tissue contact and pressure.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.
134. Learning to chew satisfactorily with new dentures usually requires at least:
a. 1 to 2 weeks.
b. 10 to 20 days.
c. 3 to 4 months.
d. 6 to 8 weeks.
e. none of the above.

135. The digital inspection of finished denture should firstly include:

a. Teeth surfaces.
b. Teeth arrangements.
c. Tissue surface
d. Teeth shape and shade.
e. None of the above.