Denture Repair Quiz

What is the key to repairing a denture fracture?

• Using wooden sticks

• Accurate reassembling of broken parts

• Applying monomer

• Using sticky wax

Which of the following is NOT a cause of complete denture fracture?

• Alveolar ridge resorption

• Proper denture processing

• Excessive force during mastication

• Inadequate relief of upper denture

What is the classification of fractured dentures based on the location of the fracture?

• Operator cause

• Without missing part

• Delayed fracture

• Midline fracture

Which material is commonly used for repairing fractured dentures to minimize warpage?

• Cold cure acrylic resin

• Heat cured acrylic resin

• Light cured acrylic resin

• Microwave cured acrylic resin

What is the first step in repairing a fractured missing part of a denture?

• Making an impression with the denture in the patient's mouth

• Flasking and wax elimination

• Adding and carving wax to resemble the broken part

• Applying self cure A.R. to replace the missing part

How is a fractured or lost tooth repaired in a denture?

• By fixing the tooth with wax in its position

• By removing the fractured porcelain tooth

• By removing acrylic resin from the lingual side

• By applying separating medium to the plaster index

What is the purpose of making a labial plaster index in denture repair?

• To remove fractured teeth

• To apply separating medium

• To fix the tooth with wax

• To provide space for repair

Which method of repair involves wax and contouring the fracture line using base plate wax?

• Heat cured acrylic resin method

• Indirect method

• Cold cure acrylic resin method

• Direct method

What should be done after applying self cure A.R. to replace a missing part of a denture?

• Deflasking and finishing

• Packing and curing

• Washing out wax

• Making an impression

How can the possible weakness of cold cure acrylic resin be minimized in denture repair?

• By not applying monomer prior to packing

• By using incorrect dough consistency

• By not finishing and polishing the denture

• By painting the surface of the old resin with monomer