WorksheetsDENT1092 & DENT1014: Course Content Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Group function is a feature where the posterior teeth out of occlusal contact when protrusive or lateral movements are performed; Canine guided occlusion is when there are multiple contact relations between the maxillary and mandibular teeth in later excursions.
a) both statements are true
b) both statements are false
c) first statement is true, second statement is false
d) first statement is false, second statement is true
Which occlusal rim defines the occlusal plane of a complete denture?
a) mandibular occlusal rim
b) maxillary occlusal rim
c) both a & b
Vertical Dimension of Occlusion is the amount of separation of the maxilla and mandible when the mandible is hanging in physiologic rest; Vertical Dimension at Rest is the amount of vertical separation of the maxilla and mandible when the teeth are in centric occlusion (when teeth contact)
a) both statements are true
b) both statements are false
c) first statement is true, second statement is false
d) first statement is false, second statement is true
What is the purpose of complete dentures?
a) to restore esthetics
b) to preserve remaining structures (ie. bone)
c) limit trauma to the supporting structures
d) all of the above
The plane established by the incisal and occlusal surfaces of the teeth is the...?
a) median plane
b) centric relation
c) occlusal plane
d) centric occlusion
Centric occlusion is the horizontal relationship of the mandible to the maxilla.
a) true
b) false
During lateral movement, the working side is the side of the mandible that moves away during mastication.
a) true
b) false
The non-working side (balancing) is the side of the mandible that moves toward the median line in lateral excursion.
a) true
b) false
During protrusive movement, the mandibular incisors are moved so that they first come edge to edge with the maxillary (upper) incisors.
a) true
b) false
When adjusting the fit of castings, you can increase the fit of your castings by...
a) decreasing the concentration of special liquid
b) increasing spatulation time
c) mixing investment with slightly cooler water
d) using harder wax
When adjusting the fit of castings, you can decrease the fit of your castings by...
a) increasing the concentration of special liquid
b) decreasing mold temperature
c) using softer wax
d) mixing investment with slightly warmer water
The Curve of Spee is the concave curve of the buccal cusp tips of the lower posterior teeth and the convex curve of the buccal cusp tips of the upper posterior teeth.
a) true
b) false
When cutting a matrix of the posterior teeth (ie. molars), how many pieces should it be cut in?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 1
In the Curve of Wilson, the lingual cusps are shorter than the buccal cusps on the mandible and the lingual cusps are longer than the buccal cusps on the maxillary.
a) true
b) false
