Sample Exam Question

• In the neutral zone concept, the musculature of the oral cavity is divided into dislocating and fixing
muscles,
a. Digastric and Mentalis are dislocating muscles
b. Masseter is a fixing muscle for lower denture
c. Mylohyoid is a dislocating muscle for upper denture
d. Buccinator and Genioglossus are fixing muscles

• Which of the following biometric guide can be used while selecting the mold (square, tapering, or ovoid)
of the anterior artificial teeth?
a. Inter-alar distance
b. Inter-pupillary distance
c. Size of the patient's face
d. None of the above

• The most important reason for denture duplication is when,
a. The patient suffers from severe bone resorption.
b. The patient is old and is concerned about adjusting to a new complete denture.
c. The patient is not satisfied with the old denture.
d. The patient is allergic to acrylic resin.

• As a duplicate denture is a copy of the old successful denture, one must not
a. Improve the fit of new denture by taking an impression.
b. Obtain a face bow record
c. Perform wax try-in of new denture.
d. None of the above.

• Burning mouth syndrome is often associated with,
a. Allergy to denture base material.
b. Reduced OVD.
c. Diabetes.
d. Reduced tongue space.

• The objective/s of prosthodontic treatment for an elderly edentulous patient is/are:
a. To prevent future bone loss around the teeth.
b. To secure stable occlusal contacts on the natural teeth.
c. Restoration of the occlusal face height.
d. All of the above.

• The common clinical signs of redness and swelling of the oral mucosa are due to,
a. Toxic reaction to prosthodontic materials.
b. Oral candidiasis.
c. Physical trauma due to poorly fitting denture.
d. All of the above.

• Match A with B :
A B
Abrasion                 1. Due to chewing process.
Erosion                   2. Due to forign body in the mouth.
Attrition                   3. Due to bulimia nervosa.
Perimylolosis           4. Due to chemicals.