FIXED PROSTHODONTICS EXAM 2 FINAL
STUDY PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ How to you find the RESTING vertical dimension? Answer: Have
the patient say "66"
◉ Clinically, anterior posterior position of the central incisal edges is
where? What do you get the patient to say? Answer: -wet dry line.
Fricatives
-say 55
◉ When contouring your wax rim, how do you determine the
Inferior Superior position of the incisal edge? Answer: the relaxed
lip line (show up to 2 mm if young)
◉ 4 indications for using flat cusp posterior teeth Answer: PAAD
-Poor muscle coordination
-Advanced Ridge Resorption
-Arch Size/Shape Discrepancy
-Difficulty in Registering Centric Relation
,◉ Palate types (3) and stability Answer: Flat = *good RETENTION*,
poor stability
V-shaped = poor retention, *good STABILITY*
U-shaped = ideal retention and stability
◉ Maxillary ridge resorption usually occurs in what pattern?
Answer: Buccal to lingual (gets narrower)
◉ Mandibular ridge resorption usually occurs in what pattern?
Answer: Lingual to buccal (gets wider)
-Posteriorly
-Laterally
◉ 4 Patient Factors that affect Degree of Success/Prognosis Answer:
-Health status
-Anatomic Features
-Patient personality
-Biomechanics
,◉ 3 methods to Improve Overall Success Answer: -Patient
involvement
-Low authoritarian dentist
-Professional demeanor of dentist
◉ 5 Factors that affect Denture Retention? Answer: SPAM-L
-Saliva Properties
-Polished Surfaces
-Atmospheric Pressure
-Muscular Coordination
-Lower Denture Weight (gravity)
◉ The modiolus serves as insertion for which of the following
muscles:
1. obicularis oris
2. greater zygomatic
3. risorius
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
, C. 2, 3
D. all of the above
E. none of the above Answer: D
◉ The palatine fovea:
1. should be covered by the maxillary denture base
2. are important in complete denture retention
3. contains the maxillary neurovascular bundle
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. all of the above
E. none of the above Answer: E
◉ The primary stress bearing area for complete dentures is the:
1. distolateral hard palate
2. buccal shelf
3. rugae
STUDY PAPER 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
◉ How to you find the RESTING vertical dimension? Answer: Have
the patient say "66"
◉ Clinically, anterior posterior position of the central incisal edges is
where? What do you get the patient to say? Answer: -wet dry line.
Fricatives
-say 55
◉ When contouring your wax rim, how do you determine the
Inferior Superior position of the incisal edge? Answer: the relaxed
lip line (show up to 2 mm if young)
◉ 4 indications for using flat cusp posterior teeth Answer: PAAD
-Poor muscle coordination
-Advanced Ridge Resorption
-Arch Size/Shape Discrepancy
-Difficulty in Registering Centric Relation
,◉ Palate types (3) and stability Answer: Flat = *good RETENTION*,
poor stability
V-shaped = poor retention, *good STABILITY*
U-shaped = ideal retention and stability
◉ Maxillary ridge resorption usually occurs in what pattern?
Answer: Buccal to lingual (gets narrower)
◉ Mandibular ridge resorption usually occurs in what pattern?
Answer: Lingual to buccal (gets wider)
-Posteriorly
-Laterally
◉ 4 Patient Factors that affect Degree of Success/Prognosis Answer:
-Health status
-Anatomic Features
-Patient personality
-Biomechanics
,◉ 3 methods to Improve Overall Success Answer: -Patient
involvement
-Low authoritarian dentist
-Professional demeanor of dentist
◉ 5 Factors that affect Denture Retention? Answer: SPAM-L
-Saliva Properties
-Polished Surfaces
-Atmospheric Pressure
-Muscular Coordination
-Lower Denture Weight (gravity)
◉ The modiolus serves as insertion for which of the following
muscles:
1. obicularis oris
2. greater zygomatic
3. risorius
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
, C. 2, 3
D. all of the above
E. none of the above Answer: D
◉ The palatine fovea:
1. should be covered by the maxillary denture base
2. are important in complete denture retention
3. contains the maxillary neurovascular bundle
A. 1, 2
B. 1, 3
C. 2, 3
D. all of the above
E. none of the above Answer: E
◉ The primary stress bearing area for complete dentures is the:
1. distolateral hard palate
2. buccal shelf
3. rugae
