RCD final Exam Complete Questions With Actual Detailed Correct Answers.

which of the following is the try-in appointment used to evaluate and change: a. the VDO b. CR c. mould, shade and esthetic arrangement of anterior teeth d. other characteristics of the denture before final processing e. all the above f. a and b g. b and d - correct answer e all the above what is the try-in appointment also known as? - correct answer the wax try-in what is the first goal (in priority) of the try-in appointment? (question form) there any small improvements that will make the try-in fully acceptable? b. are the teeth acceptable in color and mould? c. is the articulator mounting of the models an accurate record of the patient's jaw position? d. are the teeth in the best position? - correct answer b what is the second goal (in priority) of the try-in appointment? (question form)? a. are the teeth acceptable in color and mould? b. is the articular mounting of the models an accurate record of the patient's jaw position? c. are the teeth in the best position? d. are there any small improvements that will make it fully acceptable to patient? - correct answer b what is the third goal (in priority) of the try-in appointment? (question form) a. are the teeth in the best position? b. are the teeth acceptable in color or mould? c. is the articular mounting of the models an accurate record of the patient's jaw position? d. are there any small improvements that will make the try-in fully acceptable to your patient and you? - correct answer a what is the fourth goal (in priority) of the try-in appointment? (question form) a. are the teeth acceptable in color and mould? b. are the teeth in the best position? c. are there any small improvements that will make the denture fully acceptable to patient and you? d. should the wax contour be changed to improve tongue space or lip support? - correct answer c what is the fifth goal of the try in appointment? (question form) a. should the wax contour be changed to improve tongue space or lip support? b. are the teeth acceptable in color and mould? c. is the articulator mounting of the models an accurate record of the patient's jaw position? d. are the teeth in the best position? - correct answer a what is the appropriate appointment sequence order in the try-in appointment: i. verify CR record ii. evaluate esthetics and phonetics iii. check VDO and VDR a. i, ii, iii b, ii, i, iii c. iii, i, ii d. ii, iii, i - correct answer c. iii, i, ii which of the following do we NOT do when assessing the VDR and VDO in the try-in appointment a. swallowing b. physiologic rest position c. smile d. comparison with the old denture e. phonetics and esthetics f. none of the above - correct answer c. smile what sound is used when evaluating phonetics to verify the VOD - correct answer "s" sounds what is used for the final test to determine if the vertical dimension that we have chosen is correct - correct answer closest speaking space what type of contact are we looking for when verifying the CR record? a. even contact between anterior teeth bilaterally b. uneven contact between anterior teeth bilaterally c. even contact between posterior teeth bilaterally d. uneven contact between posterior teeth bilaterally - correct answer c what do we use softened aluwax to verify? - correct answer CR record what step is optional in the try-in appointment - correct answer protrusive record T/F: the 3 things that effect facial support when verifying the esthetics and phonetics are position of the cervical third, thickness and contour of the lingual flange, and gingival contours. - correct answer false (incisal edge, labial flange) what fricative sounds are we looking for when doing phonetic evaluation in the try-in appointment - correct answer f or v sounds what sibilants sounds are we looking for when doing phonetic evaluation in the try-in appointment - correct answer s or z sounds what is the key point to remember when placing anterior teeth - correct answer get patient approval what allows you to compare and verify tooth positions correctly - correct answer millimeter ruler what is used to melt wax so that waxes and teeth will stick together - correct answer butane burner what is used to soften and temper wax for quick and easy tooth movement - correct answer warm water bath what is used to quickly stabilize the new wax shape - correct answer cold water bath what should help the patient with the good lighting to allow patients to see clearly and judge when they are satisfied - correct answer hand mirror what is used to move teeth within wax and seal them in that position - correct answer wax spatula what is an inexpensive tool used to smooth the gingival wax - correct answer disposable toothbrush are the dentures made at the end of the try-in appointment actual dentures? - correct answer NO, only for looks what is the sequence when placing teeth? - correct answer max anterior, mand anterior, mand posterior, max posterior what are the 3 landmarks used to identify the plane of occlusion? - correct answer BOTH 2/3 retromolar pads, incisal edge of max central incisors what type of plane is positioned on the mandibular record base to represent the plane of occlusion when setting the remaining maxillary anterior teeth? - correct answer flat plane which of the following is NOT a reason that contributes to the max central incisors being the most critical teeth to set? a. most visible b. establish midline c. mastication d. provide esthetic support of the patient's lip - correct answer c what is the sequence when setting maxillary anterior teeth? - correct answer central incisors, lateral incisors, canines which of the following is NOT a determinant of mandibular anterior tooth position a. phonetics b. esthetics c. jaw relations d. occlusal schemes with bilateral balance - correct answer b what is a legal document authorizing the delegation of the procedure by the dentist to a commercial lab - correct answer lab prescription is the dentist still responsible for the results that are created for his or her patient's care? - correct answer YES which of the following is NOT stated on the lab prescription? a. ID of patient b. dentist c. lab d. date e. date of delivery f. procedure to be done g. patient's physical features - correct answer g what does the dentist need to specify to the lab? - correct answer what is requested what is the consequence of the dentist not specifying exactly to the lab what is wanted? - correct answer lab will adjust occlusion as they see best, and dentist must accept the result what lab does LECOM utilize? - correct answer dental services group what are the 2 occasions, you as a student have to visit the lab? - correct answer 1. during 1st year to view complete denture lab procedures 2. during 2nd year to view fixed prosthodontic procedures what needs to be created after wax try-in and teeth have been moved or reset as needed? - correct answer final gingival wax contours what allows a patient's musculature to stabilize and retain dentures while simultaneously talking, chewing, or swallowing - correct answer final gingival wax contours what is the posterior teeth sequence - correct answer lower left, lower right, upper left, upper right if a curve plate is available what posterior teeth should be set first? - correct answer mandibular if a curve plate is NOT available, what posterior teeth should be set first? - correct answer maxillary why does maxillary posterior teeth need to be set first if no curve plate is available? - correct answer to establish the curve of spee regardless of occlusal guide plate being used, what must first be established by resting one edge of the plate on the RMPs at the 1/2 or 2/3 height? - correct answer posterior height limit after establishing the posterior height limit, how far do you lower the plate? - correct answer until plate touches the mandibular anterior incisal edges what tooth is started with to manually determine the curve of spee when using a flat plate? - correct answer maxillary first molar