Fixed Prosthodontics Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed
A(n) ____ is a preformed post that is fitted into the canal of an endodontically treated tooth to improve
the retention of a cast restoration. - Answers cast post
The ___ is a buildup of restorative material that provides a larger area of retention for the permanent
crown. - Answers core
A(n) ___ is a replica of the prepared portion of a tooth that is used in the laboratory during the making
of a cast restoration. - Answers die
A(n) ___ can be a tooth , a root, or an implant used for the retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis.
- Answers abutment
A dental laboratory device that simulates the movements of the mandible and the temporomandibular
joint is the _____. - Answers articulator
A fixed prosthetic with artificial teeth that is permanently cemented to natural teeth is called a(n) ____.
- Answers fixed bridge
_____ displaces gingival tissues away from the tooth. - Answers gingival retraction cord
A(n) ____ is a cast restoration that covers the entire anatomic portion of a single tooth. - Answers full
crown
A cast restoration designed to restore a conservative class II restoration is a(n) _____. - Answers inlay
____ means overgrown tissue. - Answers hypertrophied
A(n) ____ is a cast that is created from a final impression used to construct baseplates, bite rims, wax
setups, and the finished prosthesis. - Answers master cast
____ is a special gypsum material that is able to withstand extreme heat. - Answers investment material
The ___ is an artificial tooth in a bridge that replaces a natural missing tooth. - Answers pontic
___ is a type of indirect restoration in which a thin porcelain material is fused to the facial portion of a
gold crown. - Answers porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM)
A(n) ___ is a layer of tooth-colored material that is bonded or cemented to the prepared facial surface
of a tooth. - Answers veneer
The ____ is a cast restoration designed to restore the occlusal crown and proximal surfaces of a
posterior tooth. - Answers onlay
A(n) ___, also referred to as a Maryland bridge, had winglike projections that are bonded to the lingual
surfaces of adjacent teeth. - Answers resin-bonded bridge
, A(n) __ is a resin material that is placed under a porcelain restoration to prevent discoloration of the
tooth from showing. - Answers opaquer
A(n) ___ is a cast restoration that covers the anatomic crown of a tooth except for the facial or buccal
portion. - Answers three quarter crown
Each single component of a fixed bridge is considered a ____. - Answers unit
Fixed prosthodontics is commonly referred to as ___.
A. Operative
B. Crown and bridge
C. Dentures
D. Prosthetics - Answers B. Crown and bridges
What could be a contraindication to a patient receiving a fixed prosthesis?
A. Being overweight
B. Being over the age 60
C. Having poor oral hygiene
D. Having poor personal hygiene - Answers C. Having poor oral hygiene
What would the dentist use to reduce the height and contour of a tooth for a casting?
A. Hand cutting instrument
B. Sandpaper disk
C. Model trimmer
D. Rotary instrument - Answers D. Rotary instrument
If a tooth is nonvital, what is fabricated and placed into the pulp for better retention of a crown?
A. Post and Core
B. Root canal filling
C. Abutment
D. Pontic - Answers A. Post and core
A(n) ___ is used during a crown and bridge preparation to displace gingival tissue.
A(n) ____ is a preformed post that is fitted into the canal of an endodontically treated tooth to improve
the retention of a cast restoration. - Answers cast post
The ___ is a buildup of restorative material that provides a larger area of retention for the permanent
crown. - Answers core
A(n) ___ is a replica of the prepared portion of a tooth that is used in the laboratory during the making
of a cast restoration. - Answers die
A(n) ___ can be a tooth , a root, or an implant used for the retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis.
- Answers abutment
A dental laboratory device that simulates the movements of the mandible and the temporomandibular
joint is the _____. - Answers articulator
A fixed prosthetic with artificial teeth that is permanently cemented to natural teeth is called a(n) ____.
- Answers fixed bridge
_____ displaces gingival tissues away from the tooth. - Answers gingival retraction cord
A(n) ____ is a cast restoration that covers the entire anatomic portion of a single tooth. - Answers full
crown
A cast restoration designed to restore a conservative class II restoration is a(n) _____. - Answers inlay
____ means overgrown tissue. - Answers hypertrophied
A(n) ____ is a cast that is created from a final impression used to construct baseplates, bite rims, wax
setups, and the finished prosthesis. - Answers master cast
____ is a special gypsum material that is able to withstand extreme heat. - Answers investment material
The ___ is an artificial tooth in a bridge that replaces a natural missing tooth. - Answers pontic
___ is a type of indirect restoration in which a thin porcelain material is fused to the facial portion of a
gold crown. - Answers porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM)
A(n) ___ is a layer of tooth-colored material that is bonded or cemented to the prepared facial surface
of a tooth. - Answers veneer
The ____ is a cast restoration designed to restore the occlusal crown and proximal surfaces of a
posterior tooth. - Answers onlay
A(n) ___, also referred to as a Maryland bridge, had winglike projections that are bonded to the lingual
surfaces of adjacent teeth. - Answers resin-bonded bridge
, A(n) __ is a resin material that is placed under a porcelain restoration to prevent discoloration of the
tooth from showing. - Answers opaquer
A(n) ___ is a cast restoration that covers the anatomic crown of a tooth except for the facial or buccal
portion. - Answers three quarter crown
Each single component of a fixed bridge is considered a ____. - Answers unit
Fixed prosthodontics is commonly referred to as ___.
A. Operative
B. Crown and bridge
C. Dentures
D. Prosthetics - Answers B. Crown and bridges
What could be a contraindication to a patient receiving a fixed prosthesis?
A. Being overweight
B. Being over the age 60
C. Having poor oral hygiene
D. Having poor personal hygiene - Answers C. Having poor oral hygiene
What would the dentist use to reduce the height and contour of a tooth for a casting?
A. Hand cutting instrument
B. Sandpaper disk
C. Model trimmer
D. Rotary instrument - Answers D. Rotary instrument
If a tooth is nonvital, what is fabricated and placed into the pulp for better retention of a crown?
A. Post and Core
B. Root canal filling
C. Abutment
D. Pontic - Answers A. Post and core
A(n) ___ is used during a crown and bridge preparation to displace gingival tissue.
