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The teeth are functionally arranged in the dental arches to withstand the forces of mastication and to
prevent destruction of the
supporting structures. This arrangement has: - ANSWERSMasticatory forces directed through the long
axis of the teeth.
The least desirable disinfectant surface cleaner is: - ANSWERSAlcohol
Overjet is defined as - ANSWERSHorizontal overlap
Which theory of occlusion is most often applied to dentures - ANSWERSBilaterally balanced
The mandible and temporal bones are not directly in contact. What separates the mandible from the
temporal bone? - ANSWERSArticular disc
The articulator of choice for complex restorative rehabilitation should be: - ANSWERSFully adjustable
Where does the middle cusp of the mandibular first molar occlude - ANSWERSThe central fossa of the
maxillary first molar
The Bionator is a modification of the - ANSWERSActivator
An activator functional appliance is used to treat this type of malocclusion classification. - ANSWERSClass
II
A non-arcon articulator is one which: - ANSWERSHas the condyles on the upper member
, The length of labial bow loops for a standard Hawley retainer is - ANSWERS5 - 8 mm.
The range of movement of the mandible is determined by what factors - ANSWERSLigaments & shape of
TMJ
An appliance utilizing a screw and a hinge, and placing a force upon the posterior teeth in a disto-buccal
direction is known as a/an: - ANSWERSFan screw appliance
Which of the following teeth oppose a single tooth? - ANSWERSMandibular central incisors
Overjet may be what type of occlusal discrepancy - ANSWERSHorizontal
When trimming the backs of study models, trim: - ANSWERSThe upper first.
Which statement is most nearly correct as it relates to mastication of food - ANSWERSOpposing teeth
seldom contact during mastication
A modified spring retainer is used to - ANSWERSCorrect anterior alignment
Disinfectants containing ______ have the effect of distorting alginate impression materials -
ANSWERSBleach
A working model to be used to make a spring retainer must be - ANSWERSReset
Bubbles left on the occlusal surfaces of diagnostic study models will throw off the: - ANSWERSBite
Electrolyte fluid in the generator tank is ________. - ANSWERSCaustic
Disto-occlusion is a: - ANSWERSClass II occlusion.