Test Sample of Prosthodontic Prometric Exam

2015

1 – proximal caries starts:

A. At the contact area.

B. Between contact area and marginal ridge.
C. Gingivally from contact area and occlusally from free gingival margin.
D. Down from free gingival margin.

2 – The white line extending anteriorly posteriorly on the cheek at the level of the occlusal
plane:

A. leukoplakia.
B. Leukoedema.
C. Linea Alba.
D. Lichen planus.

3 - wickham striae in:

A. leukoplakia.
B. Lichen planus.
C. Leukoedema.
D.

4 – Cyst with unerupted tooth:

A. fibroma
B. Dentigerous cyst.
C.

5 - Which statement is correct about solder:

A. The torch is directed to parent metal.

B. Directed at solder while its fed.
C. Directed at lingual notch while its fed.
D. Directed at labial notch while its fed from the lingual.

6 - lingual occlusion, which statement is correct:

A. Buccal maxillary cusps do not touch the lingual mandibular cusps in centric
occlusion.
 B. Buccal maxillary cusps do not touch the lingual mandibular cusps in eccentric
movement.
C. Lingual maxillary cusps maintain contact with central fossae to mandibular teeth.
D. All of above.

7 – Over denture prosthesis:

A. The location of the residual teeth not important.

B. The use of gel containing fluoride contributes of decreasing caries.
C. Attachment that use provides the retention to the prosthesis.
D. A+B.
E. B+C

8 – when patient suffer from of edentulism in mandibular arch come to your clinic, minimal
treatment is:

A. Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan of new CD.

B. Comprehensive diagnosis and record date for follow up.
C. Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan of tissue conditioner.
D. Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan of prosthesis fixed with implant.
E. Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan of denture over implant.

9 - when the edge of the cast after removal from the investment ring appears round
instead of sharp edge and dull instead of shiny the cause will be:

A. Over burn out.

B. Insufficient pressure and insufficient temperature.
C. Over temperature.
D.

10 – What is the minimal distance should be between the distal side of implant and the
mental foreman anteriorly:

A. 1 mm anteriorly.
B. 1.5 mm anteriorly.
C. Don't need to be away since the nerve passes laterally away from implant.
D. 5 mm.

11 – Greatest potential hazard of mercury toxicity occurs due to:

A. Skin contact with mercury.

B. Inhalation of mercury vapours.
C. During amalgam restoration.
 D. Ingestion of amalgam scrap during removal.

12 – The most disadvantage of the polyvinyl siloxane (addition silicon) impression material:

A. Low tear strength.

B. The polymerization of addition silicon released water as a byproduct.
C. The addition reaction Inhibition by sulfur exist in latex gloves.
D. The addition reaction released ethyl gas as byproduct.

13 – The occlusal table of the denture teeth is less than overall of the faciolingual width of
the natural tooth in:

A. 50%.
B. 55%.
C. 60%.
D. 65%.

14 – Harden the gold alloy by adding this element:

A. Copper.
B. Palladium.
C. Platinum.
D. Zinc.
E. Silver.

15 – Positive nodules appears on the occlusal surface of the gypsum cast resulting from:

A. Voids interrupt between the impression and the surface of the teeth.
B. Air bobbles in the gypsum because of insufficient vibration.
C.

16 - The most important mechanical property involved when a base metal partial denture
clasp is adjusted is:

A. Hardness.
B. Elongation.
C. Elastic limit.
D. Tensile strength.

17 – Medication that cause the intrinsic discoloration of the teeth:

A. Tetracycline.
B.
18 – The most common length of the post in endodontic treated teeth between dentist:

A. At least same length of the crown.

B. All length of canal.
C. 3\4 of the root.

19 – the type of porcelain that use mainly in clinical dentistry:

A. High fusion porcelain.

B. Medium fusion porcelain.
C. Low fusion porcelain.
D. All.

20 – Diabetic patient, what is the best choice for a maxillary major connector to the class I
RPD with large distal extension and compromised anterior teeth, the palate area is wide:

A. Anterior Posterior palatal strap.

B. Palatal strap.
C. Palatal plate.
D. Palatal strap mixed with resin base.

21 – Which cement show adhesion to the enamel of tooth:

A. ZOE.
B. Zinc Polycarboxylate cement.
C. Calcium Hydroxide cement.
D. Zinc phosphate cement.

22 – The logical explanation for fluoride releases:

A. Bonding to the tooth surface.

B. Reduce in enamel solubility due to fluoride uptake by enamel.
C.

23 – The most important thing to consider about using abutments for FPD prosthesis:

A. Angulation of the teeth.

B. Configuration of the periodontium around the abutments.
C.

24 - rotary curettage:

A. Perio-prosthesis scaling technique, uses to scale around the teeth with fixed
partial dentures.
B. Simultaneous technique to the tooth and gingiva.
 C. Scaling treatment.
D.

25 - Which of the following shortened the working time of polysulfide:

A. High humidity and increase in temperature.
B. Low humidity and increase in temperature.
C. High humidity and decrease in temperature.
D. Low humidity and decrease in temperature.

26 – The minimal reduction of the facial surface to all-ceramic restoration:

A. 1 – 1.3 mm.
B. 2 mm.
C. 0.5 mm.
D.

27 – the important about chamfer finishing line to PFM restoration is:

A. Distribution to the stresses.
B. Cavosurface of 90 degree or more.
C. Easy to discrimination.
D. Adequate thickness for metal and ceramic.
E. All.

28 - An anterior fixed partial denture is contraindicated when:

A. Abutment teeth are non-carious.

B. An abutment tooth is inclined 15 degree but is otherwise sound.
C. There is considerable resorption of the residual ridge.
D. Crowns of the abutment teeth are extremely long owing to gingival recession.

29 - As the gold content of a dental solder decreases, the:

A. Hardness decreases.
B. Ductility increases.
C. Corrosion resistance decreases.
D. Ultimate tensile strength decreases.

30 - Mandibular movements are limited by:

A. Tempromandibular joint.
B. Muscles.
C. Ligaments.
D. Teeth.
 E. All.

31 – The rule BULL of selective grinding for interferences in working side movements:

A. Grind inner inclines of the buccal cusp of the lower, and inner inclines of the
lingual cusp of the upper.
B. Grind inner inclines of the buccal cusp of the upper, and inner inclines of the
lingual cusp of the lower.
C.

32 – Adjusting the incisal guidance on the articulator:

A. Before setting anterior teeth.

B. After setting anterior teeth.
C. Using the equation of Hanau's quint.
D. All of above.

33 - Which of the following is a hydrocolloid:

A. Alginate.
B. Addition silicone.
C. Polyether.
D. Polysulfide.

34 - The following landmarks needs relief when constructing complete denture:

A. Incisive papilla.
B. Residual ridge.
C. Tuberosity
D. Retro molar pad.

35 - Which is correct about pesso reamers:

A. Used to cut guttabercha to prepare for a post and core.

B. Used for drilling holes in dentin for pins.
C. Has a sharp tip therefore it is safe to use it in canal without causing perforation.
D. Comes in 5 sizes.
E. All.

36 - Serum habitats caused by :

A. Virus.
B. Bacteria.
C.
37 - In an alginate impression material, trisodium phosphate is the:

A. Filler
B. Reactor.
C. Retarder.
D. Accelerator.

38 - Reversible hydrocolloids exhibit the property of transformation from sol to gel and gel
to sol as a function of the:

A. Concentration of the fillers and plasticizers.

B. Percentage of composition by weight of water.
C. Concentration of potassium sulphate.
D. Temperature.

39 - Guidelines in setting maxillary anterior teeth in complete denture:

A. short lip, should less incisors show.

B. short lip, more incisors show.
C. long lip, should less incisors show.
D. long lip, more incisors show.

40 - Teeth wear happens as result of:

A. Gastro-intestine condition called (GERD).

B. Bruxism.
C. Porcelain opposing natural teeth.
D. All.

41 - A radiographic stent is used to scan the positions to receive implants. It can be also
used as a surgical guide with-out any modification.

A. First is correct, second is not correct.

B. First is not correct, second is correct.
C. Both are correct.
D. Both are not correct.

42 - Porcelain is strongest when in a state of:

A. Tension.
B. Torsion.
C. Neutrality.
D. Compression.

43 – The most cause of failure of porcelain is:

 A. Porosity.
B. Fracture.
C. Flexibility.
D.

44 – Brittleness of dental porcelain due to its following characteristic:

A. Low compressive strength.

B. Low tensile strength causing its cracks.
C. Low tensile strength, due its condensation.
D.

45 – When designing distal extended RPD, the most important:

A. The rigidity of the major connector.

B. Clasp design.
C. Large distribution to the basal seats.
D.

46 – Advantage of the precision attachment:

A. Easy to repair.
B. Provide aesthetic and retention to the abutment teeth.
C.

47 – What is correct about occlusal reduction:

A. There should be 1.5 mm reduction for functional cusps, and 2 mm reduction for
non-functional cusp.
B. There should be 1.5 mm reduction for non-functional cusps, and 2 mm reduction
for functional cusp.
C.

48 – All of the following are Contraindications for implant placement Except:

A. High dose irradiation lately.

B. psychiatric patient.
C. Occlusion muscular imbalance.
D. Coagulation disorder.

49 - When porcelain is baked against metal, it should possess a:

A. High fusion expansion.

B. High fusion temperature.
 C. Linear coefficient of thermal expansion less than, but close to that of the metal.
D. Linear coefficient of thermal expansion greater than but close to that of metal.

50 – The topography of a rest should:

A. Enhance the bracing.

B. Augment retention.
C. Restore the natural contours of the tooth.
D. Provide balancing contacts in lateral jaw movements.

51 - The only method by which the hinge axis can be accurately located is by:

A. Palpation with the condyles in their most retruded, unstrained position in the
glenoid fossa.
B. Measuring 11 mm from the tragus on the tragus-ala line.
C. Using a face-bow with fully adjustable condylar rods.
D. Measuring approximately 0.5 inch from the tragus on the tragus-canthus line.

52 – What is correct about healing stages of implant:

A. In the second stage the lamella formed and stick to the implant surface, and the
bone osseointegrated with inferior surface to the implant.
B. After one year of placement, nothing change around implant.
C. Going to necrotic in about 1 – 1.5 mm from bone surrounding implant.
D.

53 – Subacute endocarditis, may occur in condition of:

A. Renal dialysis with A-V shunt.

B. Rheumatic arthritis.
C. Mitral valve.
D. Indwelling pacemaker.
E.

54 - Which of the following are contraindications for electro-surgery:

A. Patient using cardiac pacemaker.

B. There is no attached gingiva.
C. Treatment under general anesthesia or nitrous sedative use.
D. All of the above.

55 – Not critical in indirect bracing:

A. Rigidity of major connector.

B. Rigidity of minor connector.
C. Affective direct retention.
 D. Lingual plating.

56 – Responsible of reciprocal in RPI system:

A. Mesial minor connect.

B. Mesial occlusal rest.
C. I par + occlusal rest.
D. Mesial minor connector + proximal plate.

57 – The occlusal trauma is the important factor responsible for implant failure and it occur
without symptoms and difficult to diagnose, Therefore we shouldn't check the occlusion to
the prosthesis in the time of arrival.

A. First is correct, second is not correct.

B. First is not correct, second is correct.
C. Both are correct.
D. Both are not correct.

58 – What is the best choice of post and core to endodontically treated lower molar and
has the remaining crown destruction:

A. Coronoredial amalgam.
B. Zirconia post + composite.
C. Threated post + amalgam core.
D. Cast post and core.
E. Fiber post and core.

59 – The pontics classification depends mainly on:

A. The material that use in fabrication.

B. The relationship between the apical part of pontic and the gingival ridge that will
be above.
C.

60 – The best pontic of choice to replace anterior aesthetic region:

A. Modified ridge lap.

B. Conical.
C. Bullet.
D. Sanitary.
E. Egg shaped.

61 - In partial denture construction a dental surveyor should be used in:

A. To determine the path of insertion and retention areas.

B. To determine the material should be used.
 C.

62 – Porcelain teeth bond to the dentures base:

A. Chemically.
B. Mechanically.
C. Chemically and mechanically.
D.

63 – In designing the removable partial dentures should concern about:

A. Inter-arch retention and stability.

B.
C.

64 – patient came to your clinic told you that he put his dentures for long period of time (all
day and night), after removing the denture the diagnosis will be:

A. Fibroma.
B. Papillary hyperplasia.
C. Palatine torus.
D.

65 – Reduce which of the following could be consider the important advantage that caused
by etching technique:

A. Micro leakage.
B.
C.
D.
E.

66 – Which of the following important characteristics about impression materials:

A. Accurate in reproduction of surface details.

B. Dimensional stability after setting.
C. High tear strength.
D. Low distortion and resistance deformation.
E. All of the above.