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1. Which device helps measure the length of the upper
lip in relation to the incisive papilla?
A. Alameter.
B. Papillameter.
C. Alma gauge.
D. Verticentric record.
2. Why is making accurate impressions crucial in
complete denture fabrication?
A.
It affects the color/shade of the denture teeth.
B. It has no impact on the final outcome.
C. It influences the fit, comfort, stability and retention of
the dentures.
D. It affects only the aesthetics and anterior teeth
positions.
3. What is the role of indelible ink in the impression
process for maxillary dentures?
A. Coloring the denture base.
B. Marking the posterior extension of the denture on
the tissues.
C. Enhancing the accuracy of the impression material.
D. Creating a measurement of the hamular notch depth.
4. Which material is recommended in this course for
making edentulous impressions?
A.
B. Polyether.
C.
Vinyl polysiloxane.
Alginate.
D. Acrylic resin.
5. As described in the course, how can the hamular
notch be located?
A. By using a dental mirror.
B.
By taking a panoramic X-ray.
C. By asking the patient to make " ah, ah, ah, ah " sounds.
D. By using a ruler or Boley gauge.
6. What measurement does the alameter provide a
guide for?
A. The length of the patient's upper lip.
B. The width of the maxillary dental arch at the canines.
C. The vertical dimension of occlusion.
D. The distance between the alveolar ridge at
the tuberosities.
7. How can patient cooperation be encouraged during
the impression-making process, as discussed in the
course?
A.
By using nitrous oxide conscious sedation.
B. By avoiding communication.
C. By addressing their concerns and making them
comfortable.
D. By rushing through the procedure.
8. What is the purpose of the preliminary verticentric
record?
A.
To serve as the final occlusal plane for the denture.
B.
To guide the laboratory in setting up the final
recording device.
C. To provide patient feedback.
D. To determine the patient's final vertical dimension of
occlusion.
9. What is border molding in the context of maxillary
edentulous impressions?
A.
Creating a seal at the vibrating line.
B. Contouring the labial surface of the wax rim.
C. Marking the hamular notches.
D. Manipulating the lip and cheek muscles.
10. Which of the following records is not mentioned as
an additional record made during the impressions
appointment?
A. Preliminary verticentric record.
B.
Papillameter measurement.
C. Alameter measurement.
D. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan.
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