Diagnosis-prostho

A male patient has visited the dental clinic complaining of redness over the denture bearing area. Upon examination a tissue conditioner has been seen on the fitting surface of the denture. The best explanation for this would be

Among the several patients who asked you for porcelain laminate veneers, which one is the most favorable for the veneers?

After the examination and diagnosis, the patient’s partially edentulous state was classified as Kennedy’s Class 1 and it was decided to fabricate a removable partial denture for the patient. The partial denture in this condition would receive its support

Patient with recently delivered removable partial denture came to your clinic suffering from looseness of the denture. The main cause is

In examining aged patient wearing complete maxillary denture against six mandibular teeth, the clinician will see

3 weeks after insertion of distal extension partial denture, the patient reported to the dental clinic with complaint of sensitivity to the chewing pressure. The most probable reason would be

A composite restoration was done on a patient who preferred aesthetic restoration. During finishing, small air voids appear on the surface of the self-cured composite restoration. What may be the causative factor for small air voids appearance on the surface during finishing?

A patient approached the dental clinic complaining the marginal discoloration of the composite restoration done one year back. Which of the following may be the factor that does not contribute for the bond failure of a one-year-old composite restoration with penetrating marginal discoloration?

The enamel portion of the tooth was etched with phosphoric acid for 15 seconds. Upon observation the tooth does not appear frosty. What may be the reason?

A 50-year-old male patient came to the clinic for partial denture treatment. The primary impression was made using alginate material. The impression appeared grainy with poor surface details. What may be the reason for it?

A Mesio-Occlusal- Distal (MOD) amalgam restoration found fractured upon biting forces from the opposite natural tooth. What may the reason?

A patient came to the clinic complaining about the denture cleaned in boiling water was no longer fitting in the patient mouth. Why?

Amalgam restoration was done opposing to a gold restoration in the patient mouth. After several months, the patient visited the clinic complaining that the amalgam restoration found discolored and corroded. Why?

A 25 year old female patient wanted to improve the appearance of her anterior tooth. A ceramic veneering was prepared. The prepared veneer was found matching with shade guide but not with adjacent natural tooth. Why?

An additional silicone impression was poured by high strength stone in the dental laboratory. However, the cast could not reproduce all fine details of the cavity preparation. What might be the reason?

During the laboratory procedure, a dental technician found his Gold inlay casting made by lost wax technique rough. What may be the reason for it?

A gold alloy restoration was prepared. The restoration was found properly seating before cementation, but failed to seat when cemented with Glass Ionomer (GIC). One of the following reasons is not true for the current scenario

A patient approached the clinic with a fallen recent composite restoration. The pulp was protected with pulp protective zinc oxide eugenol cement. What may be the reason for failure of composite?

A PFM (Porcelain fused to metal) restoration was given for patient with large occlusal forces. However, the surface of the finished metal ceramic crown exhibited several dark inclusions. Which may not be the causative factor?

60 years old patient attended your clinic with a complete denture of 15 years old complaining of inefficacy of mastication and ulceration at the angle of the mouth. The most common cause for of his complaining about mastication could be

You want to clearly underline the advantages and indications of an implant supported prosthesis to your patient, who himself is quite inquisitive. All of the following can be considered as relative contraindications for implant therapy, except

During treatment planning for a case for full mouth rehabilitation the dentist decided that the occlusal vertical dimension of the patient would need to be increased. The main factor controlling a decision to increase the occlusal height of teeth for extensive oral reconstruction is whether

A sixteen-year-old boy reported to the clinic for replacing his upper right lateral incisor. What factor should be considered for treatment planning for implant placement in ‘young’ patients’?

A patient with para functional habits might report back to the clinic with certain complications. The most common signs of occlusal overload on implants are the following except

You have rehabilitated a patient with definitive obturator for hemi- maxillectomy. You gave instructions on insertion, removal, and maintenance of the prosthesis. Which of the following items you will evaluate during the final insertion visit and the postinsertion follow- up visits?

A 68-year-old male was referred from Department of Oncosurgery, Command Hospital, to department for prosthetic rehabilitation following partial rhinectomy of the right side of nose. Prosthodontic restoration of facial defect is a treatment of choice when surgical reconstruction is not possible. Which is the most common carcinoma that leads to partial or total rhinectomy?

Mostafa, a complete denture patient after delivery of the prostheses returns after 3 weeks complaining of speech problems especially with the “s” sounds, which sounds like “th”. What could be the cause?

A patient came for replacement of missing teeth. What is the minimal acceptable crown/prosthesis-to- root ratio for planning a fixed partial denture?

A patient by name Hussain wants to get treatment done for his discolored upper anterior teeth. He wants minimal invasive procedure. Which of the following occlusal relationships may pose a contraindication for placement of a porcelain laminate veneer (PLV) restoration?

A complete edentulous patient has come to a dental centre. Complete denture was planned and denture fabrication was done and delivered to patient. At the first appointment after insertion of complete dentures, the presence of generalized soreness on the crest of the mandibular ridge is most likely due to