Reviewing the photograph above, how would you achieve golden proportion?

A patient would like to brighten her smile in addition to restoring her missing tooth #8. however, she is not interested in dental implants. She would also like to close the spaces between her existing teeth. Unfortunately, due to financial concerns she can only restore teeth ##7-10. Reviewing the photograph...

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The mucogingival esthetic problem which currently has the worst prognosis for successful correction is what?

The mucogingival esthetic problem which currently has the worst prognosis for successful correction is what?A . Buccal root recessionB . Thin attached gingival tissueC . Loss of interdental papillaD . Localized alveolar ridge defectView AnswerAnswer: A

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Which of the following can aid in reliably achieving centric relation?

Which of the following can aid in reliably achieving centric relation?A . Stereographic tracingB . Posterior retruded positioningC . Bilateral manipulationD . Trisected angle gnathologic recordingView AnswerAnswer: C

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When one attempts to clinically shade match a restoration to the existing dentition, which of the following is MOST correct?

When one attempts to clinically shade match a restoration to the existing dentition, which of the following is MOST correct?A . Take photographs outside in direct sunlightB . Select value in overcast daylight or shadeC . Light source is non-contributoryD . Use a blue patient drape for color correctionView AnswerAnswer:...

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What is the principal determinant of posterior occlusal form?

What is the principal determinant of posterior occlusal form?A . Elevator musclesB . Vertical dimensionC . Anterior guidanceD . Lateral excursionsView AnswerAnswer: C

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As the angle of the eminentia increases, the:

As the angle of the eminentia increases, the:A . Lingual concavity of a maxillary anterior restoration should increase.B . Lingual concavity of a maxillary anterior restoration should remain the same.C . Cusp length of a posterior restoration may increase.D . Cusp length of a posterior restoration should remain the same.View...

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What minimum distance is needed between an implant and the root of a tooth in order to keep the tooth's bony attachment intact and prevent horizontal bone loss?

What minimum distance is needed between an implant and the root of a tooth in order to keep the tooth's bony attachment intact and prevent horizontal bone loss?A . mmB . mmC . mmD . mmView AnswerAnswer: B

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Functional occlusion is influenced by side shift as follows: the greater the side shift, the restoration fabricated should exhibit:

Functional occlusion is influenced by side shift as follows: the greater the side shift, the restoration fabricated should exhibit:A . Wider cusps on posterior teeth.B . Longer cusps on posterior teeth.C . Wider fossas and marginal ridges.D . Improved strength to withstand balancing interferences.View AnswerAnswer: A

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In comparing the use of electrosurgery lasers, and scalpels to achieve the desired gingival modification around implants:

In comparing the use of electrosurgery lasers, and scalpels to achieve the desired gingival modification around implants:A . scalpels are safe, provide minimal hemostasis, and the least amount of gingival recession following surgery.B . electrosurgery units are safe, provide excellent hemostasis, and the least amount of gingival recession following surgery.C...

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The "white line" which shows up occasionally when finishing a composite restoration between the restoration and tooth structure is caused by what?

The "white line" which shows up occasionally when finishing a composite restoration between the restoration and tooth structure is caused by what?A . The inherent optical properties of composite which naturally create a halo effect around the marginB . Overheating the composite during the finishing processC . Polymerization shrinkage, which...

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