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Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Exam: 15 Sample Questions

This document contains 15 multiple choice questions from a sample exam for denturists. The questions cover topics like characteristics of transitional dentures, standard of practice and informed consent, types of hepatitis, factors that affect alginate strength, definitions of dental terminology, appropriate treatment plans, safety procedures, and responsibilities of denturists to respond to complaints. For each question, the possible answers and correct answer are provided along with the competency being tested.

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Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Exam: 15 Sample Questions

This document contains 15 multiple choice questions from a sample exam for denturists. The questions cover topics like characteristics of transitional dentures, standard of practice and informed consent, types of hepatitis, factors that affect alginate strength, definitions of dental terminology, appropriate treatment plans, safety procedures, and responsibilities of denturists to respond to complaints. For each question, the possible answers and correct answer are provided along with the competency being tested.

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Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Exam

15 Sample Questions

1. What is characteristic of a transitional immediate complete denture?

A. The denture can be relined once healing is complete.


B. The denture can be placed in the mouth after healing is complete.
C. The denture is temporary and is replaced after healing is complete.
D. The denture can be kept as a long-term prosthesis.

ANSWER: C
COMPETENCY: 1.1.1

2. A denturist does not update the medical history of the patient and the patient has an
allergic reaction to latex. This case would result in a

A. malpractice claim since the denturist violated the standard of practice resulting in an injury.
B. contributory negligence claim since the denturist violated the standard of practice resulting
in an injury
C. contributory negligence claim since the denturist violated informed consent.
D. malpractice claim since the denturist was practising illegally in Ontario.

ANSWER: A
COMPETENCY: 1.2.1

3. The type of hepatitis most likely to become chronic is

A. hepatitis A.
B. hepatitis B.
C. hepatitis C.
D. hepatitis E.

ANSWER: C
COMPETENCY: 1.3.2

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4. You are taking an impression with alginate and there is debris on the tissue. The final
impression will

A. be grainy.
B. tear easily.
C. have irregularly shaped voids.
D. be distorted.

ANSWER: C
COMPETENCY: 1.5.3

5. Papillary hyperplasia on the palate of a patient wearing a maxillary complete denture


is most likely to be associated with

A. occlusion with posterior natural teeth.


B. heavy smoking.
C. a sensitivity to the acrylic resin.
D. an ill-fitting denture and poor oral hygiene.

ANSWER: D
COMPETENCY: 1.3.1

6. When mixing alginate, which factor will most affect the strength of the impression?

A. Water/powder ratio
B. Water temperature
C. Fluffing powder before measuring
D. Avoiding lumps in the mix

ANSWER: A
COMPETENCY: 2.1.1

7. It is important to have both a retentive arm and a reciprocal arm on a cast clasp design to

A. prevent movement of the abutment tooth.


B. allow for a stronger structure.
C. allow more coverage of the tooth surface for retention.
D. prevent over-eruption of the abutment tooth.

ANSWER: A
COMPETENCY: 2.1.2

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8. The term centric occlusion refers to a

A. bone to bone relationship.


B. tooth to tooth relationship.
C. mandible to maxilla relationship.
D. tooth to bone relationship.

ANSWER: B
COMPETENCY: 2.1.3

9. An articulator is an instrument which simulates the movements of the

A. maxilla.
B. mandible.
C. mandible and the maxilla.
D. glenoid fossa.

ANSWER: B
COMPETENCY: 2.1.6

10. Patient comes in with a broken 22 porcelain fused to metal crown at the gum line.
As a denturist the most practical and efficient treatment plan is

A. a partial upper denture.


B. to repair and reattach the crown.
C. to refer to a dentist.
D. a temporary partial upper denture.

ANSWER: C
COMPETENCY: 3.1.2

11. A patient returns to the denturist who originally fabricated the denture after another
practitioner advised the patient that the dentures were improperly constructed. How
should the denturist proceed?

A. Inform the patient that as denturists we are denture specialists and that’s the best that
can be done.
B. Contact the practitioner and advise them that a complaint may be filed with the College
of Denturists.
C. Give the patient a full refund with no further action.
D. Contact the practitioner and attempt to discuss the comments made to the patient.

ANSWER: D
COMPETENCY: 3.1.4

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12. What obligation do denturists have to ensure the safety of their patients?

A. Provide level 2 safety training


B. Post MSDS labels on equipment
C. Review safety procedures on consent form
D. Educate staff on safety and emergency

ANSWER: D
COMPETENCY: 4.6.3

13. An unacceptable method of sterilization is

A. water vapor under pressure.


B. boiling.
C. dry heat.
D. chemical.

ANSWER: B
COMPETENCY: 4.6.7

14. A patient has made a formal complaint to the College of Denturists of Ontario. A copy of
the letter of complaint has been mailed to the denturist. How much time does the
denturist have to respond to the College?

A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 21 days
D. 30 days

ANSWER: D
COMPETENCY: 5.2.1

15. A certificate of registration for denturists practising in Ontario must be renewed


every

A. six months.
B. year.
C. two years.
D. five years. For more information:
Visit our website at: www.denturists-cdo.com
ANSWER: B Email us: [email protected]
COMPETENCY: 5.2.1 Call us: 416-925-6331 ext. 221• 1-888-236-4326

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Email: [email protected] • Website: www.denturists-cdo.com

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