Question 105 · LDEK · Examination and prosthetic treatment planning
The main aim of the prophylactic and therapeutic conduct in prosthetic dentistry is:
1) to restore the physiological occlusal norm appropriate for patient’s age;
2) to eliminate occlusal trauma;
3) the use of prosthetic appliances made with proper vertical occlusal dimensions;
4) to provide lateral loading on misaligned teeth;
5) to take into account existing occlusal contacts.
The correct answer is:
2) to eliminate occlusal trauma;
3) the use of prosthetic appliances made with proper vertical occlusal dimensions;
4) to provide lateral loading on misaligned teeth;
5) to take into account existing occlusal contacts.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3.
- B. 2,4.
- C. 1,2,3.
- D. only 4.
- E. 2,4,5.
Hint
The goal is a physiological norm free of harmful forces — not loading teeth sideways or preserving whatever occlusion exists.
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