Preliminary & Diagnostic Work Up Flashcards
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Which diagnostic record is most critical when evaluating a patient for full-mouth ceramic restorations?
Answer: Mounted diagnostic casts with a facebow transfer
Mounted diagnostic casts with a facebow transfer allow accurate assessment of occlusal relationships and jaw movements essential for planning ceramic restorations.
During a diagnostic wax-up for ceramic veneers, the ceramist discovers the patient has excessive incisal wear. What should be evaluated first?
Answer: The etiology of the wear, such as bruxism or erosion
Identifying the cause of tooth wear is essential before fabricating any restoration to prevent premature failure.
A facebow transfer is used in preliminary work-up primarily to:
Answer: Relate the maxillary arch to the hinge axis of the patient
The facebow records the spatial relationship of the maxillary arch to the transverse hinge axis so casts can be mounted accurately on an articulator.
When evaluating the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) prior to ceramic reconstruction, which clinical sign suggests it may be collapsed?
Answer: Angular cheilitis and reduced facial lower third height
Angular cheilitis and a reduced lower facial third are classic clinical indicators of a collapsed vertical dimension of occlusion.
Which articulator setting is most important when a ceramist receives casts for a full-mouth reconstruction case?
Answer: Condylar inclination and Bennett angle
Condylar inclination and Bennett angle settings govern the path of mandibular movement and directly affect occlusal morphology of ceramic restorations.
A diagnostic wax-up is presented to the patient for approval before fabricating ceramic restorations. This step is important because it:
Answer: Allows the patient to visualize and approve the planned esthetic outcome
The diagnostic wax-up serves as a communication tool between the ceramist, clinician, and patient to confirm esthetic and functional goals before irreversible tooth preparation.
When reviewing pre-operative photographs during the diagnostic work-up, the ceramist notices the patient's midline is deviated 2mm to the left. The correct approach is to:
Answer: Note it in the case documentation and discuss correction options with the dentist
Midline deviations should be documented and discussed with the restorative dentist to determine whether correction is desired or feasible within the planned treatment.