BMAT (Care of Dental Prostheses) EXAM TEST
2024/2025 (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
Dentures can be cleaned with a denture brush using water, soap, or other mild
cleansing agent. Abrasive agents produce scratches, which promote biofilm and
stain accumulation.
a) Both statements are true.
b) Both statements are false.
c) The first statement is false and the second statement is true.
d) The first statement is true and the second statement is false. (CORRECT
ANSWER) a) Both statements are true.
Permanent silicone liners are ______________ and have a _____________ surface;
therefore, the patient must have diligent homecare to remove food debris and
biofilm.
a) soft; porous
b) firm; hard
c) soft; smooth
d) firm; smooth (CORRECT ANSWER) a) soft; porous
The daily objective for self-care of a removable partial is to
a) remove all loose debris and attached biofilm.
b) remove all loose debris, attached biofilm, and calculus.
c) disinfect the appliance to eliminate irritants to the teeth and oral tissues that may
cause malodor.
d) A and C
e) All of the above are correct. (CORRECT ANSWER) d) A and C
A _____________is specially designed to remove dental biofilm and debris from the
inside surfaces of clasps on a removable partial.
a) clasp brush
b) conduit brush
c) cylinder toothbrush
d) fastener brush
e) denture brush (CORRECT ANSWER) a) clasp brush
A removable partial is held __________ while brushing to avoid damage.
a) firmly and tightly
b) tightly and carefully
c) very tightly and cautiously
d) securely and carefully (CORRECT ANSWER) D
,For stimulation of circulation and increased resistance to trauma from wearing
dentures, massage methods may be suggested to the patient. Which of the following
massage methods is recommended to the patient?
a) Digital pressure with thumb and index finger over the ridge
b) Using a soft toothbrush, apply sides of filaments and use a vibratory motion to
each area of the ridge
c) Power brush, with not pressure to each area with smooth, even strokes
d) Use the ball of the thumb and rub the hard palate
e) All of the above are acceptable methods to massage the tissue (CORRECT
ANSWER) E
Each day, the patient needs to clean their denture at home by ____________,
ideally ____________, for moderate stain and biofilm.
a) mechanical immersion; overnight
b) chemical immersion; overnight
c) mechanical immersion; for 15 minutes
d) chemical immersion; for 15 minutes (CORRECT ANSWER) B
A/An ________________replaces the full dentition of a arch. A/An _____________
can be either a fixed or removable prosthesis designed to enhance esthetics,
stabilization, and function for a limited period of time.
a) complete denture; immediate denture
b) fixed partial denture; complete denture
c) interim prosthesis; provisional prosthesis
d) complete denture; interim prosthesis (CORRECT ANSWER) D
A/An ______________ is used to close a congenital or acquired opening, such as
for cleft palate.
a) obturator
b) pontic
c) abutment
d) crown (CORRECT ANSWER) A
Which of the following is NOT a component of a fixed partial denture prosthesis?
a) Connector
b) Pontic
c) Abutment
d) Space maintainer (CORRECT ANSWER) D
Dentures need to be cleaned manually after eating and at bedtime. At bedtime
dentures need to be removed; brushed; and cleaned by chemical immersion, ideally
overnight when moderate to heavy biofilm and stain is present.
a) Both statements are true.
b) The first statement is true and the second statement is false.
, c) Both statements are false.
d) The first statement is false and the second statement is true. (CORRECT
ANSWER) A
Which of the following prostheses replaces one or more missing teeth and is
securely retained to abutment teeth that furnish the primary support for the
prosthesis?
a) Fixed partial denture
b) Complete denture
c) Removable partial denture
d) Interim prostheses (CORRECT ANSWER) A
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a complete denture?
a) A replacement for one or more missing teeth that is securely retained to natural
teeth and/or dental implant
b) Also known as a provisional prosthesis
c) A replacement of the entire dentition and associated structures
d) A dental prosthesis that supplies teeth and or associated structures in a partially
endentulous arch (CORRECT ANSWER) C
The oral mucosa can be negatively affected by contact with a prosthesis, which
results in the common condition known as __________________.
a) angular cheilitis
b) papillary hyperplasia
c) traumatic ulcerative lesion
d) denture stomatitis (CORRECT ANSWER) D
Which of the following is/are recommended for self-care of a removable partial?
a) Electric/power brush and clasp brush
b) Clasp brush and denture brush
c) Firm toothbrush
d) A and B can be used for self-care of a removable partial (CORRECT ANSWER)
B
A removable partial denture supplies teeth and/or associated structures in a partially
edentulous jaw. The removable partial denture rests on the oral mucosa and carries
the artificial teeth.
a) The first statement is false and the second statement is true.
b) The first statement is true and the second statement is false.
c) Both statements are true.
d) Both statements are false. (CORRECT ANSWER) C
Overzealous brushing and the use of an abrasive cleansing agent on the impression
surface of a denture can
2024/2025 (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)
Dentures can be cleaned with a denture brush using water, soap, or other mild
cleansing agent. Abrasive agents produce scratches, which promote biofilm and
stain accumulation.
a) Both statements are true.
b) Both statements are false.
c) The first statement is false and the second statement is true.
d) The first statement is true and the second statement is false. (CORRECT
ANSWER) a) Both statements are true.
Permanent silicone liners are ______________ and have a _____________ surface;
therefore, the patient must have diligent homecare to remove food debris and
biofilm.
a) soft; porous
b) firm; hard
c) soft; smooth
d) firm; smooth (CORRECT ANSWER) a) soft; porous
The daily objective for self-care of a removable partial is to
a) remove all loose debris and attached biofilm.
b) remove all loose debris, attached biofilm, and calculus.
c) disinfect the appliance to eliminate irritants to the teeth and oral tissues that may
cause malodor.
d) A and C
e) All of the above are correct. (CORRECT ANSWER) d) A and C
A _____________is specially designed to remove dental biofilm and debris from the
inside surfaces of clasps on a removable partial.
a) clasp brush
b) conduit brush
c) cylinder toothbrush
d) fastener brush
e) denture brush (CORRECT ANSWER) a) clasp brush
A removable partial is held __________ while brushing to avoid damage.
a) firmly and tightly
b) tightly and carefully
c) very tightly and cautiously
d) securely and carefully (CORRECT ANSWER) D
,For stimulation of circulation and increased resistance to trauma from wearing
dentures, massage methods may be suggested to the patient. Which of the following
massage methods is recommended to the patient?
a) Digital pressure with thumb and index finger over the ridge
b) Using a soft toothbrush, apply sides of filaments and use a vibratory motion to
each area of the ridge
c) Power brush, with not pressure to each area with smooth, even strokes
d) Use the ball of the thumb and rub the hard palate
e) All of the above are acceptable methods to massage the tissue (CORRECT
ANSWER) E
Each day, the patient needs to clean their denture at home by ____________,
ideally ____________, for moderate stain and biofilm.
a) mechanical immersion; overnight
b) chemical immersion; overnight
c) mechanical immersion; for 15 minutes
d) chemical immersion; for 15 minutes (CORRECT ANSWER) B
A/An ________________replaces the full dentition of a arch. A/An _____________
can be either a fixed or removable prosthesis designed to enhance esthetics,
stabilization, and function for a limited period of time.
a) complete denture; immediate denture
b) fixed partial denture; complete denture
c) interim prosthesis; provisional prosthesis
d) complete denture; interim prosthesis (CORRECT ANSWER) D
A/An ______________ is used to close a congenital or acquired opening, such as
for cleft palate.
a) obturator
b) pontic
c) abutment
d) crown (CORRECT ANSWER) A
Which of the following is NOT a component of a fixed partial denture prosthesis?
a) Connector
b) Pontic
c) Abutment
d) Space maintainer (CORRECT ANSWER) D
Dentures need to be cleaned manually after eating and at bedtime. At bedtime
dentures need to be removed; brushed; and cleaned by chemical immersion, ideally
overnight when moderate to heavy biofilm and stain is present.
a) Both statements are true.
b) The first statement is true and the second statement is false.
, c) Both statements are false.
d) The first statement is false and the second statement is true. (CORRECT
ANSWER) A
Which of the following prostheses replaces one or more missing teeth and is
securely retained to abutment teeth that furnish the primary support for the
prosthesis?
a) Fixed partial denture
b) Complete denture
c) Removable partial denture
d) Interim prostheses (CORRECT ANSWER) A
Which of the following is the BEST definition of a complete denture?
a) A replacement for one or more missing teeth that is securely retained to natural
teeth and/or dental implant
b) Also known as a provisional prosthesis
c) A replacement of the entire dentition and associated structures
d) A dental prosthesis that supplies teeth and or associated structures in a partially
endentulous arch (CORRECT ANSWER) C
The oral mucosa can be negatively affected by contact with a prosthesis, which
results in the common condition known as __________________.
a) angular cheilitis
b) papillary hyperplasia
c) traumatic ulcerative lesion
d) denture stomatitis (CORRECT ANSWER) D
Which of the following is/are recommended for self-care of a removable partial?
a) Electric/power brush and clasp brush
b) Clasp brush and denture brush
c) Firm toothbrush
d) A and B can be used for self-care of a removable partial (CORRECT ANSWER)
B
A removable partial denture supplies teeth and/or associated structures in a partially
edentulous jaw. The removable partial denture rests on the oral mucosa and carries
the artificial teeth.
a) The first statement is false and the second statement is true.
b) The first statement is true and the second statement is false.
c) Both statements are true.
d) Both statements are false. (CORRECT ANSWER) C
Overzealous brushing and the use of an abrasive cleansing agent on the impression
surface of a denture can
