Patient Care and Chairside Procedures

Removable Prosthodontics Assistance Practice Questions

20 free Removable Prosthodontics Assistance practice questions for the CDA, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. Which impression material is most commonly used for preliminary impressions in removable prosthodontics?
  2. Q2. What is the purpose of border molding during a complete denture impression?
  3. Q3. Which step ensures correct vertical dimension in complete denture fabrication?
  4. Q4. What is the purpose of a custom impression tray in removable prosthodontics?
  5. Q5. Which area is considered a primary support region for a mandibular denture?
  6. Q6. Which major connector is most common in maxillary removable partial dentures?
  7. Q7. Which instrument is used to check pressure spots on newly delivered dentures?
  8. Q8. What should the assistant provide when a patient reports soreness from a new denture?
  9. Q9. Which component provides retention for removable partial dentures?
  10. Q10. Why are tissue conditioners used in denture patients?
  11. Q11. Which appointment involves verifying esthetics, phonetics, and occlusion before final denture processing?
  12. Q12. Which factor most affects denture retention?
  13. Q13. A patient reports their lower denture is lifting when they speak. Which area likely needs adjustment?
  14. Q14. Which impression is required to capture the movable tissues for a functional lower denture?
  15. Q15. What is the purpose of rests in partial dentures?
  16. Q16. What should the assistant do before sending a denture to the lab for repair?
  17. Q17. Which denture material is used to create the denture base?
  18. Q18. Why is a facebow used during denture fabrication?
  19. Q19. What should denture patients be instructed to do at night?
  20. Q20. Which complication is common when a new denture lacks proper occlusion?