Prosthodontics questions for the ADC written exam.
Prosthodontics in the ADC written examination covers complete and removable partial dentures, fixed prosthodontics and implant-supported restorations, including diagnosis, design, materials and communication with the dental laboratory. Candidates should be able to plan the replacement of missing teeth and recognise and correct common clinical and technical problems.
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Inside this topic.
The subtopics our prosthodontics questions cover.
- Removable
- Fixed
- Occlusion
- Complications
- Biomechanics
- Procedure
- Materials
- Implants
Key facts to remember.
High-yield prosthodontics points to revise before the exam.
- 1
Kennedy Class I is bilateral free-end saddles, Class II a unilateral free-end saddle, Class III a bounded saddle and Class IV a single anterior saddle crossing the midline.
- 2
A rest on a removable partial denture directs occlusal load along the long axis of the abutment tooth and prevents the denture settling onto the soft tissues.
- 3
Denture stomatitis is associated with Candida and poor denture hygiene and is managed by improving hygiene, leaving dentures out overnight and antifungals if needed.
- 4
Excessive occlusal vertical dimension can cause clicking teeth, discomfort and a strained appearance, while reduced vertical dimension can contribute to angular cheilitis.
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The freeway space (interocclusal rest space) is normally about 2-4 mm in the premolar region.
Sample questions with answers.
10 practice questions for the ADC Written Exam - General Dentistry (Official Blueprint) - Australia (Prosthodontics). Pick an answer to see if you're right, with a full explanation.
Question 1
What is the BEST corrective measure?
Question 2
What is the standard of care regarding night guards in bruxers?
Question 3
What is the MOST appropriate prosthetic treatment option?
Question 4
Which muscle is primarily responsible for maintaining the Mandibular Rest Position?
Question 5
What is the "Polished Surface" of a denture?
Question 6
What factor MOST affects implant success?
Question 7
Which patient factor limits implant-retained overdenture suitability?
Question 8
What is the MOST likely cause of denture clicking?
Question 9
What is the main disadvantage of denture adhesives in this case?
Question 10
Which impression technique is preferred for severely resorbed ridges?
Other topics in this exam.
Questions, answered
Follow a consistent design sequence: saddles, support (rests), retention (clasps), bracing and reciprocation, connectors and then a final review. Learn the Kennedy classification and Applegate's rules, and understand how free-end saddles change design priorities, for example through indirect retention and stress-releasing clasp designs such as RPI. Sketching designs for common cases is an effective way to practise.
Looseness may come from under-extension, a poor peripheral seal or resorbed ridges; pain may come from over-extension, pressure points or occlusal errors; and speech problems often relate to incisor position or palatal contour. Questions typically describe a complaint and ask for the most likely cause or correction. Linking each symptom to the clinical stage involved, such as impressions, jaw registration or try-in, makes these easier.
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