Restorative Art and Modeling Flashcards

Which of the following is a characteristic difference between 'surface restoration' and 'deep restoration' techniques?

Answer: Surface restoration addresses visible skin defects; deep restoration rebuilds underlying tissue structures

Surface restoration corrects visible skin issues (discoloration, lacerations) while deep restoration rebuilds structural tissues such as muscle and bone to restore normal facial contour.

When a decedent's eyes cannot remain closed after embalming, which technique is MOST appropriate to correct this?

Answer: Using an eye cap with adhesive or super glue on the lid margin

Eye caps hold the eyelids in position, and adhesive or tissue cement along the lid margin is used when lids still fail to remain closed naturally.

The Frankfurt plane is used in restorative art primarily for what purpose?

Answer: Establishing proper head position for a natural casketed appearance

The Frankfurt plane is a standard anatomical reference plane used to position the head naturally, with the lower orbital margins level with the upper margin of the ear canal.

Which of the following restorative challenges is MOST commonly associated with fire victims?

Answer: Charring, heat fractures, and loss of tissue requiring structural reconstruction

Fire victims commonly present with charring, heat-induced fractures of the skull, and loss of soft tissue, requiring the most advanced structural restorative techniques.

What is the correct sequence for applying cosmetics during a restorative procedure?

Answer: Base coat, corrective cosmetics, complexion cosmetics, powder to set

The correct sequence is to apply a base coat to prepare the surface, use corrective cosmetics to address discolorations, apply complexion cosmetics to match skin tone, and set with powder.

Which of the following describes a 'stipple' technique used in restorative cosmetics?

Answer: Dabbing cosmetics with a sponge or brush to replicate skin texture such as pores

Stippling involves dabbing motion with a sponge, brush, or similar tool to create a textured appearance that mimics natural skin pores and surface irregularities.

Which restorative technique is specifically used to address 'enophthalmos' (sunken eye appearance) in a decedent?

Answer: Placing cotton or a larger eye cap behind the eyelid to restore volume

Cotton packing or a larger eye cap placed behind the eyelid is used to push the lid outward and restore the natural rounded appearance of the eye.