BMS Restorative Art and Modeling 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is a characteristic difference between 'surface restoration' and 'deep restoration' techniques?
- Surface restoration addresses visible skin defects; deep restoration rebuilds underlying tissue structures (Correct answer)
- Surface restoration rebuilds bone; deep restoration only applies cosmetics
- Deep restoration is performed only by embalmers, not restorative artists
- Surface and deep restoration are interchangeable terms
Correct 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.
Question 2: When a decedent's eyes cannot remain closed after embalming, which technique is MOST appropriate to correct this?
- Using an eye cap with adhesive or super glue on the lid margin (Correct answer)
- Packing cotton behind the eyeball
- Applying heavy powder cosmetics over the lids
- Suturing the eyelid to the sclera
Correct 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.
Question 3: The Frankfurt plane is used in restorative art primarily for what purpose?
- Establishing proper head position for a natural casketed appearance (Correct answer)
- Measuring wound depth during restoration
- Determining the correct wax color for skin matching
- Calibrating the injection pressure during embalming
Correct 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.
Question 4: Which of the following restorative challenges is MOST commonly associated with fire victims?
- Charring, heat fractures, and loss of tissue requiring structural reconstruction (Correct answer)
- Extreme edema of the face and extremities
- Widespread marbling of the skin
- Generalized jaundice of the skin
Correct 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.
Question 5: What is the correct sequence for applying cosmetics during a restorative procedure?
- Base coat, corrective cosmetics, complexion cosmetics, powder to set (Correct answer)
- Powder first, then base coat, then corrective cosmetics
- Corrective cosmetics first, then powder, then complexion base
- Complexion cosmetics first, then corrective, then base coat
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which of the following describes a 'stipple' technique used in restorative cosmetics?
- Dabbing cosmetics with a sponge or brush to replicate skin texture such as pores (Correct answer)
- Stroking cosmetics in straight lines to create even coverage
- Blending two cosmetic colors together on the face
- Applying cosmetics with a palette knife for precision
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which restorative technique is specifically used to address 'enophthalmos' (sunken eye appearance) in a decedent?
- Placing cotton or a larger eye cap behind the eyelid to restore volume (Correct answer)
- Applying wax directly to the skin over the eye socket
- Injecting saline into the eyelid
- Using an opaque cosmetic to create an illusion of fullness
Correct 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.
BMS Restorative Art and Modeling 5
Which of the following is a characteristic difference between 'surface restoration' and 'deep restoration' techniques?