CCE Preliminary & Diagnostic Work Up 2

Question 1

Which diagnostic record is most critical when evaluating a patient for full-mouth ceramic restorations?

Accepted Answer

Mounted diagnostic casts with a facebow transfer

Answer

Mounted diagnostic casts with a facebow transfer allow accurate assessment of occlusal relationships and jaw movements essential for planning ceramic restorations.

Question 2

During a diagnostic wax-up for ceramic veneers, the ceramist discovers the patient has excessive incisal wear. What should be evaluated first?

Accepted Answer

The etiology of the wear, such as bruxism or erosion

Answer

Identifying the cause of tooth wear is essential before fabricating any restoration to prevent premature failure.

Question 3

A facebow transfer is used in preliminary work-up primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Relate the maxillary arch to the hinge axis of the patient

Answer

The facebow records the spatial relationship of the maxillary arch to the transverse hinge axis so casts can be mounted accurately on an articulator.

Question 4

When evaluating the vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) prior to ceramic reconstruction, which clinical sign suggests it may be collapsed?

Accepted Answer

Angular cheilitis and reduced facial lower third height

Answer

Angular cheilitis and a reduced lower facial third are classic clinical indicators of a collapsed vertical dimension of occlusion.

Question 5

Which articulator setting is most important when a ceramist receives casts for a full-mouth reconstruction case?

Accepted Answer

Condylar inclination and Bennett angle

Answer

Condylar inclination and Bennett angle settings govern the path of mandibular movement and directly affect occlusal morphology of ceramic restorations.

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CCE Preliminary & Diagnostic Work Up 2