Valplast Flexible, Esthetic Partial Dentures

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1.
 A partial dentures topic that receives little attention in dental schools is:
  a. design
  b. function
  c. types of clasps like I-bars
  d. esthetics
     
2.
 It is estimated that:
  a. partially edentulous patients account for nearly half of the aging population
  b. nearly half of the aging population is fully edentulous
  c. partially or fully edentulous patients make up nearly half of the aging population
  d. none of the above
   
3.
 A removable treatment option for two missing molars abutted by virgin teeth are:
  a. a cast Vitallium® 2000 frame with Thermoflex™ clasps
  b. a cast frame with Valplast clasps
  c. a full Valplast partial
  d. all of the above
   
4.
 For partial dentures:
  a. the Valplast clasp is fairly translucent
  b. one benefit of using the combination of Valplast and Vitallium is the small lingual bar
  c. the all Valplast partial is tissue borne
  d. all of the above
   
5.
 In general:
  a. Valplast is contraindicated for first time partial wearers
  b. unlike traditional acrylic partials, Valplast requires little or no occlusal clearance
  c. Valplast can be colored white to more closely match tooth shades
  d. none of the above
   
6.
 Suitable impression material(s) for full and partial dentures cases is(are):
  a. a good alginate like the Accudent® system
  b. irreversible hydrocolloid, especially to take moist tissue impressions
  c. an elastomeric material such as a polyvinyl siloxane or a polyether
  d. all of the above can be used
   
7.
 Construction of Valplast partials requires:
  a. two good impressions or models
  b. an accurate bite relationship
  c. the desired shade
  d. all of the above
   
8.
 As a partial denture material, Valplast:
  a. was introduced in the 1950s
  b. is a flexible, biocompatible nylon and thermoplastic resin
  c. blends seamlessly with the natural appearance of the gingival tissues
  d. all of the above
   
9.
 It is recommended that:
  a. a custom impression tray be used
  b. a wax set-up and try-in be done for anterior or free end saddle cases
  c. wax bite rims and bite registration or a wax set-up/try-in be used for distal extension cases
  d. all of the above
   
10.
 Examples of contraindications are:
  a. less than 4mm for all Valplast
  b. less than 6mm of interocclusal space in the posterior area for a combination of Vitallium and Valplast
  c. bilateral free-end distal extension on the maxilla with extreme atrophy of alveolar ridges
  d. all of the above