The function of reciprocal clasp arm is:

 # The function of reciprocal clasp arm is:

A. To balance the denture 

B. To act as a direct retainer 

C. To counteract the movement of denture which is caused during engagement of retentive arm  

D. None of the above 

The correct answer is C.  To counteract the movement of denture which is caused during engagement of retentive arm 

The rigid reciprocal arm helps in reciprocating stress generated against the tooth by the retentive arm. It also stabilizes the denture against horizontal movement and is always situated above the height of contour. 

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Intracoronal retainer placed in the abutment tooth has the following disadvantage:

 # Intracoronal retainer placed in the abutment tooth has the following disadvantage:

A. It is unaesthetic

B. They cannot provide support and stability

C. Difficult laboratory procedures

D. Difficult to repair and replace

The correct answer is D. Difficult to repair and replace.

The advantages of internal or precision attachments are improved esthetics by elimination of a visible retentive component and vertical support. Its disadvantages are difficulty in repair and replacing, greater cost to the patient and inability to use in teeth having short clinical crowns and tissue supported distal extension denture bases. 

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A minor connector contacting the axial surface of an abutment should not be located on a:

 # A minor connector contacting the axial surface of an abutment should not be located on a:

A. Flat surface

B. Concavo-convex surface

C. Convex surface

D. Concave surface

The correct answer is C. Convex surface.

Minor connector contacting the axial surface of an abutment should not be located on a convex surface. Instead, it should be located in an embrasure. 

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The first step in surveying the cast for RPD is:

 # The first step in surveying the cast for RPD is: 

A. Establishment of guiding plane

B. Establishments of undercuts for retention

C. Establishment of tooth contour for esthetics

D. Establishment of interferences for major connector

The correct answer is A. Establishment of guiding plane.

The step by step procedures in surveying are:

- Guiding planes

- Retentive areas

- Interferences

- Esthetics

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