Prosthodontics: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Prosthodontics

Sample item

What is an implant-supported crown used to replace?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. A missing tooth

The central Prosthodontics principle supports A missing tooth; it is the answer that most directly explains the image finding, modality choice, or oral-health feature described.

Option by option

  • A. Pulp tissue

    Pulp tissue may be used elsewhere but is not the strongest answer here.

  • B. Gingival inflammation

    Gingival inflammation does not fit the stated prosthodontics context.

  • C. Salivary gland

    Salivary gland is not supported by the imaging or dental clue provided.

  • D. A missing tooth (correct)

    Correct. A missing tooth best matches the key information in this scenario.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, A missing tooth. The central Prosthodontics principle supports A missing tooth; it is the answer that most directly explains the image finding, modality choice, or oral-health feature described.

Why is "Pulp tissue" not the answer?

Pulp tissue may be used elsewhere but is not the strongest answer here.

Why is "Gingival inflammation" not the answer?

Gingival inflammation does not fit the stated prosthodontics context.

Why is "Salivary gland" not the answer?

Salivary gland is not supported by the imaging or dental clue provided.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Prosthodontics in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. A missing tooth best matches the key information in this scenario.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Prosthodontics?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.