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 does a complete denture replace?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. All teeth in an arch

A complete denture is a removable prosthesis designed to replace all missing teeth and associated soft tissues in either the maxillary or mandibular arch.

Option by option

  • A. One fractured cusp

    A fractured cusp may be restored with filling or crown.

  • B. A single root canal

    A root canal is a tooth treatment, not a denture indication.

  • C. Pulp tissue

    Pulp tissue is treated endodontically, not replaced by denture.

  • D. All teeth in an arch (correct)

    Correct: complete dentures replace an entire edentulous arch.

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Questions about this Dentistry question

What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, All teeth in an arch. A complete denture is a removable prosthesis designed to replace all missing teeth and associated soft tissues in either the maxillary or mandibular arch.

Why is "One fractured cusp" not the answer?

A fractured cusp may be restored with filling or crown.

Why is "A single root canal" not the answer?

A root canal is a tooth treatment, not a denture indication.

Why is "Pulp tissue" not the answer?

Pulp tissue is treated endodontically, not replaced by denture.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Prosthodontics in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct: complete dentures replace an entire edentulous arch.

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.