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 the purpose of a crown ferrule effect?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Improve resistance to fracture of restored tooth

A circumferential ferrule of sound tooth structure above the crown margin helps resist functional forces and reduces fracture risk in endodontically treated teeth.

Option by option

  • A. Replace periodontal ligament

    Crown does not replace periodontal ligament.

  • B. Improve resistance to fracture of restored tooth (correct)

    Correct: ferrule reinforces the restored tooth.

  • C. Measure pulp blood flow

    Pulp flow is not measured by crown design.

  • D. Eliminate all plaque formation

    Plaque control remains necessary.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is B, Improve resistance to fracture of restored tooth. A circumferential ferrule of sound tooth structure above the crown margin helps resist functional forces and reduces fracture risk in endodontically treated teeth.

Why is "Replace periodontal ligament" not the answer?

Crown does not replace periodontal ligament.

Why is "Measure pulp blood flow" not the answer?

Pulp flow is not measured by crown design.

Why is "Eliminate all plaque formation" not the answer?

Plaque control remains necessary.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Prosthodontics in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct: ferrule reinforces the restored tooth.

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.