Free CDT-PD Practice Questions

Question 1

A technician is designing a distal extension partial denture framework. Which component is primarily used to resist lifting of the distal extension base away from the tissues?

Accepted Answer

Indirect retainer

Answer

Separating medium

Answer

Investment material

Answer

Artificial tooth

Question 2

During surveying, an undesirable undercut would interfere with framework seating. What is the purpose of blockout?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate or control unwanted undercuts before duplication

Answer

Increase alloy hardness

Answer

Change tooth shade

Answer

Replace cast surveying

Question 3

Which characteristic is most associated with flexible RPD materials?

Accepted Answer

Thermoplastic flexibility for adaptation and retention

Answer

Need for high-temperature alloy casting

Answer

Complete elimination of design principles

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Permanent resistance to all deformation

Question 4

The primary purpose of spruing a framework pattern is to:

Accepted Answer

Control molten alloy flow during casting

Answer

Select artificial tooth molds

Answer

Polish the final appliance

Answer

Create the master cast

Question 5

Before processing a partial denture, artificial teeth should be:

Accepted Answer

Arranged and evaluated in wax

Answer

Removed from the setup

Answer

Cast into metal

Answer

Polished with abrasives

Question 6

A wrought-wire clasp must be joined to a metal framework during a repair. Which procedure applies?

Accepted Answer

Soldering or welding

Answer

Deflasking

Answer

Duplicating the cast

Answer

Wax contouring

Question 7

Before framework design begins, a technician should first:

Accepted Answer

Identify landmarks and properly prepare the master cast

Answer

Process the acrylic base

Answer

Select final tooth shade

Answer

Remove all anatomy from the cast

Question 8

A scratched finished denture base is best corrected by:

Accepted Answer

Appropriate finishing and polishing with suitable abrasives

Answer

Increasing casting temperature

Answer

Changing the impression

Answer

Replacing retainers

Question 9

Why is a master cast duplicated to create a refractory cast?

Accepted Answer

To provide a working replica for framework fabrication

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To eliminate design evaluation

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To alter patient anatomy

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To strengthen acrylic resin

Question 10

A processed partial denture has a fit problem. The technician should first:

Accepted Answer

Identify the processing error before choosing correction

Answer

Automatically remake the appliance

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Polish without inspection

Answer

Remove all framework components

Free CDT-PD Practice Questions

Domain 1: Create Master Casts from Stock and/or Custom Tray Impressions (6-8%)

Question 1

Domain 2: Survey, Design and Preparation for Framework (Traditional or Digital) (25-27%)

Question 2

Question 3

Domain 3: Manufacture Refractory Cast (3-5%)

Question 4

Domain 4: Manufacture Partial Dentures Frameworks (10-12%)

Question 5

Domain 5: Select and Arrange Artificial Teeth and Process (9-11%)

Question 6

Domain 6: Finish and Polish Partial Denture Base (9-11%)

Question 7

Domain 7: Procedures for Repairs and Alterations for Partial Dentures (11-13%)

Question 8

Domain 8: Selection and Application of Materials and Equipment (18-20%)

Question 9

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