National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Practice Exam

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Which registration technique requires a precise recording of the occlusion?

Bite Registration
Impression Registration
Jaw Relation Registration
Analysis Registration

The correct answer is: Bite Registration

Bite registration requires a precise recording of the occlusion because it involves capturing the patient's bite in a way that accurately represents the relationship between the upper and lower teeth as they come together. This technique is vital for fabricating dental restorations, such as crowns, bridges, or dentures, and ensures that the final restoration will have the correct fit and function in the patient's mouth. In bite registration, specific materials, often wax or elastomeric substances, are used to take an impression of the occlusal surfaces while the patient bites down. This process must be executed carefully to reflect any occlusal interferences accurately and to record the centric occlusion, also known as maximum intercuspation. The precision of this recording helps in establishing the proper occlusal relationships needed for treatment planning and final prosthetic outcomes.