Description : The most common cause of fracture at the isthmus of class II dental amalgam restoration is: A. Delayed expansion B. Inadequate depth at the isthmus area C. Inadequate width at the isthmus area
Last Answer : B. Inadequate depth at the isthmus area
Description : Which of the following statement about the defective margins of amalgam restorations is true?+M07 A. The larger the breakdown, the greater the chance of decay. IF THERE IS MARGINAL BREAKDOWN THIS DOSNT NECESSITATE THE PRESENCE OF CARIES ALONG MARGIN So the ans is Chances are increased
Last Answer : A. The larger the breakdown, the greater the chance of decay.
Description : In class II restorations, all of the following are considered to occur as probable causes of periodontal problems except: A. Flat ridge B. Faulty or not proper contour C. Not properly polished restoration D. Cervical wall is too deeply apical E. Overextension of lining in cavity
Last Answer : E. Overextension of lining in cavity
Description : Corrosion and discolouration of amalgam restorations is usually caused by: A. Sulphur oxides B. Oxygen C. Chlorides D. Over trituration
Last Answer : A. Sulphur oxides
Description : Marginal leakage at the proximal gingival cavosurface of a recently restored class II can be caused by: I. Insufficient condensation II. First proximal increment was too large III. Neglecting to wedge the matrix IV. Hand ... III, IV C. I, II, V D. None of the above E. All of the above
Last Answer : C. I, II, V
Description : The MOST common place for initiation of gingivitis is: A. Interdental papillae B. The free gingival ridge C. The attached gingiva D. The marginal gingiva
Last Answer : A. Interdental papillae
Description : Reduced occlusal area means: A. More fracture potential for amalgam B. Less fracture potential for amalgam C. Pulpal involvement D. Perio involvement E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Less fracture potential for amalgam
Description : Longest lasting resin restorations are, A. Class I B. Class II C. Class III D. Class IV
Last Answer : C. Class III
Description : .In which class of cavities do composite restorations show most durability: A. I B. II C. IV D. III E. V
Last Answer : D. III
Description : Burnishing the amalgam after carving, what is the benefit? a.Completing the condensation at the marginal edges. b.eleminating excessive mercury
Last Answer : .Completing the condensation at the marginal edges.
Description : In regard to marginal leakage in amalgam: A. The wider the gap the better the chance of secondary caries B. Seal the margin with fissure sealant would prevent further breakdown C. Secondary caries may develop
Last Answer : A. The wider the gap the better the chance of secondary caries
Description : .The main advantage of amalgam with high content of Cu is: A. Better marginal sealing B. Less corrosion C. Better tensile strength D. Higher and immediate compressive strength
Last Answer : B. Less corrosion
Description : To obtain a desired projection of occlusal loads, the floor of the occlusal rest should, A. Be convex B. Slope from the marginal ridge towards contact?? of abutment C. Slope from contact?? of ... E. Does not slope from the marginal ridge towards contact?? of abutment F. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Slope from the marginal ridge towards contact?? of abutment
Description : Class V composite resin restorations can be polished, A. 24 hours after application B. Immediately after application C. 3 to 4 days D. 3 to 4 weeks E. Not at all
Last Answer : B. Immediately after application
Description : At what angle to the external surface should proximal cavosurface walls in Class II preparation for the reception of an amalgam filling be finished: A. Acute angle B. Right angle C. Obtuse angle D. 45 angle
Last Answer : C. Obtuse angle
Description : At which angle to the external surface of proximal cavity walls should a class II preparation for amalgam be finished A. An acute angle B. An obtuse angle si es el cajon proximal C. A right angle D. An angle of 45°
Last Answer : B. An obtuse angle si es el cajon proximal
Description : The cervical finish line of a full veneer crown preparation should be placed: A. Just supragingival whenever is possible B. According to the depth of gingival crevice C. Subgingival to reduce ability of recurrent caries D. At the junction of tooth and amalgam core
Last Answer : A. Just supragingival whenever is possible
Description : The major cause of mentalis muscle hyperactivity is: A. Class II Division I consequence B. Tongue thrust The major cause is lip sucking or lip thrust which avoid the development of the anterior ridge
Last Answer : A. Class II Division I consequence
Description : A cusp fracture immediate to Class II inlay can be BEST detected by, A. History B. Visually C. Radiograph D. Percussion E. Touching the tip of the cusp / Pressure on the cusp/
Last Answer : E. Touching the tip of the cusp / Pressure on the cusp/
Description : After the placement of a class I amalgam the patient comes back to you complaining of pain on masticating and biting; what is the first thing you would look at, A. Occlusal height B. Contacts areas
Last Answer : A. Occlusal height
Description : Occasional sensitivity in a shallow class I amalgam restoration after two days would be managed by: A. Replace old filing immediately B. Oxide Zinc and eugenol C. Using thicker mix of cements D. Tell patient the discomfort will disappear after 4 t o6 weeks E. Ledermix
Last Answer : D. Tell patient the discomfort will disappear after 4 t o6 weeks
Description : Recession of gingiva of several anterior teeth caused by exposure and softened cementum; what would you do? A. Scrap the soften cementum and apply fluoride B. Scrap the soften cementum and use GIC C. Class V amalgam
Last Answer : B. Scrap the soften cementum and use GIC
Description : .What is the percentage of the echant agent used with composit resin restorations? a . 37% of phosphoric acid in water. b. 15% c. 18.5% d. 41%
Last Answer : a . 37% of phosphoric acid in water.
Description : Why do you itch enamel for composite restorations: A. To increase surface area B. To decrease surface area C. Does not really change the surface area D. Increase the chemical bonding capability E. Decrease the chemical bonding capability
Last Answer : A. To increase surface area
Description : Etching techniques are used always to: A. minimise the leakage of restorations B. for aesthetic considerations
Last Answer : A. minimise the leakage of restorations
Description : What is true about Angioneurotic oedema, A. Puffiness around the eyes, oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness B. Caused by several deep restorations in the anterior teeth C. There is no caries, negative thermal tests, negative percussion and negative response to palpation
Last Answer : A. Puffiness around the eyes, oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness B. Caused by several deep restorations in the anterior teeth
Description : When do you finish composite resin restorations: A. Immediately after curing B. After 24 hours C. A week after placement
Last Answer : A. Immediately after curing
Description : A 45 years-old patient awoke with swollen face, puffiness around the eyes, and oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness. When he went to bed he had no swelling, pain or ... B. Angioneurotic oedema C. Infectious mononucleosis D. Acute maxillary sinusitis E. Acute apical periodontitis
Last Answer : B. Angioneurotic oedema
Description : The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called the- (1) Isthmus (2) Oceanic ridge (3) Continental shelf (4) Continental slope
Last Answer : (3) Continental shelf Explanation: The continental shelf is the extended perimeter of each continent and associated coastal plain. The shelf usually ends at a point of increasing slope (called the ... slope is the continental rise, which finally merges into the deep ocean floor the abyssal plain.
Description : The coastal part of water bodies of the oceans which is structurally part of the mainland of the continents is called the (1) Isthmus (2) Oceanic ridge (3) Continental shelf (4) Continental slope
Last Answer : Continental shelf
Description : When preparing a class III cavity for composite restoration; in which situation should acid itching be used: A. Always should be performed to minimise marginal leakage B. Should not be ... extra retention is required D. Only in situations where cavity is shallow to avoid pulp irritation
Last Answer : A. Always should be performed to minimise marginal leakage
Description : Which of the following is a major disadvantage to immediate complete denture therapy: A. Trauma to extraction site FB. Increased the potential of infection C. Impossibility for anterior try in D. Excessive resorption of residual ridge
Last Answer : C. Impossibility for anterior try in
Description : Which of the following is a major disadvantage to immediate complete denture therapy, A. Trauma to extraction site B. Increased potential of infection C. Impossibility for anterior try in D. Excessive resorption of residual ridge
Description : High copper amalgam lasts longer than low copper amalgam because of:** A. Increased compressive strength B. Increased corrosion resistance C. High creep D. Increased tensile strength E. Decreased setting expansion
Last Answer : A. Increased compressive strength
Description : What is the common appearance of vertical tooth fracture?* A. Perio abscess like appearance B. Displacement of fragments
Last Answer : A. Perio abscess like appearance
Description : When repairing a fracture of a lower complete denture, which statement is correct: A. Self curing will distort the denture B. Cold curing will not be strong enough because of small area of attachment C. There is a possibility of occlusal disharmony
Last Answer : C. There is a possibility of occlusal disharmony
Description : Oral mucosal pigmentation; what is TRUE: a. Commonly depends on ethnicity. b. Commonly an amalgam tattoo. c. Commonly oral melanoma. d. Commonly melanotic naevus.
Last Answer : a. Commonly depends on ethnicity.
Description : Amalgam restoration, when do you have to replace it? a. Ditching of the edges. b. The probe penetrates the area between the margin and tooth tissue. c. Fissure of the surface of the amalgam. d. When there is chronic inflammation of the pulp.
Last Answer : c. Fissure of the surface of the amalgam.
Description : What is correct in regard to high copper amalgam, A. Reacts and strengthens the amalgam by its dispersion properties B. Reacts to form copper-tin phase thereby eliminating the tin-mercury ... thereby eliminating the silver mercury phase D. Reacts and strengthens the amalgam by its grain diffusion
Last Answer : B. Reacts to form copper-tin phase thereby eliminating the tin-mercury phase
Description : In preparing a very small proximal amalgam cavity on a molar tooth what would consider, A. Extend the cavity to the gingival margin B. Extend the cavity beyond the contacts areas C. Achieve at least 2mm in dentine D. Extend cavity just beyond dento enamel junction
Last Answer : D. Extend cavity just beyond dento enamel junction
Description : Which one of this restorative methods will be LEAST compromised by a core, A. Amalgam B. Composite C. GIC D. Cast gold
Last Answer : D. Cast gold
Description : What is the property of high copper amalgam A. Reduced physical creep B. Higher retention
Last Answer : A. Reduced physical creep
Description : The principal reasons for placing a gingival interproximal wedge in conjunction with a matrix for amalgam condensation are to: 1. separate the teeth slightly 2. keep the band tight at the gingival margin 3. contribute to the ... b. 1,2,4 c. 2,3,4 d. 1,3,4 e. all of the above
Last Answer : e. all of the above
Description : High content copper amalgam . . . a. generally requires greater energy to accomplish trituration b. should be placed rapidly in large increments c. Continues to leak since the ... not cause galvanism in oral environment e. is equally effective as conventional alloys in clinical studies
Last Answer : a. generally requires greater energy to accomplish trituration
Description : In a posterior vital molar with a core the best material to restore is: A. Amalgam B. Composite resin C. GIC
Last Answer : A. Amalgam
Description : What is TRUE about Oral mucosal pigmentation;: A. Commonly seen in ethnic groups B. Commonly an amalgam tattoo C. Commonly oral melanoma D. Commonly melanotic naevus
Last Answer : A. Commonly seen in ethnic groups
Description : A vital tooth has a crown cemented to a pin-retained amalgam core; where does a failure occur: A. Between crown and cement B. Between core and cement C. In the crown and the root D. In the core and the margin preparation
Last Answer : B. Between core and cement
Description : How much would you reduce a cusp to be replaced with amalgam onlay: A. 2 mm to achieve a good retention form B. 2mm to achieve a good resistance form C. 1mm
Last Answer : B. 2mm to achieve a good resistance form
Description : When is a gingival groove LEAST required: A. When restoring with GIC for abrasion B. When restoring with GIC for root caries C. When restoring with GIC base and composite lamination D. When restoring with amalgam
Last Answer : C. When restoring with GIC base and composite lamination
Description : Function of matrix band: A. Substitute for the missing wall so adequate condensation forces can be applied B. Permit re-establishment of proper contact lines C. Restrict extrusion of amalgam and prevent ... E. Provide an acceptable surface texture to the proximal surface F. All of the above
Last Answer : F. All of the above