Question 1

Which information regarding the sealant procedure does not need to be documented in the patient's chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  Etch time 
B)  Type of material 
C)  Type of isolation 
D)  Tooth number and surface 
A)  Etch time 
B)  Type of material 
C)  Type of isolation 
D)  Tooth number and surface A

Question 2

Match the items with the correct description below.
-Most often used with adults for in-office fluoride applications using a tray 12,300 ppm fluoride

Accepted Answer

A) Acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) 
B) Neutral sodium fluoride (NaF) 
C) 1.1% Neutral sodium fluoride 5000 ppm restorations made of porcelain,composite fluoride 
D) 0.4% Stannous fluoride 900 ppm fluoride 
E) Fluoride varnish 5.0% sodium fluoride than the other choice of self-applied topical gel 
A) Acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) 
B) Neutral sodium fluoride (NaF) 
C) 1.1% Neutral sodium fluoride 5000 ppm restorations made of porcelain,composite fluoride 
D) 0.4% Stannous fluoride 900 ppm fluoride 
E) Fluoride varnish 5.0% sodium fluoride than the other choice of self-applied topical gel B

Question 3

Where is fluoride's greatest anticaries benefit gained?

Accepted Answer

A)  Topical fluoride exposure before eruption 
B)  Systemic fluoride exposure before eruption 
C)  Topical fluoride exposure after the teeth have erupted 
D)  Systemic fluoride exposure after the teeth have erupted 
A)  Topical fluoride exposure before eruption 
B)  Systemic fluoride exposure before eruption 
C)  Topical fluoride exposure after the teeth have erupted 
D)  Systemic fluoride exposure after the teeth have erupted C

Question 4

At what pH will tooth demineralization occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  3.5 
B)  4.5 
C)  5.5 
D)  6.5 
A)  3.5 
B)  4.5 
C)  5.5 
D)  6.5

Question 5

Match the items with the correct description below.
-Self-applied topical gel that may cause some staining of the surfaces of the teeth and that delivers less fluoride ion to the teeth

Accepted Answer

A) Acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) 
B) Neutral sodium fluoride (NaF) 
C) 1.1% Neutral sodium fluoride 5000 ppm restorations made of porcelain,composite fluoride 
D) 0.4% Stannous fluoride 900 ppm fluoride 
E) Fluoride varnish 5.0% sodium fluoride than the other choice of self-applied topical gel 
A) Acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF) 
B) Neutral sodium fluoride (NaF) 
C) 1.1% Neutral sodium fluoride 5000 ppm restorations made of porcelain,composite fluoride 
D) 0.4% Stannous fluoride 900 ppm fluoride 
E) Fluoride varnish 5.0% sodium fluoride than the other choice of self-applied topical gel

Question 6

The accepted optimal level of fluoride in the drinking water is in the range of ____ mg/L or parts per million.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.01 to 0.07 
B)  0.07 to 0.12 
C)  0.12 to 0.7 
D)  0.7 to 1.2 
A)  0.01 to 0.07 
B)  0.07 to 0.12 
C)  0.12 to 0.7 
D)  0.7 to 1.2

Question 7

The use of a bonding agent with pit and fissure sealants _____ their longevity.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  has no effect on 
A)  decreases 
B)  increases 
C)  has no effect on

Question 8

What should be done if a child has consumed an excessive amount of fluoride?

Accepted Answer

If it is determined that a child has con

Question 9

How many minutes of working time does one have when using chemical cure sealants?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  1.5 
C)  2 
D)  2.5 
A)  1 
B)  1.5 
C)  2 
D)  2.5

Question 10

Which of the following types of adult teeth are most susceptible to fissure caries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Upper lateral incisors and upper first premolars 
B)  Upper and lower second premolars 
C)  Lower molars 
D)  Upper molars 
A)  Upper lateral incisors and upper first premolars 
B)  Upper and lower second premolars 
C)  Lower molars 
D)  Upper molars

Question 11

Which of the following is true concerning in-office fluoride application?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 1-minute application is recommended by the ADA. 
B)  The most commonly used fluorides come in the form of topical gels or foams that are applied for 1 minute in disposable trays. 
C)  The 1-minute application delivers approximately 25% of the fluoride that a 4-minute application delivers. 
D)  When used one to two times a year,topical fluoride treatments have been shown to produce 20% to 26% caries reduction. 
A)  A 1-minute application is recommended by the ADA. 
B)  The most commonly used fluorides come in the form of topical gels or foams that are applied for 1 minute in disposable trays. 
C)  The 1-minute application delivers approximately 25% of the fluoride that a 4-minute application delivers. 
D)  When used one to two times a year,topical fluoride treatments have been shown to produce 20% to 26% caries reduction.

Question 12

What is the purpose of adding fillers to pit and fissure sealant material?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wear resistance 
B)  Increased bond 
C)  Esthetics 
D)  Strength 
A)  Wear resistance 
B)  Increased bond 
C)  Esthetics 
D)  Strength

Question 13

Where is resin infiltration most successfully used?

Accepted Answer

A)  In pits and fissures 
B)  In early cavitation 
C)  On interproximal surfaces 
D)  On smooth surface white spots 
A)  In pits and fissures 
B)  In early cavitation 
C)  On interproximal surfaces 
D)  On smooth surface white spots

Question 14

At which level,parts per million (ppm),of excess systemic fluoride will fluorosis begin to affect developing teeth?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.5 ppm 
B)  2.0 ppm 
C)  2.5 ppm 
D)  3.0 ppm 
A)  1.5 ppm 
B)  2.0 ppm 
C)  2.5 ppm 
D)  3.0 ppm

Question 15

Which of the following are the teeth from which sealants are most frequently lost?

Accepted Answer

A)  First premolars 
B)  Second premolars 
C)  First molars 
D)  Second molars 
A)  First premolars 
B)  Second premolars 
C)  First molars 
D)  Second molars

Question 16

In addition to patients with higher than normal caries rates,patients with which of the following conditions benefit most from self-applied topical fluoride gels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Erupting molars 
B)  Tooth sensitivity 
C)  Gingival hyperplasia 
D)  Orthodontic appliances 
A)  Erupting molars 
B)  Tooth sensitivity 
C)  Gingival hyperplasia 
D)  Orthodontic appliances

Question 17

Which of the following is not an indication for pit and fissure sealants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deep,sticky pits 
B)  Coalesced grooves 
C)  Uncoalesced grooves 
D)  Discoloration of pits 
A)  Deep,sticky pits 
B)  Coalesced grooves 
C)  Uncoalesced grooves 
D)  Discoloration of pits

Question 18

Which of the following would not be a cause of tooth sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exposed dentinal tubules 
B)  Extremes of hot and cold 
C)  Craze lines in enamel 
D)  Acidic foods 
A)  Exposed dentinal tubules 
B)  Extremes of hot and cold 
C)  Craze lines in enamel 
D)  Acidic foods

Question 19

Which of the following would not require a desensitizer for tooth sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Root abrasion 
B)  Leaking margin 
C)  Erosion from acid 
D)  Cervical abfraction 
A)  Root abrasion 
B)  Leaking margin 
C)  Erosion from acid 
D)  Cervical abfraction

Question 20

What will occur if carious teeth are treated with sealants?

Accepted Answer

A)  An acceleration of decay 
B)  Complete reversal and elimination of all traces of decay 
C)  An 11% reversal from a caries-active to a caries-inactive state 
D)  An 89% reversal from a caries-active to a caries-inactive state 
A)  An acceleration of decay 
B)  Complete reversal and elimination of all traces of decay 
C)  An 11% reversal from a caries-active to a caries-inactive state 
D)  An 89% reversal from a caries-active to a caries-inactive state

Which information regarding the sealant procedure does not need to be documented in the patient's chart?

Match the items with the correct description below. -Most often used with adults for in-office fluoride applications using a tray 12,300 ppm fluoride

Where is fluoride's greatest anticaries benefit gained?

At what pH will tooth demineralization occur?

Match the items with the correct description below. -Self-applied topical gel that may cause some staining of the surfaces of the teeth and that delivers less fluoride ion to the teeth

The accepted optimal level of fluoride in the drinking water is in the range of ____ mg/L or parts per million.

The use of a bonding agent with pit and fissure sealants _____ their longevity.

What should be done if a child has consumed an excessive amount of fluoride?

How many minutes of working time does one have when using chemical cure sealants?

Which of the following types of adult teeth are most susceptible to fissure caries?

Which of the following is true concerning in-office fluoride application?

What is the purpose of adding fillers to pit and fissure sealant material?

Where is resin infiltration most successfully used?

At which level,parts per million (ppm),of excess systemic fluoride will fluorosis begin to affect developing teeth?

Which of the following are the teeth from which sealants are most frequently lost?

In addition to patients with higher than normal caries rates,patients with which of the following conditions benefit most from self-applied topical fluoride gels?

Which of the following is not an indication for pit and fissure sealants?

Which of the following would not be a cause of tooth sensitivity?

Which of the following would not require a desensitizer for tooth sensitivity?

What will occur if carious teeth are treated with sealants?

Introduction to Dental Materials

Oral Environment and Patient Considerations

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials

General Handling and Safety of Dental Materials in the Dental Office

Principles of Bonding

Composites, glass Ionomers, and Compomers

Teeth Whitening Materials and Procedures

Dental Ceramics

Dental Amalgam

Casting Metals, solders, and Wrought Metal Alloys

Dental Implants

Abrasion, finishing, and Polishing

Dental Cement

Impression Materials

Gypsum and Wax Products

Polymers for Prosthetic Dentistry

Provisional Restorations

Preventive and Corrective Oral Appliances

Filters

Exam 7: Preventive and Desensitizing Materials

Which information regarding the sealant procedure does not need to be documented in the patient's chart?

Match the items with the correct description below. -Most often used with adults for in-office fluoride applications using a tray 12,300 ppm fluoride

Where is fluoride's greatest anticaries benefit gained?

At what pH will tooth demineralization occur?

Match the items with the correct description below. -Self-applied topical gel that may cause some staining of the surfaces of the teeth and that delivers less fluoride ion to the teeth

The accepted optimal level of fluoride in the drinking water is in the range of ____ mg/L or parts per million.

The use of a bonding agent with pit and fissure sealants _____ their longevity.

What should be done if a child has consumed an excessive amount of fluoride?

How many minutes of working time does one have when using chemical cure sealants?

Which of the following types of adult teeth are most susceptible to fissure caries?

Which of the following is true concerning in-office fluoride application?

What is the purpose of adding fillers to pit and fissure sealant material?

Where is resin infiltration most successfully used?

At which level,parts per million (ppm),of excess systemic fluoride will fluorosis begin to affect developing teeth?

Which of the following are the teeth from which sealants are most frequently lost?

In addition to patients with higher than normal caries rates,patients with which of the following conditions benefit most from self-applied topical fluoride gels?

Which of the following is not an indication for pit and fissure sealants?

Which of the following would not be a cause of tooth sensitivity?

Which of the following would not require a desensitizer for tooth sensitivity?

What will occur if carious teeth are treated with sealants?

Introduction to Dental Materials

Oral Environment and Patient Considerations

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials

General Handling and Safety of Dental Materials in the Dental Office

Principles of Bonding

Composites, glass Ionomers, and Compomers

Teeth Whitening Materials and Procedures

Dental Ceramics

Dental Amalgam

Casting Metals, solders, and Wrought Metal Alloys

Dental Implants

Abrasion, finishing, and Polishing

Dental Cement

Impression Materials

Gypsum and Wax Products

Polymers for Prosthetic Dentistry

Provisional Restorations

Preventive and Corrective Oral Appliances

Filters