Question 1

Describe the purpose of mouth protectors.

Accepted Answer

Mouth protectors are made of polymers that absorb the energy of facial blows and prevent this energy from affecting the teeth and facial structures.

Question 2

Which of the following would not be considered an extracoronal,or indirect placement,restoration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Veneer 
B)  Crown 
C)  Amalgam 
D)  Onlay 
A)  Veneer 
B)  Crown 
C)  Amalgam 
D)  Onlay C

Question 3

Mouth protectors are used to prevent:

Accepted Answer

A)  trauma. 
B)  temporomandibular arthritis. 
C)  orthodontic crowding of teeth. 
D)  insufficient vertical dimension. 
A)  trauma. 
B)  temporomandibular arthritis. 
C)  orthodontic crowding of teeth. 
D)  insufficient vertical dimension. A

Question 4

Removable partial dentures are the most appropriate restoration for:

Accepted Answer

A)  replacement of single missing teeth. 
B)  replacement of multiple missing teeth in multiple locations. 
C)  situations where there is a distal abutment tooth to anchor a fixed bridge. 
D)  A and C. 
E)  B and C. 
A)  replacement of single missing teeth. 
B)  replacement of multiple missing teeth in multiple locations. 
C)  situations where there is a distal abutment tooth to anchor a fixed bridge. 
D)  A and C. 
E)  B and C.

Question 5

Caries is most likely to occur on which of the following tooth surfaces?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buccal 
B)  Lingual 
C)  Occlusal 
D)  Interproximal 
E)  C and D 
A)  Buccal 
B)  Lingual 
C)  Occlusal 
D)  Interproximal 
E)  C and D

Question 6

Caries is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  food debris. 
B)  materia alba. 
C)  bacterial plaque. 
D)  salivary glycoproteins. 
E)  acidic foodstuf 
A)  food debris. 
B)  materia alba. 
C)  bacterial plaque. 
D)  salivary glycoproteins. 
E)  acidic foodstuf

Question 7

A fixed partial denture is more commonly referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  bridge. 
B)  pontic. 
C)  veneer. 
D)  abutment. 
A)  bridge. 
B)  pontic. 
C)  veneer. 
D)  abutment.

Question 8

_____ teeth are bonded to the framework of removable partial dentures.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ceramic 
B)  Acrylic 
C)  Resin composite 
D)  Alloy 
A)  Ceramic 
B)  Acrylic 
C)  Resin composite 
D)  Alloy

Question 9

A(n)_____ is also known as a bridge.

Accepted Answer

A)  removable partial denture 
B)  fixed partial denture 
C)  pontic 
D)  abutment 
A)  removable partial denture 
B)  fixed partial denture 
C)  pontic 
D)  abutment

Question 10

A significant cause of dental caries and periodontal disease in older adults is a direct result of poor:

Accepted Answer

A)  diet. 
B)  salivary flow. 
C)  brushing habits. 
D)  health. 
A)  diet. 
B)  salivary flow. 
C)  brushing habits. 
D)  health.

Question 11

The phrase fixed bridge is a common term to describe a:

Accepted Answer

A)  complete denture. 
B)  removable partial denture. 
C)  fixed partial denture. 
D)  single tooth implant. 
A)  complete denture. 
B)  removable partial denture. 
C)  fixed partial denture. 
D)  single tooth implant.

Question 12

Which of the following is(are)examples of indirect restorations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ceramic inlay 
B)  All-ceramic crown 
C)  Ceramic-alloy crown 
D)  A, B, and C 
E)  A and C 
A)  Ceramic inlay 
B)  All-ceramic crown 
C)  Ceramic-alloy crown 
D)  A, B, and C 
E)  A and C

Question 13

The _____ of a fixed partial denture fills the edentulous space.

Accepted Answer

A)  abutment 
B)  pontic 
C)  connector 
D)  obturator 
A)  abutment 
B)  pontic 
C)  connector 
D)  obturator

Question 14

Dental implants are commonly fabricated from _____-based metal alloys.

Accepted Answer

A)  dental amalgam 
B)  gold 
C)  titanium 
D)  iron 
A)  dental amalgam 
B)  gold 
C)  titanium 
D)  iron

Question 15

Fluoride _____ are commonly used to deliver fluoride to an area prepared for restoration.

Accepted Answer

A)  gels 
B)  rinses 
C)  filling materials 
D)  varnishes 
A)  gels 
B)  rinses 
C)  filling materials 
D)  varnishes

Question 16

Which of the following tissues is most likely to be affected by periodontal disease caused by bacterial plaque?

Accepted Answer

A)  Periodontal ligament 
B)  Enamel 
C)  Pulp 
D)  Dentin 
A)  Periodontal ligament 
B)  Enamel 
C)  Pulp 
D)  Dentin

Question 17

Of the following,which is not an advantage of finishing and polishing a restoration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minimized plaque retention 
B)  Minimized stain 
C)  Minimized corrosion 
D)  Minimized recurrent caries 
A)  Minimized plaque retention 
B)  Minimized stain 
C)  Minimized corrosion 
D)  Minimized recurrent caries

Question 18

Discuss the role of dental materials in treating trauma-related tooth injuries.

Accepted Answer

Restorative materials are used

Question 19

Which of the following is an intracoronal restoration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ceramic-alloy crown on tooth number 21 
B)  Ceramic veneer on tooth number 8 
C)  Occlusal amalgam on tooth number 14 
D)  Ceramic onlay on tooth number 30 
A)  Ceramic-alloy crown on tooth number 21 
B)  Ceramic veneer on tooth number 8 
C)  Occlusal amalgam on tooth number 14 
D)  Ceramic onlay on tooth number 30

Question 20

Fluoride gels,rinses,and varnishes are highly effective at preventing:

Accepted Answer

A)  drifting of teeth. 
B)  gingival recession. 
C)  caries. 
D)  staining of teeth. 
A)  drifting of teeth. 
B)  gingival recession. 
C)  caries. 
D)  staining of teeth.

Describe the purpose of mouth protectors.

Which of the following would not be considered an extracoronal,or indirect placement,restoration?

Mouth protectors are used to prevent:

Removable partial dentures are the most appropriate restoration for:

Caries is most likely to occur on which of the following tooth surfaces?

Caries is caused by:

A fixed partial denture is more commonly referred to as a(n):

_____ teeth are bonded to the framework of removable partial dentures.

A(n)_____ is also known as a bridge.

A significant cause of dental caries and periodontal disease in older adults is a direct result of poor:

The phrase fixed bridge is a common term to describe a:

Which of the following is(are)examples of indirect restorations?

The _____ of a fixed partial denture fills the edentulous space.

Dental implants are commonly fabricated from _____-based metal alloys.

Fluoride _____ are commonly used to deliver fluoride to an area prepared for restoration.

Which of the following tissues is most likely to be affected by periodontal disease caused by bacterial plaque?

Of the following,which is not an advantage of finishing and polishing a restoration?

Discuss the role of dental materials in treating trauma-related tooth injuries.

Which of the following is an intracoronal restoration?

Fluoride gels,rinses,and varnishes are highly effective at preventing:

Properties of Materials

Preventive Dental Materials

Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials

Dental Amalgam

Finishing, polishing, and Cleansing Materials

Cements

Impression Materials

Model and Die Materials

Waxes

Casting Alloys, wrought Alloys, and Solders

Casting and Soldering

Polymers in Prosthodontics

Dental Ceramics

Dental Implants

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Exam 1: Introduction to Restorative Dental Materials

Describe the purpose of mouth protectors.

Which of the following would not be considered an extracoronal,or indirect placement,restoration?

Mouth protectors are used to prevent:

Removable partial dentures are the most appropriate restoration for:

Caries is most likely to occur on which of the following tooth surfaces?

Caries is caused by:

A fixed partial denture is more commonly referred to as a(n):

_____ teeth are bonded to the framework of removable partial dentures.

A(n)_____ is also known as a bridge.

A significant cause of dental caries and periodontal disease in older adults is a direct result of poor:

The phrase fixed bridge is a common term to describe a:

Which of the following is(are)examples of indirect restorations?

The _____ of a fixed partial denture fills the edentulous space.

Dental implants are commonly fabricated from _____-based metal alloys.

Fluoride _____ are commonly used to deliver fluoride to an area prepared for restoration.

Which of the following tissues is most likely to be affected by periodontal disease caused by bacterial plaque?

Of the following,which is not an advantage of finishing and polishing a restoration?

Discuss the role of dental materials in treating trauma-related tooth injuries.

Which of the following is an intracoronal restoration?

Fluoride gels,rinses,and varnishes are highly effective at preventing:

Properties of Materials

Preventive Dental Materials

Direct Esthetic Restorative Materials

Dental Amalgam

Finishing, polishing, and Cleansing Materials

Cements

Impression Materials

Model and Die Materials

Waxes

Casting Alloys, wrought Alloys, and Solders

Casting and Soldering

Polymers in Prosthodontics

Dental Ceramics

Dental Implants

Filters