CDCA OSCE MASTER SET || 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS updated 2026
**Disadvantage of a resin bonded denture (Maryland Bridge)? correct answers Debonding
Advantage of a Maryland Bridge? correct answers Less tooth reduction
Gutta percha is made out of? correct answers Zinc oxide
Drug that increase the concentration of lidocaine in the blood? correct answers propanalol
Best initial treatment for Maxillary oroantro fistula? correct answers abx and irrigation
Minimum occlusal reduction for PFM? correct answers 1.5mm
X-rays show many well demarcated PA lucencies
Next step? correct answers Pulp test them
Purpose of SRP? correct answers To reduce inflammation and pockets
You extracted a tooth, 1 day later pt has a big blood clot.
Next step? correct answers Remove clot, apply pressure with gauze , evaluate
Drug taken for arthritis? correct answers Naproxene
**Advantage of under contoured temps? correct answers Improves health of gingival tissues
,Porcelain fractures because 3 reasons: correct answers -It was a long span resulting in flexing of
metal
-unsupported porcelain
-not enough occlusal reduction
Minimum thickness for porcelain? correct answers 2mm
**Pt has difficulty swallowing with C/C b/c? correct answers there is insufficient interocclusal
space
You insert C/C. 1 side contacts in CR, the other doesn't b/c? correct answers Dimensional
changes during processing
**[Picture]
Arrow to the reciprocal clasp in above RPD, what's purpose correct answers To counterbalance
force of retentive arm/clasp
**Blunted roots of anterior teeth are due to? correct answers Excessive orthodontic forces
When doing an implant, what's the best choice? correct answers Endosseous
Best treatment plant to replace one tooth? correct answers Implant
Advantage of implant? correct answers Avoid the need to cut healthy teeth
RPD better than FPD for what reason? correct answers More hygienic
,X-rays cannot determine? correct answers F/L width of the alveolar bone
V notch is cut into plaster cast to be able to? correct answers Remove and replace model more
accurately
What isn't an indication of an MI? correct answers Pounding heart beat
If patient has history of angina, do what? correct answers Have pt take nitroglycerin
Ideal occlusal reduction for porcelain on functional cusp? correct answers 2mm
**Best way to close an oro-antral fistula? correct answers Surgery
**When it's hard to match shade of adjacent teeth? correct answers Select shade lower in color
saturation and less gray
The last 1/3 of the retentive arm of the clasp is located where? correct answers Apical to the
height of contour
Purpose of the die spacer? correct answers To allow room for the cement
If you are pulp testing and apply cold, tooth responds and goes in 3s.
Dx? correct answers Reversible pulpitis
If you are pulp testing and apply cold, tooth responds and goes immediately.
Dx? correct answers Healthy tooth
In an emergency, the accepted dose of injectable epi is? correct answers 0.2cc of 1:1000
, Hydrochlorothiazide is a? correct answers Diuretic
**Perio packs should be removed after surgery? correct answers In one week
Generally, prognosis for a diabetic patient having a lot of dental treatment is? correct answers
Poor
Calcium channel blockers may cause? correct answers Cause gingival hyperplasia
Ideal undercut for cast clasp retentive arm is? correct answers 0.01"
Ideal undercut for wrought wire retentive arm is? correct answers 0.03"
Vertical cleft of bone is? correct answers Dehiscence
Best method to clean FPD? correct answers Proxy brush
Indexing base of the cast - advantage? correct answers Allows accurate reattachment of the cast
in proper articulator mounting
Patient with a joint replacement doesn't have to pre-med if it's been how long? correct answers
>1yr (6mo now?)
C/C pt that smokes. Evaluate what? correct answers DMD should look for stomatitis nicotina
Bacteria associated with ANUG? correct answers Actinobacccilus Spirochaetes
VERIFIED ANSWERS updated 2026
**Disadvantage of a resin bonded denture (Maryland Bridge)? correct answers Debonding
Advantage of a Maryland Bridge? correct answers Less tooth reduction
Gutta percha is made out of? correct answers Zinc oxide
Drug that increase the concentration of lidocaine in the blood? correct answers propanalol
Best initial treatment for Maxillary oroantro fistula? correct answers abx and irrigation
Minimum occlusal reduction for PFM? correct answers 1.5mm
X-rays show many well demarcated PA lucencies
Next step? correct answers Pulp test them
Purpose of SRP? correct answers To reduce inflammation and pockets
You extracted a tooth, 1 day later pt has a big blood clot.
Next step? correct answers Remove clot, apply pressure with gauze , evaluate
Drug taken for arthritis? correct answers Naproxene
**Advantage of under contoured temps? correct answers Improves health of gingival tissues
,Porcelain fractures because 3 reasons: correct answers -It was a long span resulting in flexing of
metal
-unsupported porcelain
-not enough occlusal reduction
Minimum thickness for porcelain? correct answers 2mm
**Pt has difficulty swallowing with C/C b/c? correct answers there is insufficient interocclusal
space
You insert C/C. 1 side contacts in CR, the other doesn't b/c? correct answers Dimensional
changes during processing
**[Picture]
Arrow to the reciprocal clasp in above RPD, what's purpose correct answers To counterbalance
force of retentive arm/clasp
**Blunted roots of anterior teeth are due to? correct answers Excessive orthodontic forces
When doing an implant, what's the best choice? correct answers Endosseous
Best treatment plant to replace one tooth? correct answers Implant
Advantage of implant? correct answers Avoid the need to cut healthy teeth
RPD better than FPD for what reason? correct answers More hygienic
,X-rays cannot determine? correct answers F/L width of the alveolar bone
V notch is cut into plaster cast to be able to? correct answers Remove and replace model more
accurately
What isn't an indication of an MI? correct answers Pounding heart beat
If patient has history of angina, do what? correct answers Have pt take nitroglycerin
Ideal occlusal reduction for porcelain on functional cusp? correct answers 2mm
**Best way to close an oro-antral fistula? correct answers Surgery
**When it's hard to match shade of adjacent teeth? correct answers Select shade lower in color
saturation and less gray
The last 1/3 of the retentive arm of the clasp is located where? correct answers Apical to the
height of contour
Purpose of the die spacer? correct answers To allow room for the cement
If you are pulp testing and apply cold, tooth responds and goes in 3s.
Dx? correct answers Reversible pulpitis
If you are pulp testing and apply cold, tooth responds and goes immediately.
Dx? correct answers Healthy tooth
In an emergency, the accepted dose of injectable epi is? correct answers 0.2cc of 1:1000
, Hydrochlorothiazide is a? correct answers Diuretic
**Perio packs should be removed after surgery? correct answers In one week
Generally, prognosis for a diabetic patient having a lot of dental treatment is? correct answers
Poor
Calcium channel blockers may cause? correct answers Cause gingival hyperplasia
Ideal undercut for cast clasp retentive arm is? correct answers 0.01"
Ideal undercut for wrought wire retentive arm is? correct answers 0.03"
Vertical cleft of bone is? correct answers Dehiscence
Best method to clean FPD? correct answers Proxy brush
Indexing base of the cast - advantage? correct answers Allows accurate reattachment of the cast
in proper articulator mounting
Patient with a joint replacement doesn't have to pre-med if it's been how long? correct answers
>1yr (6mo now?)
C/C pt that smokes. Evaluate what? correct answers DMD should look for stomatitis nicotina
Bacteria associated with ANUG? correct answers Actinobacccilus Spirochaetes
