INBDE - Mastery – Operative |175 questions| with correct answers

Which is the primary reason for administration of prednisolone during an operative procedure? CORRECT ANSWER It decreases the likelihood of pulpal inflammation. Prednisolone can decrease pain stimuli by reducing the production of prostaglandins responsible for the mediation of pain and inflammation. Each of the following design features of a distalocclusal (DO) alloy preparation will prevent the restoration from falling out into an edentulous space EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION? CORRECT ANSWER bevel of pulpal-axial line angle What are design features that will help a DO alloy preparation will prevent the restoration from falling out? CORRECT ANSWER occlusal dovetails convergent proximal walls amalgapin in the proximal box Which is the most ideal way to use a carving instrument during trimming of an amalgam restoration? CORRECT ANSWER Carving circumferentially with a sharp instrument that rests mostly on the tooth surface When carving a freshly condensed amalgam, the amalgam begins to chip and flake away. Which explains this occurrence? CORRECT ANSWER The amalgam was condensed after its working time had elapsed. Over condensation of amalgam alloy will result in chipping away of the filling material during carving.