ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS ) ALREADY GRADED A+.
1. The most common dental material used for pulp capping is:
a. Amalgam
b. Zinc Phosphate
c. Calcium Hydroxide
d. Glass Ionomer - ANSWER-C. Calcium Hydroxide
1. Elastomeric materials would be selected for what type(s) of
impression? a. Final
b. Preliminary
c. Bite Registration
d. Any of the above - ANSWER-A. final
1. Which of the following terms is used to define the removal of soft
deposits on teeth? a. Prophylaxis
b. Polish
c. Pre-Clean - ANSWER-B. polish
1. What type of material would be selected when making a custom
provisional?
a. Hydrocholoid
b. Silicone
c. Acrylic Resin
d. Amalgam - ANSWER-C. acrylic resin
,1. When a dental dam clamp is properly seated it will sit at which
location?
a. Above the height of contour
b. Below the height of contour
c. At the CEJ
d. At the gingival margin - ANSWER-B. below the HOC
1. The beaks of the dental dam forceps will face this direction when
placing a clamp:
a. Away from the working arch
b. Towards the working arch
c. Direction will not make a difference - ANSWER-B. towards the
working arch
1. Which of the following is commonly used to remove orthodontic
separators? a. Explorer
b. Separating Pliers
c. Scaler
d. Any of the above - ANSWER-D
1. Which orthodontic device is used to control the position of
canines?
a. Hawley Retainer
b. Lingual Retainer
c. Tooth Positioner - ANSWER-A
1. ______ is used to extend the length of a tray to accommodate third
molars?
,a. Rope Wax
b. Impression Material
c. Border Molding
d. Boxing Wax - ANSWER-A
1. Topical anesthetics have the potential to be toxic for which reason?
a. Too much is used in one area
b. Topical anesthetics is left on mucosa for too long a time
c. Multiple injections are given with topical at each site
d. Topical is prepared at higher concentration for penetration of
tissues - ANSWER-D
1. This attachment for orthodontic bands is defined as being-round
and found on the buccal of maxillary bands: a. Edgewise Tubes
b. Headgear Tubes
c. Labial Hooks
d. Lingual Arch Attachments - ANSWER-B
1. The main fillers in sealants are:
a. Glass and Quartz Particles
b. Phosphorous Particles
c. BisGMA
d. Sealants are not filled product - ANSWER-A
1. Which of the following best describes placement for orthodontic
separators?
a. Gingival of the height of contour
b. Occlusal of the contact area
, c. Gingival of the contact area
d. Surrounding the contact area - ANSWER-D
1. What type of provisional is the most natural appearing?
a. Polycarbonate
b. Aluminum
c. Preformed Acrylic
d. Custom - ANSWER-D
1. Which viscosity of a final impression material is applied to the
prepared tooth/teeth? a. Light Body
b. Medium Body
c. Heavy Body - ANSWER-A
1. This type of arch wire's function is to give tooth stability:
a. Round
b. Square
c. Both
d. Neither - ANSWER-A
1. When placing an orthodontic band, this area will be placed towards
the gingiva:
a. Contoured Edge
b. Smooth Edge
c. Beveled Edge - ANSWER-B