NDAEB Mock board exam Questions and
Answers Guide (already passed) Latest
2025
What is the function of a dental liner? - Correct Answers
✅thin layer of material that protects the pulp
On what tooth structure is a liner placed? - Correct Answers
✅placed on the deepest portion of the cavity prep
What are three unique qualities of Calcium Hydroxide -
Correct Answers ✅protects the pulp from chemical
irritation, stimulates production of secondary dentin,
compatible with all types of materials.
What are the three types of Pulpal stimuli - Correct Answers
✅Physical, Mechanical, Chemical & Biologic
Can Varnish be placed under all restorative materials? If not,
with which materials is it contraindicated? Is there an
alternative material that is similar? - Correct Answers
✅Varnishes are used under Amalgams only, they are
corrosive to composite resins. A Dentin Sealer would be used
instead of a varnish.
, NDAEB Mock board exam Questions and
Answers Guide (already passed) Latest
2025
What does an insulating base do for a tooth? - Correct
Answers ✅Insulating Base- placed in a deep cavity prep to
protect the tooth from thermal shock. Protective Base- placed
when it's necessary to protect the pulp before the restoration
is placed ( without it there could be post op sensitivity)
Sedative Base- help soothe a pulp that has been damaged
during the process of removing decay.
What effect does eugenol have on the pulp? - Correct
Answers ✅soothing to the pulp
What is the main function for all liners, bases, varnishes? -
Correct Answers ✅All liners and bases replace lost dentin
What makes Glass Ionomer Cements so popular? - Correct
Answers ✅most widely used, releases fluoride,
biocompatible, can be used as a base, liner or a luting
cement
Answers Guide (already passed) Latest
2025
What is the function of a dental liner? - Correct Answers
✅thin layer of material that protects the pulp
On what tooth structure is a liner placed? - Correct Answers
✅placed on the deepest portion of the cavity prep
What are three unique qualities of Calcium Hydroxide -
Correct Answers ✅protects the pulp from chemical
irritation, stimulates production of secondary dentin,
compatible with all types of materials.
What are the three types of Pulpal stimuli - Correct Answers
✅Physical, Mechanical, Chemical & Biologic
Can Varnish be placed under all restorative materials? If not,
with which materials is it contraindicated? Is there an
alternative material that is similar? - Correct Answers
✅Varnishes are used under Amalgams only, they are
corrosive to composite resins. A Dentin Sealer would be used
instead of a varnish.
, NDAEB Mock board exam Questions and
Answers Guide (already passed) Latest
2025
What does an insulating base do for a tooth? - Correct
Answers ✅Insulating Base- placed in a deep cavity prep to
protect the tooth from thermal shock. Protective Base- placed
when it's necessary to protect the pulp before the restoration
is placed ( without it there could be post op sensitivity)
Sedative Base- help soothe a pulp that has been damaged
during the process of removing decay.
What effect does eugenol have on the pulp? - Correct
Answers ✅soothing to the pulp
What is the main function for all liners, bases, varnishes? -
Correct Answers ✅All liners and bases replace lost dentin
What makes Glass Ionomer Cements so popular? - Correct
Answers ✅most widely used, releases fluoride,
biocompatible, can be used as a base, liner or a luting
cement
