NDAEB Mock board exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. What is the function of a dental liner? thin layer of material that protects the pulp
2. On what tooth structure is a liner placed? placed on the deepest portion of the cavity
prep
3. What are three unique qualities of Calcium protects the pulp from chemical irrita-
Hydroxide tion, stimulates production of secondary
dentin, compatible with all types of mate-
rials.
4. What are the three types of Pulpal stimuli Physical, Mechanical, Chemical & Biologic
5. Can Varnish be placed under all restorative Varnishes are used under Amalgams only,
materials? If not, with which materials is it they are corrosive to composite resins. A
contraindicated? Is there an alternative ma- Dentin Sealer would be used instead of a
terial that is similar? varnish.
6. What does an insulating base do for a tooth? Insulating Base- placed in a deep cavi-
ty prep to protect the tooth from ther-
mal shock. Protective Base- placed when
it's necessary to protect the pulp be-
fore 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.
7. What effect does eugenol have on the pulp? soothing to the pulp
8. What is the main function for all liners, All liners and bases replace lost dentin
bases, varnishes?
9.
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CORRECT Answers
1. What is the function of a dental liner? thin layer of material that protects the pulp
2. On what tooth structure is a liner placed? placed on the deepest portion of the cavity
prep
3. What are three unique qualities of Calcium protects the pulp from chemical irrita-
Hydroxide tion, stimulates production of secondary
dentin, compatible with all types of mate-
rials.
4. What are the three types of Pulpal stimuli Physical, Mechanical, Chemical & Biologic
5. Can Varnish be placed under all restorative Varnishes are used under Amalgams only,
materials? If not, with which materials is it they are corrosive to composite resins. A
contraindicated? Is there an alternative ma- Dentin Sealer would be used instead of a
terial that is similar? varnish.
6. What does an insulating base do for a tooth? Insulating Base- placed in a deep cavi-
ty prep to protect the tooth from ther-
mal shock. Protective Base- placed when
it's necessary to protect the pulp be-
fore 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.
7. What effect does eugenol have on the pulp? soothing to the pulp
8. What is the main function for all liners, All liners and bases replace lost dentin
bases, varnishes?
9.
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