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NDAEB Exam Study Guide (2025)– Complete
Review and Practice Material
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In relationto dentalradiography,whatterm refersto the anatomicallandmark used to
identifya maxillarycanine periapical film?- correct answer
- Maxillary Sinus
Prior to exposing a dental radiograph, placement of the lead apron
overthepatientprotectswhich
tissues?- correctanswer- Gonadal
A bloodpressurecuff shouldbeplacedoverwhich of the following arteries?
- correct answer
-
Brachial
What 3 factors are essential in order to produce accurate diagnostic
casts?- correctanswer- Waterto
powderratio, mixing time and water temperature
What is thenameof theadhesivefilm thatretainsbacterial colonies to the teeth?
- correct answer
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Pellicle
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Whatradiographimageis mostusefulfor interproximalcaries?
- correctanswer- Bitewing
Which fluid provideslubricationduring movementsof theTMJ?
- correctanswer- SynovialFluid
What is thecorrectwayto storescrapamalgam?- correctanswer- In a tightly closed
mercury recycling container
In a steam sterilizer, the distilled water is converted to steamcondensed
then back into liquid water.
What happenedto the condensed water? - correct answer
- It is drained from the sterilizer and
discarded down the drain in the sink
A patient presents to the dental office with concerns about sensitivity on a lower canine tooth. The
dentist performs an exam and diagnosis gingival recession and abrasion on theroot
facial
surfaceof
tooth33.The patienthas 100%coverage for diagnostic, preventive and restorative services.
1. Whatis theetiologyof thesensitivity?
2. Whatcouldcausethetoothpathology?
3. Whattermrefersto thedentistregardingdentalinsurance?
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4. The patient should be encouraged to use a dentifrice containing
fluorideand which other
chemicalagent?- correctanswer- - Exposed dentinal tubules
- Use of an abrasivedentifrice
- Provider
- Potassiumnitrate
A 24 yearold patientpresentsfor an emergencyexam.During the interview it is noted that he is a
heavy smoker and under emotional stress.The clinical findings are: a biofilm index of 3 with some
ulceration of interdental papillae.
1. Whatconditiondoesthepatienthave?
2. Whatis therecommendedtreatment?
3. What doesthebiofilm index assignedto thepatientmean?- correct answer-1) Necrotizing
periodontitis
2) Debridement,carefulbrushingathome,warmwaterrinses
3) Heavy biofilmaccumulationson bothtoothand gingival surfaces
A 7-year old falls down some stairs, and is immediately transported
to a hospitaldentalfacility.
Clinical examreveals that tooth 11 has a fracture with pupal exposure and that been
21 hasavulsed.
The patientsfatherhas theavulsedtooth.
NDAEB Exam Study Guide (2025)– Complete
Review and Practice Material
.
In relationto dentalradiography,whatterm refersto the anatomicallandmark used to
identifya maxillarycanine periapical film?- correct answer
- Maxillary Sinus
Prior to exposing a dental radiograph, placement of the lead apron
overthepatientprotectswhich
tissues?- correctanswer- Gonadal
A bloodpressurecuff shouldbeplacedoverwhich of the following arteries?
- correct answer
-
Brachial
What 3 factors are essential in order to produce accurate diagnostic
casts?- correctanswer- Waterto
powderratio, mixing time and water temperature
What is thenameof theadhesivefilm thatretainsbacterial colonies to the teeth?
- correct answer
-
Pellicle
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Whatradiographimageis mostusefulfor interproximalcaries?
- correctanswer- Bitewing
Which fluid provideslubricationduring movementsof theTMJ?
- correctanswer- SynovialFluid
What is thecorrectwayto storescrapamalgam?- correctanswer- In a tightly closed
mercury recycling container
In a steam sterilizer, the distilled water is converted to steamcondensed
then back into liquid water.
What happenedto the condensed water? - correct answer
- It is drained from the sterilizer and
discarded down the drain in the sink
A patient presents to the dental office with concerns about sensitivity on a lower canine tooth. The
dentist performs an exam and diagnosis gingival recession and abrasion on theroot
facial
surfaceof
tooth33.The patienthas 100%coverage for diagnostic, preventive and restorative services.
1. Whatis theetiologyof thesensitivity?
2. Whatcouldcausethetoothpathology?
3. Whattermrefersto thedentistregardingdentalinsurance?
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4. The patient should be encouraged to use a dentifrice containing
fluorideand which other
chemicalagent?- correctanswer- - Exposed dentinal tubules
- Use of an abrasivedentifrice
- Provider
- Potassiumnitrate
A 24 yearold patientpresentsfor an emergencyexam.During the interview it is noted that he is a
heavy smoker and under emotional stress.The clinical findings are: a biofilm index of 3 with some
ulceration of interdental papillae.
1. Whatconditiondoesthepatienthave?
2. Whatis therecommendedtreatment?
3. What doesthebiofilm index assignedto thepatientmean?- correct answer-1) Necrotizing
periodontitis
2) Debridement,carefulbrushingathome,warmwaterrinses
3) Heavy biofilmaccumulationson bothtoothand gingival surfaces
A 7-year old falls down some stairs, and is immediately transported
to a hospitaldentalfacility.
Clinical examreveals that tooth 11 has a fracture with pupal exposure and that been
21 hasavulsed.
The patientsfatherhas theavulsedtooth.
