Applications for Dental Assistants and
Dental Hygienists (3rd Ed) By Hatrick;
Eakle
🦷 DENTAL MATERIALS – TEST BANK
1. What is the primary purpose of dental materials?
A. Decoration
B. Restore function and aesthetics
C. Increase cost
D. Reduce time
Answer: B
2. Which property refers to resistance to deformation?
A. Elasticity
B. Strength
C. Hardness
D. Ductility
Answer: B
3. Which material is most commonly used for fillings?
A. Gold
B. Amalgam
C. Ceramic
D. Wax
,Answer: B
4. SATA: Properties of ideal dental material
A. Biocompatibility
B. Strength
C. Aesthetics
D. Toxicity
Answer: A, B, C
5. Which material is tooth-colored?
A. Amalgam
B. Composite resin
C. Gold
D. Silver
Answer: B
6. What is setting time?
A. Time to mix
B. Time to harden
C. Time to apply
D. Time to remove
Answer: B
7. Which material releases fluoride?
A. Amalgam
B. Composite
C. Glass ionomer
D. Gold
, Answer: C
8. What is elasticity?
A. Permanent change
B. Ability to return to shape
C. Hardness
D. Brittleness
Answer: B
9. Which material is strongest?
A. Composite
B. Amalgam
C. Gold
D. Glass ionomer
Answer: C
10. What is corrosion?
A. Wear
B. Chemical breakdown
C. Expansion
D. Hardening
Answer: B
11. What is adhesion?
A. Separation
B. Bonding
C. Breaking
D. Expansion