Ch 44 Dental Liners, Bases, and
Bonding Systems - EFDA Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the function of a dental liner? -
correct answer ✅to protect the pulp from irritation.
Within the cavity preparation, where is a liner placed? -
correct answer ✅only on the deepest dentin surface of the
preparation.
What are the unique qualities of calcium hydroxide? -
correct answer ✅Calcium hydroxide protects from chemical
irritation, stimulates production of reparative dentin, is used for
pulp capping of pulpal exposures and near exposure, and is
compatible with all materials.
What is the main ingredient in varnish? -
correct answer ✅resin
Can varnish be placed under all restorative materials? If not, with
which materials is it contraindicated? -
correct answer ✅No, Varnish is contraindicated with
composite resins and glass ionomer restorations.
Bonding Systems - EFDA Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is the function of a dental liner? -
correct answer ✅to protect the pulp from irritation.
Within the cavity preparation, where is a liner placed? -
correct answer ✅only on the deepest dentin surface of the
preparation.
What are the unique qualities of calcium hydroxide? -
correct answer ✅Calcium hydroxide protects from chemical
irritation, stimulates production of reparative dentin, is used for
pulp capping of pulpal exposures and near exposure, and is
compatible with all materials.
What is the main ingredient in varnish? -
correct answer ✅resin
Can varnish be placed under all restorative materials? If not, with
which materials is it contraindicated? -
correct answer ✅No, Varnish is contraindicated with
composite resins and glass ionomer restorations.
