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DAT 102 Exam Questions And Answers
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A(n) _____ is defined as a mixture of two or more metals. - Answer✔alloy
A liquid with high viscosity _____ flow easily and _____ effective in wetting a surface -
Answer✔does not, is not
Dental restorative materials that are applied, while pliable, to a tooth or teeth and can be adapted,
carved, and finished are classified as: - Answer✔direct restorations
types of composite resins is most often used today? - Answer✔hybrid
an advantage to using glass ionomer as a restorative material? - Answer✔releases flouride
The dental restorations created in the laboratory by the dental laboratory technician are classified
as _____ restorations. - Answer✔indirect
The term restorative describes the ability to: - Answer✔Remove disease and restore function
Materials used to restore posterior teeth must be capable of withstanding _____ psi -
Answer✔28,000
A desensitizer could be indicated for which of the following procedures? - Answer✔amalgam
An example of a biological pulpal stimulus is - Answer✔bacteria from saliva coming into
contact with pulpal tissues
Dental varnish is used in the cavity preparation to - Answer✔seal tubules and reduce leakage
Failure to place a protective base under a restoration can result in - Answer✔postoperative
sensitivity and damage to the pulp
How long is the etchant material applied to the tooth being prepared for use of a bonding
material? - Answer✔15-30 seconds
Etchant removes the _____ layer in preparation for bonding - Answer✔smear
An example of enamel bonding is the placement of a - Answer✔dental sealant
Calcium hydroxide liner is a frequently used liner because it - Answer✔stimulates production of
secondary dentin
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Dental bonding is also referred to as - Answer✔Dental adhesion
Etching for dental bonding is done with what type of acid - Answer✔phosphoric
A properly etched tooth will appear: - Answer✔frosted
ZOE mixed to a base consistency should not be - Answer✔rolled into a one large ball
You are asked to select a protective base for insulation that is releases fluoride under a composite
restoration. Which would you select? - Answer✔glass ionomer cement
You are asked to select a base for a deep cavity preparation that is uncomfortable due to
extensive caries. Which would you select? - Answer✔calcium hydroxide
When a varnish is used, is it always used before other materials? - Answer✔no
Which type of dental cement is used as an adhesive for permanent indirect restorations? -
Answer✔resin cements
When are temporary cements used? - Answer✔Placing a provisional crown
How should cement be placed into an indirect restoration for delivery? - Answer✔thin and even
layer
Which type of cement is preferred for cementation of ceramic veneers? - Answer✔composite
resin
What step(s) should be followed before dispensing cement powder? - Answer✔fluff and measure
powder
Which method would not be used to remove excess cement from an indirect restoration? -
Answer✔pull excess cement down away from casting
How should polycarboxylate cement appear when mixed correctly? - Answer✔glossy
What are the three classifications of impressions used in dentistry? - Answer✔preliminary, final,
and bite registration
Why would a dentist request preliminary impressions? - Answer✔to gain an initial visual
understanding of a patient's teeth and gum structure
Legally, who can take final impressions? - Answer✔dentist
Which irreversible hydrocolloid material is used most widely for preliminary impressions? -
Answer✔alginate
Alginate impressions must be poured within _____ so that distortion does not occur - Answer✔1
hour
Which type of impression tray covers the anterior portion of the dental arch? - Answer✔sectional
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DAT 102 Exam Questions And Answers
(Guaranteed A+)
A(n) _____ is defined as a mixture of two or more metals. - Answer✔alloy
A liquid with high viscosity _____ flow easily and _____ effective in wetting a surface -
Answer✔does not, is not
Dental restorative materials that are applied, while pliable, to a tooth or teeth and can be adapted,
carved, and finished are classified as: - Answer✔direct restorations
types of composite resins is most often used today? - Answer✔hybrid
an advantage to using glass ionomer as a restorative material? - Answer✔releases flouride
The dental restorations created in the laboratory by the dental laboratory technician are classified
as _____ restorations. - Answer✔indirect
The term restorative describes the ability to: - Answer✔Remove disease and restore function
Materials used to restore posterior teeth must be capable of withstanding _____ psi -
Answer✔28,000
A desensitizer could be indicated for which of the following procedures? - Answer✔amalgam
An example of a biological pulpal stimulus is - Answer✔bacteria from saliva coming into
contact with pulpal tissues
Dental varnish is used in the cavity preparation to - Answer✔seal tubules and reduce leakage
Failure to place a protective base under a restoration can result in - Answer✔postoperative
sensitivity and damage to the pulp
How long is the etchant material applied to the tooth being prepared for use of a bonding
material? - Answer✔15-30 seconds
Etchant removes the _____ layer in preparation for bonding - Answer✔smear
An example of enamel bonding is the placement of a - Answer✔dental sealant
Calcium hydroxide liner is a frequently used liner because it - Answer✔stimulates production of
secondary dentin
1|Page
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Dental bonding is also referred to as - Answer✔Dental adhesion
Etching for dental bonding is done with what type of acid - Answer✔phosphoric
A properly etched tooth will appear: - Answer✔frosted
ZOE mixed to a base consistency should not be - Answer✔rolled into a one large ball
You are asked to select a protective base for insulation that is releases fluoride under a composite
restoration. Which would you select? - Answer✔glass ionomer cement
You are asked to select a base for a deep cavity preparation that is uncomfortable due to
extensive caries. Which would you select? - Answer✔calcium hydroxide
When a varnish is used, is it always used before other materials? - Answer✔no
Which type of dental cement is used as an adhesive for permanent indirect restorations? -
Answer✔resin cements
When are temporary cements used? - Answer✔Placing a provisional crown
How should cement be placed into an indirect restoration for delivery? - Answer✔thin and even
layer
Which type of cement is preferred for cementation of ceramic veneers? - Answer✔composite
resin
What step(s) should be followed before dispensing cement powder? - Answer✔fluff and measure
powder
Which method would not be used to remove excess cement from an indirect restoration? -
Answer✔pull excess cement down away from casting
How should polycarboxylate cement appear when mixed correctly? - Answer✔glossy
What are the three classifications of impressions used in dentistry? - Answer✔preliminary, final,
and bite registration
Why would a dentist request preliminary impressions? - Answer✔to gain an initial visual
understanding of a patient's teeth and gum structure
Legally, who can take final impressions? - Answer✔dentist
Which irreversible hydrocolloid material is used most widely for preliminary impressions? -
Answer✔alginate
Alginate impressions must be poured within _____ so that distortion does not occur - Answer✔1
hour
Which type of impression tray covers the anterior portion of the dental arch? - Answer✔sectional
2|Page
