Final Flashcards
1
Q
The pulpal floor of an occlusal preparation on tooth #28 should be made parallel to a plane between the buccal and lingual cusps.
a. True
b. False
A
False
2
Q
Moisture contamination of a zinc containing amalgam after the initial set, has effect on the dimensional change of the amalgam.
a. True
b. False
A
False
3
Q
- When Caries involve the dentin in both pit and fissure caries and smooth surface caries, there is a spread of the caries along the dentino-enamel junction.
a. True
b. False
A
True
4
Q
- The reason we extend proximal and gingival extensions of a class II amalgam cavity preparation .5 mm from adjacent tooth structure is to ensure a proper 70˚ - 90˚ proximal cavosurface angle.
a. True
b. False
A
True????
5
Q
- In a Class II amalgam preparation, which of the following provides retention form to the cavity preparation?
- Gingival seat perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth
- Flat pulpal floor
- Convergence of the occlusal and proximal walls pulpo-occlusally
- A rounded axio-pulpal line angle
- Line angle retentions in the bucco-axial and linguo-axial line angles
a. 1,2, and 4
b. 1, 3, and 5
c. 2, 3, and 5
d. 3 and 5
e. 1, 2, and 3
A
D
6
Q
- In a Class II amalgam preparation, which of the following provides resistance form to the cavity preparation?
- Gingival seat perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth
- Occlusal convergence of the buccal and lingual occlusal walls
- Flat pulpal floor
- A rounded axio-pulpal line angle
- Bucco-axial, linguo-axial line angle retentions
a. 1, 3, and 4
b. 2 and 5
c. 2, 4, and 5
d. 1 and 3
e. 2, 3, and 4
A
A
7
Q
- In order to prove adequate resistance form, the mesio-occlusal wall of the dovetail of a DO amalgam preparation should be
- parallel to the internal surface of the tooth bucco-lingually.
- divergent pulpo-occlusally to the long axis.
- convergent pulpo-occlusally to the long axis.
- parallel to the long axis of the tooth pulpo-occlusally.
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 1 and 4
d. 2
e. 4
A
D
8
Q
- What effects would the addition of copper to amalgam alloy have?
- Increase strength
- Decreased hardness
- Decreased flow
- Increased expansion
- Decreased tarnish resistance
a. 1, 2, and 4
b. 2, 3, and 4
c. 1, 3, and 4
d. 1, 2, and 5
e. 2, 4, and 5
A
C
9
Q
- The correct occluso-gingival width of a matrix band used for condensing a Class II amalgam should extend
- Just to the gingival cavosurface margin
- 3 mm occlusal to the marginal ridge of the adjacent tooth.
- 0.5 mm apical to the gingival cavosurface margin.
- 1.5 mm occlusal to the marginal ridge of the adjacent tooth
- Just level to the marginal ridge of the adjacent tooth.
a. 2 and 3
b. 1 and 5
c. 1 and 4
d. 1 and 2
e. 3 and 4
A
E
10
Q
- A cavity found in the buccal development pit of mandibular first molars is classified as
a. Class I
b. Class II
c. Class V
d. Class VI
e. None of the above
A
A
11
Q
- Which term best describes the junction of the internal walls of a cavity preparation with the external surface of the tooth?
a. Line angle
b. Cavosurface angle
c. Point angle
d. Axial wall
e. Bucco-occlusal wall
A
B
12
Q
- Burnishing is an important part of the amalgam manipulation process because it
a. Increases residual surface mercury content
b. Diminishes microporosity
c. Eliminates the need for finishing and polishing
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
A
A
13
Q
- The ideal width of the isthmus of a Class II amalgam preparation should be
a. 0.5mm
b. 1/3 the intercuspal distance
c. 1/4 the intercuspal distance
d. 3.0 mm
e. 1/6 the intercuspal distance
A
C
14
Q
- Which principle of cavity preparation prevents dislodgement of the restorative material through tipping or lifting forces?
a. Outline form
b. Retention form
c. Convenience form
d. Resistance form
e. Enamel finish
A
B
15
Q
- Which principle of cavity preparation determines the shape and placement of the cavity walls which will best enable the tooth and the restoration to withstand the forces of mastication?
a. Outline form
b. Retention form
c. Resistance form
d. Convenience form
e. Enamel finish
A
C
16
Q
- In a Class II amalgam preparation on the distal of tooth #4, which wall forms a line angle with both the gingival floor and the buccal proximal wall?
a. Pulpal floor
b. Lingual proximal wall
c. Gingival seat
d. Axial wall
e. Proximo-occlusal wall
A
D
17
Q
- The amalgam alloys with finer particle size possess a shorter setting time because
a. The increased surface area promotes faster reactions.
b. The composition of the alloy is slightly altered
c. More heat is released during amalgamation
d. Lathe-cut particles are used
e. None of the above
A
A
18
Q
- The metallic element in conventional dental amalgam most responsible for tarnish and corrosion is
a. Silver
b. Copper
c. Tin Gamma II is most prone to corrosion which is Sn/Hg
d. Zinc
e. Nickle
A
C
19
Q
- Which of the following is the most accurate definition for the term amalgam?
a. Amalgam is the metallic substance supplied in the form of fillings which is mixed with mercury
b. Amalgam is a metallic substance composed of two or more metals which are mutually soluble in a molten state.
c. Amalgam is an alloy of two or more metals, one of which is mercury.
d. Amalgam is a metallic substance composed of silver, copper, zinc, and tin.
e. Royal mineral succedaneum
A
C
20
Q
- During the restoration of a cavity with amalgam the chief reason excess amalgam is condensed on the surface is to
a. Reduce delayed expansion.
b. Reduce overcarving the restoration.
c. Permit burnishing of the restoration to the cavity margins.
d. Reduce the mercury content at the surface of the final restoration.l
e. Strengthen the line angles.
A
D
21
Q
- It is often possible to restore the distal marginal ridge of the mandibular first premolar without extending an occlusal dovetail into the mesial fossa because of the
a. Small lingual lobe
b. Large buccal cusp
c. Large buccal pulp horn
d. Coalesced transverse ridge
e. Coalesced oblique ridge
A
D
22
Q
- Amalgam restorations expand excessively when they have been contaminated by moisture during their insertion because the water reacts with the
a. Mercury
b. Tin
c. Silver
d. Copper
e. Zinc
A
E