OEQ Flashcards
What is the “gold standard” for pulp capping?
Dycal (CaOH)
The most important factor for DIRECT pulp cap success is:
control of hemostasis
A tooth with irreversible pulpitis will demonstrate:
- being vital
- pain with heat
- spontaneous pain
- pain or relief with cold
(all of the above are characteristics of IP)
T/F: Pulp capping should be avoided if placing a crown/bridge on that tooth. After a direct pulp cap, the pulp typically “heals” within 2-6 days.
First statement true; second statement false (4-6 weeks is healing phase)
Generally the “cutback” technique for milled CEREC restorations is better for:
anterior teeth
T/F: Occlusal views should visualize the incisal edges of the most anterior teeth. Full-smile photographs should be taken slightly below the occlusal plane.
S1- true
S2- false
Which of the following is NOT an esthetic restoration?
a) class III ML composite on #8
b) ceramic facial veneers #7-10
c) class II DO composite #20
d) all ceramic crown on #4 following RCT
e) class IV composite on #24
ceramic facial veneers #7-10
What is required for a tooth to undergo an INDIRECT pulp cap?
- deep, asymptotic caries
- vital tooth
T/F: A pulp exposure would result in the need for an INDIRECT pulp cap
false- direct pulp cap
Supply-side economics says that an increase in dentists will:
a- increase competition
b- decrease service fees
c- increase innovation
d- A&B
e- all of the above
e- all of the above
What is the HIGHEST value side in the vita shade guide?
B1
Patients who use the ADA recommended ___ carbamide peroxide whitening solution at-home should expect a noticeable difference after _____.
10% carbamide peroxide
4-5 days
What is NOT true about the use of Opalescence whitening trays?
a- amalgam restorations may turn the trays purple
b- stopping intermittently should not affect results
c- fluoride gel or potassium nitrate toothpaste can be used to reduce sensitivity
d- an ends-treated tooth can have a lingual access opened for internal bleaching
e- it is safe to use for pregnant patients
e- it is NOTTTTT safe to use for pregnant patients
T/F: A 30-35% hydrogen peroxide solution is used for in-office bleaching. In-office bleaching typically takes 2-6 visits, each lasting 30-45 minutes.
Both statements true
Dental adhesion is primarily:
micromechanical adhesion
Soflex discs can be used to ____ a class IV restoration
polish
What color stain, when added to a milled CEREC restoration, gives the appearance of translucency?
blue
Esthetic crown lengthening is indicated in all of the following except:
a- subgingival margin placement
b- gingival overgrowth
c- altered passive eruption
d- excessive gingival display
e- none of the above
a- sub G margin placement
A patient comes in complaining of a toothache. When asked to describe the character of pain, the patient states that it generally hurts on the upper teeth but cannot isolate it to a single tooth. The patient also says tilting his head makes the pain worse. What is the most likely cause of pain?
maxillary sinus infection
- upper teeth pain but can’t isolate
- pain worsens with tilting head
After gingivectomy, complete connective tissue repair occurs ____ post-op.
6 weeks
T/F: A midline deviation under 4mm is typically unnoticeable by others. A midline deviation that is canted in one direction is more noticeable.
both statements true
Which of the following statements describes organic methyl mercury?
i) found in seafood
ii) least toxic form of mercury
iii) water soluble
iv) absorbed by the lungs
v) not found in amalgam
1- found in seafood
5- not found in amalgam
In dental practices, mercury vapor is typically released when:
- amalgam is in its liquid form
- amalgam restorations are removed
Which of the following about amalgam exposure is true?
- amalgam restorations cause a 50% reduction in kidney function
- mercury is able to migrate through roots and accumulate in the bone
- masticating on an amalgam restoration relates an INCONSIDERABLE amount of mercury
- people with amalgam restorations tend to have a HIGH mercury content in their urine
masticating on an amalgam restoration releases an inconsiderable amount of mercury
