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1.

The basic constituent of reversible hydrocolloid impression material is________________?

A. Agar
B. Alginic acid
C. Gelatin
D. alginate
Answer» B. Alginic acid
2.

The base paste of the condensation poly sillicone has a low molecular weight dimethyl siloxane with a terminal-group_______________?

A. Marcaptan group
B. Hydroxyl group
C. Silane group
D. Virryl group
Answer» C. Silane group
3.

The base constituents of dental waxes come from three main sources except______________?

A. Animal
B. Mineral
C. Insect
D. Vegetable
Answer» B. Mineral
4.

The average life of silicate cement restoration is______________?

A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
Answer» C. 6 years
5.

The American dental association (ADA) specification number for non-aqueous elastomeric dental impression material is______________?

A. 19
B. 20
C. 21
D. 26
Answer» B. 20
6.

The advantage of ZOE impression paste_______________?

A. Has dimensional stability
B. Does not adhere to tissues
C. Is easy manipulation
D. Does not require special trays
Answer» B. Does not adhere to tissues
7.

The advantage of unfilled methyl methacrylate is that______________?

A. It can be finished smoothly
B. It has a low degree of flow
C. It’s non-irritation to pulp
D. It’s wear resistant is high
Answer» B. It has a low degree of flow
8.

The addition of which of the following can accelerate the setting time of zinc oxide cement_____________?

A. Zinc acetate
B. Barium sulphate
C. Zinc sulphate
D. Barium chloride
Answer» B. Barium sulphate
9.

The ADA specification No 1 for composition of amalgam alloy recommends______________?

A. 65% silver, 32% tin and 3% copper
B. 49% silver, 32% tin and 19% cooper
C. 65% silver, 29% tin and 5-6% copper
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
10.

The accepted polymer to monomer ratio for packing of polymethyl methacrylate resin is____________?

A. 3:1
B. 4:1
C. 10:1
D. 5:1
Answer» B. 4:1
11.

Secondary caries is least likely seen with_______________?

A. Silicate cement
B. Zinc phosphate
C. Polycarboxylate
D. GIC
Answer» B. Zinc phosphate
12.

Rubber base impressions are poured immediately as they_______________?

A. Continue to polymerize
B. Become elastic
C. Show imbibition and syneresis
D. Show gelation
Answer» B. Become elastic
13.

Rough surface of elastomeric impression results from_______________?

A. Inadequate mixing
B. Air bubbles
C. Too rapid polymerization
D. Incomplete polymerization caused by premature removal from mouth
Answer» E.
14.

Rough and irregular surface produced on the impression is because of ?

A. Improper application of pressure during impression making
B. Air incorporated during mixing
C. Too rapid polymerization
D. Presence of moisture in impression area
Answer» D. Presence of moisture in impression area
15.

Rough and irregular surface produced on the impression is because of_______________?

A. Air incorporated during mixing
B. Improper application of pressure during impression making
C. Presence of excessive saliva in impression area
D. Due to improper ratio of polymer and monomer
Answer» E.
16.

Rinsing of the impression is important to________________?

A. Remove excess impression material
B. Remove saliva
C. Hydrate the impression
D. Accelerate the setting
Answer» C. Hydrate the impression
17.

Retarder in Zinc oxide eugenol is______________?

A. CaCl2
B. Zinc acetate
C. Alcohol
D. Glycerine
Answer» E.
18.

Resistance to corrosion in a cobalt-chrome casting is due to presence of_______________?

A. High quality iron
B. Chrome
C. Cobalt
D. Nickel
Answer» C. Cobalt
19.

Residual monomer content of chemically activated resins is______________?

A. 0.2% to 0.5%
B. 2% to 5%
C. 0.3% to 0.5%
D. 2% to 5%
Answer» C. 0.3% to 0.5%
20.

Reduction in the fusion temperature of dental gold casting alloys is caused by presence of______________?

A. Platinum
B. Copper
C. Silver
D. Gold
Answer» C. Silver
21.

Rapid removal of rubber impression with a single firm motion results in____________________?

A. Reduced dimensional instability
B. Improved adhesion of the impression to the tray
C. Minimal permanent deformation
D. Reduced contamination by saliva
Answer» D. Reduced contamination by saliva
22.

Radio opacity to composite resins is rendered by_______________?

A. Silica glass
B. Organic matrix
C. Barium glass and strontium glasses
D. Fluoride particles
Answer» D. Fluoride particles
23.

Quartz tungsten light cure device minimum output of energy should not be less than_____________?

A. 300 mw/sm2
B. 350 mw/cm2
C. 400 mw/cm2
D. 450 mw/cm2
Answer» B. 350 mw/cm2
24.

Quartz is Dental porcelain is______________?

A. Strengthener
B. Binder
C. Pigment
D. Crack minimzer
Answer» B. Binder
25.

Quartz is added to gypsum bonded investment to______________?

A. Increase the strength
B. Counter balance contraction of gypsum during heating
C. aid in hygroscopic expansion
D. Increase the shelf life of investment
Answer» C. aid in hygroscopic expansion
26.

Quartz in investment material is added for_______________?

A. Strength
B. Expansion components for casting shrinkage
C. Decrease strength
D. Contraction
Answer» C. Decrease strength
27.

Pyroplastic flow of porcelain is due to___________________?

A. High temperature during glazing
B. Low temperature during glazing
C. Improper condensation
D. High firing temperature
Answer» B. Low temperature during glazing
28.

Putty wash technique_________________?

A. Light body and putty used at the same time
B. Putty used first and light body used second
C. Light body first and putty later
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Light body first and putty later
29.

Property of the material, which describes the resistance to abrasion, is_________________?

A. Hardness
B. Yield strength
C. Modulus of elasticity
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Yield strength
30.

Powders of dental plaster and dental stone differ mainly in____________?

A. Solubility
B. Shelf life
C. Chemical formula
D. Particle porosity
Answer» E.
31.

Powdered gold is___________________?

A. Made by a combination of chemical precipitation and atomization
B. Made by electrolytic precipitation
C. Made by beating pure gold at high temperatures
D. Made by milling pure gold ingots
Answer» B. Made by electrolytic precipitation
32.

Porosity present in a acrylic denture is usually the result of______________?

A. A prolonged curing cycle
B. Lack of sufficient pressure applied to flask
C. Insufficient acrylic resin monomer
D. Prolonged bench cooling after curing
Answer» C. Insufficient acrylic resin monomer
33.

Porosity of denture base is due to_______________?

A. Packing at dough stage
B. Curing at 160°F for 9 hrs
C. Inadequate pressure
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
34.

Porosity in porcelain can be prevented by_______________?

A. Thoroughness of condensation
B. Rapidity of firing
C. High firing temperature
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Rapidity of firing
35.

Porosity in porcelain at condensation stage depends on_________________?

A. Shape and size of particle
B. Uniform distribution of particle size
C. Number of particles
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Uniform distribution of particle size
36.

Porcelain denture teeth________________?

A. Have a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than acrylic teeth:
B. Have a lower abrasion resistance than enamel
C. Should be used where the inter dental clearance is small
D. Have a higher abrasion resistance than gold
Answer» E.
37.

Porcelain is best fired__________________?

A. In open air
B. Under air compression
C. When several layer are fired simultaneously
D. Under minimum pressure
Answer» C. When several layer are fired simultaneously
38.

Porcelain binds to metal in PFM crown by_________________?

A. Metallic bind
B. Transparency
C. Chemical bond
D. B and C
Answer» E.
39.

Polysulfide material is routinely not recommended because of_______________?

A. Unpleasant odor and taste
B. Low accuracy
C. Least permanent deformation
D. Highest curing shrinkage
Answer» B. Low accuracy
40.

Polymerisation of heat-cured methyl methacrylate is initiated by______________?

A. Tertiary amine
B. Benzoyl peroxide free radical
C. Hydroquinone
D. Methyl ether
Answer» C. Hydroquinone
41.

Polycarboxylate cement is used for_____________?

A. Temporary restoration
B. Leuting
C. Permanent restoration
D. Die material
Answer» C. Permanent restoration
42.

Plaster of paris _____________?

A. Is wet calcined hemihydrate
B. Has porous and irregular crystals
C. Is a – hamihydrate
D. Has a W / P of 0.2
Answer» C. Is a – hamihydrate
43.

Plaster mix____________?

A. Rapid spatulation results in decreased setting time
B. 2% potassium sulphate is accelerator
C. Citrates are retarders
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
44.

Plaster of paris is mixed in________________?

A. Plastic bowl
B. Rubber bowl
C. Glass bowl
D. Metal bowl
Answer» C. Glass bowl
45.

Placing cast under tap water is to be avoided as______________?

A. H2O interferes with hygroscopic expansion
B. H2O inhibits polymerization of dental resin
C. H2O interferes with Crystallization of dihydrate
D. Gypsum is slightly soluble in water and the surface of the cast will be eroded
Answer» E.
46.

Pitting of direct filling old restoration usually results from_________________?

A. Using contaminated gold foil
B. Poor finished preparation
C. Improper stepping of condenser point
D. Using small condenser point
Answer» D. Using small condenser point
47.

Pickling________________?

A. Is accomplished by soaking the casting in baking soda
B. Causes porosity in gold
C. Removes surface oxides from gold castings
D. Remove investment from gold casting
Answer» D. Remove investment from gold casting
48.

Phenomenon in which porcelain appears different under varying light condition is______________?

A. Translucency
B. Refractive optics
C. Metamerism
D. Opacification
Answer» D. Opacification
49.

PH of which cement remain below 7 even after 1 month after insertion into the cavity ?

A. Glass Ionomer Cement
B. Zinc Phosphate
C. Resin cement
D. Silicate cement
Answer» E.
50.

PH of polycarboxylate liquid is____________?

A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 1.7
Answer» E.