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201.

The main ingredient of inlay wax is__________________?

A. Candellila wax
B. Paraffin wax
C. Carnauba wax
D. Gum dammar
Answer» C. Carnauba wax
202.

The main ingredient in dental plaster in_______________?

A. Calcium sulphate hemihydrate
B. Calcium phosphate
C. Calcium anhydrate
D. Calcium sulphate dihydrate
Answer» B. Calcium phosphate
203.

The main form of iron carbide found in 18-8 steel________________?

A. Martensite
B. Ferrite
C. Austenite
D. Pearlite
Answer» D. Pearlite
204.

The main difference between dental stone and dental plaster is______________?

A. Chemical composition
B. Self life
C. Sharpe and size of particles
D. Solubility in water
Answer» D. Solubility in water
205.

The main components is sillicophosphate cement________________?

A. Zinc phosphate and GIC
B. Silicate and GIC
C. ZOE and Silicate
D. Zinc phosphate and SIlicate
Answer» E.
206.

The main advantage of composites over unfilled direct filling resin is their_____________?

A. Higher solubility in saliva
B. Lower modulus of elasticity
C. Esthetic excellence
D. Lower thermal co-efficient of expansion
Answer» E.
207.

The logical explanation for the unique anticariogenic property of most silicate cements is______________?

A. The reduction in enamel solubility due to fluoride uptake by enamel
B. That beryllium flux is used in silicates
C. That silicates show very little leakage at the margins of the restoration
D. Due to the high silica content
Answer» B. That beryllium flux is used in silicates
208.

The linear solidification shrinkage of Type IV Ni-Cr based alloys is_______________?

A. 2.3%
B. 1.56%
C. 1.37%
D. 3%
Answer» B. 1.56%
209.

The latest method of curing denture base resins______________?

A. Heat
B. Visible light
C. Chemicals
D. Lasers
Answer» C. Chemicals
210.

The largest component of amalgam alloy is_____________?

A. Silver
B. Tin
C. Zinc
D. Copper
Answer» B. Tin
211.

The Knoop Hardness Number of Microfilled composite Restorative material ranges from____________?

A. 50 – 60 KHN
B. 25 – 35 KHN
C. 15 – 20 KHN
D. 40 – 48 KHN
Answer» C. 15 – 20 KHN
212.

The inlay wax most commonly used for direct technique_____________________?

A. Type 1
B. Type 2
C. Type 3
D. Type 4
Answer» B. Type 2
213.

The impression materials with lowest viscosity is_____________?

A. Plaster of paris
B. Agar – agar
C. Zinc oxide eugenol
D. Elastomers
Answer» B. Agar – agar
214.

The impression with the least dimensional change upon disinfection is_______________?

A. Addition poly silicone
B. Agar-agar
C. Polysulphide
D. Polyether
Answer» B. Agar-agar
215.

The impression material used to record the prepared areas on abutment teeth is______________?

A. High viscosity elastomeric impression material
B. Medium viscosity elastomeric impression material
C. Low viscosity elastomeric impression material
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
216.

The impression for a diagnostic cast of a partial edentulous mouth should be taken in_______________?

A. Impression wax
B. Modelling compound
C. Hydro-colloid
D. Hydro cal
Answer» D. Hydro cal
217.

The imperfection seen on the lingual flange of a lower denture caused by rapid heating during a curing cycle is called_____________?

A. Localised Shrinkage porosity
B. Gas inclusion porosity
C. Micro porosity
D. Surface porosity
Answer» D. Surface porosity
218.

The ideal temperature of water bath for softening fluid wax is about________________?

A. 51 to 54 degree F
B. 51 to 54 degree C
C. 70 to 75 degree F
D. 70 to 75 degree C
Answer» C. 70 to 75 degree F
219.

The hygroscopic technique is associated with______________?

A. Investment
B. Hydrocolloids
C. Amalgam
D. Silicate
Answer» B. Hydrocolloids
220.

The highest mercury concentration in amalgam filling is found_____________?

A. At the margin of the restoration
B. In the centre of the restoration
C. In the deepest part of the restoration
D. None of the above
Answer» B. In the centre of the restoration
221.

The higher the Hg alloy ratio in dental amalgam________________?

A. Higher the strength
B. Lower the creep value
C. More matrix matrial formed
D. More gamma 1 phase formed
Answer» D. More gamma 1 phase formed
222.

The greatest stress which may be produced in a material such that stress is directly proportional to the strain is know as_____________?

A. The elastic limit
B. The proportional limit
C. The yield strength
D. Modulus of elasticity
Answer» C. The yield strength
223.

The gold alloys used for casting contain at least…. percent of precious metal according to ADA specification number 5________________?

A. 55
B. 65
C. 75
D. 85
Answer» D. 85
224.

The function of the coupling agent in a restorative resin is to allow______________?

A. Adhesion of resin particles
B. Bonding between filler crystals
C. Bonding between filler and resin
D. Bonding between tooth and resin
Answer» E.
225.

The function of a sprue is to_______________?

A. Form an opening of molten metal to enter the mold
B. Help polish cast restorations
C. Eliminate air bubbles on the wax pattern
D. Reproduce fine detail
Answer» B. Help polish cast restorations
226.

The function of 2% potassium sulphate in a gypsum product is_____________?

A. To regulate the setting expansion
B. Regulate setting time
C. Acts as retarder
D. None
Answer» C. Acts as retarder
227.

The forces that hold atoms together are called_____________?

A. Primary forces
B. Secondary forces
C. Cohesive forces
D. Ionic forces
Answer» D. Ionic forces
228.

The first porcelain tooth material was introduced by______________?

A. DeChemant
B. Ash
C. Plateau
D. McClean
Answer» B. Ash
229.

The elastic of plastic deformation to fracture a material is its_______________?

A. Toughness
B. Brittleness
C. Young’s modulus
D. Proportional limit
Answer» B. Brittleness
230.

The effects associated with cold working can be eliminated by a heat treatment called______________?

A. Age hardening heat treatment
B. Annealing heat treatment
C. Homogenization heat treatment
D. Solution heat treatment
Answer» C. Homogenization heat treatment
231.

The effect of zinc oxide-eugenol on the pulp ?

A. Is irritating
B. Encourages pulpal fibrosis
C. Is sedating
D. Has no effect
Answer» D. Has no effect
232.

The effect of trituration on strength in an amalgam restoration depends on______________?

A. Amalgam alloy
B. Trituration time
C. Speed of amalgamator
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
233.

The dual cure cements should not be used with light transmitting prostheses thicker than____________?

A. mm
B. 1.5 mm
C. mm
D. 2.5 mm
Answer» E.
234.

The deoxidizing agent added to dental alloys is______________?

A. Palladium
B. Silver
C. Copper
D. Zinc
Answer» E.
235.

The dental amalgam is most resistant to________________?

A. Compressive stress
B. Impact stress
C. Shear stress
D. Tensile stress
Answer» B. Impact stress
236.

The cross linking agent of polysulphide rubber base impression material is______________?

A. Aromatic sulfonate esters
B. Stannous octate
C. Platinum salt catalyst
D. Lead dioxide
Answer» E.
237.

The contraction of gold alloy on solidifying is approximately_____________?

A. 0.4%
B. 1.4%
C. 2.4%
D. 3.4%
Answer» C. 2.4%
238.

The component in very minor quantity in stainless steel that changes the properties to a maximum level is____________?

A. Carbon
B. Molybdenum
C. Chromium
D. Nickel
Answer» B. Molybdenum
239.

The commonly used laser for curing composite resin is______________?

A. Nd:YAG
B. CO2
C. ER:YAG
D. Argon
Answer» E.
240.

The cohesive gold used as bulk filler is_____________?

A. Electra alloy
B. Mat gold
C. Spherical gold
D. Gold foll
Answer» C. Spherical gold
241.

The chief advantage of zinc phosphate cement is its___________?

A. Good compressive strength
B. Film thickness
C. Lack of irritation
D. Low solubility
Answer» C. Lack of irritation
242.

The chemical used to etch enamel is_______________?

A. Zinc oxide
B. Methyl methacrylate
C. Phosphoric acid
D. Eugenol
Answer» D. Eugenol
243.

The cement Which is least soluble in oral cavity______________?

A. Glass ionomer
B. Resin cement
C. Polycarboxylate cement
D. Silico-Phosphate cement
Answer» C. Polycarboxylate cement
244.

The cavity varnish applied reduces post operative sensitivity in amalgam restoration by____________?

A. Decreasing conduction of heat to pulp
B. Minimize marginal leakage around restoration
C. By altering the chemical composition of restoration materials
D. By preventing penetration of corrosion products into the dentinal tubules
Answer» C. By altering the chemical composition of restoration materials
245.

The castability of chromium-cobait base metal alloys when compared to gold based noble metal alloys is_______________?

A. More
B. Less
C. Equal
D. Depends on the alloy type
Answer» C. Equal
246.

The carat for Au foil used for restorations is_______________?

A. 18
B. 20
C. 22
D. 24
Answer» E.
247.

The best way to remove a hydrocolloid impression from the patient’s mouth is____________?

A. Slight rocking of the impression to disengage it from the undercut
B. Wetting the periphery of the impression with moist cotton to break the peripheral seal
C. Sudden jerking of the impression to prevent tearing
D. Supporting the impression along with the tray to prevent disengaging of the tray alone
Answer» D. Supporting the impression along with the tray to prevent disengaging of the tray alone
248.

The best tissue tolerated material for crown and bridge_______________?

A. Highly polished porcelain
B. Highly polished acrylic
C. Highly glazed porcelain
D. Highly polished metal
Answer» D. Highly polished metal
249.

The best pickling solution for gypsum bonded investment is_______________?

A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Nitric acid
C. Sulphuric acid
D. Phosphoric acid
Answer» B. Nitric acid
250.

The best fuel gas when used with oxygen is______________?

A. Hydrogen
B. Natural gas
C. Propane
D. Acetylene
Answer» D. Acetylene