Considering the total number of amalgam failures, the maximum are due to 1) Improper cavity design and high residual mercury 2) Improper trituration and condensation 3) Improper burnshing and polishing 4) None of the above
Conservative DentistryAnswer: 1
When preparing adjacent class III cavities recommended procedures 1) Prepare large first but fill last 2) Prepare small first but fill last 3) Prepare and fill the small first 4) Prepare and fill the large first
Conservative DentistryAnswer: 1
The amount of force needed to compact direct filling gold properly is influenced mostly by the 1. Angle of compaction 2. Surface area of the condenser 3. Bulk of the surrounding tooth 4. Temperature at which gold is annealed
Conservative DentistryAnswer: 2
A butt joint is a 1. 90 degree joint 2. 120 degree joint 3. 70 degree joint 4. 180 degree joint
Conservative DentistryAnswer: 3
Resin modified glass ionomer is designed to 1) Provide rapid setting to minimze cement acidity allowing early finishing 2) Reduce the rate of fluoride release 3) Reduce the cost of the product 4) Changing the translucency of the products
Conservative DentistryAnswer: 1
In case of a deep caries lesion incomplete debridement is done to 1) Allow secondary dentin formation first 2) To seal the cavity and create aseptic field 3) Prevent pulp exposure and allow a thin layer of a dentin to remain 4) Avoid microleakage
Conservative DentistryAnswer: 3
The best method to retract gingiva for class V composite restoration 1) Retraction ford 2) Electrosurgery 3) Rubber dam 4) All of the above
Conservative DentistryAnswer: 3
Cutting and grinding procedures are predominantly 1) Two directional 2) Unidirectional 3) Three directional 4) Multidirectional
