Tima-Ade University

Operative Dentistry II
Final Exam
Multiple Choice Questions total=15 marks
1. Most effective method of maintaining dry field:-
a. Gingival retraction
b. Rubber dam
c. Cotton rolls
d. Matrix retainer
2. Class II composite resin is lined by:-
a. GIC
b. Reinforced ZOE
c. ZOE with epoxy cement
d. Cavity varnish
3. Universal matrix band retainer is also known as:-
a. Ivory 8 retainer
b. Tofflemire retainer
c. Sequiland retainer
d. None of the above
4. One of the following is the best to prevent pulp damage during cavity preparation:-
a. Use of surface anesthesia
b. Retain smear layer
c. Use sharp burs with brush stroke
d. Use of adequate water coolant
5. Chemical used to etch enamel is:-
a. Zinc oxide
b. Methyl methacrylate
c. Phosphoric acid
d. Eugenol
6. Hand cutting instruments are composed of:-
a. Shank and blade
b. Handle and blade
c. Handle, shank and head
d. Handle, shank and blade
7. Which of the following cements is most biocompatible with pulp?
a. GIC
b. Copper cement
 c. Zinc phosphate cement
d. ZOE
8. Bonding of composite resins to tooth structure is by:-
a. Covalent bond
b. Ionic bond
c. Mechanical bond
d. Wander waal forces
9. Which of the following is not an objective of restoration?
a. Proper tooth form
b. Function
c. Un-esthetics
d. Esthetics
10. Use of water spray during cutting procedures has the following advantages, except:-
a. Dehydration of oral tissues
b. Tooth restorative material and other debris are carried away
c. Pulp is protected from heat
d. Clean view of cavity can be achieved.
11. Clinical failure of amalgam restoration usually occurs from:-
a. Improper cavity preparation
b. Faulty manipulation
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
12. Selection of shade for composite is done:-
a. Under light
b. After drying tooth and isolation with rubber dam
c. After acid-etching
d. None of the above
13. Largest component of amalgam alloy is:-
a. Silver
b. Tin
c. Zinc
d. Copper
14. The term “tituration” means:-
a. Lysing amalgam alloy
b. Mixing of amalgam alloy and mercury
c. Removal of excess of mercury
d. None of the above
15. Most preferable cement for temporary restoration is:-
a. GIC
b. ZOE
c. Calcium hydroxide
 d. Zinc polycarboxylate

Complete the following total= 10 marks

1. Types of mechanical retainer:-
a. _____________________
b. ______________________
c. _______________________
d. _______________________
2. Materials used for pulp protection:-
a. ______________________
b. ______________________
c. ______________________
d. ______________________
3. Types of retention of matrix:-
a. _______________________
b. _______________________
4. Types of Burs according to shape:-
a. _______________________
b. _______________________
c. _______________________
d. _______________________
5. Parts of matrix system:-
a. ________________________
b. ________________________
c. _________________________
6. Materials using as luting cement:-
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
7. Cone-socket instrument
is__________________________________________________________________

Answer the following total= 20 marks

1. What are the advantages of isolation of operating field?
2. What are the objectives of using matrix?
3. List 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of silver amalgam alloy.
4. Enumerate a list of failures in composite restoration.
5. What are the steps involved in the placement of composite restoration?

Dr. Sagal S. Aidid