DENT4232 RESTORATIVE MATERIALS AND ENDODONTICS FINAL EXAM

3 essay questions, each 20 marks based off Restorative Materials assignments. 35 multiple choice questions worth 20 marks
from all lectures. 7 short answer questions worth 20 marks on W/Prof. Paul Abbott lectures

Essay question 1

Polymerisation shrinkage is a major limitation of resin based composites. Describe this in detail, referring to composition,
technique

Essay question 2

Describe the dentin bonding systems. Also describe the substrates bonding to dentin, steps required

Essay question 3

Compare conventional glass ionomers with resin modified glass ionomers. Describe their composition, bonding mechanism,
applications, limitations

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (no mark breakdown provided)

1. What does sensibility testing test for?

2. What does vitality testing test for?

3. What are the advantages of using RINN XCP?

4. List the medical conditions that involve pain on biting

5. What does transillumination detect?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. Describe Class I malocclusion (relationships of the cusps)

2. What depth apically is alveolar bone to the CEJ?

3. Supragingival examination involves what:

A) Use of dental instruments such as an explorer and probe

B) Gingival bleeding

C) Root

4. Which of these tooths do not normally have a furcation in their roots?

5. What are the classifications of aetiology of malocclusion?

A) hereditary factors

B) interferences with normal development

C) trauma

D) disturbance of normal function

E) all of the above

6. In order to restore function, the mandible must be able to: translate

Other options: ankylosis, physiotherapy

7. Why do you need to bevel or round the axiopulpal line angle in class II cavity preparation?

A) Retentive form

B) Resistance form

8. What is the name of the distance between gingival margin and attached gingiva? Probing depth

9. What are retentive factors in periodontics?

A) the main aetiological factors

B) Contribute to supragingival plaque and should be removed