Operative MCQ

Multiple Choice Questions:

1 The dental matrix system is used for:

a) Direct restoration of teeth
b) Indirect restoration of teeth
c) Separating teeth
d) Protecting the pulp

2 According to the classification, which of the following is a

transparent ceramo-plastic matrix?
a) Tofflemire matrix
b) Celluloid matrix strips
c) Unica matrix
d) Spoon matrix

3 The method of tooth separation using orthodontic elastics is

called:
a) Wedge method
b) Floss method
c) Slicing method
d) Sectional method

4 The primary function of a pulp protective material is:

a) Prevent pulp irritation
b) Promote pulp healing
c) Remove inflamed pulp tissue
d) Restore the tooth

5 The material used for indirect pulp capping is:

a) Calcium hydroxide
b) Zinc oxide eugenol
c) Glass ionomer cement
d) Composite resin
6 The ideal material for direct pulp capping should be:
a) Antibacterial
b) Resorbable
c) Non-resorbable
d) Both a) and b)

7 The transparent rubber dam material used for isolation is:

a) Nitrile rubber
b) Neoprene rubber
c) Natural rubber
d) Butyl rubber

8 The purpose of a matrix retainer is to:

a) Hold the matrix band in place
b) Separate the adjacent teeth
c) Protect the gingiva
d) All of the above

9 The type of wedge used for achieving tight contacts is:

a) Triangular wedge
b) Round wedge
c) Flat wedge
d) Wooden wedge

10 The luting cement used for cementing crowns and bridges is:
a) Zinc phosphate cement
b) Glass ionomer cement
c) Polycarboxylate cement
d) Resin cement
16 The material used for fabricating custom trays for impression
making is:
a) Alginate
b) Polymethyl methacrylate
c) Zinc oxide-eugenol paste
d) Gypsum products
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17 The impression material used for making diagnostic casts is:
a) Condensation silicone
b) Addition silicone
c) Alginate
d) Polyether

18 Which of the following is a technique for gingival retraction?

a) Ultrasonic scaling
b) Retraction cord
c) Rotary curettage
d) Electrosurgery

19 The primary function of a dental matrix system is to:

a) Restore proximal surfaces
b) Protect the gingiva
c) Separate teeth
d) All of the above

20 The type of dental cement used for luting metal-ceramic crowns

is:
a) Zinc phosphate
b) Polycarboxylate
c) Resin-modified glass ionomer
d) Resin cement

21 The material used for fabricating provisional crowns is:

a) Polymethyl methacrylate
b) Composite resin
c) Ceramics
d) Nickel-chromium alloy

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22 The endodontic material used for root canal obturation is:
a) Zinc oxide-eugenol
b) Glass ionomer cement
c) Gutta-percha
d) Composite resin

23 The type of dental implant surface treatment for enhancing

osseointegration is:
a) Sandblasting
b) Acid etching
c) Anodization
d) All of the above

24 The material used for fabricating tooth-colored inlays and onlays

is:
a) Ceramics
b) Composite resin
c) Amalgam
d) Gold alloy

25 The material used for fabricating dental implant abutments is:

a) Titanium alloy
b) Cobalt-chromium alloy
c) Polymethyl methacrylate
d) Both a) and b)

True or False Questions:

1 Dental matrices are used for restoring proximal surfaces of teeth.

(True)
2 The transparent ceramo-plastic matrices are rigid and cannot be
contoured. (False)
3 The window technique is used for achieving tight contacts in Class II
restorations. (True)
4 Pulp protection is not required for deep cavities approaching the pulp.
(False)
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 5 Calcium hydroxide is the material of choice for direct pulp capping.
(True)
6 The rubber dam provides an aseptic field for operative procedures.
(True)
7 Sectional matrices are used for restoring multiple surfaces of a tooth.
(False)
8 Wedges are used for separating teeth and achieving tight contacts.
(True)
9 Luting cements are used for cementing indirect restorations. (True)
10 Glass ionomer cement is used for luting crowns and bridges. (False)
11 The development of new dental adhesives has eliminated the need for
mechanical retention. (False)
12 Composite resins are used for both direct and indirect restorations.
(True)
13 The purpose of a matrix retainer is to hold the matrix band in place.
(True)
14 Gingival retraction is required for crown and bridge impressions.
(True)
15 The rubber dam can prevent aspiration or ingestion of small
instruments. (True)
16 Impressions are necessary for fabricating indirect restorations. (True)
17 Gingival retraction is required for recording subgingival margins.
(True)
18 Dental cements are used for luting indirect restorations. (True)
19 Gutta-percha is a restorative material used for direct restorations.
(False)
20 Dental implants are made of titanium or titanium alloys. (True)
21 Composite resins are used for fabricating crowns and bridges. (False)
22 Alginate is an impression material used for making study models.
(True)
23 Dental ceramics are metal-free restorative materials. (True)
24 Provisional restorations are not required after tooth preparation.
(False)
25 Impression materials should have good dimensional stability. (True)

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 THE ANSWERS
Answer 1

The dental matrix system is used for: a) Direct restoration of teeth

According to the classification, a transparent ceramo-plastic matrix is: b) Celluloid matrix strips
The method of tooth separation using orthodontic elastics is called: a) Wedge method
The primary function of a pulp protective material is: a) Prevent pulp irritation
The material used for indirect pulp capping is: a) Calcium hydroxide
The ideal material for direct pulp capping should be: d) Both a) and b) (Antibacterial and
Resorbable)
The transparent rubber dam material used for isolation is: a) Nitrile rubber
The purpose of a matrix retainer is to: a) Hold the matrix band in place
The type of wedge used for achieving tight contacts is: c) Flat wedge
The luting cement used for cementing crowns and bridges is: b) Glass ionomer cement

c) Alginate
b) Retraction cord
a) Restore proximal surfaces
d) Resin cement
a) Polymethyl methacrylate
c) Gutta-percha

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