Exam 43: Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials

One of the fastest and most cost-effective ways of restoring the esthetic appearance of teeth is:

Which of the following are advantages to using glass ionomer as a restorative material?

Criteria for new restorative materials include that the material is:

Retention holds a material in place and seals the structures together.

The curing process in which it is the most critical that the materials are mixed and placed within the working and setting times is with ________ materials.

The silver filling material used for over 150 years to restore primary and permanent teeth is called:

Dental restorative materials that are applied,while pliable,to a tooth or teeth and can be adapted,carved,and finished are classified as:

The conventional or traditional composites,which contain the largest filler particles and provide the greatest strength,are known as _____ composites.

For adhesion to take place,a _______ film thickness is desired.

The ADA and the National Institute of Health-Nations Administration _____ the use of amalgam as a posterior restorative material.

To ensure an accurate ratio of alloy and mercury,you should:

In most states,an expanded-functions dental assistant may perform which of the following functions?

The purpose of _________ is to pack the amalgam in the cavity preparation.

The resin matrix component of composite is dimethacrylate,a fluid-like material also referred to as:

If a tooth has _____,an intermediate restorative material should be selected.

Which is not true of microleakage?

Which is not true of in-office tooth whitening?

_____ is a noble metal used for cast restorations in dentistry.

_____ is added to dental amalgam alloy powder to suppress oxidation.

A liquid with high viscosity _____ flow easily and _____ effective in wetting a surface.