Dental Materials Mcqs - Set 1

1)   A material behaves in certain ways above and below the proportional limit on a stress strin curve, which of the following is correct______________?

a. Above the proportional limit a material function in a plastic manner, while below the proportional limit it behaves as an elastic
b. Above the proportional limit a material functions in an elastic manner, while below the proportional limit it behaves as an plastic
c. Either A or B
d. Neither A or B
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Above the proportional limit a material function in a plastic manner, while below the proportional limit it behaves as an elastic

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


2)   Which of the following is correct________________?

a. Type I and Type II gold can be heat treated and annealed
b. Type III and Type IV gold can be heat treated and annealed
c. Type I and IV gold can be heat treated and annealed
d. All the type of gold can be heat treated and annealed
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Type III and Type IV gold can be heat treated and annealed

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


3)   Which of the following is present in the powder of the acrylic resin______________?

a. Methyl methacrylate
b. Benzoyl peroxide
c. Hydroquinone
d. D-methyl paratolouidine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Methyl methacrylate

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


4)   Boiling point of methyl methacrylate________________?

a. B.P of water
b. < B.P of water
c. Equal of BP of water
d. Is at normal room temperature
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: B.P of water

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


5)   The main advantage of composites over unfilled direct filling resin is their_____________?

a. Higher solubility in saliva
b. Lower modulus of elasticity
c. Esthetic excellence
d. Lower thermal co-efficient of expansion
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Lower thermal co-efficient of expansion

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


6)   Composite has_______________?

a. Resin
b. Filler
c. Resin & Filler
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Resin & Filler

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


7)   Acrylic resins are used for______________?

a. Anterior restorations
b. Temporary bridges
c. Denture base
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


8)   To prevent porosity in self-cure acrylic resin, curing should be carried in______________?

a. Cold water
b. Hot water
c. Under tap water
d. Under vacuum pressure
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Under vacuum pressure

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


9)   Porosity present in a acrylic denture is usually the result of______________?

a. A prolonged curing cycle
b. Lack of sufficient pressure applied to flask
c. Insufficient acrylic resin monomer
d. Prolonged bench cooling after curing
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Lack of sufficient pressure applied to flask

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


10)   Cross linking in denture base resin is contributed by_____________?

a. Glycol dimetharylate
b. Benzoyl peroxide
c. N-para toluidine
d. Methyl methacrylate
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Glycol dimetharylate

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


11)   Hydroquinone is added to methyl methacrylate monomer_________________?

a. To prevent polymerization during storage
b. To initiate release of free radicalls
c. To enable polymerization reaction at room temperature
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: To prevent polymerization during storage

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


12)   Which of the following inhibitor accelerator system uses light activation composite ?

a. Diketone-amine
b. Organic acid-metal oxide
c. Organic acid-peroxide
d. Peroxide-amine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Diketone-amine

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


13)   Which of the following is an example of a composite material ?

a. A filled resin
b. Colloidal silica
c. Gold alloy
d. Wax
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A filled resin

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


14)   In heat cure denture base acrylic resins the monomer is___________?

a. Methacrylate
b. Ethylmethacrylate
c. Methyl ethyl methacrylate
d. Polymethylmethacrylate
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Methacrylate

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


15)   Light cure system, side effect is____________?

a. Iritis
b. Cataract
c. Conjunctivitis
d. Retinal damage
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Retinal damage

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


16)   Bonding of composite resins to tooth structure is by________________?

a. Covalent bond
b. Ionic bond
c. Mechanical
d. Vanderval forces
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Mechanical

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


17)   The type of spatula used to mix composite is________________?

a. Plastic
b. Stainless steel
c. Iron
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Plastic

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


18)   Which of the following may result if an excessive amount of monomer is incorporated into an acrylic resin mixture ?

a. Excessive expansion
b. Low impact strength
c. Excessive shrinkage
d. Excessive brittleness
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Excessive shrinkage

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


19)   Benzoin methyl ether in a polymer indicates that they may be cured in the presence of________________?

a. UV light
b. Visible light
c. Infrared light
d. Diketone
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: UV light

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


20)   Porosity of denture base is due to_______________?

a. Packing at dough stage
b. Curing at 160°F for 9 hrs
c. Inadequate pressure
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


21)   The imperfection seen on the lingual flange of a lower denture caused by rapid heating during a curing cycle is called_____________?

a. Localised Shrinkage porosity
b. Gas inclusion porosity
c. Micro porosity
d. Surface porosity
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Micro porosity

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


22)   The particle size in microfilled composites is_____________?

a. 0.05 to 0.04mm
b. 0.5 to 1.0 microns
c. 0.01 to 0.1 microns
d. 0.3 to 0.4mm
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 0.01 to 0.1 microns

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


23)   A material which is a mixture of two different materials and its properties are_____________?

a. Composite
b. Complex material
c. Combined
d. Compound
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Composite

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


24)   Co-efficient of thermal expansion is highest for_____________?

a. Amalgam
b. Silicate cement
c. Gold alloy
d. Acrylic resin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Acrylic resin

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


25)   The latest method of curing denture base resins______________?

a. Heat
b. Visible light
c. Chemicals
d. Lasers
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Visible light

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


26)   One of the claims for the superiority composite resin restoration over silicate cement restorations is that the resin restorations_____________?

a. Prevent galvanic action
b. Are practically insoluble in oral fluids
c. Adapt to the walls of the cavity better
d. Have a higher coefficient of thermal expansion
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Are practically insoluble in oral fluids

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


27)   To cure a heat cure resin, a proper heating cycle is necessary_____________?

a. To prevent the porosity
b. To prevent warpage
c. To prevent volume expansion
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: To prevent the porosity

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


28)   When restoring a tooth with resin material, acid etching can do all of the following except______________?

a. Increase the surface area
b. Permit chemical bonding between resin and enamel
c. Create surface irregularities in enamel for better mechanical retention of resin
d. Condition the tooth surface for better wetting
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Permit chemical bonding between resin and enamel

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


29)   For esthetic areas where high luster is required the restoration used usually______________?

a. Glass ionomer restoratives
b. Hybrid resin composites
c. Microfilled resin composites
d. Macrofilled resin composites
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Microfilled resin composites

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


30)   Which of the following absorbs maximum amount of water ?

a. Microfilled resin
b. Macrofilled resin
c. Hybrid
d. Light cure activated
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Microfilled resin

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


31)   The restoration which shows percolation and shrinkage along the margins is_____________?

a. Composites
b. Unfilled resins
c. Amalgam
d. Polycarboxylate
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Unfilled resins

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


32)   The commonly used laser for curing composite resin is______________?

a. Nd:YAG
b. CO2
c. ER:YAG
d. Argon
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Argon

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


33)   What is the polymerization shrinkage if 3:1 powder: liquid ratio is used____________?

a. 6%
b. 8%
c. 10%
d. 21%
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 6%

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


34)   Macromolecules in Dental Resin is attached by______________?

a. Covalent bonds
b. sonic bonds
c. Vander Wall’s Forces
d. Hydrogen Bonds
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Covalent bonds

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


35)   Along with polymerisation shrinkage, one of the major disadvantages of polymethyl methacrylate as denture base resin are its poor_____________?

a. Biological properties
b. Thermal properties
c. Mechanical properties
d. Esthetic properties
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Thermal properties

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


36)   The most common coupling agents are organic silicon compound called_______________?

a. Parabane
b. Ligane
c. Silane
d. Chelane
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Silane

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


37)   One bottle system of adhesive resins_____________?

a. 4th generation bonding agents
b. Separate etching step not required
c. Separate etching step is still required
d. Contains only primer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Separate etching step is still required

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


38)   Most advantageous indication of acid etching is______________?

a. Decrease micro leakage
b. Decrease polymerization shrinkage
c. Decrease coefficient of thermal expansion
d. Decrease porosity in restorative material
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Decrease micro leakage

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


39)   VLC resins are also called as______________?

a. Microwave-activated resins
b. Tertiary amine-activated resins
c. Light activated resins
d. Heat activated resins
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Light activated resins

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


40)   Cold cure acrylic expand in water by___________?

a. 1% by volume 0.23% by weight
b. 10% by volume 0.23% by weight
c. 0.1% by volume 0.23% by weight
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1% by volume 0.23% by weight

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!