Dental Materials Mcqs - Set 9

1)   Two in one stage impression materials include______________?

a. Zinc Oxide eugenol impression paste
b. Hydrocolloid impression material
c. Elastomeric impression material
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Elastomeric impression material

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


2)   A technique of combining reversible and irreversible hydrocolloid that could bond to irreversible hydrocolloid is known as________________?

a. Injecting technique
b. Laminate technique
c. Immersion technique
d. Tempering technique
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Laminate technique

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


3)   Which of the following impression materials is easy to pour and difficult to remove the stone cast from the impression ?

a. Addition polysilicone
b. Condensation polysilicone
c. Polyether
d. Polysulfide
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Polysulfide

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


4)   Rough and irregular surface produced on the impression is because of ?

a. Improper application of pressure during impression making
b. Air incorporated during mixing
c. Too rapid polymerization
d. Presence of moisture in impression area
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Too rapid polymerization

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


5)   The impression materials with lowest viscosity is_____________?

a. Plaster of paris
b. Agar – agar
c. Zinc oxide eugenol
d. Elastomers
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Plaster of paris

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


6)   The ranking of tear strength from the lowest to highest of all impression materials generally is as follows_______________?

a. Hydrocolloids, silicones, polyether, polysulfide
b. Silicones, hydrocolloids, polyether, polysulfide
c. Polysulfide, hydrocolloids, silicones, polyether
d. Hydrocolloids, polyether, silicones, polysulfide
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Hydrocolloids, silicones, polyether, polysulfide

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


7)   Most mucostatic among the following_____________?

a. Impression compound
b. Alginate
c. ZOE paste
d. Elastomer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: ZOE paste

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


8)   Which of the following impression material requires a hardener ?

a. Agar
b. Alginate
c. Elastomers
d. Impression compound
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Agar

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


9)   By product of condensation reaction between silicone base and alkyl silicate in presence of tin octate_______________?

a. Ethyl alcohol
b. Glycol
c. Acetate
d. Propanolol
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ethyl alcohol

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


10)   Which of the following component acts as an accelerator in ZOE impression paste ?

a. Zinc Sulphate & Zinc chloride
b. Zinc chloride & Eugenol
c. Zinc Sulphate & Eugenol
d. Glycerin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Zinc Sulphate & Zinc chloride

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


11)   Dimensional stability of elastomeric impression material can be given in descending order as_____________?

a. Polysulphide > polyether > Condensation silicone > Addition silicone
b. polyether > Condensation silicone > Polysulphide > Addition silicone
c. Addition silicone > polyether > Polysulphide > Condensation silicone
d. Addition silicone> Condensation silicone > Polysulphide > polyether
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Addition silicone > polyether > Polysulphide > Condensation silicone

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


12)   A laminate impression technique utilizes_______________?

a. Syringe agar and chilled tray alginate
b. Syringe agar and tray agar
c. Syringe agar and impression compound
d. Chilled alginate and impression compound
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Syringe agar and chilled tray alginate

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


13)   Most flexible impression material______________?

a. Impression compound
b. Impression paste
c. Addition silicone
d. Alginate
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Impression compound

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


14)   Which of the following is correct arrangement of impression material regarding linear contraction in ascending order ?

a. Addition silicone < polyether < polysulfide < condensation silicone
b. Addition silicone < polysulfide < Polyether < condensation silicone
c. condensation silicone < polyether < polysulfide < Addition silicone
d. condensation silicone < polysulfide < polyether < Addition silicone
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Addition silicone < polyether < polysulfide < condensation silicone

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


15)   Which of the following best describes the working time of impression material ?

a. After the start of appearing elastic properties of impression material
b. Just after the start of appearing elastic properties of impression material
c. The time for start of mixing till just before the start of appearing elastic properties of impression material
d. Loss of lusture of impression material
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: The time for start of mixing till just before the start of appearing elastic properties of impression material

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


16)   Which of the following is used as surface hardener in Impression material ?

a. 2% Potassium sulfate
b. 0.2% Potassium sulfate
c. 2% sodium sulfate
d. 4% Potassium sulfate
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2% Potassium sulfate

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


17)   Which of the following is correct regarding chemical setting of condensation silicone_______________?

a. Polymerization occurs with repeated elimination of small molecules
b. Polymerization occurs with elimination of single byproduct
c. By condensation of repeated molecules of monomers
d. Condensation does not occur at all
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Polymerization occurs with repeated elimination of small molecules

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


18)   Dimensional stability of hydrocolloid impressions may be achieved by_________________?

a. Using less water powder ratio
b. Storing the impression under water
c. Prolonged manipulation
d. Using humidor
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Using humidor

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


19)   To make the vinyl Polysiloxane hydrophilic the following is added_______________?

a. Mineral oil
b. Surfactant
c. Water
d. Plasticizer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Surfactant

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


20)   The role of magnesium chloride in zinc oxide eugenol impression paste_________________?

a. Retarder
b. Modifier
c. Plasticier
d. Accelerator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Accelerator

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


21)   Alginates are made dust free by adding______________?

a. Glycol
b. Glyecrol
c. Glutamic acid
d. alcohol
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Glyecrol

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


22)   The process of changing the rubber base product or liquid polymer, to a rubber like material is generally known as_____________?

a. Boiling
b. Condensation
c. Vulconization
d. Chain lengthening
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Vulconization

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


23)   Which of the following is not true about elastomeric impression ?

a. Single mix material have higher viscosity
b. Shear thinning is related to viscosity of non phase impression material
c. Improper mixing of material can cause permanent deformation of impression
d. Putty – wash technique of impression reduces dimensional change of setting
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Single mix material have higher viscosity

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


24)   Impression compound is characterized by all of the following except_______________?

a. Warps at room temperature
b. Is a thermoset material
c. Shows increased flow when kneaded with water
d. Low coefficient of thermal conductivity
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Is a thermoset material

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


25)   Rapid removal of rubber impression with a single firm motion results in____________________?

a. Reduced dimensional instability
b. Improved adhesion of the impression to the tray
c. Minimal permanent deformation
d. Reduced contamination by saliva
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Minimal permanent deformation

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


26)   Which of the following impression material is rigid ?

a. Zinc oxide-eugenol
b. Reversible hydrocolloid
c. Alginate
d. Polysulphide rubber
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Zinc oxide-eugenol

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


27)   Elastomers except: Polyether are_______________?

a. Hydrophilic
b. Hydrophobic
c. Water loving impression materials
d. Potassium alginates
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Hydrophobic

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


28)   Hardening solutions are used with impression made of________________?

a. Hydrocolloid
b. Impression compound
c. Elastomer
d. Zinc oxide eugenol
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Hydrocolloid

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


29)   Alginate impression material is similar to Agar-agar impression material in the following respect________________?

a. Gelation increase in both on increase in temperature
b. Mixing time is increased to reduce the setting time
c. Deformation during removal of impression occurs due to distortion of gel fibers
d. Both can be re-used for fresh impressions
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Deformation during removal of impression occurs due to distortion of gel fibers

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


30)   Gelation temparature of agar is between________________?

a. 20°C to 25°C
b. 27°C to 33°C
c. 37°C to 50°C
d. 55°C to 60°C
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 37°C to 50°C

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


31)   Brush heap structure is found in______________?

a. Zinc oxide impression material
b. Agar
c. Condensation silicone
d. Polyether
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Agar

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


32)   Masterial causing minimum tissue distortion is______________?

a. Polysulphide
b. Silicone
c. Impression plaster
d. Zinc oxide eugenol paster
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Impression plaster

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


33)   Inelastic impression material is_____________?

a. Impression compound
b. Alginate
c. Agar-agar
d. Polyether
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Impression compound

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


34)   One of the most important advantages of truly elastic impression material would be its capacity for______________?

a. Close adaptation to soft tissues
b. With drawl without permanent distortion
c. Reproduction of surface details
d. Compatibility with gypsum products
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: With drawl without permanent distortion

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


35)   Impression compound base_____________?

a. Low thermal conductivity
b. Crystalline structure
c. Formation of cross linkage with heating
d. High fusion temperature
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Low thermal conductivity

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


36)   Hypersensitivity reactions like contact dermatitis can be caused by______________?

a. polysulfides
b. Condensation silicones
c. addition silicones
d. Polyether
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Polyether

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


37)   Trisodium phosphate in alginate acts are_______________?

a. Retarder
b. Reactor
c. Accelerator
d. Plasticizer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Retarder

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


38)   Which of the following impression material is elastic________________?

a. Impression compound
b. Zinc Oxide eugenol (ZOE) paste
c. Wax
d. Polyvinyl siloxane
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Polyvinyl siloxane

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


39)   The American dental association (ADA) specification number for non-aqueous elastomeric dental impression material is______________?

a. 19
b. 20
c. 21
d. 26
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 19

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


40)   Elastomers are_________________?

a. Alginate
b. Agar
c. Polyethers
d. Imp. Compound
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Polyethers

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!