Dental Cements

Which of the following is one of the oldest dental cement?

• zinc oxide eugenol
• zinc phosphate
• glass ionomer
• polycarboxylate

Which of the following are functions of zinc oxide eugenol? Check ALL that apply.

• temporary cementation of crowns, inlays, onlays, and bridges
• palliative base
• low-strength liner
• root canal sealer
• core buildup material

What is a desensitizer?

• to treat tooth hypersensitivity
• for low tooth sensitivity after cavity preparation
• used under whitening agents
• removes dentin

Which of the following does not exhibit exothermic heat?

• zinc phosphate
• polycarboxylate
• gypsum
• dental stone

Which dental cement is preferably mixed on a cool glass slab?

• glass ionomer
• polycarboxylate
• calcium hydroxide
• zinc phosphate

Which of the following is considered a noninvasive diagnostic tool

• cavity liner
• diagnodent
• desensitizers
• composite material

What are the benefits of using a noninvasive diagnostic tool? Check ALL that apply.

• simple, fast, and painless
• quantification of caries over time
• increase bonding/retention of tooth surfaces
• early detection of caries
• arresting the loss of tooth structure

According to diagnodent therapy information, a display value of 15-20 means:

• restoration and more intensive prophylaxis
• usual prophylactic measures
• indication is dependent on: caries activity, caries risk, recall interval
• no special measures

Which dental professional is able to use a noninvasive diagnostic tool? Check ALL that apply.

• dentist
• dental assistant
• dental hygienist
• dental laboratory technician
• dental office manager

Which dental cement may contain fluoride?

• zinc phospate
• zinc oxide eugenol
• glass ionomer
• polycarboxylate