Dental Materials Quiz

What are the types of Glass Ionomer Cements (GICs) mentioned in the text?

• D. All of the above

• C. Resin modified GICs

• B. Metal reinforced GICs

• A. Conventional GICs

Which form of GICs includes powder and liquid components?

• A. Powder/liquid form

• B. Anhydrous cements

• C. Capsules

• D. All of the above

What is the role of water in the structure of GICs?

• C. Enhances abrasion resistance

• B. Provides color stability

• D. None of the above

• A. Initiates the setting reaction

Which type of GICs is known for its good resistance to dissolution under oral conditions?

• D. None of the above

• C. Resin modified GICs

• B. Metal reinforced GICs

• A. Conventional GICs

What is the purpose of reinforcing the cement with metal in GICs?

• B. To decrease compressive strength

• D. None of the above

• A. To increase brittleness

• C. To overcome drawbacks of conventional GICs

Which type of GICs is considered esthetically inferior to composite resins?

• D. None of the above

• C. Resin modified GICs

• B. Metal reinforced GICs

• A. Conventional GICs

What is the setting reaction of Hybrid GICs based on?

• A. Acid-base reaction

• C. Both A and B

• B. Free radical polymerization

• D. None of the above

Which type of dental material is used for luting thin ceramic veneers?

• A. Metal reinforced GICs

• B. Hybrid GICs

• C. Visible light cured materials

• D. None of the above

What is the main advantage of dual cured materials over chemically cured materials?

• D. None of the above

• A. Better wear resistance

• B. Light activation

• C. Dual activation

Which property of dental materials helps in reducing microleakage and pulpal irritation?

• C. Biological properties

• B. Mechanical properties

• A. Solubility

• D. None of the above