Dental Cements Quiz

The material of choice for direct pulp capping in permanent molars is

• Calcium hydroxide

• Zinc oxide eugenol

• Reinforced zinc oxide eugenol

• Formocresol or glutaraldehyde

A material that can be used for treating root perforations is

• Zinc phosphate

• Biodentin

• Zinc oxide eugenol

• Zinc polycarboxylate

Which of the following cements cannot be used when a bonding agent and a composite are to be placed?

• Zinc polycarboxylate

• Zinc oxide eugenol

• Zinc phosphate

• Glass ionomer

What is the setting reaction of Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE) cement?

• Acid-base reaction

• Polymerization reaction

• Saponification reaction

• Chelation reaction

Which type of pulp capping occurs in deep carious lesions, traumatic fractures, and exposures during cavity or crown preparation?

• Direct pulp capping

• Indirect pulp capping

• None of the above

• Both direct and indirect pulp capping

What is the main limitation of ZOE cement?

• High acidity

• Inhibits resin polymerization reaction

• Low compressive strength

• Requires protective varnish or cavity liner

What is the primary use of Calcium Hydroxide cement?

• Permanent cementation

• Direct and indirect pulp capping

• Base for composite restoration

• Temporary cementation

Which dental cement offers bioactivity and sealing properties to replace damaged dentine?

• Zinc Polycarboxylate

• Calcium Hydroxide

• Biodentin

• Zinc Oxide Eugenol

What is the composition of Conventional Zinc Oxide Eugenol (ZOE) cement?

• Zinc oxide, Eugenol, Rosin, Olive oil

• Zinc oxide, Aluminum oxide, Ethoxybenzoic acid, Eugenol

• Zinc oxide, Eugenol, Zinc stearate, Zinc acetate

• Zinc oxide, Poly methyl methacrylate, Polystyrene, Eugenol

Which type of cement is based on an acid-base reaction and contains ZnO powder?

• Resin cements

• Zinc Oxide Eugenol

• Aluminosilicate glass powder

• Zinc Polycarboxylate