Operative Dentistry Quiz

What does Operative Dentistry deal with according to Mosby's dental dictionary?

• Only esthetic restoration of teeth

• Only functional restoration of teeth

• Both functional and esthetic restoration of the hard tissues of individual teeth

• Restoration of soft tissues in the oral cavity

According to Sturdevant, what should Operative Dentistry result in?

• Restoration of proper form, function, and esthetics while maintaining physiologic integrity

• Only restoration of proper function

• Only restoration of proper form

• Restoration of proper form and function without considering esthetics

What is the main objective of Operative Dentistry related to diseases?

• To ignore diseases

• To spread diseases

• To prevent diseases

• To cure diseases

What is the main objective of Operative Dentistry related to vitality and periodontal support?

• To ignore vitality and periodontal support

• To maintain vitality and periodontal support

• To remove vitality and periodontal support

• To restore vitality and periodontal support

What is the main objective of Operative Dentistry related to durability?

• To ensure serviceability of the restoration

• To make restorations non-functional

• To make restorations temporary

• To avoid durability in restorations

What is included in the scope of Operative Dentistry?

• Teeth, oral & systemic health of the patient, dental problem treatment planning, infection control measures

• Only infection control measures

• Only oral health

• Only teeth

What is the term 'caries' derived from?

• Strength

• Whiteness

• Rottenness

• Healthy teeth

What percentage of schoolchildren globally have tooth decay?

• 90-100%

• 60-90%

• 30-50%

• 10-30%

What is the prevalence of untreated dental caries in permanent teeth?

• Common

• Uncommon

• Rare

• Most common health condition

Is dental caries a self-limiting lesion?

• Depends

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes