Chapter 43 Quizs

The process by which the resin material is changed from a pliable state into a hardened restoration is called

• Polymerization

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

New dental materials must undergo strict evaluation by the

• ADA

• FDA

• WHO

• CDC

Dental restorative materials that are applied, while pliable, to a tooth or teeth and can be adapted, carved, and finished are classified as direct restorations.

• Indirect restorations

• Direct restorations

• Temporary restorations

• Permanent restorations

Mixing alloy and mercury together to form a mass is called

• amalgamation or trituration

• fusion

• synthesis

• combination

Different restorative materials from weak to strong: silver amalgam, Composite resin, gold alloy

• Composite resin, silver amalgam, gold alloy

• Gold alloy, silver amalgam, Composite resin

• Silver amalgam, gold alloy, Composite resin

• Composite resin, gold alloy, silver amalgam

The term restorative describes the ability to do what?

• remove disease and restore function.

• enhance aesthetic appearance only.

• prevent future diseases without treatment.

• increase the speed of recovery without addressing the cause.

All of the following are advantages of amalgam over composite as a restorative material except

• Durability

• Cost-effectiveness

• Moisture control

• Ease of placement

What is added to dental amalgam alloy powder for strength.

• Gold

• Copper

• Silver

• Tin

Restorative materials that are not esthetically pleasing include

• Composite resin

• Ceramic

• Amalgam

• Glass ionomer

A temporary restorative material should be selected to restore a tooth that has what tooth symptom?

• pain during chewing

• sensitivity

• discoloration

• loose filling