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WorksheetsQuiz on Restorative and Esthetic Dental Materials
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary role of restorative dental materials?
To enhance the color of teeth
To replace missing teeth
To fulfill an important role in the way dentistry is delivered
To prevent tooth decay
Which of the following is NOT a property of dental materials?
Thermal changes
Mechanical properties
Color properties
Electrical properties
What is the measure of a metal's capacity to be stretched without fracturing?
Solubility
Hardness
Ductility
Malleability
What is the main concern with thermal changes in dental materials?
Contraction and expansion
Corrosion
Electrical conductivity
Color change
What is the term for the ability of a liquid to flow over a surface?
Adhesion
Viscosity
Retention
Wetting
Which of the following is a characteristic of high-copper alloys?
Contain a higher percentage of copper
High solubility
Low strength
Low wear resistance
What is the primary metal in dental amalgam?
Gold
Silver
Copper
Zinc
Which of the following is a contraindication for using dental amalgam?
For stress-bearing areas
When esthetics is important
For small cavities
When cost is a concern
What is the main component of the resin matrix in composite resins?
Quartz
Silica
Tin
BIS-GMA
Which type of composite contains the largest filler particles?
Microfilled composites
Hybrid composites
Macrofilled composites
Flowable composites
What is the purpose of condensation in the application of dental amalgam?
To cure the material
To mix the components
To pack the amalgam tightly
To polish the surface
What is the process called when mercury and alloy are mixed together?
Adhesion
Condensation
Curing
Trituration
Which of the following is a property that affects the adhesion process?
Weight
Temperature
Viscosity
Color
What is the main concern with microleakage in dental restorations?
Loss of material
Entry of fluids and microorganisms
Electrical conductivity
Aesthetic appearance
What is the primary concern with the use of Galloy as a nonmercury alloy?
Color mismatch
Sensitivity to moisture
High cost
Low strength
