ADAP Dental Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which type of dental crown material is most commonly recommended for posterior teeth due to its strength?
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal
- Full gold alloy (Correct answer)
- All-ceramic
- Composite resin
Correct answer: Full gold alloy
Full gold alloy crowns are highly durable and withstand the heavy chewing forces of posterior teeth.
Question 2: During a root canal procedure, what is the purpose of using a rubber dam?
- To numb the tooth
- To isolate the tooth and keep it dry (Correct answer)
- To measure canal length
- To remove the pulp
Correct answer: To isolate the tooth and keep it dry
A rubber dam isolates the tooth from saliva contamination, providing a clean, dry working field.
Question 3: What is the term for the surgical removal of a tooth's root tip during endodontic treatment?
- Pulpotomy
- Apicoectomy (Correct answer)
- Gingivectomy
- Alveoloplasty
Correct answer: Apicoectomy
An apicoectomy removes the root apex and surrounding infected tissue when conventional root canal therapy fails.
Question 4: In composite resin restorations, what is the role of the bonding agent?
- To harden the resin
- To etch the enamel
- To promote adhesion between tooth and resin (Correct answer)
- To shade-match the material
Correct answer: To promote adhesion between tooth and resin
The bonding agent creates a chemical and mechanical link between the prepared tooth surface and the composite resin.
Question 5: Which instrument is used to condense amalgam into a cavity preparation?
- Burnisher
- Condenser (Correct answer)
- Explorer
- Carver
Correct answer: Condenser
A condenser is used to pack and compress amalgam into all areas of the cavity preparation to eliminate voids.
Question 6: What does the acronym 'MOD' stand for in restorative dentistry?
- Mesial-Occlusal-Distal (Correct answer)
- Medial-Oral-Dental
- Molar-Occlusal-Dentin
- Mid-Oral-Dentin
Correct answer: Mesial-Occlusal-Distal
MOD describes a restoration involving the mesial, occlusal, and distal surfaces of a tooth.
Question 7: During a tooth extraction, which instrument is used to luxate and loosen the tooth before applying forceps?
- Periosteal elevator
- Dental elevator (Correct answer)
- Curette
- Scalpel
Correct answer: Dental elevator
A dental elevator is wedged between the tooth and bone to sever the periodontal ligament and loosen the tooth.
ADAP Dental Procedures 2
Which type of dental crown material is most commonly recommended for posterior teeth due to its strength?