BMS Restorative Art 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Formaldehyde gray, the gray discoloration caused by over-fixation, is best corrected using:
- Additional cavity fluid application
- Surface bleach followed by neutral wax
- Warm lighting only
- Liquid under-coat cosmetics applied before cream cosmetics (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Liquid under-coat cosmetics applied before cream cosmetics
Liquid under-coat cosmetics (opaque bases) are applied first to counteract formaldehyde gray before applying final cream cosmetics.
Question 2: In restorative art, the term 'feature setting' refers to:
- Application of cosmetics to set the final appearance
- Positioning and securing facial features prior to or during embalming (Correct answer)
- Hardening of wax restorations with a setting agent
- Photographing the deceased for reference
Correct answer: Positioning and securing facial features prior to or during embalming
Feature setting involves positioning the mouth, eyes, and other facial features into a natural, restful expression before or during embalming.
Question 3: When using the hypodermic tissue building technique, which gauge needle is most appropriate for facial work?
- 16-gauge
- 18-gauge
- 22-gauge (Correct answer)
- 27-gauge
Correct answer: 22-gauge
A 22-gauge needle allows controlled injection of tissue builder into facial tissues without causing excessive tissue trauma or visible puncture marks.
Question 4: Sectional restoration, in which the head is separated from the body for restorative work, is performed primarily when:
- The family requests it
- The body has severe trunk trauma making positioning difficult
- Trauma is isolated to the cranial region requiring focused attention (Correct answer)
- The embalming solution has already fixed the body
Correct answer: Trauma is isolated to the cranial region requiring focused attention
Sectional restoration of the head is warranted when cranial trauma is severe enough to require focused, unobstructed restorative access.
Question 5: Which of the following materials is used as a filler to restore volume in a destroyed orbital area?
- Cotton batting or gauze (Correct answer)
- Petroleum jelly
- Glycerin solution
- Lanolin cream
Correct answer: Cotton batting or gauze
Cotton batting or gauze packing is used to provide bulk and support in destroyed orbital areas before surface restoration with wax.
Question 6: When photographing the deceased for restorative reference, what is the recommended lighting setup?
- Direct overhead flash to illuminate all features
- Side lighting (Rembrandt lighting) to reveal surface contours (Correct answer)
- Diffused front lighting to minimize shadows
- Backlit silhouette to capture profile outline
Correct answer: Side lighting (Rembrandt lighting) to reveal surface contours
Side or Rembrandt lighting reveals surface contours, shadows, and tissue irregularities that guide the restorative art process.
Question 7: Moist gangrene on a body requires which preliminary step before restorative art can begin?
- Injection of additional embalming solution into the gangrenous area
- Dehydration and drying of the moist gangrenous tissue (Correct answer)
- Application of surface disinfectant wax over the area
- Immediate wax application to seal in moisture
Correct answer: Dehydration and drying of the moist gangrenous tissue
Moist gangrenous tissue must be dehydrated and dried before restorative procedures can achieve a stable, lasting result.
BMS Restorative Art 3
Formaldehyde gray, the gray discoloration caused by over-fixation, is best corrected using: