Question 1

What type of cement is frequently used to cement provisional crowns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Type I ZOE
B)  Type II ZOE
C)  Composite resin
D)  Glass ionomerE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

How should polycarboxylate cement appear once setting has initiated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stringy or weblike
B)  Glossy
C)  Powdery
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

If used as a base,zinc phosphate requires the use of a liner first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When are temporary cements used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cementing veneers
B)  Placing a provisional crown
C)  Cementing cast restorations
D)  Restoring teethE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The provisional restoration should be lined with luting cement when being placed for temporary coverage.

Accepted Answer

A)  True
B)  FalseC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 6

Which statement best represents the dental assistant's priority when preparing dental cements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Work quickly.
B)  Mix in all powder at once.
C)  Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
D)  Change ratios depending on temperature.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

When compared to zinc phosphate cement,which statement regarding polycarboxylate cement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  It forms a mechanical bond to tooth structure.
B)  It is generally used as temporary sedative cement.
C)  It is less irritating to the pulp.
D)  It is mixed on a glass slab.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which factor(s) influence the cementation procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humidity
B)  Temperature
C)  Mixing time
D)  All of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which cement inhibits recurrent decay?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zinc phosphate
B)  Glass ionomer
C)  Zinc oxide-eugenol
D)  Composite resinE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

What could occur if excess cement is left at the cavosurface margin of a crown?

Accepted Answer

A)  Slowly dissolve, thus loosening the crown.
B)  Irritate the area and cause inflammation.
C)  Demineralize the enamel.
D)  Create an occlusal prematurity.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which type of dental cement is used as an adhesive for permanent indirect restorations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporary
B)  Luting
C)  Provisional
D)  LinerE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

How should the interior of a porcelain crown be treated before cementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Roughened using air abrasion
B)  Cleaned with pumice
C)  Moistened
D)  PolishedE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

What step(s) should be followed before dispensing cement powder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pack the powder.
B)  Fluff the powder.
C)  Measure the powder.
D)  Do both b and CE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 45: Dental Cements

What could occur if excess cement is left at the cavosurface margin of a crown?

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How should the interior of a porcelain crown be treated before cementation?

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The provisional restoration should be lined with luting cement when being placed for temporary coverage.

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Which type of dental cement is used as an adhesive for permanent indirect restorations?

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When compared to zinc phosphate cement,which statement regarding polycarboxylate cement is correct?

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How should polycarboxylate cement appear once setting has initiated?

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What type of cement is frequently used to cement provisional crowns?

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What step(s) should be followed before dispensing cement powder?

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Which factor(s) influence the cementation procedure?

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Which cement inhibits recurrent decay?

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Which statement best represents the dental assistant's priority when preparing dental cements?

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When are temporary cements used?

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If used as a base,zinc phosphate requires the use of a liner first.

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Exam 45: Dental Cements

What could occur if excess cement is left at the cavosurface margin of a crown?

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How should the interior of a porcelain crown be treated before cementation?

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The provisional restoration should be lined with luting cement when being placed for temporary coverage.

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Which type of dental cement is used as an adhesive for permanent indirect restorations?

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When compared to zinc phosphate cement,which statement regarding polycarboxylate cement is correct?

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How should polycarboxylate cement appear once setting has initiated?

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What type of cement is frequently used to cement provisional crowns?

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What step(s) should be followed before dispensing cement powder?

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Which factor(s) influence the cementation procedure?

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Which cement inhibits recurrent decay?

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Which statement best represents the dental assistant's priority when preparing dental cements?

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When are temporary cements used?

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If used as a base,zinc phosphate requires the use of a liner first.

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