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When cement is mixed to deliver a permanent crown, the mixture should be mixed:


A) to a firm ball stage
B) sticky but not too dry
C) to a luting consistency
D) very thin and runny

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Zinc polycarboxylate cement is no longer usable when it:


A) becomes oily on the surface because of the oxygen-inhibited layer
B) loses its gloss and becomes stringy
C) has a creamy appearance
D) is mixed for longer than 10 seconds

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To lower the setting time of certain cements, one must:


A) add more catalyst
B) lower the slab temperature
C) increase the slab temperature
D) Setting times should not be altered.

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Match the items with the correct description below. -Base/High-strength base


A) A thin layer of material placed to protect the tooth from the components of dental materials and microleakage, stimulate reparative dentin, or act as a pulp capping
B) A thin layer placed on the floor and walls of the preparation to seal tubules and minimize microleakage
C) A thick layer of cement used to protect the tooth from chemical and thermal irritation
D) Thick, putty-like, condensable material that can be rolled into a ball or rope, suitable for use as a base
E) Less viscous, flows easily, can be drawn to a 1-inch string with a spatula, suitable for luting

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The primary purpose for placing calcium hydroxide is to:


A) promote reparative dentin
B) insulate the pulp cavity
C) act as a protective barrier
D) sedate the pulp tissue

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Match the items with the correct description below. -Varnish


A) A thin layer of material placed to protect the tooth from the components of dental materials and microleakage, stimulate reparative dentin, or act as a pulp capping
B) A thin layer placed on the floor and walls of the preparation to seal tubules and minimize microleakage
C) A thick layer of cement used to protect the tooth from chemical and thermal irritation
D) Thick, putty-like, condensable material that can be rolled into a ball or rope, suitable for use as a base
E) Less viscous, flows easily, can be drawn to a 1-inch string with a spatula, suitable for luting

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Which of the following cements should not be used under composites or as temporary cements before final cementation with hybrid glass ionomer or resin cements?


A) Zinc phosphate cement
B) Zinc polycarboxylate cement
C) Zinc oxide eugenol cement
D) Glass ionomer cement

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Which of the following cements is used as a direct pulp-capping agent when very small exposures of the pulp are suspected?


A) Cavity varnish
B) Calcium hydroxide
C) Zinc oxide eugenol
D) Zinc phosphate

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Expansion of _______________ cement as it absorbs moisture after setting is a concern, making the cement less desirable for cementation of all-ceramic indirect restorations because of the risk of fracture.


A) zinc phosphate
B) zinc polycarboxylate
C) resin-modified glass ionomer
D) glass ionomer

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Match the items with the correct description below. -Liner/Low-strength base


A) A thin layer of material placed to protect the tooth from the components of dental materials and microleakage, stimulate reparative dentin, or act as a pulp capping
B) A thin layer placed on the floor and walls of the preparation to seal tubules and minimize microleakage
C) A thick layer of cement used to protect the tooth from chemical and thermal irritation
D) Thick, putty-like, condensable material that can be rolled into a ball or rope, suitable for use as a base
E) Less viscous, flows easily, can be drawn to a 1-inch string with a spatula, suitable for luting

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Which of the following statements is true concerning the acidity of zinc phosphate cement?


A) Zinc phosphate cement has a high acidity throughout the time of service.
B) The acidity of zinc phosphate cement is initially low, but becomes neutral within 24 to 28 hours.
C) Pulpal protection is not recommended in deep cavity preparations when zinc phosphate cement is used, as the low acidity soothes the pulp.
D) Zinc phosphate cement is incompatible with dentin bonding systems.

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Which of the following would not be used as pulpal protection under a restoration?


A) Varnish
B) Resin cement
C) Low-strength line
D) High-strength base

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Most metal-free restorations can be cemented only with which of the following cements?


A) Glass ionomer cement
B) Hybrid ionomer cement
C) Resin-modified glass ionomer cement
D) Resin-based cement

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Try-in paste is used to:


A) tack the restoration in place to check the shade of the final product
B) bond orthodontic brackets
C) verify proper seating of crowns
D) cement posts before restorative treatment

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