Question 1

Light-cured resin tray material should be cured:

Accepted Answer

A)  for 10 minutes.
B)  off the model.
C)  for 2 minutes.
D)  without the spacer.

Question 2

A light gauge of vacuum-formed resin material is used for:

Accepted Answer

A)  bleaching trays.
B)  provisional coverage.
C)  impression tray.
D)  both a and b.

Question 3

Water should be running through a model trimmer:

Accepted Answer

A)  never.
B)  at all times when trimming.
C)  after trimming.
D)  before trimming only.

Question 4

The _____ is used to polish or trim custom trays,provisional coverage,dentures,and indirect restorations.

Accepted Answer

A)  sandblaster
B)  model trimmer
C)  vacuum former
D)  dental lathe

Question 5

When positioning the bite-fork in the patient's mouth during a face-bow registration,the patient should bite:

Accepted Answer

A)  quickly.
B)  firmly.
C)  slowly.
D)  and slide.

Question 6

Type _____ baseplate wax is a softer wax used for denture construction.

Accepted Answer

A)  I
B)  II
C)  III A

Question 7

The first step in making a custom tray is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  prepare the resin.
B)  make a spacer.
C)  prepare a diagnostic model.
D)  place blockout material. C

Question 8

A dental assistant should wait _____ minutes before removing a model from an impression.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  15
C)  30
D)  45 to 60

Question 9

Air bubbles in a stone cast are caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  using a vibrator.
B)  adding stone in small increments.
C)  impression material that is too thick.
D)  improper pouring of the impression.

Question 10

The type of resin that is formed into a diagnostic model using heat and a vacuum is:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-cured.
B)  light-cured.
C)  thermoplastic.
D)  auto-cured.

Question 11

When mixing gypsum,it is important to use the correct amount of water and powder.If additional powder is added after mixing has begun,the mix will be:

Accepted Answer

A)  stronger.
B)  weaker.
C)  unaffected.
D)  none of the above.

Question 12

Which of the following gypsum products has the highest powder-to-water ratio?

Accepted Answer

A)  Model plaster
B)  Dental stone
C)  High-strength stone
D)  All gypsum products have the same powder-to-water ratio.

Question 13

The _________ is the measurement of where the teeth are positioned when the joints are aligned correctly and before the teeth actually come together.

Accepted Answer

A)  bite record
B)  articulator
C)  centric relation
D)  both a and c

Question 14

________ wax is pre-formed with a thin sheet of aluminum foil between the layers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sticky
B)  Inlay casting
C)  Baseplate
D)  Bite registration

Question 15

Infection control in the dental laboratory is:

Accepted Answer

A)  as important as it is when you are with a patient.
B)  not as critical as it is when you are with a patient.
C)  not a consideration because impressions are disinfected before entering the dental laboratory.
D)  all of the above.

Question 16

Safety precautions in the laboratory include all except:

Accepted Answer

A)  PPE should be worn while working in the laboratory.
B)  manufacturer's instructions should be followed for equipment operation.
C)  this is the appropriate place for eating and drinking in the dental office.
D)  the work areas should be kept clean before and after procedures.

Question 17

The powder-to-water ratio for high-strength stone is ___:100.

Accepted Answer

A)  45
B)  30
C)  19
D)  12

Question 18

When pouring an impression,the plaster should not be placed:

Accepted Answer

A)  in small increments.
B)  in large amounts.
C)  to the same place.
D)  in a continuous flow.

Question 19

A custom impression tray should fit and adapt well to the model and should maintain ____ mm of impression material between itself and the teeth.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2
B)  2 to 3
C)  3 to 4
D)  5 to 6

Question 20

A plaster mix should not be:

Accepted Answer

A)  completed in 2 minutes.
B)  pressed lightly on the vibrator.
C)  completed in 30 seconds.
D)  mixed slowly. C

Exam 47: Laboratory Materials and Procedures

Light-cured resin tray material should be cured:

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A light gauge of vacuum-formed resin material is used for:

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Water should be running through a model trimmer:

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The _____ is used to polish or trim custom trays,provisional coverage,dentures,and indirect restorations.

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When positioning the bite-fork in the patient's mouth during a face-bow registration,the patient should bite:

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Type _____ baseplate wax is a softer wax used for denture construction.

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The first step in making a custom tray is to:

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A dental assistant should wait _____ minutes before removing a model from an impression.

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Air bubbles in a stone cast are caused by:

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The type of resin that is formed into a diagnostic model using heat and a vacuum is:

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When mixing gypsum,it is important to use the correct amount of water and powder.If additional powder is added after mixing has begun,the mix will be:

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Which of the following gypsum products has the highest powder-to-water ratio?

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The _________ is the measurement of where the teeth are positioned when the joints are aligned correctly and before the teeth actually come together.

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________ wax is pre-formed with a thin sheet of aluminum foil between the layers.

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Infection control in the dental laboratory is:

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Safety precautions in the laboratory include all except:

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The powder-to-water ratio for high-strength stone is ___:100.

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When pouring an impression,the plaster should not be placed:

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A custom impression tray should fit and adapt well to the model and should maintain ____ mm of impression material between itself and the teeth.

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A plaster mix should not be:

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