MDS PREP
What is the purpose of zinc in amalgam alloys?
1) It acts as a reinforcing agent.
2) It improves the castability of the alloy.
3) It is a primary reactant with mercury.
4) It has no significant role in the properties of amalgam.
Zinc is included in amalgam alloys as an aid in manufacturing to produce clean, sound castings of the ingots used for cut-particle alloys.
What is the typical particle size of silica in microfilled composites?
1) 0.5-1 µm.
2) 0.04-0.2 µm.
3) 1-10 µm.
4) 10-30 µm.
Microfilled composites have a very high surface area with silica particles diameters of 0.04 to 0.2 µm, which provides excellent aesthetic results and polishability.
What is the difference between type I and type II glass ionomer cements?
1) Type I has a higher fluoride release
2) Type II has a higher compressive strength
3) Type I sets faster
4) Type II has better aesthetic properties
Type II glass ionomer cements have a higher compressive strength, while Type I is often used for better aesthetics.
What happens to acrylic resin when it absorbs water?
1) It expands linearly
2) It contracts linearly
3) It remains the same dimensionally
4) It swells in volume
When acrylic resin absorbs water, it expands linearly by approximately 0.23%, which can affect the fit and function of the denture.
How many grams of high-density noble metal alloy is required for casting of a molar?
1) 3 gms
2) 6 gms
3) 9 gms
4) 12 gms
Dental Materials Answer: 3
With high-density noble metal alloy 6 grams is adequate for premolar and anterior castings, 9 grams is adequate for molar casting and 12 grams is adequate for pontics.
What are the main properties of Compomers?
1) High elasticity and high load deflection rate.
2) High modulus of elasticity and low shrinkage.
3) Easy to inject, shape, and polish with good aesthetics.
4) High thermal conductivity and good radiopacity.
Compomers are known for their ease of use, being non-sticky, and simple to place and shape. They are a hybrid of glass ionomer and composite resin properties, offering good aesthetics and user-friendly handling.
What is the primary advantage of zinc polycarboxylate cement?
1) High thermal conductivity
2) Low film thickness requirement
3) Chemical bonding with tooth structure
4) Fast setting time
Zinc polycarboxylate cement was formulated to have the strength of zinc phosphate and the biological acceptability of zinc oxide-eugenol cements, with the added advantage of chemical bonding to tooth structure.
What is the typical peak wavelength for light-activated dental composite resins?
1) 300-400 nm.
2) 400-500 nm.
3) 500-600 nm.
4) 600-700 nm.
Light-activated dental composite resins are usually cured with blue light at a peak wavelength of about 470 nm, which is absorbed by the photoinitiator, such as camphorquinone.