INBDE Bootcamp Fields of Dentistry Practice Test

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• Which clasps are commonly considered suprabulge clasps?
• Fully calcified dentin associated with aging or slowly advancing caries is called?
• Which pontic is placed in the healing socket to form a depression?
• In self-curing composites, which component serves as the activator?
• Which curve is described as a cross-arch curvature of the occlusal plane with more lingual inclination distally?
• Cavosurface is defined as the junction between the cavity prep and which surface?
• Which sequence correctly lists the teeth in order of most commonly congenitally missing?
• Centric Relation is the end point of closure of the mandible when the condyles are in which position?
• NOT a good obturation material due to the damage it causes near the root canal system?
• Two edentulous areas located posteriorly on both sides describe which Kennedy Class?
• Which appliance is commonly used to treat a posterior crossbite?
• In mutually protected occlusion, which teeth protect during all mandibular excursions by discluding the posterior teeth?
• Which description matches Kennedy Class IV?
• In many denture articulation models, which of the following is considered the anterior determinant of occlusion?
• Which bone graft property provides scaffolding for new bone formation?
• What is the first question to ask in the assessment of traumatic head injuries?
• Acute periodontal abscess typically results from a deep periodontal pocket and does NOT affect tooth vitality.
• Maxillary primary teeth eruption typically occurs within which months?
• Which sounds are produced by contact between the maxillary incisors and the wet/dry line of the lower lip?
• On an articulator where the condyles are part of the lower member and the fossae form part of the upper member, which factor determines the posterior occlusion and depends on the slope of the articular eminence?
• Cavosurface refers to the junction of the cavity prep and the exterior surface of the tooth.
• Heat-cured acrylic used in denture processing provides which advantages?
• Best treatment for right subcondylar fracture?
• Which description matches Kennedy Class II?
• Which amalgam phase is considered the strongest?
• Which statement accurately describes a simple fracture?
• What is the most preferred clasp design for a tooth adjacent to a bounded edentulous space?
• Incisal guidance is determined by which feature on many articulators?
• Apexogenesis is described as preservation of pulp tissue in the apical part to allow continued development and eventual closure of the root apex in a vital tooth. Identify the procedure.
• Which pontic design is described as the most hygienic but least aesthetic?
• What teeth are not included in Kennedy Classification?
• Mandible retruded and maxillary incisors retruded describes which Class II subdivision?
• Type II bone is located in which jaw region?
• Which statement about the gamma and gamma-2 phases is correct?
• A vertical overlap of incisal edges of 1-2 mm is described as which?
• Allergic contact dermatitis from methacrylates is most likely due to which exposure?
• Which term describes the absorption of water causing swelling?
• Class III malocclusion is associated with which condition?
• Interproximal reduction is described as removal of enamel from interproximal surfaces to create space. It does not depend on bone remodeling and would not put the patient at risk for osteonecrosis. Which statement best matches?
• What term describes the distal space created between the maxillary and mandibular occlusal surfaces when the mandible is protruded?
• What category do the sounds s, z, sh, ch, j belong to?
• Minimum distance from the mental nerve to an implant?
• Fluoride supplementation from birth to 6 months is recommended at what amount?
• Which pontic design is used for thin ridges?
• Which occlusal scheme is best for edentulous patients when there are simultaneous anterior and bilateral posterior contacts in centric and eccentric movement?
• What does CAL stand for in periodontal assessment?
• What determines Kennedy Classification?
• Which item is listed as a photoinitiator used in light-cured composites in the provided material?
• What is the primary etiology of inflammatory papillary hyperplasia (IPH)?
• Which term describes the resistance to vertical dislodging forces due to peripheral seal in dentures?
• Which property best describes chemically cured denture processing resin?
• Which statement about spherical amalgam is true?
• Which ceramic crown material is strongest?
• Ideal arch wire characteristics include which alloy properties?
• The first step to take when managing a broken tooth is to:
• Which curve tends to have a mesial inclination as you move distally?
• External resorption may present with which clinical sign?
• Which cement is best for PFM and cast metal crowns, temporary restorations, and root canal treated primary teeth?
• Which curve is the curvature formed by the maxillary and mandibular arches in occlusion (more mesial inclination as you move distally)?
• In dental amalgam, which element acts as a deoxidizer to prevent oxidation?
• What is the best treatment for deep, narrow infrabony defects greater than 5 millimeters?
• A fracture in which the bone breaks cleanly and the ends do not penetrate the skin is called a
• In primary dentition, a mesial step is associated with permanent molar relationship Class III.
• Which zirconia phase is associated with increased translucency?
• Which tooth is the third in the order of congenitally missing teeth?
• Which appliance is used to correct anterior crossbite associated with skeletal Class III?
• Second most frequently impacted tooth according to the provided order is which?
• Which statement best describes galvanism in a dental context?
• Which class of drugs should be avoided during orthodontic treatment due to slower tooth movement?
• What is the primary purpose of cephalometric radiographs in orthodontics?
• Type IV bone is described as located in relation to which structure?
• Which compound commonly serves as the photoinitiator in many light-cured dental composites?
• What implant impression technique is most ideal for diverging implants?
• In a primary tooth that is non-vital and restorable, which procedure would be indicated?
• What is the latest eruption year listed for maxillary permanent teeth in the data?
• What is the correct order of steps when cementing veneers using resin cement?
• A disadvantage of cement-retained implant crowns is:
• Which medicament is an alternative to sodium hypochlorite in root canal therapy and can stimulate dentinal bridge formation (odontoblasts) and has a high pH that kills bacteria?
• In resin composite restorations, a higher C-Factor increases which issue?
• Which ceramic crown material is weakest?
• Fluoride supplementation from 6 months to 3 years old is recommended at what range?
• Percussion testing is used to assess tenderness indicating periapical inflammation.
• Which appliance is a fixed tooth-borne maxillary expansion appliance?
• For dental implant impressions using the closed tray technique, when is this approach most ideal?
• In mounting casts for a fixed indirect restoration, the jaw relationship used to reference the occlusion is MI. This is best described as:
• Which term describes the occlusion that is ideal for patients with natural dentition?
• What category do the sounds 'th' belong to?
• What is the recommended treatment for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ)?
• Which common ingredient in denture adhesives can cause myeloneuropathy?
• Which metal in dental amalgam is most likely to cause an allergic reaction?
• What is the recommended splinting duration for avulsion, subluxation (bump without dislocation), and extrusive luxation?
• Type I bone is located in which jaw region?
• At which age group are fluoride drops best for children?
• Which anticonvulsant is associated with gingival hyperplasia?
• What is the minimum recommended distance between a dental implant and the inferior alveolar nerve?
• Which term is used to denote the occlusion concept where anterior guidance discludes posterior teeth during movement?
• Which ANB value corresponds to Class I normal occlusion?
• A translucent material that appears blue in reflected light and red-orange in transmitted light is described by which term?
• What is the typical access shape for a mandibular molar?
• Direct pulp capping (DPC) is indicated for a tooth with a small pulpal exposure that occurs within 24-72 hours, with only a small portion of diseased pulp removed. Which procedure is this?
• Which term describes the agent that triggers polymerization when exposed to light in light-cured composites?
• Which access shape is least typical for a mandibular molar?
• Which statement aligns with the MRONJ management described in the source?
• In composite shade colors (e.g., A1, B2, C1, C4), a higher value number indicates what?
• Which material is the intracanal medicament of choice following pulpectomy procedures?
• Which ANB value corresponds to Class II malocclusion?
• What is the ideal location for implant placement in a mandibular overdenture?
• All bone graft materials are:
• Which term describes contraction of a gel as it loses water?
• The vertical length and overlap of the anterior teeth and the closest speaking space are determined by which type of sounds?
• When mounting casts for a single fixed indirect restoration like a crown or a bridge, MI should be achieved when?
• Which material is typically used for final denture bases rather than processing?
• Which dentin type is formed after eruption?
• Retromolar pads are described as which of the following in relation to mandibular dentures?
• Which material is widely used for a pulpotomy of primary teeth, and can fixate pulpal tissues?
• The junctional epithelium extends from the gingival margin to which location?
• In denture base materials, which phenomenon is the opposite of imbibition?
• Copper reduces gamma-2 formation in amalgam. Which metal reduces gamma-2 formation?
• Which dental primer is described as promoting adhesion of two dissimilar materials and is usually used for porcelain crowns or veneers?
• Which term describes swelling of a dental material when immersed in water?
• Which agent is not typically associated with gingival hyperplasia?
• Which option is NOT among the top two most hygienic and aesthetic pontic designs for anterior and posterior?
• Which denture-related question reflects the risk of myeloneuropathy due to adhesive components?
• When should casts be mounted in centric relation (CR) during denture fabrication?
• A retruded mandible and protrusive maxillary incisors indicate which Class II subdivision?
• Which term describes bone graft materials that actively recruit cells to become bone-forming cells?
• How is clinical attachment loss (CAL) measured?
• Denture stability is enhanced by extending the denture flange into which anatomical area?
• After tell-show-do (Demonstration), which behavior technique is best to use?
• Which statement best describes Class II malocclusion?
• Which process describes shrinkage due to water loss?
• In adhesive dentistry, C Factor is defined as.
• In the Ellis classification, which category corresponds to enamel fracture?
• What term describes a pattern of bone resorption in the anterior edentulous maxilla when it opposes mandibular anterior teeth only?
• Which statement about color stability is true for the softer denture processing resin?
• Periodontal pocket depth is also known as which term?
• At approximately what age do maxillary permanent central incisors typically erupt according to the data?
• Which primary teeth calcify first in utero?
• Which principle of tooth preparation enhances the stability of a restoration and resists dislodgement along an axis other than the path of placement?
• Which medicament is widely used for a pulpotomy of primary teeth and can fixate pulpal tissues?
• Palatal Plane is defined by which landmarks?
• Which region is associated with the densest bone for implant osteointegration?
• The 30-degree vertical angle of the condyle moving down the articular eminence is known as which concept?
• Which tooth is the second most commonly congenitally missing?
• Which Kennedy Classification corresponds to bilateral bounded edentulous area ONLY (crosses the midline, the anterior)?
• Which curve is the cross-arch curvature of the occlusal plane (more lingual inclination as you move distally)?
• Premature contacts on the posterior non-working side during a right lateral excursion occur on which teeth?
• The Go-Gn line is most closely associated with which plane?
• Beveling a margin in Class IV restorations improves which aspect?
• In removable partial dentures, which feature provides vertical support?
• Dentin formed as a reaction to minor damage such as chronic attrition is called?
• Go-Gn line corresponds to which craniofacial plane?
• The stimulation of new bone formation is described by which term?
• Name a mandibular denture stress-bearing area.
• When can fluoride tablets/lozenges be introduced to children?
• Cracked tooth syndrome presents with which symptoms?
• Which term denotes water uptake causing swelling in a dental material?
• Which appliance is used to close diastema less than 2 mm?
• The posterior occlusion path governed by the condyle's movement is described by which term?
• What minimum distance from the mental nerve is recommended for implant placement?
• Internal line angles of a cavity preparation for resin or amalgam should be:
• Deviation of dentures to one side is caused by premature contact on which side?
• In mutually protected occlusion, which teeth protect the anterior teeth at intercuspal position?
• The 30-degree angle represents which concept related to condylar movement?
• Which description matches Kennedy Class III?
• Which material is used as a root-end barrier in teeth with an open apex?
• Which factor could affect bond strength and potentially cause a restoration to fail?
• Which radiograph is best for treatment planning in oral surgery and orthodontics?
• Which site provides the densest bone for dental implant osteointegration?
• External loss of the root surface due to inflammatory mediators generated by pulpal necrosis is called what?
• Intracoronal clasps are indicated in cases with what objective?
• What does etching provide that makes it the most important step for resin composite retention?
• Which yttria content is the strongest in zirconia?
• What is the measurement of interincisal separation in the closest speaking space during sibilant sounds?
• A fracture in which the bone breaks into many fragments is called?
• Diastema may spontaneously close after eruption of which teeth?
• Type I bone is located in which region?
• Which term best describes the emission of visible light by a material when it is exposed to ultraviolet light?
• When can fluoride mouthrinse be introduced to children?
• ANB number (cephalometric analysis) measures the relationship between which structures?
• Maximum Intercuspation is best described as what?
• What is the technique called when layering resin composite over glass ionomer?
• Which site is described as the best bone for implant osteointegration in the source material?
• Which bone graft material is osteogenic as well as osteoinductive and osteoconductive?
• What is the best cement for veneer cementation?
• Replacement resorption occurs as part of ankylosis.
• In Kennedy Class I or II, where should the rest stop on a circumferential Aker's clasp be placed to prevent torquing forces?
• Which resin is commonly used for denture processing due to its softness and porosity?
• Which material stimulates cementoblasts to produce cementum and is used as a root-end filling material, for perforation repair and pulp capping, and as a root-end barrier in teeth with an open apex?
• Intracoronal clasps are contraindicated in which scenario?
• Pulpectomy is described as the treatment of a non-vital tooth to stimulate closure and the development of cementum in an immature permanent tooth. Which procedure is this?
• The closed tray implant impression technique is most ideal when?
• Which sounds are sibilant or linguoalveolar?
• Interproximal reduction involves what?
• Which factor aside from candidiasis can contribute to inflammatory papillary hyperplasia?
• Which term describes the resistance of the denture base to vertical seating forces and relies on structures such as the buccal shelf and retromolar pad in the mandible and the palate and alveolar ridge in the maxilla?
• Fluoride supplementation from 3 to 6 years old is recommended at what range?
• Which term describes bone graft materials that provide a scaffold for bone growth?
• Producing bone with bone cells is described by which term?
• What is the earliest eruption year listed for maxillary permanent teeth in the data?
• Which occlusion should be avoided in complete denture fabrication due to risk of dislodgment?
• Which radiograph is best for evaluating midface fractures?
• What is the recommended management for cracked tooth syndrome associated with a large amalgam?
• Which tooth is the fourth in the order of congenitally missing teeth?
• What term describes the phenomenon where two colors match under some lighting conditions but not under others?
• Cvek pulpotomy is indicated in primary teeth if the pulpal exposure occurred more than 72 hours ago. What does the procedure involve?
• Which pontic design is NEVER USED?
• Lasers cannot detect caries on teeth with stains or plaque deposits. Which is a major disadvantage?
• Which material is commonly used as a temporary cement in pediatric dentistry?
• Which sounds are linguodental?
• Which Kennedy Classification corresponds to bilateral unbounded distal extension?
• Which material is used only in anterior restorations and veneers?
• Suprabulge clasps are indicated for what type of edentulous spaces?
• Infrabulge clasps are indicated for what location?
• What type of medication can prevent blood clot formation after tooth extraction?
• Inflammatory resorption is external resorption caused by inflammatory mediators released during pulpal necrosis.
• What is the primary use of chemically cured acrylic resin in denture fabrication?
• Which dentin type is known as reparative dentin?
• Which term describes the depth of a periodontal pocket measured with a probe?
• Which term describes bone graft materials that contain living bone-forming cells?
• Which statement about ovate pontics is supported by the source?
• Type II bone is located in which region?
• What is the primary function of the metal framework in removable partial dentures?
• Which pontic type is described as the least hygienic and most aesthetic?
• Which cement is known for fluoride release and bonding to tooth structure?
• Which nerve should be considered to avoid numbness when placing implants in the mandible?
• Which cephalometric value assesses the sagittal relationship between the maxilla and mandible?
• Condylar guidance is determined by what feature on the articulator?
• Which material is indicated for traumatic exposures to pulp that are less than 2 mm and occurred within 24 hours?
• Which occlusal angle is approximately 15 degrees and represents the horizontal movement of the condyles during lateral excursion (the Bennet angle)?
• Dentin formed as a reaction to major damage such as pulpal exposure is called?
• Beveling the cavosurface for Class V amalgam restorations is:
• Which calcium channel blocker is associated with gingival hyperplasia?
• What ANB angle value is typically associated with normal Class I occlusion?
• Which drug class is commonly associated with gingival hyperplasia?
• Which ANB value corresponds to Class III malocclusion?
• What is the extraction sequence in serial extraction for severe crowding in mixed dentition?
• Which occlusal concept describes contact only of palatal cusps of maxillary posterior teeth with mandibular posterior teeth, reducing destabilizing buccal force vectors?
• Heavy occlusion sensitivity is typically detected by which test?
• What is the gold standard radiograph for orthodontic treatment and diagnosis?
• Which Kennedy Classification cannot have any modifications?
• What material is commonly used in dentistry as a temporary cement or temporary filling material?
• At approximately what age do maxillary permanent canines typically erupt according to the data?
• Etching in resin bonding also serves to remove the smear layer and expose dentin for micromechanical bonding.
• In composite shade notation, a higher value indicates what about photoinitiator content?
• Which phenomenon can occur due to contact between dissimilar metals in the mouth, causing a bitter metallic taste?
• The Ellis Classification of dental fractures is used to describe dental injuries.
• What term describes the minimum coronal tooth structure required to restore a tooth?
• In amalgam alloy, which element reduces gamma-2 and decreases creep and corrosion, increasing strength?
• On certain articulators, which determinant of occlusion is defined by the path along which the condyle moves within the fossa?
• Ankylosis results in which type of resorption?
• The Frankfort Horizontal Plane is defined by which two landmarks?
• In Kennedy Class III or IV cases, where does the rest of an Aker's clasp engage?
• Which material is commonly associated with corrosion as a complication in endodontics?
• Which statement best defines fluorescence?
• Which term describes a material that glows under ultraviolet light?
• True or False: Maxillary primary teeth erupt before mandibular primary teeth on average.
• Micromechanical retention is dependent on adequate resin tag depth. These tags are formed when dentin is demineralized to expose collagen fibrils, which are then penetrated by the primer and adhesive (bond). What concept describes this process?
• Which immune cell is involved in acute and chronic inflammation, including chronic periapical inflammation?
• In the Type II bone description, which region is identified as least favorable for implants?
• Which statement best describes Class II Division II?
• Which component provides retention in removable partial dentures?
• In the Type I bone description, which region is identified as the location?
• What is the typical overjet value for a normal anteroposterior relationship?
• Which cephalometric plane is defined by the Porion (Po) and Orbitale (Or)?
• Which immunosuppressant is associated with gingival hyperplasia?
• Apexification is described as treatment used to preserve pulp tissue in the apical part of the root and allow for continued development and eventual closure of the root apex for a tooth that is still vital. Which procedure is this?
• Fluoride supplementation from 6 to 16 years old is recommended at what range?
• Which muscle primarily opens the mouth (lowers the mandible)?
• Which material is softer (more monomer), less color stable, and porous, and is used for denture processing?
• Compared with heat-cured resins, chemically cured denture processing resin is typically softer and more porous due to higher monomer content. Which of the following best describes this property?
• Incisal guidance is determined by what feature on the articulator?
• Which amalgam phase is considered the weakest?
• In RPDs, what is the primary function of clasps?
• Which compound is a resin polymerization inhibitor used to increase shelf life?
• Where do the rest seats of an Aker's clasp lie in Kennedy Class III or IV cases?
• Which material is commonly used as an intracanal medicament following pulpectomy procedures?
• Which Kennedy Classification corresponds to unilateral unbounded distal extension?
• Which property is a hallmark of glass ionomer cement?
• Normal incisal display at rest is which range?
• During a right lateral excursion, which teeth exhibit premature contacts on the non-working side according to the described interference?
• Higher yttria content in zirconia (such as 5Y) results in what trade-off?
• Which treatment is indicated for more than 8 mm of crowding in mixed dentition?
• Which statement about deeper cavity preparation and bond strength is correct?
• The end point of closure of the mandible when the condyles are in their most anterior-superior position defines which concept?
• Beveling the margin of a Class IV restoration does NOT accomplish which of the following?
• What is the activator in a self-curing composite?
• What is the best cement for resin crowns?
• Which phase transformation primarily contributes to transformation toughening and high strength in zirconia?
• Best restorative material for root caries due to dry mouth?
• Whistling is associated with which arch form condition?
• Which dentin type is formed after major damage such as pulpal exposure?
• Which procedure maximizes micromechanical retention by creating resin tags?
• To address a diastema greater than 2 mm, which treatment option is commonly employed?
• Dental bonding agents contain methacrylates and can induce type IV hypersensitivity; what exposure is most associated?
• In lingualized occlusion, which cusps contact to minimize destabilizing buccal forces?
• What minimum distance from the mental nerve is recommended for implants in the mandibular region?
• Which element increases amalgam strength and allows setting expansion?
• Where is the junctional epithelium located?
• Which permanent teeth begin to calcify at birth?
• Which procedure is indicated for diastema greater than 2 mm?
• What is ZOE used for?
• What is Camper's Line?
• Acute apical abscess is best described as which of the following?
• Which Kennedy Classification corresponds to unilateral bounded edentulous area (a tooth/teeth on each side of the space)?
• Which term refers to a specific pattern of bone resorption associated with full maxillary dentures opposing only mandibular anterior teeth?
• What is the earliest eruption month listed for mandibular primary teeth in the data?
• Which muscle is NOT primarily involved in closing the mouth?
• Which term describes the resistance to horizontal dislodging forces and relies on denture flange extension into deep vestibule?
• Calcium hydroxide liner is placed over exposed dentin in deep preparations to promote dentinal bridge formation.
• A lisp with the sound 's' heard as 'sh' indicates what about the anterior teeth?
• What initiates polymerization in self-cure composite?
• Which denture function is primarily resisted by vertical seating forces and relies on buccal shelf, retromolar pad, and related structures?
• What is the minimal distance between an implant and a natural tooth?
• Third most frequently impacted tooth according to the provided order is which?
• Which process describes swelling when immersed in water?
• Palatal Plane is defined by which landmarks?
• Sodium hypochlorite is used as what in endodontics?
• Internal line angles should be rounded to reduce stress concentration.
• Which component is commonly described as the anterior determinant of occlusion in articulation concepts?
• Which tooth is listed as the most frequently impacted according to the provided order?
• Which statement correctly contrasts the two phenomena syneresis and imbibition?
• What is the latest eruption month listed for mandibular primary teeth in the data?
• A single anterior edentulous area crossing the midline describes which Kennedy Class?
• Open tray impression technique is most ideal for implants with diverging angles.
• In primary dentition, a distal step is associated with a permanent molar relationship Class II.
• Which yttria content is the weakest in zirconia?
• A 3 mm overbite is greater than normal. Which term best describes this?
• What is the diameter of a 330 bur?
• What is the standard implant diameter?
• Which statement best differentiates acute apical abscess (AAA) from acute periodontal abscess (APA)?
• Which adjunctive service should be considered if a patient is taking a bisphosphonate?
• Which combination of properties best describes an ideal arch wire: high strength, low stiffness, low range?
• Which condition presents as papillary projections on the palate and is commonly associated with denture wear?
• Extracoronal clasps belong to which categories?
• Disclusion of the posterior teeth due to contact between opposing canines during mandibular lateral movement is known as which type of guidance?
• Infrabulge clasps are characterized by which placement?
• Which material is indicated for traumatic exposures to pulp that are less than 2 mm and occurred within 24 hours?
• Which component provides stability by resisting horizontal forces in removable partial dentures?
• Which of the following does NOT affect bond strength in dentin bonding?
• The ferrule effect improves restoration performance by increasing what?
• Which pontic design is best for hygiene?
• What term refers to the distal space between occlusal surfaces when the mandible is protruded?