INBDE Bootcamp Fields of Dentistry Practice Test

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