Pangan, Maria Elaine S.

DMD – 4D

Board Exam Questions

Inlay, Onlay, and Gold

1. Indications of Inlay and Onlay except.

A. Endodontically treated teeth
B. Teeth at risk for fracture
C. Removable prosthodontic abutment
D. Esthetics
E. Diastema closure and occlusal plane correction
Rationale: Esthetics is a contraindication of inlays and onlays.

2. Advantages of inlays and onlays except.

A. Strength
B. Cost
C. Biocompatibility
D. Low wear
E. Control of contours
Rationale: Cost is a disadvantage of inlays an onlays because it is expensive.

3. Ideal occlusal depth of inlays and onlays on dentin:

A. 1mm
B. 1.2mm
C. 1.5mm
D. 2mm
E. 1.3mm
Rationale: It is 1 mm so that the restoration will be retentive

4. Orientation of the bur on inlays and onlays should be?

A. Horizontal
B. Vertical
 C. Diagonal
D. Straight
E. Tapered
Rationale: It should be vertical because its taper provides 3 to 5 degree divergence.

5. What bur is used in the initial entry in the central fossa of the cavity?
A. Long fissured bur
B. Inverted cone bur
C. Round bur
D. Tapered fissure bur
E. Straight fissure bur
Rationale: A tapered fissured bur is used so that the access is easy in the central fossa of the
cavity.

6. Surfaces indicated for direct filling of Gold restorations on Class III cavity except.
A. Distal surface
B. Facial Surface
C. Lingual Surface
D. Middle third
E. Mesial Surface
Rationale: It is contraindicated on surfaces where esthetics is not possible.

7. Gingival floor of box should have an axial depth of:

A. 1.5 to 2mm
B. 1.0 to 1.5
C. 1.0 to 1.5mm
D. 2mm to 2.5mm
E. 1.0 to 1.2mm
Rationale: It should have an axial depth of 1.0 to 1.5mm so that the restoration will be retentive
this will also conserve tooth structure.

8. Bevel of horizontal cavosurface angles:

A. 0.5mm wide
B. 1mm wide
C. 1.5mm wide
 D. 0.3mm wide
E. 0.4mm wide
Rationale: The 0.5mm bevel increases strength pf enamel, improves marginal seal, and
burnishability of margins.

9. Additional Retention features of Inlays and Onlays except.

A. Dovetails
B. Margins
C. Slots
D. Grooves
Rationale: These features are used when opposing walls (primary retention) are short.

10. According to Sturdevant there are four distinct groups of alloys, except.
A. Low gold alloys
B. Palladium Alloys
C. Base Metal Alloys
D. Chromnium metal alloys
E. The traditional high gold alloys
Rationale: There are only 4 distinct groups of alloys according to Sturdevant.

11. What is an inlay when it is used?

A. It is a ceramic dental restoration
B. It is a porcelain dental restoration
C. It is an alloy dental restoration
D. It is a metal dental restoration
E. It is a cobalt dental restoration
Rationale: It is a ceramic dental restoration which is used for restoring natural dental crown
when upper dental surface of the tooth is damaged, and it cannot be restored by a filling.

12. Where and how are inlays and onlays fabricated?

A. The dentist removes the caries and fabricate the inlay and onlay
B. The dentist makes a tooth impression
C. The dentist fabricate a crown
D. The dentist restores the teeth
Rationale: The impression is sent to the lab where a dental technician makes an inlay or an
onlay based on the imprint.

13. How long does fabrication and placement of inlay or onlay take?
A. Months
B. Generally, takes few days
C. Weeks
D. Years
Rationale: The procedure can be done through two visits to the dentist's office. During the first
visit the tooth is being prepared and an impression is taken, and during the second visit the
restoration is placed to the tooth.

14. What materials is an inlay or onlay made of?

A. Porcelain
B. Alloy
C. Cobalt
D. Ceramics
Rationale: Ceramics because of its excellent aesthetics values.

15. What is the lifetime of an inlay or onlay restoration?

A. Shorter life span
B. Longer life span
Rationale: It has longer life span than a composite filling, and combined with quality oral
hygiene they can last a long time.

16. How is an inlay or onlay bonded with the tooth?

A. Light cured
B. Cemented with a special dental cement
C. With a special dressing
D. With a special dental gel
Rationale: Placed in that manner they will create a long-lasting and strong bond with the
natural tooth.
17. Can inlay or onlay be removed for cleaning?
A. Replaceable
B. Cannot be removed
C. Permanent
D. Removable
Rationale: Once cemented to the natural tooth they make a permanent and unbreakable
connection.

18. How is an inlay and onlay maintained? All except:

A. Good oral hygiene
B. Daily removal of tartar and plaque
C. Heavy occlusal wear
D. Regular dental check ups
Rationale: Oral hygiene after placement of inlay or onlay restoration is not different from
maintenance of natural teeth. Daily oral hygiene and regular checkups as well as removal of
tartar and plaque will be sufficient for the longevity of placed dental restorations.

19. Can every dentist make and inlay or onlay filling?

A. Yes
B. No
Rationale: Inlay and onlay are not done by all dentists because of their complexity. Expertise of
the dentist and equipment of the dental clinic are one of the main prerequisites for their
fabrication.

20. What are the main advantages of inlays and onlays? Except.
A. Extra stability
B. Durability
C. Low wear
D. Higher chair time
Rationale: Inlay and onlay will add extra stability and strength to the remaining part of the
natural tooth. This particularly applies to supplements being placed on side surface of the tooth
where stability of natural tooth is destroyed by caries.

Sources:
https://www.identalia.com/en/services/inlay-onlay/questions-and-answers/

https://www.slideshare.net/faryalmangrio/inlays-and-onlays-32008181

https://www.slideshare.net/PARTHPMT/direct-filling-gold