1) What is the MOST important factor to consider when choosing between a direct

versus indirect posterior intra-coronal restoration?

A Chroma of prepared dentin

B Isthmus depth
C Proximal contact and contour
D Proximal margin finish
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Question 2 of 30

2) Compared with laboratory processed porcelains and composites, direct composite

resins:

A are less likely to lose luster over time.

B are more wear resistant.
C are less color stable.
D have higher fracture toughness.
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3) What type of labial prep would be used to create a contact lens effect on an all

ceramic crown with gingival recession but minimal color change?

A Feather edge
B Sloping shoulder
C Deep square shoulder with no slope
D 1.0 to 2.0 mm subgingival
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Subject: Tooth Preparations

Question 4 of 30

4) As a general principle, how much enamel should be reduced for a porcelain veneer?
 A As much as necessary to facilitate fabrication of an esthetic
restoration
B Adequate reduction so the lab technician can block out undercuts
C Minimally to decrease the need for temporization and improve
bonding
D As much enamel as possible without exposing dentin
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Subject: Tooth Preparations

Question 5 of 30

5) Interproximal contacts of maxillary anterior teeth will ideally be which of the

following?

A Greatest between the central incisors and decreasing in area

toward the distal of the canines.
B Greatest on the distal of canines and decreasing in area toward
midline between the centrals.
C Equal in size between all the anterior teeth.
D Greatest on the proximal surface of the lateral incisors.
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Question 6 of 30

6) The best tool for a dentist to communicate to the laboratory technician the desired

form, contours and function of the final restoration is a:

A facebow mounted stone model of the patient approved diagnostic

wax-up.
B facebow mounted stone model of the patient approved provisional
restorations.
C comprehensive AACD photographic survey including face, smile
and close-up photos.
D detailed laboratory written work authorization with diagrams of the
desired restorations.
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Subject: Smile Design

Question 7 of 30

7) Incisal embrasures should:

A be at the same vertical height when moving from centrals to

canines.
B decrease in size when moving from centrals to canines.
C increase in size and height when moving from centrals to canines.
D be random in height and size to represent a natural smile line.
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Question 8 of 30

8) What is the MOST esthetic and natural looking pontic design?

A Ridge lap pontic

B Modified ridge lap pontic
C Ovate pontic
D Sanitary pontic
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Question 9 of 30

9) When only one condoyle has a complete anterior dislocation of the disk, the range of

opening is:

A unaffected, with deviation toward the unaffected side.

B unaffected, with deviation toward the affected side.
C limited, with deviation toward the unaffected side.
D limited, with deviation toward the affected side.
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Subject: Occlusion

Question 10 of 30
10) A canine protected occlusion should be achieved in a patient when restoring which

one of the following occlusal relationships?

A Anterior crossbite with adequate periodontal support and a healthy

joint
B Class I with adequate periodontal support and a healthy joint
C Class II division I with adequate periodontal support and a healthy
joint
D Class III with adequate periodontal support and a healthy joint
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Question 11 of 30

11) Where is the greatest force of occlusion?

A Anterior segment (central and lateral incisors)

B Cuspid area
C Pre-molar region
D Molar region
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Question 12 of 30

12) The PRIMARY purpose of a post in restoring an endodontically treated tooth is:

A strengthening the tooth.

B strengthening the core.
C retaining the core.
D improving the ferrule effect.
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Question 13 of 30
13) A dual cured or chemical cured bonding cement is generally suggested when

restorative porcelain thickness exceeds what measurement?

A 0.3 mm
B 0.5 mm
C 0.7 mm
D 1.0 mm
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Question 14 of 30

14) What is the most likely cause of tooth sensitivity following the placement and

finishing of porcelain veneers?

A Expansion and contraction of the luting material

B Removal of cementum and dentin during finishing
C Expansion and contraction of porcelain
D Choice of prescribed porcelain material
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Subject: Tooth Preparations

Question 15 of 30

15) What is the thickness of the enamel on the facial surface of an average unworn

maxillary incisor?

A 0.4 mm at the cervical third and 0.8 - 1.0 mm at the incisal third
B 0.4 mm at the cervical third and 1.1 - 1.3 mm at the incisal third
C 0.8 mm at the cervical third and 0.8 - 1.0 mm at the incisal third
D 0.8 mm at the cervical third and 1.1 - 1.3 mm at the incisal third
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Question 16 of 30
16) Following treatment of feldspathic porcelain with hydrofluoric acid, the BEST way to

clean the etched surface is by:

A sandblasting and rinsing with water.

B cleaning in an ultrasonic bath in distilled water.
C neutralizing the acid with baking soda in water for five minutes.
D rinsing with chlorhexidine.
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Subject: Adhesion

Question 17 of 30

17) What is the effect of a residual smear layer during bonding?

A Lower shear bond strength and higher microleakage

B Higher shear bond strength and lower microleakage
C Lower shear bond strength and lower microleakage
D Higher shear bond strength and higher microleakage
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Question 18 of 30

18) Due to existing interproximal restorations, the preparation for an all-ceramic crown

extends 1.0 mm subgingivally traumatizing the gingival papilla. What will be the effects

of this?

A If the gingival papilla is cut during tooth preparation, it will not

regenerate
B If the temporaries confine the embrasure mesio-distally, the papilla
will be more likely to recede
C If the temporaries confine the embrasure mesio-distally, the papilla
may move incisally
D Providing wide open embrasures which are easier to clean will
promote ideal papilla formation
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Subject: Tooth Preparations

Question 19 of 30

19) How likely is there to be an interdental papilla when the distance from the contact

point between 2 teeth to the crest of bone is 5mm or less?

A 30% of the time

B 50% of the time
C 75% of the time
D 100% of the time
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Subject: Periodontics

Question 20 of 30

20) On average, when discussing biological width, the distance from the bone to the

facial free gingival margin is:

A 2.0 mm.
B 3.0 mm.
C 4.0 mm.
D 5.0 mm.
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Subject: Periodontics

Question 21 of 30

21) What clinical situation exists if an adult exhibits a short anatomic crown with the

gingival tissue located occlusally or incisally to the CEJ?

A Delayed Recession
B Delayed passive eruption
C Passive eruption
D Non-inflammatory Hyperplasia
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Subject: Smile Design

Question 22 of 30

22) It is necessary to send a stump shade (shade of prepared tooth) to the laboratory

when using what type of porcelain?

A Feldspathic
B Zirconia
C Inceram
D Porcelain fused to metal
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Question 23 of 30

23) Of the following, what is the BEST cement for porcelain onlays and inlays?

A Dual-cured resin cement

B Compomer
C Resin modified glass ionomer
D Glass ionomer
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Question 24 of 30

24) Why is direct loading of implants becoming more common?

A More clinicians have experience in placing and restoring implants

B Patients desire to replace missing teeth as soon as possible
C More manufacturers are now making implants that encourage rapid
osseointegration
D Success rate of two-stage versus single stage placement does not
differ that much, regardless of the technique used
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Subject: Periodontics

Question 25 of 30
25) When considering esthetic crown lengthening, bone sounding is utilized to

determine:

A crown-root ratio.
B final clinical crown length.
C the proximity of alveolar bone.
D root morphology.
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Subject: Periodontics

Question 26 of 30

26) Which term describes the mechanical wear resulting from normal mastication or

parafunction and is limited to the contacting surfaces of the teeth?

A Abrasion
B Abfraction
C Attrition
D Erosion
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Subject: Occlusion

Question 27 of 30

27) Which of the following best describes the concept of platform switching as it relates

to dental implant treatment?

A Usage of components made by different manufacturers to attach

an abutment to an implant platform
B Usage of an interim component that attaches an implant abutment
to the implant platform
C Usage of an abutment of smaller diameter than that of the implant
platform
D Usage of a single integrated abutment and crown to attach to the
implant platform
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Question 28 of 30

28) In a reverse smile line, is the incisal edges of the maxillary anteriors do which of the

following?

A Follow lower lip curvature

B Follow upper lip curvature
C Follow a flat plane from cuspid tip to cuspid tip
D Curve inversely from lower lip curvature
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Question 29 of 30

29) Self etching dentin bonding agents cannot be used on:

A dry dentin.
B wet dentin.
C sclerotic dentin with pre-etching.
D sclerotic dentin without pre-etching.
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Question 30 of 30

30) In treatment plan considerations regarding gingival esthetics, the predictably

achievable interdental papilla height is SHORTEST between:

A a tooth and an adjacent implant.

B a tooth and an adjacent pontic.
C an implant and an adjacent implant.
D an implant and an adjacent pontic.
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Thank you for completing this exam.

Unfortunately, you did not receive the pass rate of 65% on this Sample Written Exam.

You did not receive a passing grade in the following category(s):

 Smile Design: 25%

 Tooth Preparations: 28%