Restorative Dentistry Lab Practice Exam
Course Introduction
The Restorative Dentistry Lab provides hands-on experience in the principles and techniques of restoring the form, function, and aesthetics of damaged teeth. Students will practice cavity preparation, placement of restorative materials such as amalgam and composite resins, and the finishing and polishing of restorations using simulated models and dental equipment. The course emphasizes infection control, clinical safety, manipulation of dental instruments, and adherence to procedural protocols, preparing students for clinical practice by reinforcing foundational skills essential for patient care in restorative dentistry.
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Dental Instruments A Pocket Guide 4th Edition by Linda R. Bartolomucci Boyd
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Chapter 1: Basic Dental Instruments
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Q1) The purpose of the mouth mirror is
A)to provide indirect vision.
B)to reflect light into the mouth.
C)to retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue.
D)A and C
E)All of the above
Answer: E
Q2) The main purpose of the explorer is
A)to retract the lips, cheeks, and tongue.
B)to transfer material from the oral cavity.
C)to examine teeth for decay, calculus, furcations, or other abnormalities.
D)All of the above
Answer: C
Q3) The main function of this instrument is to grasp and/or transfer material into and out of the oral cavity.
A)Periodontal probe
B)Mouth mirror
C)Curette
D)Cotton forceps (pliers)
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Enamel Cutting Instruments
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Q1) Which of the following hand instruments is an example of a four-number instrument?
A)Enamel hoe
B)Wedelstaedt chisel
C)Spoon excavator
D)Distal gingival margin trimmer
Answer: D
Q2) Used on restorative tray setups, the main function of a spoon excavator is:
A)To remove carious dentin
B)To remove temporary crowns
C)To remove temporary cement in temporary restoration
D)To remove permanent crown during try-in
Answer: A
Q3) Which of the following is a part of an instrument?
A)Handle
B)Shank
C)Working end
D)All of the above
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Local Anesthetic Syringe and Components
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Q1) Identify the gauge that indicates the smallest diameter (thinnest) needle.
A)25 gauge
B)27 gauge
C)28 gauge
D)30 gauge
Answer: A
Q2) What part of the anesthetic cartridge holds the rubber diaphragm in place?
A)Carpule
B)Silicon rubber plunger
C)Aluminum cap
D)Color-coded band
Answer: C
Q3) The following are all parts of the anesthetic aspirating syringe: threaded tip, harpoon, piston rod, barrel of the syringe, finger grip, finger bar, and thumb ring.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Evacuation Devices, Airwater Syringe Tip and
Dental Unit
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Q1) A characteristic of Isolite is
A)To retract tongue
B)To evacuate saliva and water from patient's mouth
C)To provide light to the working area of the mouth
D)All of the above
Q2) A waterline treatment tablet should be placed in the water bottle
A)when the bottle is half full
B)when water looks contaminated
C)every time the bottle is filled
D)between each patient
Q3) A(n) _____ evacuates large amounts of fluid and debris from the oral cavity.
A)high-velocity (volume) evacuation (HVE) tip
B)low-velocity (volume) evacuation tip/saliva ejector
C)air/water syringe
D)high-velocity (volume) surgical evacuation tip
Q4) An _____________ chair features an adjustable seat level and front support bar.
A)Operator
B)Assistant
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Chapter 5: Dental Handpieces
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Q1) The laser handpiece typically is used
A)for a class II cavity preparation.
B)for a class IV cavity preparation.
C)to cut soft tissue.
D)to control bleeding.
E)C and D
Q2) The air abrasion handpiece typically is used in the preparation of
A)a class I cavity.
B)a class II cavity.
C)a class III cavity.
D)sealants.
E)A and D
Q3) Name the type of handpiece used with the high pressure of alpha-alumina particles.
A)Slow-speed straight handpiece
B)Slow-speed contra-angle handpiece
C)High-speed handpiece
D)Implant handpiece
E)Air abrasion handpiece
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Chapter 6: Burs and Rotary Attachments for Handpieces
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Q1) Which of the following are parts of the bur?
A)Head
B)Neck
C)Shank
D)All of the above
Q2) Name the type of diamond bur used to reduce a tooth for a crown preparation on the lingual aspect of anterior teeth and for bulk reduction of incisal edges.
A)Diamond wheel
B)Diamond flame
C)Diamond flat-end cylinder
D)Diamond flat-end taper
Q3) Name the type of bur typically used to remove decay deep in the walls of the preparation once the tooth has been opened.
A)Inverted cone
B)Straight fissure-plain cut
C)Straight fissure-crosscut
D)Tapered fissure-crosscut
E)Round bur
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Chapter 7: Dental Dam Instruments
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Q1) Identify the anterior clamp that anchors and stabilizes the dental dam.
A)212 wingless
B)W2
C)W7
D)4 winged
E)7 winged
Q2) How much space between dental dam holes is maintained to ensure proper placement of the dental dam?
A)4.5 mm
B)3.5 mm
C)2.5 mm
D)1.5 mm
Q3) A _____ holds the dental dam away from the teeth.
A)dental dam clamp
B)dental dam forceps
C)dental dam template
D)dental dam frame
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Chapter 8: Amalgam Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Interproximal condenser is not commonly part of the amalgam setup.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a part of an amalgam restorative procedure tray setup?
A)Football burnisher
B)Hollenback carver
C)Plastic instrument
D)Liner applicator
Q3) A matrix band is placed in the gingival embrasure area for class II restorations.
A)True
B)False
Q4) For which restorative class preparation is a Tofflemire/ Matrix retainer used?
A)Class I
B)Class II
C)Class III
D)Class IV
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Chapter 9: Composite Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Finishing strips are completely covered in abrasive material.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When a curing light is used for composite restorations, in what increments must the material be cured?
A)2 mm
B)3 mm
C)4 mm
D)5 mm
Q3) The purpose of the curing light protective shield is
A)to protect the operator's eyes.
B)to protect the assistant's eyes.
C)to help cure the material.
D)A and B
E)All of the above
Q4) The composite well is used for what type of material (or materials)?
A)Etchant
B)Primer
C)Bonding material
D)All of the above
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Chapter 10: Crown and Bridge Restorative Instruments
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Q1) Which of the following materials is used to seat a permanent crown?
A)Wooden wedge
B)Wax bite
C)Wooden bite stick
D)Bite block
Q2) Name the instrument(s) that are found on a tray setup for preparing a tooth for crown.
A)Gingival retraction cord instrument
B)Woodson instrument
C)Shade guide
D)Provisional crown-removing forceps
E)All of the above
Q3) What is the function of a gingival retraction cord instrument?
A)To place a gingival retraction cord prior to taking a final impression.
B)To remove a gingival retraction cord after taking a final impression.
C)To place a gingival retraction cord prior to taking a preliminary impression.
D)To remove a gingival retraction cord after taking a preliminary impression.
Q4) A shade guide for crown and bridge procedure is found on which tray setup?
A)Crown and bridge preparation tray setup
B)Crown and bridge cementation tray setup
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Chapter 11: Endodontic Instruments
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Q1) The endodontic millimeter ruler assists in measuring
A)the length of the canal(s).
B)the width of the canal(s).
Q2) _________________ is one of the tools used to carry amalgam to surgical site of apicoectomy.
A)Micro retro amalgam carrier
B)Amalgam condenser
C)Glick instrument
Q3) What substance or material is applied to the tip of the pulp tester electrode to conduct electricity?
A)Topical anesthetic
B)Cavity varnish
C)Dycal
D)Toothpaste
Q4) Name the instrument used to remove the pulp tissue from a canal.
A)Broach
B)K-type file
C)Hedstrom file
D)Reamer
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Chapter 12: Hygiene Instruments
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Q1) Which curette would be most suitable for scaling and removing deposits from deep periodontal pockets (5 mm or deeper) on the posterior teeth?
A)Extended area-specific curette-posterior
B)Mini extended area-specific curette-posterior
C)Universal curette
D)Curved sickle scaler
E)Area-specific curette
Q2) Identify the type of curette on which the terminal shank is 3 mm longer than that of the standard area-specific curette to allow removal of deposits at 5 mm or deeper.
A)Universal curette
B)Mini extended area-specific curette
C)Extended area-specific curette-After Five design
D)Sickle scaler
E)Implant scaler
Q3) Ultra-high-frequency sound waves convert mechanical energy into vibrations for the ultrasonic scaler.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Preventive and Sealant Instruments and Bleaching Trays
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Q1) The Vacuum Form is used for which procedures listed below?
A)To make bleaching trays
B)To make custom temporary crowns
C)To make night and mouth guards
D)To make orthodontic positioners
E)All of the above
Q2) Fluoride treatments usually are given to children
A)once a month.
B)once every 2 months.
C)once every 4 months.
D)once every 6 months.
E)once every 2 years.
Q3) Fluoride treatments are given
A)to help make the structure of the teeth smooth and shiny.
B)once a month.
C)to help prevent decay by mineralizing the teeth.
D)None of the above
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Chapter 14: Orthodontic Instruments
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Q1) A Kobayashi tie features a preformed hook.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A ________________ separator is used to separate teeth prior to banding.
A)steel spring
B)elastic
C)brass wire
D)All of the above
Q3) Which of the following is true about distal end-cutting pliers?
A)To cut and remove distal end of the arch wire.
B)To cut and remove the excess cement materials from the teeth.
C)To remove the wire from the arch
Q4) ___________________ is (are) a small device bonded to the teeth to hold the orthodontic arch wires.
A)Elastic ties
B)Bracket
C)Ligature tie
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Chapter 15: Universal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument holds a blade in place for surgical cutting of tissue?
A)Hemostat
B)Tongue and cheek retractor
C)Scalpel handle
D)Mouth prop
E)Periosteal elevator
Q2) Which of the following characteristics is true regarding a tongue and cheek retractor?
A)Is commonly used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups
B)Is commonly used in the oral photography procedures
C)None of the above
Q3) A periosteal elevator is used to retract tongue or cheek during surgery.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A periosteal elevator is used on oral surgery and periodontal surgical tray setups.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Periodontal Instruments and Periodontal Surgical Instruments
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Q1) Which instrument is used to remove subgingival and supragingival calculus in a pulling motion?
A)Curette
B)Periodontal probe
C)Interdental spear-point knife
D)Mesial/distal, buccal/lingual hoe
E)Back-action hoe
Q2) A periodontal kidney-shaped knife is used
A)to bevel an incision for gingivectomy.
B)to cut interdental gingiva.
C)before placement of implants.
D)to measure periodontal pockets.
Q3) Which instrument is used for interdental cutting of gingiva and removal of tissue?
A)Peristome
B)Periodontal kidney-shaped knife
C)Interdental spear-point knife
D)Interdental file
E)Curette
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Chapter 17: Oral Surgery Extraction Instruments
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Q1) Identify the instrument used to split or section a tooth for easier removal; the instrument is used with a surgical mallet.
A)Rongeur
B)Bone file
C)Hemostat
D)Bone chisel
E)Straight elevator
Q2) Which type of surgical forceps is designed to extract trifurcated maxillary left first or second molars?
A)No. 88R
B)No. 88L
C)Cryer no. 150
D)Cryer no. 151
E)No. 17
Q3) Root-tip elevators remove small root tips in difficult areas.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Maxillary root forceps are used to extract maxillary molars.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 18: Sterilization Equipment
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Q1) The time, temperature, and pressure required to accomplish the sterilization of instruments are the same for all types of sterilizers, whether instruments are wrapped or unwrapped.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Gowns worn during patient care must have which of the following properties?
A)Cloth material made of polyester and cotton in accordance with state and/or federal regulations
B)Moisture resistant (against contamination by liquids)
C)Cuffed long sleeves
D)Closure at neckline
E)All of the above
Q3) __________ is the protective barrier over the examination gloves used in order to not cross-contaminate the area.
A)Utility gloves
B)Vinyl gloves
C)Overgloves
Q4) Protective masks should be changed after every patient.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Dental Materials Equipment
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Q1) In the reversible hydrocolloid unit, the temperature for the storage bath should be
A)110° F (44° C).
B)150° F (65.5° C).
C)212° F (100° C).
Q2) The Automixer is used for which type of material?
A)Polyvinylsiloxane
B)Alginate (irreversible hydrocolloid)
C)Reversible hydrocolloid
D)None of the above
Q3) Flexible rubber bowls are used to mix which material(s)?
A)Powder and liquid; example: irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate)
B)Reversible hydrocolloid
C)Polyvinylsiloxane
D)Plaster or stone for pouring up models
E)A and D
Q4) Alginator is used for many dental procedures involving taking an alginate impression.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 20: Dental Radiography Equipment
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Q1) Digital radiographs use ____ radiation than conventional x-rays.
A)more
B)less
Q2) _____________ is the part of the film to protect the film from light penetration.
A)Lead foil
B)Black paper
C)Vinyl cover
Q3) Which type of film uses the least amount of radiation?
A)"E" speed
B)"D" speed
C)"F" speed
D)All above use the same amount of radiation.
Q4) The purpose of taking bite-wing x-rays is to view the
A)root tips (apices) of the teeth.
B)root and the apex of the tooth.
C)anterior teeth to diagnose caries.
D)coronal part of the posterior teeth for diagnosing caries.
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