Test Bank for Dental Materials
Comprehensive Study Guide — 2026–2027 Edition
Covers: Introduction to Dental Materials, Properties, Classifications, Gypsum, Wax, Impression
Materials, Cements, Bonding & More
Section 1 — Introduction & Classification of Dental Materials
1. What sciences are involved in dental materials?
a) Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy
b) Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
c) Biology, Physics, Anatomy
d) Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology
Answer: b) Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
2. Which is not a classification of dental materials?
a) Biological
b) Restorative
c) Preventive
d) Therapeutic
Answer: a) Biological | The three classifications are Preventive, Restorative, and
Auxiliary/Therapeutic.
3. Which classification of materials includes fluoride, sealants, glass ionomer, and cement?
a) Restorative
b) Preventive
c) Auxiliary
d) Temporary
Answer: b) Preventive
4. Which classification of materials includes amalgam, resin-based composites, and porcelains?
a) Preventive
b) Auxiliary
c) Restorative
d) Temporary
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, Answer: c) Restorative
5. Which classification of materials includes matrix band, custom tray, and wedge?
a) Preventive
b) Restorative
c) Temporary
d) Auxiliary
Answer: d) Auxiliary
6. Which restorative materials are used intraorally to fabricate restorations or prosthetic devices
directly on the teeth or tissues?
a) Indirect restorative
b) Direct restorative
c) Auxiliary
d) Temporary
Answer: b) Direct restorative
7. Which restorative materials are fabricated extraorally from casts or other replicas of teeth and
tissues?
a) Direct restorative
b) Temporary restorative
c) Indirect restorative
d) Auxiliary
Answer: c) Indirect restorative
8. Which of the following is an example of a direct restorative material?
a) Porcelain inlay
b) Ceramic implant abutment
c) Cast gold crown
d) Silver dental amalgam
Answer: d) Silver dental amalgam
9. Today's approach to dental care is referred to as:
a) Evidence-based dentistry
b) Comprehensive care
c) Individualized care
d) Science-based dentistry
Answer: a) Evidence-based dentistry
10. The earliest recorded mention of restorative dentistry occurs when?
a) 600 BC
b) 1200 AD
c) 1700 AD
d) 2500 BC
Answer: a) 600 BC
11. Silver paste was first mentioned as a restorative material for teeth by the:
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, a) Chinese
b) French
c) Romans
d) Greeks
Answer: a) Chinese
12. The first acceptable amalgam formula was developed by _____ in 1895.
a) Dr. William Taggart
b) Dr. Frederick McKay
c) Pierre Fauchard
d) G. V. Black
Answer: d) G. V. Black
13. Dr. Frederick McKay is credited with:
a) Developing an acceptable formula for silver dental amalgam
b) The introduction of dental cements
c) Noting dental fluorosis in Colorado Springs
d) Demonstrating a castings method to produce gold inlays
Answer: c) Noting dental fluorosis in Colorado Springs
14. Which restorative technique was first introduced in 1955?
a) Acid-etch technique
b) Synthetic resins for denture bases
c) Cohesive gold foil
d) Cast gold inlays
Answer: a) Acid-etch technique
15. Since 2005, the ADA Seal of Acceptance is awarded to _____ products.
a) Neither professional nor consumer
b) Professional but not consumer
c) Both professional and consumer
d) Consumer but not professional
Answer: d) Consumer but not professional
16. Dental materials considered devices as well as OTC products sold to the public are subject
to control and regulation of the _____ Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
a) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
b) Drug Enforcement Administration
c) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
d) Department of Human and Health Services
Answer: a) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
17. The delivery of dental materials most often falls to:
a) The dentist
b) The dental assistant
c) The dental hygienist
d) The dental laboratory technician
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Comprehensive Study Guide — 2026–2027 Edition
Covers: Introduction to Dental Materials, Properties, Classifications, Gypsum, Wax, Impression
Materials, Cements, Bonding & More
Section 1 — Introduction & Classification of Dental Materials
1. What sciences are involved in dental materials?
a) Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy
b) Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
c) Biology, Physics, Anatomy
d) Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology
Answer: b) Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
2. Which is not a classification of dental materials?
a) Biological
b) Restorative
c) Preventive
d) Therapeutic
Answer: a) Biological | The three classifications are Preventive, Restorative, and
Auxiliary/Therapeutic.
3. Which classification of materials includes fluoride, sealants, glass ionomer, and cement?
a) Restorative
b) Preventive
c) Auxiliary
d) Temporary
Answer: b) Preventive
4. Which classification of materials includes amalgam, resin-based composites, and porcelains?
a) Preventive
b) Auxiliary
c) Restorative
d) Temporary
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, Answer: c) Restorative
5. Which classification of materials includes matrix band, custom tray, and wedge?
a) Preventive
b) Restorative
c) Temporary
d) Auxiliary
Answer: d) Auxiliary
6. Which restorative materials are used intraorally to fabricate restorations or prosthetic devices
directly on the teeth or tissues?
a) Indirect restorative
b) Direct restorative
c) Auxiliary
d) Temporary
Answer: b) Direct restorative
7. Which restorative materials are fabricated extraorally from casts or other replicas of teeth and
tissues?
a) Direct restorative
b) Temporary restorative
c) Indirect restorative
d) Auxiliary
Answer: c) Indirect restorative
8. Which of the following is an example of a direct restorative material?
a) Porcelain inlay
b) Ceramic implant abutment
c) Cast gold crown
d) Silver dental amalgam
Answer: d) Silver dental amalgam
9. Today's approach to dental care is referred to as:
a) Evidence-based dentistry
b) Comprehensive care
c) Individualized care
d) Science-based dentistry
Answer: a) Evidence-based dentistry
10. The earliest recorded mention of restorative dentistry occurs when?
a) 600 BC
b) 1200 AD
c) 1700 AD
d) 2500 BC
Answer: a) 600 BC
11. Silver paste was first mentioned as a restorative material for teeth by the:
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, a) Chinese
b) French
c) Romans
d) Greeks
Answer: a) Chinese
12. The first acceptable amalgam formula was developed by _____ in 1895.
a) Dr. William Taggart
b) Dr. Frederick McKay
c) Pierre Fauchard
d) G. V. Black
Answer: d) G. V. Black
13. Dr. Frederick McKay is credited with:
a) Developing an acceptable formula for silver dental amalgam
b) The introduction of dental cements
c) Noting dental fluorosis in Colorado Springs
d) Demonstrating a castings method to produce gold inlays
Answer: c) Noting dental fluorosis in Colorado Springs
14. Which restorative technique was first introduced in 1955?
a) Acid-etch technique
b) Synthetic resins for denture bases
c) Cohesive gold foil
d) Cast gold inlays
Answer: a) Acid-etch technique
15. Since 2005, the ADA Seal of Acceptance is awarded to _____ products.
a) Neither professional nor consumer
b) Professional but not consumer
c) Both professional and consumer
d) Consumer but not professional
Answer: d) Consumer but not professional
16. Dental materials considered devices as well as OTC products sold to the public are subject
to control and regulation of the _____ Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
a) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
b) Drug Enforcement Administration
c) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
d) Department of Human and Health Services
Answer: a) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
17. The delivery of dental materials most often falls to:
a) The dentist
b) The dental assistant
c) The dental hygienist
d) The dental laboratory technician
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