Dental Nurse 315 Exam 2026 – 460+ Q&A | Eastman Dental Institute UK Certified Practice Guide

Dental nurse 315 exam questions and answers 2026

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1. It is the difference for prepare a tooth for filling and prepare the tooth for an
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h, inlay: ANS>> h, h , UNDERCUT

2. It used to remove the pulp (nerve): ANS>> BARBED BROACH
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3. Upper incisors protrude and the overjet is increased: ANS>> CLASS II Div I
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4. Adam's universal pliers used for: ANS>> Orthodontics
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5. A horizontal overlap is called: ANS>> OVERJET
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6. Orthodontic brackets are fixed with: ANS>> Glass Ionomer h, h, h, h, h, h , h,




7. Acid etch used for composite fillings contains: ANS>> 33% phosphoric acid
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8. siqveland matrix band is used for: ANS>> Class II amalgam restorations
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9. Glass ionomer should be mixed on: ANS>> A glass slab with a metal
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spatula ORWaxed paper with a metal spatula
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10. Composite dental materials are mechanically adhesive after etching
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h, to: - ANS>>
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11. The successful obturation of the root canal is aided by: ANS>> Lateral
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, condensers

12. A *barbed broach* is used in endodontics to: Remove canal contents
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13. Irreversible pulpitis can be treated by: Extraction h, h, h, h, h, h,




14. A mesiodens is: supernumery tooth
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15. A sign of gingivitis is: False Pocket
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16. The recommended concentration of fluoride in the water supply is: 1
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ppm (part per million)
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17. The approximate concentration in ppm of fluoride in fluoride
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toothpaste recommended for adults is: 1350-1500ppm
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18. The early stage of caries appears as: White spot
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19. Bacterial acid attack on tooth enamel results in: DEMINERALISATION
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20. The *usual retentive component* of a removable appliance is: CRIB
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21. A natural space occurring between erupted teeth in either arch is called: -
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Diastema

22. It is a part of the removable appliance: Labial bow
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23. A vertical overlap is called: OVERBITE
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24. The purpose of an orthodontic retainer is: Stabilise teeth while the
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bone remodels
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25. A patient who sucks their thumb often has: Proclined incisors and an anterior
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26. A functional orthodontic appliance will move teeth by:: Increase overbite
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27. Proclined upper central incisors is a feature of: Class II Div I
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28. The most appropriate advice for a patient who has been supplied with
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an upper removable appliance: Remove it when eating
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29. It is a part of the fixed appliance: Bracket
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, 30. Good oral hygiene is important for those patients who?: Are wearing
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h, any orthodontic appliance
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31. Functional appliances work by using: Muscular forces to move the *jaw* h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h,




32. Congenitally absent teeth are those which?: Have been missing since birth h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h,




33. Instruments tha should be set out for a patient attending with a removable h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h, h,




h, orthodontic appliance are:: Adam's universal and spring forming pliers
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34. The impression material often used for denture construction is: ALGINATE
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35. A fixed movable type of bridge is necessary in some circumstances
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h, to allow: Slight movement at the bridge joint
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36. The inhalation or swallowing of endo instruments can be prevented by the
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h, use of:: - Parachute chains
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- Floss ties around the instruments
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37. A bridge which has retainers several teeth away from the pontic is
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h, called a: Spring cantilever bridge
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38. The instrument used to curette infected or cystic debris from a
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h, surgical site is: Mitchells trimmer
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39. An oroantral fistula is most likely to develop following the attempted
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