NDAEB Mock board exam (questions and answers) 2024

NDAEB Mock board exam (questions and answers) 2024 What is the function of a dental liner? - CORRECT ANSWER-thin layer of material that protects the pulp On what tooth structure is a liner placed? - CORRECT ANSWER-placed on the deepest portion of the cavity prep What are three unique qualities of Calcium Hydroxide - CORRECT ANSWER-protects the pulp from chemical irritation, stimulates production of secondary dentin, compatible with all types of materials. What are the three types of Pulpal stimuli - CORRECT ANSWER-Physical, Mechanical, Chemical & Biologic Can Varnish be placed under all restorative materials? If not, with which materials is it contraindicated? Is there an alternative material that is similar? - CORRECT ANSWERVarnishes are used under Amalgams only, they are corrosive to composite resins. A Dentin Sealer would be used instead of a varnish. What does an insulating base do for a tooth? - CORRECT ANSWER-Insulating Baseplaced in a deep cavity prep to protect the tooth from thermal shock. Protective Baseplaced when it's necessary to protect the pulp before the restoration is placed ( without it there could be post op sensitivity) Sedative Base- help soothe a pulp that has been damaged during the process of removing decay. What effect does eugenol have on the pulp? - CORRECT ANSWER-soothing to the pulp What is the main function for all liners, bases, varnishes? - CORRECT ANSWER-All liners and bases replace lost dentin What makes Glass Ionomer Cements so popular? - CORRECT ANSWER-most widely used, releases fluoride, biocompatible, can be used as a base, liner or a luting cement What are Brand Names of Liners, Varnishes - CORRECT ANSWER-Liners- Cavitec, Dycal, Hydrex, Vitrebond, Life, Pulprotex. Varnishes- Caulk, Coplite, Cavaseal, Handiliner