Dental Materials MCQs
Dental Materials MCQs test the understanding of restorative and preventive materials used in dentistry. Topics include dental amalgam, composite resins, glass ionomers, impression materials, and adhesives. These MCQs are valuable for BDS and MDCAT students aiming to grasp the properties, manipulation, and clinical use of dental materials.
Q: Alginate impression material is classified as
A) Plastic
B) Elastic
C) Rigid
D) Inert
Q: Amalgam restoration mainly consists of
A) Copper and mercury
B) Gold and copper
C) Silver and zinc
D) Silver and mercury
Q: Zinc oxide eugenol is commonly used as
A) Base material
B) Etching agent
C) Permanent cement
D) Final restoration
Q: Fluoride release is highest in
A) Composite
B) Amalgam
C) Zinc phosphate
D) Glass ionomer
Q: The setting reaction of GIC involves
A) Acid-base reaction
B) Oxidation
C) Crystallization
D) Polymerization
Q: Calcium hydroxide is used for
A) Pulp capping
B) Etching enamel
C) Root canal filling
D) Final restoration
Q: The main component of dental porcelain is
A) Quartz
B) Silica
C) Feldspar
D) Kaolin
Q: Polyether impression material is known for
A) Brittle nature
B) Poor accuracy
C) Low stiffness
D) Dimensional stability
Q: Resin composites are cured using
A) Mercury vapor
B) Air drying
C) Light curing unit
D) Heat
Q: Abrasive used in polishing amalgam is
A) Pumice
B) Sodium fluoride
C) Zinc oxide
D) Eugenol