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: Addition silicones are also called
A) Polyvinyl siloxanes
B) Condensation silicones
C) Reversible hydrocolloids
D) Polyethers
Q: Elastomeric impression materials include
A) Agar and alginate
B) Amalgam and composite
C) Polyether and silicone
D) Wax and ZOE
Q: Reversible hydrocolloid is represented by
A) Composite
B) Alginate
C) GIC
D) Agar
Q: Tissue conditioners are used for
A) Permanent relining
B) Temporary soft liners
C) Final restorations
D) Surgical impressions
Q: Color stability is highest in
A) Porcelain
B) GIC
C) Composite
D) Amalgam
Q: Gold is classified as
A) Brittle
B) Ductile
C) Fragile
D) Hard
Q: Dental stone is used for
A) Restorations
B) Root canals
C) Impressions
D) Model fabrication
Q: Acid etching improves
A) Smoothness
B) Retention
C) Polishing
D) Staining
Q: Orthodontic brackets are commonly bonded using
A) GIC
B) Composite resin
C) Zinc oxide
D) Amalgam
Q: Polycarboxylate cement adheres chemically to
A) Ceramic
B) Metal
C) Enamel
D) Dentin