NDAEB Mock Board Exam: Questions With Solutions
What is the function of a dental liner? Right Ans - thin layer of material that
protects the pulp
On what tooth structure is a liner placed? Right Ans - placed on the deepest
portion of the cavity prep
What are three unique qualities of Calcium Hydroxide Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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?
Right Ans - Varnishes 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? Right Ans - Insulating Base-
placed in a deep cavity prep to protect the tooth from thermal shock.
Protective Base- placed 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? Right Ans - soothing to the pulp
What is the main function for all liners, bases, varnishes? Right Ans - All
liners and bases replace lost dentin
What makes Glass Ionomer Cements so popular? Right Ans - most widely
used, releases fluoride, biocompatible, can be used as a base, liner or a luting
cement
What are Brand Names of Liners, Varnishes Right Ans - Liners- Cavitec,
Dycal, Hydrex, Vitrebond, Life, Pulprotex. Varnishes- Caulk, Coplite, Cavaseal,
Handiliner
What is the function of a dental liner? Right Ans - thin layer of material that
protects the pulp
On what tooth structure is a liner placed? Right Ans - placed on the deepest
portion of the cavity prep
What are three unique qualities of Calcium Hydroxide Right Ans - 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 Right Ans - 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?
Right Ans - Varnishes 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? Right Ans - Insulating Base-
placed in a deep cavity prep to protect the tooth from thermal shock.
Protective Base- placed 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? Right Ans - soothing to the pulp
What is the main function for all liners, bases, varnishes? Right Ans - All
liners and bases replace lost dentin
What makes Glass Ionomer Cements so popular? Right Ans - most widely
used, releases fluoride, biocompatible, can be used as a base, liner or a luting
cement
What are Brand Names of Liners, Varnishes Right Ans - Liners- Cavitec,
Dycal, Hydrex, Vitrebond, Life, Pulprotex. Varnishes- Caulk, Coplite, Cavaseal,
Handiliner
