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6. What is an advantage of composite restorative material?

  • Fluoride releasing
  • Cost
  • Aesthetics
  • Strength

7. Why is moisture control important?

  • To maintain fluoride levels
  • None of them
  • Prevent fluid inhalation
  • To aid the setting of restorative materials

8. What is the function of hand instruments when used in periodontal therapy?

  • To remove surface staining
  • Removing sub gingival calculus
  • Removing calculus from all surfaces of the tooth
  • Removing supragingival calculus

9. What is an advantage of amalgam restorative material?

  • Fluoride releasing
  • Strength
  • Aesthetics
  • Temporary

10. What is an advantage of temporary restorative material?

  • All set quickly
  • Cheap
  • All are easy to manipulate
  • Expensive

11. What effect do carbonated drinks have on oral health if consumed regularly outside of meal times?

  • Causative factor of caries
  • None of them
  • Causative factor of gingivitis
  • Causative factor of periodontal disease

12. What is the PH value of the oral cavity several hours after food consumption?

  • 6
  • 7
  • 6.5
  • 5.5

13. What is the function of hand instruments when preparing cavities?

  • Push filling into the cavity and remove excess filling
  • Remove unsupported enamel from cavity edges
  • Remove soft dentine and feel cavity margins
  • Remove soft dentine and push filling into the cavity

14. Which of the following is a method of delivering fluoride topically?

  • Tea and fish
  • Dental floss
  • Fluoride drops
  • Fluoridated water

15. Which of the following is an advantage of delivering fluoride?

  • Helps prevent gingivitis
  • Helps prevent tooth decay
  • Helps prevent periodontal disease
  • Helps prevent fluorosis

16. What effect do non-carbonated drinks have on oral health?

  • None
  • Causative factor of periodontal disease
  • Causative factor of gingivitis
  • Causative factor of caries

17. Which of the following is a method of delivering fluoride systemically?

  • Fluoride tablets
  • Toothpaste
  • Fluoride varnish
  • Mouthwash

18. What religious festival could have an impact on oral health?

  • Easter, Diwali, Ramadan
  • Easter
  • Ramadan
  • Diwali

19. Which of the following is the most effective method for delivering oral health messages?

  • Demonstrations
  • Texting
  • Using the internet
  • Word of mouth

20. What is a disadvantage of Glass ionomer restorative material?

  • Fluoride releasing
  • Cost
  • Longevity
  • Only adhesive to enamel