Test Prep AACD American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Online Training
Test Prep AACD Online Training
The questions for AACD were last updated at Nov 22,2024.
- Exam Code: AACD
- Exam Name: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Certification Provider: Test Prep
- Latest update: Nov 22,2024
When selecting a shade, the proper indoor lighting is:
- A . Incandescent.
- B . Standard fluorescent.
- C . Color corrected fluorescent.
- D . Halogen.
When etching ceramic, proper results:
- A . Can be accomplished equally using either hydroflouric acid or aciduated phosporous fluoride.
- B . Require specific instructions for each brand of ceramic.
- C . Yield a more translucent porcelain that is more amenable to shade modification.
- D . Are accomplished with a 37% Phosphoric acid gel applied according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Which of the following has been shown to increase the incidence of postoperative sensitivity?
- A . Residual bacteria on the preparation surface
- B . Excessive agitation of the primer
- C . Rewetting instruments with unfilled resin
- D . Use of chlorhexidine as a rewetting agent
Which of the following BEST describes hue?
- A . Relates the color to a gray scale
- B . Varying wavelengths of radiant energy
- C . Color intensity
- D . Relates the color to a yellow scale
Facial midlines coincide with dental midlines in approximately what percentage of people?
- A . 30%
- B . 50%
- C . 70%
- D . 90%
Central dominance in dental composition can be increased by:
- A . Narrowing the line angles.
- B . Reducing the vertical dimension.
- C . Closing the diastema at mid-line.
- D . Lowering the value.
Prior to impression making, which of the following products is appropriate for hemostasis?
- A . Chlorhexidine
- B . Hydrogen peroxide
- C . Aluminum chloride
- D . Glutaraldehyde
In occlusal equilibration, which of the following BEST describes the proper considerations for treatment?
- A . Correct the anterior guidance prior to eliminating interferences to centric relation
- B . Eliminate interferences to centric relation prior to any correction of anterior guidance
- C . Flatten posterior inclines to allow for bilateral balancing of excursive forces
- D . Reduce posterior cusps prior to reshaping fossa
When viewing the maxillary six anterior teeth in a frontal view, the ideal gingival zenith for these six teeth can BEST be described by which following statement?
- A . The gingival zenith is at the midpoint of each of the maxillary six anteriors
- B . Distal to the long access of the cuspids and along the long access of the centrals and laterals
- C . Sistal to the long axis of the centrals and cuspids and along the long axis of the laterals
- D . The gingival zenith is distal to the long axis of all maxillary six anterior teeth
When one attempts to clinically shade match a restoration to the existing dentition, which of the following is MOST correct?
- A . Take photographs outside in direct sunlight
- B . Select value in overcast daylight or shade
- C . Light source is non-contributory
- D . Use a blue patient drape for color correction