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Why do self etch bonding systems tend to have less post operative sensitivity?A . Self etch bonding does not remove the smear layer but modifies it, leaving the smear plugs intactB . Self etch products remove & replace the smear layerC . Self etch bonding removes collagen fibrils and replaces...

Fluorescence as it relates to teeth is:A . Generally observed in the blue/green spectrum.B . The absorption and spontaneous emission of light.C . The scattering of transmitted light.D . Most often evident at incisal edges of incisors.View AnswerAnswer: B

What does platform switching describe?A . A reduced offset of the diameter of the abutment to the diameter of the implantB . An increased offset of the diameter of the abutment to the diameter of the implantC . The contours of the final crown over the implantD . The bone...

Most occlusal splints have one primary function; what is it?A . To alter an occlusion so it does not interfere with complete seating of the condyles in centric relationB . To increase the vertical dimension, taking all the loading forces off the TMJs and transferring the load to the teethC...

Which of the following can aid in reliably achieving centric relation?A . Stereographic tracingB . Posterior retruded positioningC . Bilateral manipulationD . Trisected angle gnathologic recordingView AnswerAnswer: C

Facial midlines coincide with dental midlines in approximately what percentage of people?A . 30%B . 50%C . 70%D . 90%View AnswerAnswer: C

How is tissue guidance for implants BEST accomplished?A . By placing an over-sized healing abutment following second stage surgeryB . By placing an anatomically correct screw retained provisional following second stage surgeryC . By placing an over-sized healing abutment four to six weeks after second stage surgeryD . By placing...

When utilizing an acellular dermal matrix as a graft material in covering exposed root surfaces, which of the following is BEST to completely cover the area?A . An envelope flapB . A double papillae graftC . A free gingival graftD . A coronally positioned flapView AnswerAnswer: D

Following tray bleaching, the recommended delay before initiating composite bonding is how long?A . Three daysB . One weekC . One monthD . Six weeksView AnswerAnswer: B

Centric relation is:A . only about the teethB . only about the jointC . about the teeth and the jointD . about the teeth, the joint, and the slide into maximal intercuspationView AnswerAnswer: D