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How can a tooth that is too wide be made to look more narrow?A . Move the line angles laterallyB . Increase the facial embrasuresC . Move the proximal contacts labiallyD . Highlight the texture with horizontal linesView AnswerAnswer: C

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

The avoidance of open cervical embrasures can BEST be achieved by placing the interproximal contact points relative to the interproximal:A . marginsB . boneC . papilla heightD . sulcus baseView AnswerAnswer: B

Which of the following would be the main advantage of utilizing a layering technique with composite resin in restoring a disto-occlusal Class II restoration?A . Higher degree of polymerization and lower degree of tooth sensitivityB . Higher sheer strength and wear resistanceC . Higher tensile strength and modulus of elasticityD...

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 relationB . Eliminate interferences to centric relation prior to any correction of anterior guidanceC . Flatten posterior inclines to allow for bilateral balancing of excursive...

The teeth that typically exhibit the greatest variation in symmetry with the contralateral teeth are the maxillary:A . Central incisors.B . Lateral incisors.C . Canines.D . First bicuspids.View AnswerAnswer: D

Maxillary anterior tooth length can be evaluated using which of the following phonetic guidelines:A . "S" sounds can be utilized to determine length relative to the vermilion border of the lower lip.B . "F" sounds can be utilized to determine length relative to the lower incisors.C . "E" sounds can...

Which of the following BEST describes hue?A . Relates the color to a gray scaleB . Varying wavelengths of radiant energyC . Color intensityD . Relates the color to a yellow scaleView AnswerAnswer: C

When marked with articulating paper, a perfected occlusion will result in which pattern on the maxillary teeth?A . Lines on anterior teeth, lines on posterior teethB . Dots on anterior teeth, dots on posterior teethC . Lines on anterior teeth, dots on posterior teethD . Dots on anterior teeth, lines...

As the angle of the eminentia increases, the:A . Lingual concavity of a maxillary anterior restoration should increase.B . Lingual concavity of a maxillary anterior restoration should remain the same.C . Cusp length of a posterior restoration may increase.D . Cusp length of a posterior restoration should remain the same.View...