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When preparing for posterior porcelain to zirconia crown, the recommended occlusal reduction should be:A . 1.0 mm.B . 1.5 mm.C . 2.0 mm.D . 2.5 mm.View AnswerAnswer: B

In restoring multiple anterior teeth with ceramic restorations, the desired incisal plane can BEST be communicated to the laboratory by:A . Paralleling the incisal edges of the preparations.B . Indicating the incisal plane on the diagnostic cast.C . Including the patient's photograph with the lab prescription.D . Paralleling the unprepared...

With acetone based adhesive systems, the strength of adhesion to dentin after etching with phosphoric acid can be increased by:A . Removing the smear layer to eliminate all surface debris.B . Drying the dentin completely.C . Treating the dentin with 10% NaOCI (sodium hypochlorite) and keeping it moist.D . Keeping...

Which of the following USUALLY characterizes a patient who has a short adult ramus with normal posterior tooth development?A . An excess display of mandibular incisorsB . Decreased anterior facial heightC . An anterior open biteD . Minimum display of maxillary gingivaView AnswerAnswer: C

Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) can BEST be accomplished using:A . freeze-dried bone allograft without a barrier.B . autogenous bone with a barrier.C . mineralized freeze-dried bone allograft.D . mineralized freeze-dried bone with a barrier.View AnswerAnswer: B

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...

In comparing the use of electrosurgery lasers, and scalpels to achieve the desired gingival modification around implants:A . scalpels are safe, provide minimal hemostasis, and the least amount of gingival recession following surgery.B . electrosurgery units are safe, provide excellent hemostasis, and the least amount of gingival recession following surgery.C...

At home bleaching treatments are MOST effective for:A . Treatment of mild tetracycline discoloration.B . Treatment of trauma induced staining.C . Age-related discoloration.D . Mild to dark surface staining.View AnswerAnswer: D

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.View AnswerAnswer: B

Which of the following USUALLY characterizes a patient who has a short adult ramus with normal posterior tooth development?A . An excess display of mandibular incisorsB . Decreased anterior facial heightC . An anterior open biteD . Minimum display of maxillary gingivaView AnswerAnswer: C