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What is the classification of dental cements based on their setting reaction?
What is the classification of dental cements based on their setting reaction?
- Into acid-base and polymerization reactions (correct)
- Into permanent and temporary fillings
- Into root canal sealers and pulp capping
- Into mechanical and thermal properties
What is the primary function of a cavity varnish?
What is the primary function of a cavity varnish?
- To provide mechanical strength
- To act as a substitute for missing tooth structure
- To provide thermal insulation
- To minimize the ingress of oral fluids (correct)
What type of pulp capping is indicated when the pulp is exposed during cavity preparation?
What type of pulp capping is indicated when the pulp is exposed during cavity preparation?
- Root canal treatment
- Indirect pulp capping
- Direct pulp capping (correct)
- Cavity varnish application
What is the characteristic of both liner and varnish in dentistry?
What is the characteristic of both liner and varnish in dentistry?
What is the primary purpose of pulp capping?
What is the primary purpose of pulp capping?
What is the indication for indirect pulp capping?
What is the indication for indirect pulp capping?
What is the primary purpose of pulp capping?
What is the primary purpose of pulp capping?
What is the function of a cavity liner?
What is the function of a cavity liner?
What is the minimum thickness required for a cement base to provide thermal insulation to the pulp?
What is the minimum thickness required for a cement base to provide thermal insulation to the pulp?
What is the term for the process of placing a specialized agent in contact with or in close proximity to the pulp?
What is the term for the process of placing a specialized agent in contact with or in close proximity to the pulp?
What is the primary function of a cavity varnish?
What is the primary function of a cavity varnish?
What is the primary use of a luting agent in dentistry?
What is the primary use of a luting agent in dentistry?
What is a characteristic of calcium hydroxide cement that makes it suitable for direct and indirect pulp capping?
What is a characteristic of calcium hydroxide cement that makes it suitable for direct and indirect pulp capping?
Which of the following is a presentation form of calcium hydroxide cement?
Which of the following is a presentation form of calcium hydroxide cement?
What is the primary advantage of using biodentin as a direct and indirect pulp capping material?
What is the primary advantage of using biodentin as a direct and indirect pulp capping material?
What is the role of calcium hydroxide in a cavity liner?
What is the role of calcium hydroxide in a cavity liner?
Which of the following is a setting reaction product of calcium hydroxide cement?
Which of the following is a setting reaction product of calcium hydroxide cement?
What is the pH range of calcium hydroxide cement?
What is the pH range of calcium hydroxide cement?
