MCQS Dental Materials

CHAPTER 16:

Impression Materials: Classification and requirements

MCQ 1

Level: C2

Statement:

Ayesha, a student in her final year of BDS is researching different types of impression materials. She
used 2 different types of impression materials in her clinical practice. She saw that material A was
initially very fluid and was less likely to compress soft tissues. In contrast, material B was initially
more viscous and more likely to compress soft tissues. How would you classify the materials based
on viscosity?

Options:

1) A= mucocompressive, B= high viscosity

2) A=mucostatic, B=mucocompressive

3) A=low viscosity, B=high viscosity

4) A=low viscosity, B= mucostatic

Correct answer: 2

Reference

Page no 136, Applied Dental Materials,16th edition, JOHN F.Mc Cabe.

MCQ 2

Level: C2

Statement:

Abdullah, a general practitioner is working on a denture for his patient. The first impression he took
did not record the patient’s soft tissue undercuts. What are the properties that he should look for in
an impression material in this case?

Options:

1) viscosity

2) pseudoplasticity

3) Rigidity and elasticity

4) flowability

Correct answer: 3

Reference
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Page no 137, Applied Dental Materials,16th edition, JOHN F.Mc Cabe.

MCQ 3

Level: C2

Statement:

Abdullah, a general practitioner is working on a denture for his patient. The first impression he took
did not record the patient’s soft tissue undercuts. What are the properties that he should look for in
an impression material in this case?

Options:

1) viscosity

2) pseudoplasticity

3) Rigidity and elasticity

4) flowability

Correct answer: 3

Reference

Page no 137, Applied Dental Materials,16th edition, JOHN F.Mc Cabe.

MCQ 4

Level: C2

Statement:

You are taking an impression of a patient with a history of latex allergies. Which type of impression
material should you choose and why?

Options

A) Alginate, as it has a low allergenic potential

B) Polyether, as it has a low allergenic potential

C) Silicone, as it is latex-free and has a low allergenic potential

D) Vinyl polysiloxane, as it is latex-free and has a low allergenic potential

Answer: C - Silicone is a good choice for patients with a history of latex allergies, as it is latex-free
and has a low allergenic potential
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MCQ 5

Level: C2

Statement:

Ahmed, a general dentist is taking an impression of a patient who has a dry mouth due to
medication. Which type of impression material should he choose and why?

Options:

A) Alginate, as it has good flow properties in dry environments

B) Polyether, as it has better flow properties in dry environments

C) Silicone, as it has hydrophilic properties that can help with moisture retention

D) Vinyl polysiloxane, as it has hydrophobic properties that can help with moisture retention

Correct answer: C - Silicone is a good choice for taking impressions of patients with a dry mouth, as
it has hydrophilic properties that can help with moisture retention and prevent the impression from
drying out