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Dental Materials

100

Why is composite resin not an ideal material for repairing a fractured crown?

Composite doesn't chemically bond well to porcelain, ceramic, or metal surfaces the way it bonds to natural tooth enamel.

Reference: Dr. Perdigao's "Composite Resins in Operative Dentistry" Lecture in Op l

200

Why would you NOT want to bevel a preparation when using a GIC-based material?

It thins the areas of final restoration and has poor mechanical resistance.

Reference: Dr. Hildebrandt's "Restorative Material Decisions" Guest Lecture in Op lll 

300

Prior to Biodentine, what materials would be placed for a pulpal exposure?

Dycal (Calcium Hydroxide) and Vitrebond (RMGI Base)

Reference: Dr. Lee's "Evaluation of Existing Restorations and Esthetic Treatment Decisions" Lecture in Op lll

Local Anesthetics

100

What is the maximum number of carpules containing epinephrine that should be used for a patient with clinically significant cardiovascular disease (ASA IV)?

2 Cartridges

Reference: Dr. Uppgaard's "Complications of Local Anesthetic" Lecture in Pain & Anxiety

200

What is the primary cause of pain during local anesthetic administration?

Acidic pH of local anesthetic solution compared to the surrounding environment (tissue)

Reference: Dr. Uppgaard's "Complications of Local Anesthetic" Lecture in Pain & Anxiety

300

What anesthetic should never be used for a nerve block and why?

Septocaine due to the increased risk of parasthesia and chemical nerve injury

Reference: Dr. Uppgaard's "Complications of Local Anesthetic" Lecture in Pain & Anxiety

Back to OA

100

What is the most commonly congenitally missing tooth in the maxilla (excluding the Mx 3rd molar)?

Mx Lateral Incisors 

Reference: Dr. Madden's "Maxillary Teeth" Lecture in Oral Anatomy

200

Who was the author/what was the name of the main Oral Anatomy textbook?

Wheeler's Dental Anatomy, Physiology, and Occlusion

Reference: Dr. Madden/Oral Anatomy

300

There is a tooth where you need to alter the pulpal floor to achieve the ideal preparation. Which tooth is this?

Mn 1st premolar (due to the cusp height difference)

Reference: Dr. Prohofsky

What's The Cost?

100

What is the single unit price of the Solventum Clinpro 2.1% sodium fluoride treatments at the SOD?

$1.00/each

Reference: Ekeoma Ukaga (Clinical Materials Inventory Coordinator at the School of Dentistry)

200

What is the single unit price of the Sirona PrimeScan disposable scanner sleeves at the SOD?

$4.00/each

Reference: Ekeoma Ukaga (Clinical Materials Inventory Coordinator at the School of Dentistry)

300

What is the most frequently ordered disposable item at the SOD?

PDI Sani-Cloth AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipes

Reference: Ekeoma Ukaga (Clinical Materials Inventory Coordinator at the School of Dentistry)

Faculty Fun Facts

100

What was Sharbella's first major in college?

Interior Design

Reference: Sharbella

200

Which faculty member that frequents blue group will NOT do skills assessments?

Dr. Perdigao

Reference: Dr. Prohofsky

300

Which faculty member has polydactyly?

Dr. Prohofsky (he technically has two extra fingers!)

Reference: Dr. Prohofsky