Question 1

Using the principles of golden proportion, the ideal width of a central incisor should be what percent of its length?

Options :

A : 65% - 69%

B : 70% - 74%

C : 75% - 79%

D : 80% - 84%

Answer: A

Question 2

A patient would like to brighten her smile in addition to restoring her missing tooth #8. however, she is not interested in dental implants. She would also like to close the spaces between her existing teeth. Unfortunately, due to financial concerns she can only restore teeth ##7-10. Reviewing the photograph above, how would you achieve golden proportion?

Options :

A : Fabricating a three-unit bridge and a single veneer on tooth #10 will easily achieve golden proportion

B : In office bleaching along with direct bonding on teeth ##7, 9, and 10, and a Maryland bridge to replace tooth #8 will easily achieve golden proportion

C : Direct resin bonding in conjunction with a removable partial denture will achieve golden proportion

D : It is impossible to achieve golden proportion unless more teeth are restored

Answer: A

Question 3

The process of directing occlusal forces through the long axis of the teeth is known as axial:

Options :

A : Dissipation

B : Alignment

C : Tripodization

D : Loading

Answer: D

Question 4

Which of the following is correct concerning tooth preparation for diastema closure with bonded porcelain restorations?

Options :

A : Keep all margins supragingival or equigingival

B : Full crown preparations are best used to close spaces

C : Subgingival interdental margins will allow for improved emergence profiles

D : Mini-wings must always be used to close a black triangle interdentally

Answer: C

Question 5

The 19-year-old female pictured above recently had her braces removed. Her orthodontist referred her to you for restorative care. At your introductory appointment photographs and models were taken. In your initial evaluation of this case, which of the statements is correct?

Options :

A : Diagnostic work-up will show this is a good case for Accreditation

B : A diagnostic wax-up is needed to evaluate the restorability of this case

C : Interdisciplinary communication was likely used in this case

D : An implant and four restorations will restore to esthetic proportions

Answer: D