multiple-choice questions for a Dental Technician

Which material is commonly used for making dental crowns? a. Porcelain b. Acrylic c. Gold d. Stainless steel
What is the primary purpose of a dental impression? a. To diagnose oral diseases b. To create a replica of the patient’s teeth and gums c. To clean the patient’s teeth d. To administer anesthesia
Which dental material is used for making dentures? a. Composite resin b. Amalgam c. Alginate d. Zinc oxide eugenol
Which type of dental restoration is used to replace a missing tooth? a. Dental implant b. Dental bridge c. Dental crown d. Dental veneer
What is the purpose of dental wax in dental laboratory work? a. To take dental impressions b. To create temporary restorations c. To bond dental materials together d. To disinfect dental instruments
Which dental material is commonly used for making dental fillings? a. Porcelain b. Gold c. Amalgam d. Composite resin
What is the function of a dental articulator? a. To take dental X-rays b. To polish dental restorations c. To adjust the patient’s bite d. To extract teeth
Which dental material is used for making orthodontic appliances, such as braces? a. Porcelain b. Stainless steel c. Acrylic d. Zinc oxide eugenol
What is the purpose of a dental shade guide? a. To measure the patient’s blood pressure b. To record the patient’s medical history c. To match the color of dental restorations to the patient’s natural teeth d. To perform dental extractions
What is the function of a dental curing light? a. To sterilize dental instruments b. To take dental impressions c. To harden dental materials, such as composite resin d. To perform root canal therapy

Answers:

a. Porcelain
b. To create a replica of the patient’s teeth and gums
c. Alginate
b. Dental bridge
b. To create temporary restorations
d. Composite resin
c. To adjust the patient’s bite
b. Stainless steel
c. To match the color of dental restorations to the patient’s natural teeth
c. To harden dental materials, such as composite resin