Question 1
A 28-year-old patient needs a Class II composite restoration on tooth 36 (FDI). Which property of the matrix system most directly determines whether a tight proximal contact will be achieved?
Correct Answer:
The separation force applied by the sectional matrix ring
Question 2
When etching enamel with 37% phosphoric acid prior to a composite restoration, what is the primary mechanism that creates micromechanical retention?
Correct Answer:
Enamel rod dissolution creating microporous resin-tag interface
Question 3
A general dentist places an amalgam restoration. To minimize marginal breakdown, what is the recommended cavosurface margin angle for an amalgam preparation?
Correct Answer:
Approximately 90 degrees (butt joint)
Question 4
A patient reports post-operative sensitivity to cold immediately after a deep posterior composite restoration that resolves quickly. The most likely cause is:
Correct Answer:
Polymerization shrinkage stress with microleakage
Question 5
Which dental material chemically bonds to tooth structure and releases fluoride, making it useful for high-caries-risk patients and as a base under restorations?
Correct Answer:
Glass ionomer cement (GIC)
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Prepare with the SDLE (SPLE Dentist) Practice Questions - Saudi Dental Licensure Examination (SDLE SPLE - Dentist) (CBT via Prometric) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering patient, composite, restoration, tooth, and crown. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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SDLE (SPLE Dentist) Practice Questions - Saudi Dental Licensure Examination (SDLE SPLE - Dentist) (CBT via Prometric) Exam

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