Desensitising Agents and Caries Prevention Practice Questions
20 free Desensitising Agents and Caries Prevention practice questions for the CDA, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. What is the primary purpose of desensitising agents in dentistry?
- Q2. Which ingredient in toothpaste is commonly used to reduce dentin hypersensitivity?
- Q3. Which professional desensitising agent works by forming a protective mineral layer over exposed dentin?
- Q4. What effect does fluoride have on exposed root surfaces?
- Q5. Which desensitising treatment works by physically blocking open dentinal tubules?
- Q6. Which patient habit most increases the likelihood of dentin hypersensitivity?
- Q7. Which preventive measure best protects against early enamel demineralisation?
- Q8. Which professional product arrests active caries by disrupting bacterial activity?
- Q9. Which dietary behaviour contributes most to caries development?
- Q10. What is the main purpose of glass ionomer sealants in caries prevention?
- Q11. Which home-care product helps remineralize early white-spot lesions?
- Q12. Which finding indicates root caries risk during an exam?
- Q13. Which factor most reduces the effectiveness of fluoride treatments?
- Q14. Which property makes glass ionomer cement valuable in high-caries-risk patients?
- Q15. What is the main purpose of chlorhexidine in caries prevention protocols?
- Q16. Which behaviour can reduce dentin hypersensitivity over time?
- Q17. Which caries-preventive agent works by enhancing enamel crystal size and resistance?
- Q18. Which professional application is recommended for patients with a history of frequent caries?
- Q19. Which condition increases a patient’s susceptibility to root caries?
- Q20. Which desensitising technique provides immediate relief by blocking nerve conduction?