Finishing and Polishing Restorations Practice Questions
21 free Finishing and Polishing Restorations 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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All Finishing and Polishing Restorations questions
- Q1. What is the primary goal of the “finishing” step in restoration finishing and polishing procedures?
- Q2. What does the “polishing” step accomplish after finishing a restoration?
- Q3. Why is it critical to finish and polish composite restorations instead of leaving the surface as light-cured?
- Q4. Which sequence best describes the standard order of steps for finishing and polishing a composite restoration?
- Q5. Which type of bur is most commonly recommended for the gross finishing step of composite restorations?
- Q6. What is a key risk of performing polishing at high speed without water cooling during composite restoration finishing?
- Q7. Why are multiple abrasive grits used progressively from coarse to fine during finishing and polishing?
- Q8. Which of the following is NOT an objective of finishing and polishing dental restorations?
- Q9. For posterior composite restorations, which instrument or tool is often used to finish and polish occlusal surfaces effectively?
- Q10. When should finishing and polishing ideally be done after composite polymerization?
- Q11. What is the likely consequence of inadequate finishing and polishing of a restoration?
- Q12. Which polishing medium is commonly used as a final step to achieve high luster on composite restorations?
- Q13. For interproximal surfaces of a restoration, what finishing/polishing aid is typically used?
- Q14. Which statement best describes the difference between finishing and polishing in restorative dentistry?
- Q15. Why is it important to maintain minimal surface roughness (< 0.2 µm) on composite restorations after polishing?
- Q16. Which factor can influence the effectiveness of a finishing and polishing procedure on composite restorations?
- Q17. What is a recommended practice to reduce aerosol and vapour exposure during finishing and polishing of restorations?
- Q18. Which restoration type also requires finishing and polishing similarly to composite restorations, though technique may differ?
- Q19. Which of the following is true regarding the effect of filler particles on composite polishability during finishing and polishing?
- Q20. For ceramic or porcelain restorations, why might special polishing systems be needed compared to composite resin restorations?
- Q21. Which outcome is least likely if a restoration is properly finished and polished?