Which of the following characterizes the silicate cement______________?

Related Mcqs:

1. Ethoxy benzoic acid increases the strength and solubility of the cement______________?

   A. Zinc oxide eugenol
   B. Polycarboxylate cement
   C. Zinc phosphate cement
   D. Silicate cement

2. The temperature (in °F) of the mixing slab for silicate cements should be_____________?

   A. 55 – 65
   B. 65 – 75
   C. 75 – 85
   D. 85 – 95

3. The logical explanation for the unique anticariogenic property of most silicate cements is______________?

   A. The reduction in enamel solubility due to fluoride uptake by enamel
   B. That beryllium flux is used in silicates
   C. That silicates show very little leakage at the margins of the restoration
   D. Due to the high silica content

4. Silicate cement is indicated in________________?

   A. Mouth breathers
   B. Patients with high caries index
   C. In the restoration of posterior tooth
   D. None of the above

5. The average life of silicate cement restoration is______________?

   A. 2 years
   B. 4 years
   C. 6 years
   D. 8 years

6. The principal constituent of set silicate cement matrix is_______________?

   A. Hydrated Aluminium phosphate
   B. Hydrated Aluminium Phosphate with calcium fluoride
   C. Hydrate Aluminosilicate gel
   D. Hydrated Aluminium phosphate crystal, CAF2 alluminosiliate gel

7. By product of condensation reaction between silicone base and alkyl silicate in presence of tin octate_______________?

   A. Ethyl alcohol
   B. Glycol
   C. Acetate
   D. Propanolol

8. One of the claims for the superiority composite resin restoration over silicate cement restorations is that the resin restorations_____________?

   A. Prevent galvanic action
   B. Are practically insoluble in oral fluids
   C. Adapt to the walls of the cavity better
   D. Have a higher coefficient of thermal expansion

9. Which of the following cements is most kind to pulp ?

   A. Glass ionomer
   B. Polycarboxylate
   C. Silicate
   D. Resin cement

10. Which of the following cements is contraindicated in mouth breathers_______________?

    A. Silicate
    B. ASPA
    C. Polycarboxylate
    D. Zinc phosphate