Restorative Dentistry questions for the ADC written exam.
Restorative Dentistry in the ADC written examination covers caries risk assessment, the management of carious and non-carious tooth tissue loss, direct and indirect restorations and the properties of restorative materials. Candidates are expected to apply a preventive, minimally invasive approach and justify their choice of material and technique.
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restorative dentistry practice questions
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Inside this topic.
The subtopics our restorative dentistry questions cover.
- Management
- Biomaterials
- Diagnosis
- Fixed Prosthodontics
- Pathology
- Aesthetics
- Procedure
- Clinical Failure
Key facts to remember.
High-yield restorative dentistry points to revise before the exam.
- 1
Non-carious tooth wear includes erosion (acids), attrition (tooth-to-tooth contact), abrasion (external mechanical wear) and abfraction (proposed cervical flexural stress).
- 2
Resin-modified glass ionomers combine fluoride release and chemical adhesion with improved early strength and a light-activated initial set.
- 3
High-fluoride toothpaste (5,000 ppm) is an evidence-based option for adults at high caries risk, including those with root caries or reduced salivary flow.
- 4
A ferrule of about 1.5-2 mm of sound tooth structure encircled by the crown improves the fracture resistance of root-filled teeth.
- 5
Resin-based fissure sealants are effective in preventing occlusal caries in the permanent molars of children at elevated caries risk.
Sample questions with answers.
10 practice questions for the ADC Written Exam - General Dentistry (Official Blueprint) - Australia (Restorative Dentistry). Pick an answer to see if you're right, with a full explanation.
Question 1
Which surface is most commonly affected by intrinsic acid erosion?
Question 2
What is the MOST appropriate follow-up after initial management?
Question 3
Which surface is MOST commonly affected by intrinsic erosion?
Question 4
What is the most appropriate initial management of this tooth?
Question 5
What is the most appropriate method to assess the integrity of the marginal seal of this restoration?
Question 6
Which factor most increases the risk of irreversible pulpitis in this tooth?
Question 7
What caries removal strategy is MOST appropriate?
Question 8
If the restoration margins are defective but caries-free, what is the most conservative management option?
Question 9
What is the MOST likely cause of restoration failure?
Question 10
Which postoperative symptom would MOST strongly suggest treatment failure?
Other topics in this exam.
Restorative Dentistry in other exams
Questions, answered
Start with caries risk assessment and decide whether a lesion is active or arrested and cavitated or non-cavitated. Non-cavitated lesions are usually managed non-operatively with fluoride, dietary advice and plaque control, while cavitated lesions generally need a restoration. Let minimal intervention principles guide your choice: preserve tooth tissue and avoid restoring lesions that can be arrested.
Look at the location and appearance: erosion produces smooth, rounded lesions, often palatal or with occlusal cupping and restorations left standing proud; attrition produces flat, matching facets on opposing teeth; abrasion is commonly a notched cervical lesion from toothbrushing. Identifying the cause matters because management starts with removing or controlling it, such as dietary acid or gastric reflux. Study models or photographs help monitor progression.
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