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Question 1

The process of directing occlusal forces through the long axis of the teeth is known as axial:

A : Dissipation

B : Alignment

C : Tripodization

D : Loading

Answer: D

Question 2

As a general principle, how much enamel should be reduced for a porcelain veneer?

A : As much as necessary to facilitate fabrication of an esthetic restoration

B : Adequate reduction so the lab technician can block out undercuts

C : As much as necessary to decrease the need for temporization and improve bonding

D : No more than 1.0 mm of enamel should be removed

Answer: D

Question 3

If a ceramic crown repeatedly fractures on the facial incisal of tooth #8. the MOST likely cause is tooth preparation with which of the following?

A : Rounded incisal edge

B : Minimal chamfer finish line

C : Nearly uniform reduction of 1.5 mm

D : Taper of 8 degrees

Answer: B

Question 4

Which of the following is correct concerning tooth preparation for diastema closure with bonded porcelain restorations?

A : Keep all margins supragingival or equigingival

B : Full crown preparations are best used to close spaces

C : Subgingival interdental margins will allow for improved emergence profiles

D : Mini-wings must always be used to close a black triangle interdentally

Answer: C

Question 5

During occlusal equilibration, the general rule to correct an anterior slide is to reduce the:

A : lingual inclines of the uppers or the buccal incline of the lowers.

B : mesial inclines of the uppers or the distal inclines of the lowers.

C : distal inclines of the uppers or the mesial inclines of the lowers

D : distal inclines of the uppers or the buccal inclines of the lowers.

Answer: C

Name:	American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Exam Code:	AACD
Certification:	Test Prep Certifications
Vendor:	Test Prep
Total Questions:	150
Last Updated:	Apr 23, 2024