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# Which of the following materials could be used for cementing a bridge as well as restoring a cervical lesion? A. Glass Ionomer cement B. Zinc Polycarboxylate C. Zinc Phosphate D. Zinc Oxide Eugenol Answer: Correct Answer is: A. Glass Ionomer Cement Only glass ionomer is used as a cement (luting agent) and a permanent restorative material. Glass ionomer cement is often used for root surface carious lesions because of the potential advantage of fluoride release in helping to control the spread of caries. CLICK HERE TO VIEW  ALL MCQS

# Gutta Percha is plasticized / softened by: A. Alcohol B. Chloroform C. Eugenol D. EDTA Ans: Reference: Grossman's Endodontic Practice, 13th Edition Page no. 366 Correct answer is B. Chloroform Gutta Percha can be plasticized by chemical solvents such as Chloroform, Eucalyptol, or xylol  which enables the gutta percha to flow into small and curved wavy canals.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW  ALL MCQS

# The Largest Component of Gutta Percha Cones is: A. Gutta Percha B. Zinc Oxide C. Resins and Waxes D. Coloring Agents

Most Dentists and Dental Students assume that dental extraction is a relatively easy procedure which takes less time to perform and they need not charge much for extractions because all you need is few milliliters of Local anesthetic, a pair of gloves and some reusable instruments which need to be autoclaved. So, in the fear that their competitor could charge less for the dental extraction and acquire more customers because we all have realized that Nepal, India, and Asia in general, is a price-sensitive economy, dentists prefer to charge less than they actually should have charged for dental extractions. Non - Asian dental patients are price sensitive too because dental treatment is something the general public has envisioned as a costly treatment. But, it is to be noted that  Dentists  in Asia are actually charging very less for dental extractions as well as other dental treatments and they should charge many times higher for the treatment than they are currently charging. ...