MCQ Calcium Hydroxide: Ca (OH) 2
MCQ Calcium Hydroxide: Ca (OH) 2
MCQ Calcium Hydroxide: Ca (OH) 2
Q1
A) Life
B) Dycal
C) Hypocal
D) Coltosol
E) Apexit
Q2
Q3
True or false? Calcium Hydroxide should be placed into deep cavities prior to acid etching, to
protect the pulp from the etchant.
A) True
B) False
Q4
True or false? When Calcium Hydroxide is used as a lining, it should cover the entire cavity
floor.
A) True
B) False
Q5
Q6
Approximately how long does the antibacterial effect of a Calcium Hydroxide lining last?
A) 2 days
B) 2 weeks
C) 2 months
D) 2 years
E) Permanently
Q7
Q8
A) True
B) False
Q9
True or false? Calcium Hydroxide linings provide a good seal by bonding to dentine.
A) True
B) False
Q10
True or false? Dental preparations of Calcium Hydroxide have a limited shelf life as they turn
into Calcium Oxide over time.
A) True
B) False
Q11
True or false? Calcium Hydroxide linings can be placed when the dentine is slightly moist.
A) True
B) False
Q12
True or false? Light cured Calcium Hydroxide formulations have better mechanical properties
than self-cured ones.
A) True
B) False
Q13
True or false? When doing an Indirect Pulp Cap, the deep layer of leathery infected dentine is
left behind, and covered over with Calcium Hydroxide.
A) True
B) False
Q14
Q15
True or false? Calcium Hydroxide is an excellent sealant for root canal therapy.
A) True
B) False
Answers
1d,2b,3b,4b,5b,6c,7a,8b,9b,10a,11b,12a,13a,,14e,15b