AACD

AACD practice questions, page 4 of 6, with answer review and explanations.

Question 16

When viewing the maxillary six anterior teeth in a frontal view, the ideal gingival zenith for these six teeth can BEST be described by which following statement?

  1. The gingival zenith is at the midpoint of each of the maxillary six anteriors
  2. Distal to the long access of the cuspids and along the long access of the centrals and laterals
  3. Sistal to the long axis of the centrals and cuspids and along the long axis of the laterals
  4. The gingival zenith is distal to the long axis of all maxillary six anterior teeth

Question 17

When one attempts to clinically shade match a restoration to the existing dentition, which of the following is MOST correct?

  1. Take photographs outside in direct sunlight
  2. Select value in overcast daylight or shade
  3. Light source is non-contributory
  4. Use a blue patient drape for color correction

Question 18

Fluorescence as it relates to teeth is:

  1. Generally observed in the blue/green spectrum.
  2. The absorption and spontaneous emission of light.
  3. The scattering of transmitted light.
  4. Most often evident at incisal edges of incisors.

Question 19

How can a tooth that is too wide be made to look more narrow?

  1. Move the line angles laterally
  2. Increase the facial embrasures
  3. Move the proximal contacts labially
  4. Highlight the texture with horizontal lines

Question 20

The teeth that typically exhibit the greatest variation in symmetry with the contralateral teeth are the maxillary:

  1. Central incisors.
  2. Lateral incisors.
  3. Canines.
  4. First bicuspids.