Test Prep AACD Exam
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Page 5 )

Updated On: 30-Jan-2026

The general guideline for minimal ferrule design is:

  1. 0.5 mm
  2. 1.0 mm -2.0 mm
  3. 3.0 mm -4.0 mm
  4. 5.0 mm

Answer(s): B



Sealants used for composite restorations:

  1. penetrate the microcracks that can develop during the finishing procedure.
  2. bond the restoration to tooth structure at the margin.
  3. replace the air-inhibited layer with a very polishable surface.
  4. fill ditches and defects in the composite surface due to placement technique.

Answer(s): A



Progressive loading of dental implants is:

  1. adjusting the occlusal material to gradually load the bone to implant interface.
  2. gradually intensifying the occlusal contacts following Stage I surgery.
  3. utilizing acrylic on a transitional implant prosthesis to allow for the addition or removal of acrylic to provide short periods of hyperocclusion.
  4. improving the bone density and strength by allowing the implant to remain unloaded during any occlusal contact.

Answer(s): B



The masticatory muscle responsible for pulling the condyles forward is the:

  1. masseter
  2. temporalis
  3. superior lateral pterygoid
  4. inferior lateral pterygoid

Answer(s): D



What should a composite have that is high strength, high polishability, low shrinkage, and has better optical properties?

  1. Micron-sized particles combined with nano-sized particles
  2. Mainly macro-sized particles
  3. Mainly nano-sized particles
  4. Micron-sized particles combined with macro-sized particles

Answer(s): C



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