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Key Facts: Saudi Board Restorative Dentistry Exam
200-250
Single-best-answer MCQs across two written papers
SCFHS Restorative Dentistry Blueprint
70%
Official standard pass mark (minimum floor 65%)
SCFHS Examination Rules
30%
Blueprint weight dedicated to Operative Dentistry
SCFHS Restorative Dentistry Blueprint
8
Curriculum blueprint domains tested on the written exam
SCFHS Restorative Dentistry Blueprint
OSCE & Oral
Mandatory subsequent clinical component following written pass
SCFHS Residency Training Regulations
Saudi Board Final Written Examination - Restorative Dentistry (SCFHS). Two papers, each with 100–125 single-best-answer MCQs. Up to 10% additional unscored items may be added. Duration is not stated in the written blueprint. The standard pass mark is 70%; when the initial pass rate is below 70%, SCFHS lowers the score one mark at a time toward a 70% pass rate or a 65% score, whichever comes first. A separate final clinical examination follows the written examination.
Sample Saudi Board Restorative Dentistry Practice Questions
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1During phosphoric acid etching of enamel for adhesive procedures, what structural change characterizes a Silverstone Type I etching pattern?
2How do dentinal tubule density and physiological wetness change as a cavity preparation progresses from the dentinoenamel junction (DEJ) toward the dental pulp?
3Which biological phenomenon differentiates reactionary tertiary dentin from reparative tertiary dentin following pulpal irritation?
4In high-copper dental amalgam alloys, which intermetallic phase is virtually eliminated, thereby significantly reducing corrosion and marginal breakdown?
5What is the primary consequence of incorporating triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) as a reactive diluent into a Bis-GMA-based resin composite?
6According to the ecological plaque hypothesis proposed by Philip Marsh, what is the primary driving force behind the shift from a commensal oral biofilm to a cariogenic biofilm?
7Under the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS), which code represents a distinct visual enamel opacity (white or brown spot lesion) seen only after prolonged air-drying?
8In the histopathology of an incipient non-cavitated enamel carious lesion, which zone exhibits the greatest volume of submicroscopic pores?
9Which physiological adaptation enables Streptococcus mutans to thrive and continue synthesizing lactic acid within an intensely acidic microenvironment (pH < 5.0)?
10What is the thermodynamic effect on critical pH when pure hydroxyapatite is converted to fluorapatite on the outer enamel surface?
About the Saudi Board Restorative Dentistry Exam
Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep. The Saudi Board Final Written Examination in Restorative Dentistry is the senior residency exit examination administered by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) for candidate certification in restorative, operative, and adhesive dentistry. This examination assesses specialist-level competence in advanced operative techniques, adhesive protocols, esthetic reconstructions, fixed prosthodontics, cariology, occlusion, dental implants, and periodontal-restorative margins. OpenExamPrep offers this independent English-language MCQ practice bank as an educational study aid for the written exam. It does not simulate the separate clinical OSCE or oral examination, and OpenExamPrep is not affiliated with or endorsed by SCFHS.
Exam sponsor: Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Two papers, each with 100–125 single-best-answer MCQs. Up to 10% additional unscored items may be added. Duration is not stated in the written blueprint.
Time Limit
Not published by SCFHS
Passing Score
70% (lowered to minimum 65% if pass rate under 70%)
Reported exam pass rate: Not published by SCFHS. SCFHS publishes no candidate pass rate. The blueprint instead sets the passing score at 70% and, if fewer than 70% of candidates pass before final approval, lowers that score one mark at a time until a 70% pass rate is reached or the score reaches 65%, whichever comes first; it is never lowered below 65%. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Operative Dentistry
Direct composite resin restorations, dental adhesives, enamel and dentin bonding mechanisms, dental amalgam, glass ionomers, cavity preparation biomechanics, polymer chemistry, curing kinetics, matrix systems, and pulp protection protocols.
Esthetic Dentistry
Color science (Munsell and CIELAB), optical phenomena (fluorescence, opalescence, metamerism), smile design principles, dental ceramic systems, etching and silanization protocols, zirconia bonding, porcelain veneers, and vital/non-vital tooth bleaching.
Prosthodontics
Biological and mechanical principles of tooth preparation, total occlusal convergence, ferrule effect, cast metal and fiber post systems, fixed dental prosthesis design, elastomeric impression materials, digital intraoral scanning, provisional restorations, and resin luting cements.
Cariology
Ecological plaque hypothesis, cariogenic biofilm microbiology, histopathology of enamel and dentinal lesions, ICDAS diagnostic criteria, fluoride mechanisms, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), caries risk assessment (CAMBRA), and selective caries excavation protocols.
Occlusion
Centric relation versus maximum intercuspation, mutually protected occlusion, condylar guidance, lateral movement determinates, semi-adjustable articulators, facebow transfers, vertical dimension alterations, occlusal splint therapy, and differential diagnosis of tooth surface loss.
Implant Dentistry
Primary stability versus secondary osseointegration, platform switching mechanics, screw-retained versus cement-retained restorations, interimplant spacing guidelines, emergence profile geometry, impression transfer techniques, abutment screw torque dynamics, and peri-implant diseases.
Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationship
Supracrestal tissue attachment dimensions, consequences of biologic width violation, surgical crown lengthening indications and healing intervals, restorative emergence profiles, and management of furcation involvements.
Basic Science
Microscopic anatomy of enamel prisms and dentinal tubules, hydrodynamic theory of dentin sensitivity, tertiary dentinogenesis, metallurgy of high-copper amalgam phases, and conversion degree kinetics of dimethacrylate resin monomers.
Preparing for the Saudi Board Restorative Dentistry Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% (lowered to minimum 65% if pass rate under 70%)
- Assessment: Two papers, each with 100–125 single-best-answer MCQs. Up to 10% additional unscored items may be added. Duration is not stated in the written blueprint.
- Time limit: Not published by SCFHS
- Exam / certification fees: Not published by SCFHS Official sources
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Saudi Board Restorative Dentistry: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official format and scope of the Saudi Board Final Written Examination in Restorative Dentistry?
Two papers, each with 100–125 single-best-answer MCQs. Up to 10% additional unscored items may be added. Duration is not stated in the written blueprint.
How many questions appear on the official examination, and what is the passing standard?
The real examination consists of 200 to 250 single-best-answer MCQs across the two papers. The official pass mark is 70%. If fewer than 70% of candidates achieve this benchmark, the passing score is lowered one mark at a time to achieve up to a 70% pass rate, down to a strict floor of 65%.
How does this examination differ from the SCFHS Restorative Dentistry classification exam?
The Saudi Board Final Written Examination (sa-board-restorative-dentistry) is the residency completion exit exam for Saudi Board registrars completing formal multi-year specialty training. In contrast, the SCFHS classification examination (sa-scfhs-restorative-dentistry) evaluates foreign or non-board credentials for professional license grading in the Kingdom.
What subject areas are covered on the Saudi Board Restorative Dentistry examination?
The SCFHS blueprint allocates 30% to Operative Dentistry, 15% to Esthetic Dentistry, 15% to Prosthodontics, 10% to Cariology, 10% to Occlusion, 10% to Implant Dentistry, 5% to Periodontal-Restorative Interrelationships, and 5% to Basic Science.
Does this question bank simulate the clinical or oral examination?
This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for the written examination. It does not simulate or replace the separate mandatory final clinical/practical assessment. Consult the specialty clinical blueprint for its station formats and any structured oral or OSCE components.
What language is the examination conducted in?
The SCFHS blueprint, curriculum guidelines, and official reference textbooks are published in English. The examination questions on the written paper are administered in English, and OpenExamPrep provides practice questions written in professional dental English.
Are these practice questions endorsed by or affiliated with SCFHS?
No. OpenExamPrep is an independent educational platform. These practice questions are authored independently to assist dental residents in mastering restorative dentistry literature and principles; they are not official SCFHS exam items nor endorsed by the Commission.