Description : The technique of placing guttapercha cones against the root canal walls providing space for additional guttapercha is termed: A. Lateral Condensation B. One major Gutta Percha point C. Laterally above condensed
Last Answer : A. Lateral Condensation
Description : On an X ray you find the Gutta Percha cone extending 1mm beyond the apex without any symptoms, what would you do: A. Remove restoration material until you are able to withdraw the Gutta Percha cone B. Apiectomy C. Leave as is until any complications occur
Last Answer : C. Leave as is until any complications occur
Description : The term TUGback is related to ( “When used in connection with a master Gutta Percha cone in endodontics)” : A. Tensile strength of the gutta percha B. Consistency of gutta percha C. Size of the cone D. Fit of the cone in the apical 1 or 2 mm E. Length of the cone
Last Answer : D. Fit of the cone in the apical 1 or 2 mm
Description : Most congenitally missing teeth are: A. Mandibular 3rd molars B. Mandibular 2nd premolars C. Maxillary lateral incisor
Last Answer : A. Mandibular 3rd molars
Description : The sterilisation of Gutta Percha is achieved by: a. Heat. b. Chemical sterilisation. c. Flame. d. Boiling. e. Autoclave.
Last Answer : b. Chemical sterilisation.
Description : The sterilisation of Gutta Percha is achieved by: A. Heat B. Chemical sterilisation C. Flame D. Boiling E. Autoclave
Last Answer : B. Chemical sterilisation
Description : The obturating material of choice for primary teeth following complete pulpectomy is, A. Zn phosphate cement and formcresol combination paste B. Quick setting hydroxide cement C. Zinc oxide and eugenol cement D. Gutta-percha E. Polycarboxylate cement
Last Answer : C. Zinc oxide and eugenol cement
Description : A seven years-old boy fell off his bicycle 2 weeks ago and broke his maxillary central incisor. The pulp horn is visible as a pin point. The tooth is vital. Your treatment will be: A. Pulpectomy B. Place calcium hydroxide and fill with composite resin C. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
Last Answer : C. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
Description : An 8 years-old child who has sustained a fracture of maxillary permanent central incisor in which 2mm of the pulp is exposed presents for treatment three hours after injury. Which of the ... - Pulpotomy using formocresol. d- Pulpectomy and immediate root filling. e- Pulpectomy and apexification.
Last Answer : a- Remove the surface 1. 2 mm of pulp tissue and place calcium hydroxide
Description : 8 years old child who has sustained a fracture of maxillary permanent central incisor in which 2mm of the pulp is exposed; presents for treatment three hours after injury. Which of the ... C. Pulpotomy using formocresol D. Pulpectomy and immediate root filling E. Pulpectomy and apexification
Last Answer : A. Remove the surface 1-2 mm of pulp tissue and place calcium hydroxide (Cvek pulpotomy, apexogenesis)
Description : Maxillary central incisor located palatally causes : a. Prolong stay of primary central incisor. b. Supernumerary teeth.
Last Answer : a. Prolong stay of primary central incisor.
Description : A 9 years-old boy has a small white discolouration on his maxillary central incisor. The lesion is most probably, A. Hypocalcification due to trauma of the primary predecessor B ... the histo differentiation stage of development D. Defect during the morho differentiation stage of development
Last Answer : A. Hypocalcification due to trauma of the primary predecessor
Description : A patient suffers a blow to his maxillary central incisor without resulting in fracture. The pulp may: A. Show immediate necrosis B. Become non-vital but only if treatment is delayed too long C. Become non vital irrespective of treatment D. No changes are seen later if fracture does not occur
Last Answer : C. Become non vital irrespective of treatment
Description : Maxillary central incisor located palatally causes : A. Prolonged stay of primary central incisor B. Supernumerary teeth
Last Answer : A. Prolonged stay of primary central incisor
Description : A patient has a small incisal fracture of the maxillary incisor. Which is the best material to resist fracture at the acid etched tooth composite interface: A. Micro-filled composite B. Hybrid composite C. GIC D. Silicate
Last Answer : B. Hybrid composite
Description : Mesiobuccal root of maxillary first molars MOST COMMONLY have: A. One canal with one foreman B. One or two canals with one foreman C. Two canals with one foreman D. Two canals with two foramen
Last Answer : D. Two canals with two foramen
Description : The best method to take X-ray of the maxillary sinus is, A. Periapical radiograph B. Panoramic view C. Lateral cephaloghraph D. Occipitomental view E. Reverse Towne’s view
Last Answer : D. Occipitomental view
Description : Which of the following is NOT TRUE in regard to lateral periodontal cyst** A. It is more common in anterior region B. It occurs more in maxilla than mandible C. Probable origin is from ... . Encountered in the cuspid-premolar region of the mandible, derived from the remnants of the dental lamina
Last Answer : A. It is more common in anterior region B. It occurs more in maxilla than mandible
Description : Gutta percha rubber is (A) Soft & tacky at room temperature (B) An isomer of natural rubber (C) A thermosetting resin (D) Recovered by coagulation of rubber latex
Last Answer : (B) An isomer of natural rubber
Description : A child has less than the normal number of teeth, the mandibular lateral incisor is larger than usual, on x rays it shows with two roots and two roots canals; your diagnosis is:** A. Dilaceration B. Gemination C. Fusion D. Concrescence E. Taurodontism
Last Answer : C. Fusion
Description : What is CORRECT in regard to the periodontal surface area in mandibular teeth: A. First molar> first premolar> second premolar (max) B. Canine> first premolar> second premolar. (max) C. Canine> lateral incisor> central incisor
Last Answer : C. Canine> lateral incisor> central incisor
Description : A lateral incisor labial to the arch needs to be restored in normal alignment with PFM retraction. How will the tooth appear: A. Too wide B. Too short C. To narrow D. To long
Last Answer : C. To narrow
Description : Patient with class II division II; the lateral incisor is missing. You want to make a fixed bridge which of the following is suitable: A. Rocket bridge using central incisor as abutment ( ... al Maryland B. Cantilever using central incisor C. Fixed bridge using the central incisor and bicuspid
Last Answer : B. Cantilever using central incisor
Description : In regard to external resorption:** A. Continues after successful endo treatment B. Stops in most cases following successful endodontic treatment C. Continues only in mandibular incisors after ... D. Stops in maxillary lateral incisors after successful endodontic treatment E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Stops in most cases following successful endodontic treatment
Description : During extraction of a maxillary third molar the tuberosity is fractured; however, it remains in place attached to the mucoperiosteum. Which of the following procedures should be employed:** A. Remove the ... then suture. D. If fractured tuberosity is greater than 2 cm, leave in place and suture
Last Answer : B. Leave the tuberosity and stabilize if required
Description : The MOST common curvature of palatal root of maxillary first molar is: A. Distal B. Mesial C. Buccal D. Palatal
Last Answer : C. Buccal
Description : cyst at the apex of an upper central incisor measuring 1 cm in diameter is visualized in radiograph and confirmed by aspiration biopsy; which method of treatment would you consider?** ... bone, followed by endodontic treatment. E. Routine orthograde endodontic treatment followed by observation.
Last Answer : D. Making a mucoperiosteal flap and removing the cyst through an opening made in the alveolar bone, followed by endodontic treatment.
Description : After obturation and on X-ray you notice the obturation materials are 1mm beyond apex. What is your first management? A. Refill the canal B. Pull the GP cone about 1mm out and take a new X-ray C. Leave it as it
Last Answer : B. Pull the GP cone about 1mm out and take a new X-ray
Description : The cause of development of lateral canals is: A. Cracks in Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath
Last Answer : A. Cracks in Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath
Description : .Lateral canals are usually found at: A. The middle of the root B. First third of the root close to the crown C. The apical third
Last Answer : C. The apical third
Description : The globe: a. is closer to the orbital floor than the roof b. is closer to the lateral wall of the orbital cavity than to medial wall c. has a vertical diameter less than the anteroposterior diameter d. has an anterior segment which form 1/4 of the circumference e is least protected laterally
Last Answer : is closer to the lateral wall of the orbital cavity than to medial wall
Description : Patient reported to you 30 min after trauma to central incisor. Patient is 10 yrs old and there is traumatic exposure of pulp. What will be the line of treatment- 1) coronal pulpotomy and Ca-hydr. ... 3) 1-2 mm. of coronal pulp extirpated and Ca hydroxide and then permanent filling 4) Pulpectomy
Last Answer : 3) 1-2 mm. of coronal pulp extirpated and Ca hydroxide and then permanent filling
Description : A female patient comes to you complaining of persistent pain in a heavily restored central incisor; you suspect pulpitis and you have been told that she is in transit leaving by plane ... B. Pulp extirpation and obturate with Ledermix dressings C. Prescribe analgesics and systemic antibiotic
Last Answer : B. Pulp extirpation and obturate with Ledermix dressings
Description : Child comes to your clinic with a fractured incisor 3 mm supra-gingival, how would you treat the case, A. Formocretasol pulpotomy B. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy C. Pulpectomy D. Direct capping E. Indirect capping
Last Answer : B. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
Description : What is your management of a single retroclined upper incisor in a 9 years-old child with sufficient space: A. Anterior inclined plane on mandibular teeth B. Biteplane and protrusion screw C. Expansion screw D. Hawley appliance
Last Answer : A. Anterior inclined plane on mandibular teeth
Description : You notice a radiolucent area close to the apex of the central incisor, on a second x ray the radiolucent area moves; it is likely to be: A. Cyst B. Abscess C. Granuloma D. Incisive foramen in sup lingual for amen inf
Last Answer : D. Incisive foramen in sup lingual for amen inf
Description : Sensitivity to hot and cold foods soon after cavity preparation and placement of GIC and composite resin in an upper incisor tooth is due to: A. Mechanical trauma due to cavity preparation B. Chemical C. Heat from GIC settings
Last Answer : A. Mechanical trauma due to cavity preparation
Description : A child has sustained a traumatic exposure of primary central incisor, he presents to you for treatment two days after the injury. Which of the following should be considered? A. Pulpotomy and Ca(OH)2 B. Pulpotomy and formocresol C. Direct pulp capping D. Pulpectomy (RCT)
Last Answer : D. Pulpectomy (RCT)
Description : The less mercury remaining in condensed amalgam: A. The stronger the restoration which contains fewer matrix alloys and fewer voids B. The weaker the restoration C. The more matrix alloys D. The more voids E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. The stronger the restoration which contains fewer matrix alloys and fewer voids
Description : A large amalgam core is to be condensed around several pins in a vital molar tooth; what type of amalgam mix would you prefer: A. A large mix to ensure homogeneity B. A large with ... small mixes with varying mercury/alloy ratios E. A basic mix to which additional mercury is added as needed
Last Answer : C. Several small mixes, sequentially triturated
Description : Two central incisors on a radiograph are showing with what looks like eye drop radiolucency. You decided to start endodontic treatment on these teeth but when you tried to open access to the root ... and start a permanent restoration. B. Start systemic antibiotic C. Try to ream and file canals
Last Answer : C. Try to ream and file canals
Description : On an X ray you find the cement of the previous root canal treatment is extending 1mm beyond the apex without any symptoms; what would you do: A. Remove restoration material and retreat B. Apiectomy C. Leave as is until any complications occur
Description : To achieve optimum cavity preparation, which of the following factors of internal anatomy must be considered in root canal treatment: A. Outline form B. The age and shape of pulp chamber; in ... root canals. C. Internal external relationship D. Intra-coronal preparation E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. The age and shape of pulp chamber; in addition to the direction of individual root canals.
Description : X rays are used in endodontic treatment to: A. Aid in the diagnosis of periapical hard tissue lesion B. Determine the number, location, shape, size and direction of roots and root canals C. Confirm ... root canals D. Evaluate the adequacy of the complete root canal filling E. All of the above
Last Answer : E. All of the above
Description : What indicates for a periapical surgery: A. Where performing an endodontic treatment on existing root canal filling may lead to fracture of the root B. When root canal treatment is faulty C. When ... bony defect is so extensive that the edges of the incisors will collapse E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Where performing an endodontic treatment on existing root canal filling may lead to fracture of the root
Description : The initial priority in treatment of horizontal fractures is: A. Preservation of pulp B. Immobilisation C. Root canal treatment D. Calcium hydroxide treatment
Last Answer : B. Immobilisation
Description : What is NOT characteristic of root canal filing materials (“obturation material”) A. Tacky adhesive to walls B. Radio opaque C. Not irritating D. Quick in setting
Last Answer : D. Quick in setting
Description : Treatment of gangrenous tooth: A. Pulp capping B. Root canal therapy C. Pulpotomy
Last Answer : B. Root canal therapy
Description : A child with a fracture of a tooth at the apical third of the root, what would be your first decision: A. Wait and recall after one month and observe for any necrotic or radiolucency B. Root canal treatment C. Extraction D. Apiectomy
Last Answer : A. Wait and recall after one month and observe for any necrotic or radiolucency
Description : Swelling after RCT is mainly caused by (Being asked as: What is the most frequent cause of pain which occurs several days after obturation?, too): A. Entrapped Bacteria, or the presence of bacteria in the periapical region. B. Underfilling the root canal system C. Overfilled root canal
Last Answer : A. Entrapped Bacteria, or the presence of bacteria in the periapical region.