Description : Which one of the following statements does NOT apply to dental plaque? a. It is an example of a biofilm. b. It is most noticeable on the molars. c. Its buildup on teeth can lead to gingivitis and periodontal disease. d. It is dominated by aerobic bacterial species.
Last Answer : d. It is dominated by aerobic bacterial species.
Description : All of the following should be considered for systemic antibiotic except: A. Extraction of tooth with acute dento alveolar abscess B. Necrotic ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) unless it is acute. C. ... of 38 or 48 with acute pericoronitis D. Full mouth extraction for a patient with perio disease
Last Answer : B. Necrotic ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) unless it is acute.
Description : .Which of the following is true: A. Antibiotics are useful in the treatment of periodontitis B. Trauma from occlusion causes thickening of the marginal gingivae C. Periodontitis is the ... can be identified by x-ray E. Periodontitis is the most common disease in the oral cavity
Last Answer : E. Periodontitis is the most common disease in the oral cavity
Description : What is INCORRECT in HIV associated periodontitis:** A. Picture of ANUG superimposed with RPP B. Spontaneous bleeding interproximal C. Depression of T4/T8 lymphocytes D. Deep Perio-pockets usually seen in advanced periodontitis
Last Answer : C. Depression of T4/T8 lymphocytes
Description : A patient is resistant to caries but has a periodontal disease. In this case, sucrose in diet is important because: A. Sucrose is greatly involved in plaque development B. S. mutans produces ... with a continual supply of sucrose D. Existing plaque must continue to get sucrose in order to grow
Last Answer : A. Sucrose is greatly involved in plaque development
Description : A plaque is a a. Change In Cell Structure Due To Viral Infection. b. Viral Cell Inclusion. c. Clear Zone Within A Lawn Of Bacteria. d. Cellular Aggregation Of Phage Heads.
Last Answer : c. Clear Zone Within A Lawn Of Bacteria.
Description : What is the characteristic feature of gingivitis in AIDS patient:** A. Red band on the free gingiva associated with platelet. B. Correlating with other pathogenesic lesions of AIDS and does not resolve to periodontal conventional treatment. C. Sever pain
Last Answer : A. Red band on the free gingiva associated with platelet.
Description : The main purpose of periodontal treatment is, A. Elimination of plaque and calculus B. Elimination of periodontal pockets C. Reformation of all the periodontal ligaments D. The elimination of all occlusal trauma
Last Answer : A. Elimination of plaque and calculus
Description : Which statement BEST describes plaque: A. It is a soft film composed mainly of food debris and can not be rinsed off teeth B. It is a soft film composed mainly of food debris and can be rinsed off ... rinsed off the teeth E. It is a soft film composed mainly of dextran and can be rinsed off teeth.
Last Answer : C. It is a soft film composed mainly of none calcified bacteria and can not be rinsed off the teeth
Description : Which of the following is NOT a condition seen with the development of dental caries? a. A Susceptible Tooth With A Buildup Of Plaque b. Dietary Carbohydrates (Usually Sugar) c. Acidogenic Bacterial Species d. Chewing A Lot Of Gum
Last Answer : d. Chewing A Lot Of Gum
Description : Area of lysis on a bacterial lawn culture produced by a phage is known as A.pock B.plaque C.pox D.all of these
Last Answer : B.plaque
Last Answer : .plaque
Description : 12 years old child presents with symptoms of widespread gingivitis with bleeding and general malaise for several weeks. How would you manage this patient? M07 ********* A. Prescribe ... mouth wash. C. Give a prophylaxis with ultra sonic scaling D. Refer for haematological screening
Last Answer : D. Refer for haematological screening
Description : Which of the following is NOT characteristic of Down’s syndrome? A. Decreased neutrophil function B. Macroglossia C. Macrodontia D. An increased susceptibility to periodontal disease E. Congenitally missing teeth
Last Answer : C. Macrodontia
Description : Typical features of Down’s syndrome (Mongolism) do not include: A. Multiple immunodeficiencies B. Sever caries but minimal periodontal disease C. Susceptibility to infections D. Multiple missing teeth and malocclusion E. Hepatitis B carriage in institutionalised patients
Last Answer : B. Sever caries but minimal periodontal disease
Description : A 45 years-old patient awoke with swollen face, puffiness around the eyes, and oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness. When he went to bed he had no swelling, pain or ... B. Angioneurotic oedema C. Infectious mononucleosis D. Acute maxillary sinusitis E. Acute apical periodontitis
Last Answer : B. Angioneurotic oedema
Description : What is the cause of the apical periodontitis after extirpation and instrumentation and temporarely dressing. a. entrapped Bacteria. b. Chemical irritation of the solutions. c. Mechanical irritation of the instruments. d. One or any combination of the above.
Last Answer : d. One or any combination of the above.
Description : After completing pulp extirpation, debridement and placing a dressing; apical periodontitis is because: A. Over instrumentation extending into periapical area B. Irritation from chemicals used C. Entrapped bacteria D. One or any combination of the above
Last Answer : D. One or any combination of the above
Description : What is the most common bacteria that causes gingivitis?
Last Answer : causes may include poor eating habits, poor tooth alignment, heavy plaque deposits, blood disorders, drug reactions and vitamin deficiencies.
Description : Why do you construct a lower removable partial denture with lingual bar: A. It is used when the space between raised floor, mouth and gingival margin is minimal B. Plaque accumulation is less than with lingual plate C. Should be made thicker when short
Last Answer : B. Plaque accumulation is less than with lingual plate
Description : A doctor advises a patient to take plenty of citrus fruits, guavas, tomatoes and amlas over a period of two months regularly. What do you think is the complaint of the patient? (a) Softness and ... skin of angle of mouth (d) Extreme weakness, swelling and pain in legs, loss of appetite, headache
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : What exactly is the signs of trench mouth?
Last Answer : Some symptoms of trench mouth include extremely painful gums, bad breath, and sores on the insides of your cheeks.
Description : what is trench mouth and what are the symptoms of it?
Last Answer : It is a form of gingivitis. But whereas regular gingivitis causes swollen/bleeding gums and bad breath, trench mouth is much worse and severe as it includes infected gums that usually result ... information can be found here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/trench-mouth/DS00457/DSECTION=symptoms
Description : Newborns exposed to Chlamydia trachomatis from an infected mother may experience a. Toxic Shock Syndrome or Staphylococcal Skin Disease. b. Dental Caries When the Teeth Grow In. c. Destruction of the Reproductive Organs. d. Disease of the Eyes or Lungs.
Last Answer : d. Disease of the Eyes or Lungs.
Description : I heard this somewhere and wasn't sure if it's real or an old wive's tale. Does plaque cause sneezing in cats?
Last Answer : Yes, one of the reasons being an allergic reaction to the plaque causing sneezing. Untreated, plaque can cause gum disease, tooth loss, sinus infections, heart problems to name a few. To ... wrong, take the cat to the vet immediately so that treatment can begin before something serious develops.
Description : Why do you polish the teeth before seating of a partial denture: A. To smooth the rough surface B. To minimise the retention of plaque C. To increase the adoptability of occlusal rests
Last Answer : B. To minimise the retention of plaque
Description : Patient presents with rapidly progressive root caries on many teeth. Which of the following laboratory results would be a possible indicator of this? A. Stimulated salivary secretion rate of 1.5ml/min B. ... of 105 organism/ml E. Salivary buffering PH 5.5 > 100000 CFU/ml high caries incidence
Last Answer : E. Salivary buffering PH 5.5
Description : _____ refers to bacteria that grow and spread through the blood. a. Chronic Disease b. Septicemia c. Acute Disease d. Bacteremia
Last Answer : b. Septicemia
Description : Extracellular polysaccharides in plaque are formed by: A. Bacteria from sucrose B. Precipitated from carbohydrate C. Precipitated from glycoproteins
Last Answer : A. Bacteria from sucrose
Description : I have been experiencing pain in my teeth/gums, what could this be?
Last Answer : Do you still have your wisdom teeth? Could it be them all maybe starting to come in? Other than that I don’t know…I’ve had a lot of mouth problems but it’s usually more concentrated in one or two teeth rather than all over. hm.
Description : How to prevent and get rid of sensitive teeth/ gums?
Last Answer : My dentist tells me to use a fluoride solution for sensitive teeth (a toothpaste tube filled with a higher percent fluoride gel). I don’t like the idea of using extra fluoride, but it has helped (with my teeth) when I’ve tried it.
Description : How many cut teeth are there in the gums ?
Last Answer : The gums have 8 incisors .
Description : Problems with my gums , teeth are moving a lot ...... ?
Last Answer : It can happen due to lack of calcium. If you do not want to eat calcium-rich foods, go to the doctor.
Description : My gums are turning pale. If you put pressure on the teeth, blood comes out. And the gums are decaying. And especially the gums of the pressed teeth are eroding more. It has been created like a hole. What to do ?
Last Answer : You can use Mediplus paste and brush in the morning and at night. In the next 1 week, if you do not feel better or less, go to a dentist.
Description : My gums swell and hurt , pus , blood comes out , and my teeth are infected by insects. Is there any good treatment now ?
Last Answer : You will brush your teeth with Mediplus paste. And quickly get treatment from a dental doctor.
Description : Does flossing actually help your teeth and gums?
Last Answer : At some stage yes, but some opinion is 50-50 wether the dental flossing is helping gums or not. I have heard that frequent flossing is not good for the gums, instead of making it clean,some ... in a while I will visit dentist for cleaning up, because brushing along and eating apple is not enough.
Description : The parts of human body affected by Pyria are: (1) eyes (2) small intestine (3) teeth and gums (4) large intestine
Last Answer : (3) teeth and gums Explanation: Pyria, or periodontal disease, is a progressive gum disease characterized by inflammation resulting from the toxins found in plaque. It leads to bleeding of the gums. ... to tooth loss or infection in other areas of the body as the bacteria travels by bloodstream.
Description : Bleeding of gums and loosening of teeth is caused due to deficiency of- (1) VitaminA (2) Vitamin B (3) Vitamin C (4) Vitamin D
Last Answer : (3) Vitamin C Explanation: Scurvy s a disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin C or ascorbic acid. The symptoms are bleeding gums, loosening of teeth, swollen and painful joints, bleeding in tissues and general fatigue (tiredness). Vitamin C is destroyed on heating.
Description : Vestibule is a space (a) Between lips & gums (b) Between tongue & teeth (c) Between incisor & canine (d) None
Last Answer : (a) Between lips & gums
Last Answer : teeth and gums
Description : Bleeding of gums and loosening of teeth is caused due to deficiency of (1) Vitamin A (2) Vitamin B (3) Vitamin C (4) Vitamin D
Last Answer : Vitamin C
Description : Which of the following conditions is not associated with periodontal destruction in primary teeth: a. Down’s syndrome. b. Steven Johnson’s syndrome. c. Hypophosphatasia. d. Papillon. Lefebvre syndrome. e. Cyclic neutropenia.
Last Answer : b. Steven Johnson’s syndrome.
Description : What is Ante’s Law about, A. The relation between the span of the bridge and the pontics B. The periodontal area of the abutment teeth C. The relation between the length of the root and the abutment.
Last Answer : B. The periodontal area of the abutment teeth
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 : Which of the following conditions is not associated with periodontal destruction in primary teeth: A. Down’s syndrome B. Steven Johnson’s syndrome C. Hypophosphatasia D. Papillon-Lefebvre syndrome E. Cyclic neutropenia
Last Answer : B. Steven Johnson’s syndrome
Description : What is the most important function of periodontal ligament: A. Keep teeth in the socket B. Protect alveolar bone C. Provide nutrition
Last Answer : A. Keep teeth in the socket
Description : What controls the occlusion:. A. Teeth B. Receptors in periodontal membrane C. Proprioceptors D. Neuromuscular receptors E. TMJ F. All of the above
Last Answer : F. All of the above
Description : The main factor controlling a decision to increase the occlusal height of teeth for extensive oral reconstruction is whether, A. the inter occlusal distance will be physiologically ... the aesthetic appearance of the patient will improve sufficiently to warrant the planned reconstruction
Last Answer : A. the inter occlusal distance will be physiologically acceptable after treatment