Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned which of the following is true? a- Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection. b- Raising a lingual ... e- The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : b- Raising a lingual flap will increases the incidence of neurapraxia but will reduce the incidence of neurotmesis with respect to the lingual nerve.
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned, which of the following is true?**CHECK A. Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection B. Raising ... root E. The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : C. Prophylactic prescription of dexamethasone will dramatically reduces post operative swelling
Description : What is NOT CORRECT in regard to the lingual nerve: A. It is posterior and medial to the inferior alveolar nerve B. It passes close to the mandibular 3rd molar C. It may be anaesthetised by the ... nerve block D. It provides supply to the lingual gingiva E. Supplies anterior 2/3 of the tongue
Last Answer : A. It is posterior and medial to the inferior alveolar nerve
Description : Which of the following is the LEAST to cause toxicity from local anaesthetic injection: A. Injecting in supine position B. Injecting in vascular area C. Injecting without a vasoconstrictor D. Intravenous injections
Last Answer : A. Injecting in supine position
Description : In the inferior alveolar block the needle goes through or close to which muscles: A. Buccinator and superior constrictor B. Medial and lateral pterygoid C. Medial pterygoid and superior instructor D. Temporal and lateral pterygoid E. Temporal and medial pterygoid
Last Answer : A. Buccinator and superior constrictor
Description : What is the MOST adverse reaction to lignocaine: A. Drug interaction with patient’s medicines B. Injecting into vein C. Hypersensitivity D. Toxicity
Last Answer : D. Toxicity
Description : The most common cause of fracture at the isthmus of class II dental amalgam restoration is: A. Delayed expansion B. Inadequate depth at the isthmus area C. Inadequate width at the isthmus area
Last Answer : B. Inadequate depth at the isthmus area
Description : The most common cause of porosity in porcelain jacket crowns is, A. Moisture contamination B. Excessive firing temperature C. Failure to anneal the platinum matrix D. Excessive condensation of the porcelain E. Inadequate condensation of the porcelain
Last Answer : E. Inadequate condensation of the porcelain
Description : The most common cause of RCT “Root Canal Treatment” failure is: A. The canal not filled completely (Short obturation) B. Over filled canals
Last Answer : A. The canal not filled completely (Short obturation)
Description : A partial denture that seats on the master cast but fails to seat correctly in the mouth is a result of, A. Contraction of the metal framework during casting B. Insufficient expansion of the investment material C. Distortion of impression D. Failure to block out unwanted undercuts
Last Answer : C. Distortion of impression
Description : Which muscle has insertion in the pterygoid raphe:** A. Superior constrictor of the pharynx B. Middle constrictor of the pharynx C. Inferior constrictor of the pharynx
Last Answer : A. Superior constrictor of the pharynx
Description : .The places for newly erupted mandibular molars are created by: A. Resorption of anterior ramus and apposition posteriorly B. Apposition of alveolar process C. Apposition of inferior boarder of mandible
Last Answer : A. Resorption of anterior ramus and apposition posteriorly
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 : In patients with exposed root surfaces: A. Ask to use low abrasive dentifrices B. It is because of dental hypersensitivity
Last Answer : A. Ask to use low abrasive dentifrices
Description : The concomitant perio-periapical lesion as the cause of endodontic failure: A. Cannot be discovered prior to endo treatment B. May be discovered prior to endo treatment C. Is most commonly found in maxillary teeth D. Is most commonly found in mandibular teeth E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. May be discovered prior to endo treatment
Description : The principle cause of failure of amalgam restoration is: A. Improperly prepared amalgam B. Improper cavity preparation C. Perio involvement D. Particles of amalgam
Last Answer : B. Improper cavity preparation
Description : The most common failure in constructing porcelain to metal is: A. Improper metal framework B. Rapid heating
Last Answer : A. Improper metal framework
Description : A patient on the dental chair has cardiac arrest. What is INCORRECT, A. Observing the vital signs and check that the air way is clear is at high importance B. Expired air has 15% O2 only, ... D. Intermittent positive pressure is better than mouth to mouth when it has been given at the same rate.
Last Answer : C. Intermittent positive pressure at the rate of 40/min will reduce the chances of cerebral hypoxia
Description : What is an important requisite for fillers in dental composite restorative resins in load bearing areas: A. Sub micro sized particles B. High coefficient of thermal expansion C. High in content (High filler)
Last Answer : C. High in content (High filler)
Description : The adhering of tissues on the surgical electrode usually means: A. Current intensity is too high B. Current intensity is too low C. Dispersion plate not applied to patient D. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Current intensity is too low
Description : Distortion or change in shape of a cast partial denture clasp during its clinical use probably indicates that the: A. Ductility was too low B. Hardness was too great C. Ultimate tensile strength was too low D. Tension temperature was too high E. Elastic limit was exceeded
Last Answer : E. Elastic limit was exceeded
Description : In electro surgery, the tissue may stick to the electrode because of , A. The current intensity is too high B. The current intensity is too low
Last Answer : B. The current intensity is too low
Description : The most common cause of caries in children is, A. Soft diet B. High intake of carbohydrate C. Poor oral hygiene
Last Answer : B. High intake of carbohydrate
Description : The ciliary ganglion: a. is found between the optic nerve and the medial rectus b. contains sympathetic nerve that supplies the sphincter pupillae c. is a parasympathetic relay ganglion for fibers from ... nucleus d. contains sensory nerve e. has a motor nerve that goes to the inferior oblique
Last Answer : is a parasympathetic relay ganglion for fibers from the Edinger-Westphal nucleus
Description : which muscle is not supplied by mandibular nerve 1) masseter 2) buccinator
Last Answer : 2) buccinator
Description : Damage/injury to which nerve causes dilation of pupils: A. Oculomotor B. Ansa cervicalis C. Abducens
Last Answer : A. Oculomotor
Description : What is not correct about Long Buccal Nerve:** A. Passes through two heads of pterygoids muscles B. Supplies mucosa over lower and upper molars C. Supplies the buccinator muscle D. Supplies skin over buccinator
Last Answer : C. Supplies the buccinator muscle
Description : Gagging reflex is caused by: A. Trigeminal nerve B. Glossopharyngeal C. Facial nerve D. Recurrent laryngeal
Last Answer : B. Glossopharyngeal
Description : Posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies:** A. 8, 7 and 6 except the mesio buccal root of 6 B. 8, 7 and 6
Last Answer : A. 8, 7 and 6 except the mesio buccal root of 6
Description : Anaesthesia 1 mm above last lower molars will anesthetise: A. Lingual Nerve B. Long buccal nerve
Last Answer : B. Long buccal nerve
Description : Which nerve is anesthesised in anterior border of ramus and 1 cm above occlusal plane of lower posterior teeth: A. Lingual nerve B. Long buccal nerve
Description : Which one of the following types of pain is most likely to be associated with craniomandibular disorders: A. Exacerbated pain by hot or cold food B. Keeps patient awake at night C. Associated with muscle tenderness D. Associated with trigger spots related to the trigeminal nerve
Last Answer : C. Associated with muscle tenderness
Description : The nerve supplying the TMJ is, A. Auriculo Temporal Nerve B. Nerve to masseter C. Facial nerve
Last Answer : A. Auriculo Temporal Nerve B. Nerve to masseter
Description : The nerve supply of the pulp is composed of which type of nerve fibres?** A. Afferent & sympathetic
Last Answer : A. Afferent & sympathetic
Description : The major disadvantage of self-threaded pins is: A. Friction locked B. Too expensive C. Not all sizes available D. May cause tooth cracking
Last Answer : D. May cause tooth cracking
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.
Description : A patient has developed a sever chest pain and difficulties in breathing while in the dental chair. Your initial response is: a. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright ... required until confirmed as MI by ECG d. Patient has myocardial infarction as confirmed by ECG
Last Answer : a. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright position.
Description : At birth, some calcified dental tissues are presented, a.All deciduous teeth and all permanent incisors. b.All deciduous teeth and permanent central incisors. c.All deciduous teeth and the first permanent molars. d.Deciduous teeth only.
Last Answer : c.All deciduous teeth and the first permanent molars.
Description : 18 years old female weighting 52Kg and 163cm tall. On dental examination erosion of teeth on the most of her lingual surfaces is clearly showing. Dietary history revealed a daily rate of 5000 to 7000 ... . Alcoholism B. Drug abuse C. Bulimia D. Excessive smoking E. Diabetic mellitus type I
Last Answer : C. Bulimia
Description : for dental caries to progress in dentine, A. the dentine must contain soluble collagen B. enamel must contain glycoproteins C. diet must contain simple carbohydrate D. diet must contain polysaccharides E. pulp must contain complement
Last Answer : C. diet must contain simple carbohydrate
Description : A patient in your dental chair shows chest pain, weak pulse and dysponea, what is your initial management, A. Give a nitro-glycerine tablet and keep the patient up seated B. Put the patient in supine position C. Do nothing and wait until the symptoms go
Last Answer : A. Give a nitro-glycerine tablet and keep the patient up seated
Description : What is the most important factor to reduces dental irradiation, A. Speed of film B. Collimation C. Filtration D. Cone shape and length
Last Answer : A. Speed of film
Description : Dental caries of the proximal surfaces usually starts at, A. Somewhere between the ridge and the contact area B. Just gingival to contact areas C. Just about the gingival margin
Last Answer : B. Just gingival to contact areas
Description : Two conditions of enamel facilitate the post eruptive uptake of fluoride: A. Hyper mineralisation and surface dentine B. Surface demineralisation and hypo mineralisation C. Dental fluorosis and enamel opacities
Last Answer : B. Surface demineralisation and hypo mineralisation
Description : The developing time for dental x ray should be: A. 5 minutes at 20ºC B. At least 10 minutes C. Until it clears up D. 2 minutes at 40ºC
Last Answer : A. 5 minutes at 20ºC
Description : What is TRUE about Benzodiazepine and diazepam in 5-10mg oral dose used for oral sedation in dentistry: A. Good analgesic effect if given 1 hour prior to dental sessions B. Would be reversed ... Benzodiazepam C. Post operative headache D. There is a profound amnesic action and no side affects
Last Answer : B. Would be reversed by flumazepil because it is a Benzodiazepam
Description : A patient with a history of angina suffers an attack while in the dental chair. Prompt relief can be anticipated in MOST instances from: A. Oral administration of short acting ... epinephrine D. Sublingual administration of glyceryl tri-nitrate E. Putting the patient in upright position
Last Answer : D. Sublingual administration of glyceryl tri-nitrate
Description : Dental impression materials are hydrocolloids of: A. The emulsoid type B. The suspension type C. The sol type D. The gel type E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. The emulsoid type
Description : Compared to dental plaster all die stones: A. Require less gauging water B. Require more gauging water C. Require the same quantity of gauging water D. Are beta-hemihydrate E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Require less gauging water
Description : What is NOT TRUE about Hydrotherapy (Water Jet): A. Removes pellicle from tooth surface B. Removes dental plaque C. Causes no harm to gingiva
Last Answer : B. Removes dental plaque