Description : An upper deciduous molar has a caries exposure and on X ray the corresponding 2nd permanent premolar is absent. What treatment would you do to the deciduous tooth: A. Pulpotomy B. Endodontic treatment C. Pulp capping
Last Answer : B. Endodontic treatment
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 : A healthy 6 years-old child presents with carious maxillary second primary molar with a necrotic pulp. Which treatment would be preferred? A. Extraction B. Indirect pulp treatment C. ... normal exfoliation) D. Pulpectomy to preserve the tooth as a space manteiner. E. Antibiotic coverage
Last Answer : D. Pulpectomy to preserve the tooth as a space manteiner.
Description : Tooth under occlusal trauma may show: A. Bone resorption B. Necrosis of the pulp C. Hypercementosis D. Triangulation E. All of the above
Last Answer : E. All of the above
Description : A tooth under occlusal trauma shows A. Bone resorption B. Necrosis of the pulp C. Hypercementosis D. Triangulation Vertical defects occur adjacent to a tooth and usually in the form of a triangular area of missing bone, known as triangulation E. All of the above
Description : The BEST treatment for alveolar abscess:******** A. Endontic treatment or extraction B. Incision and drainage alone C. Extraction D. Endodontic
Last Answer : A. Endontic treatment or extraction
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 : The thermal and electric pulp tests will, A. Give an accurate indications of the pulp status B. The patient’s response will be either pain or no pain C. The patient can differentiate between cold or hot stimuli
Last Answer : A. Give an accurate indications of the pulp status
Description : What is the main purpose of performing pulp test on a recently traumatised tooth? A. Obtain baseline response B. Obtain accurate indication about pulp vitality
Last Answer : A. Obtain baseline response
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 : 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 : An endodontic therapy was completed on a tooth with a periapical radiolucency. Marked reduction in size of radiolucency is expected in approximately: A. One year B. 6 months C. 3 months
Last Answer : A. One year
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 : Treatment of gangrenous tooth: A. Pulp capping B. Root canal therapy C. Pulpotomy
Last Answer : B. Root canal therapy
Description : Which of the following factors can affect the shape and size of the pulp canal: A. Chemical irritation and caries B. Trauma and function C. Attrition, wear and aging of the patient D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
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 : 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 : The most desirable outcome of endodontic treatment is, A. The healing of the alveolar bone B. The deposition of cementum at the apex C. Formation of fibrous capsule around the apex
Last Answer : B. The deposition of cementum at the apex
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
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 : 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 : 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 : Two successive negative cultures are: A. Absolutely necessary for successful endodontic treatment B. Not always necessary for successful endodontic treatment C. Not questioned today as a dogmatic ... D. Unquestioningly it adhered for successful endodontic treatment E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Not always necessary for successful endodontic treatment
Description : Which of the following is a major disadvantage to immediate complete denture therapy: A. Trauma to extraction site FB. Increased the potential of infection C. Impossibility for anterior try in D. Excessive resorption of residual ridge
Last Answer : C. Impossibility for anterior try in
Description : Which of the following is a major disadvantage to immediate complete denture therapy, A. Trauma to extraction site B. Increased potential of infection C. Impossibility for anterior try in D. Excessive resorption of residual ridge
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 : Amalgam restoration, when do you have to replace it? a. Ditching of the edges. b. The probe penetrates the area between the margin and tooth tissue. c. Fissure of the surface of the amalgam. d. When there is chronic inflammation of the pulp.
Last Answer : c. Fissure of the surface of the amalgam.
Description : What is contraindicated to the use of calcium hydroxide for pulp capping: A. Accidental exposure of pulp B. Carious exposure of pulp in otherwise asymptomatic tooth C. Carious exposure of pulp in tooth that has been painful for weeks
Last Answer : C. Carious exposure of pulp in tooth that has been painful for weeks
Description : In a vital pulp therapy, what is the optimum depth for a pin hole in a tooth: A. 4-5mm B. Approximately 2mm C. Less than 2mm D. 1-1.5mm
Last Answer : A. 4-5mm
Description : What contraindicates pulp capping: A. Accidental exposure on vital young molars B. When inflammation of radicular pulp is already present C. When roots are greatly curved and tortuous D. When anterior tooth is vital and immature with wide open apices E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. When inflammation of radicular pulp is already present
Description : The size of the pulp chamber within the tooth is influenced by: A. Age B. Parafunctional C. History of the tooth /abrasion, erosion, caries/ D. All of the above
Description : Where does the bone resorption show in a pulp necrosis of a deciduous molar: A. At the root apex B. At the bifurcation C. On the buccal side of the tooth D. On the lingual side of the tooth
Last Answer : B. At the bifurcation
Description : After replantation of an avulsed tooth 2 ½ hours after incident; the most likely diagnosis is, A. External resorption B. Internal resorption C. Pulp stones
Last Answer : A. External resorption
Description : Transillumination is used to detect :** A. intrinsic tooth coloration B. caries C. Pulp-stones D. Hemorrhagic pulp E. Calculus
Last Answer : B. caries
Description : .In which situation is the translucency of a tooth lost:CHECK A. Death of the pulp B. Complete calcification of pulp chamber C. Hyperaemia D. Pulp stone E. All of the above
Description : When preparing a class III cavity for composite restoration; in which situation should acid itching be used: A. Always should be performed to minimise marginal leakage B. Should not be ... extra retention is required D. Only in situations where cavity is shallow to avoid pulp irritation
Last Answer : A. Always should be performed to minimise marginal leakage
Description : the pulp horn most likely to be exposed in the preparation of large cavity in permanent molar tooth is,CHECK ITS VERY CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION A. Mesio-Lingual in upper first molars B. Mesio-Buccal in ... first molars D. Mesio-Lingual in lower first molars E. Mesio- Buccal in lower first molar
Last Answer : B. Mesio–Buccal in upper first molars
Description : Internal resorption is, A. Radiolucency over unaltered canal B. Usually in a response to trauma C. Radiopacity over unaltered canal
Last Answer : B. Usually in a response to trauma
Description : The most accurate finding of pulpal pathology A. Radiolucency on the apical region B. Pain on hot or cold drinks C. he absence of response to pulp testing
Last Answer : C. he absence of response to pulp testing
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 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 : 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 : A primary molar has relatively un-resorbed roots encompassing the permanent tooth bud. What extraction technique would you use to avoid the inadvertent removal of a developing bicuspid
Last Answer : Section the tooth vertically and remove each root separately
Description : A persistent oroantral fistula for a 12 weeks period following the extraction of a maxillary first permanent molar is best treated by, a. Further review and reassurance since it will most ... Excision of the fistula and surgical closure. e. Maxillary antral wash out and nasal antrostomy.
Last Answer : d. Excision of the fistula and surgical closure.
Description : A persistent oroantral fistula for a 12 weeks period following the extraction of a maxillary first permanent molar is best treated by,** A. Further review and reassurance since it will most ... . Excision of the fistula and surgical closure E. Maxillary antral wash out and nasal antrostomy.
Last Answer : D. Excision of the fistula and surgical closure
Description : A patient comes to you with medium pain of tooth filled with Composite resin as a result of cold or hot drinks, what will your initial management be, A. Remove the restorative material and ... material and place a sedative temporary material C. Place a coat of bonding material on the old composite
Last Answer : B. Remove the restorative material and place a sedative temporary material
Description : The most common reason to refer a child to a pedodontist is problems with: A. Rampant caries B. Behaviour management C. Endodontic treatments in primary teeth D. Space maintainers
Last Answer : B. Behaviour management
Description : A patient complains of sensitivity, on examination you find a composite filling restoring a good cavity preparation without any secondary caries; what is your next step: A. Extirpate the pulp that is obviously ... to sedate the pulp C. Ask patient to come back in six months D. Repeat restoration
Last Answer : B. Place ZOE dressing to sedate the pulp
Description : What is true about Angioneurotic oedema, A. Puffiness around the eyes, oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness B. Caused by several deep restorations in the anterior teeth C. There is no caries, negative thermal tests, negative percussion and negative response to palpation
Last Answer : A. Puffiness around the eyes, oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness B. Caused by several deep restorations in the anterior teeth
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