Description : When immature permanent molars have been treated with Ledermix pulp capping, the most probable pathology is, A. Chronic inflammation of the pulp B. Necrosis of the pulp
Last Answer : B. Necrosis of the pulp
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
Last Answer : E. All of the above
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 : Biopsy is least useful in the diagnosis of, A. Geographic tongue B. Aphthous ulcer C. Cysts D. Granuloma E. Myeloma
Last Answer : A. Geographic tongue
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 : The lamina dura is absent in which condition: A. Von Recklinghausen B. Paget’s C. Periapical granuloma
Last Answer : B. Paget’s
Description : Treatment of either salivary or multiple Giant Cell lesion is, A. Marsupialization B. In velation and packing ap?? C. Cold well?? D. Surgical curettage E. None of the above
Last Answer : D. Surgical curettage
Description : The absence of lamina dura in radiographs is a feature of all of these except for:** A. Paget’s disease (hyperphosphatasia) B. Hyperparathyroidism C. Fibrous dysplasia (como querubinismo) D. Osteogenesis imperfecta E. Hyperthyroidism
Last Answer : E. Hyperthyroidism
Description : Treatment of fibrous dysplasia consists of, A. Resection B. Complete excision if it affects small area; if it is large lesion, limited excision surgery because of the cosmetic considerations. C. Irradiation D. Excision and removal of adjacent teeth E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Complete excision if it affects small area; if it is large lesion, limited excision surgery because of the cosmetic considerations.
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 : 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 : After the initial development stage and in the absence of pathology, the size of the pulp chamber has been reduced by, A. Deposition of primary dentine B. Deposition of secondary dentine C. Reparative dentine D. Pulp fibrosis E. Deposition of reparative dentine
Last Answer : B. Deposition of secondary dentine
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 : 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 objective of pulp capping is to: A. Preserve vitality of coronal pulp B. Preserve vitality of entire pulp C. Preserve vitality of radicular pulp D. Regenerate a degenerated and necrotic pulp E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Preserve vitality of entire pulp
Description : In regard to dentinogenesis imperfecta on x-rays, what is TRUE: A. Short and blunted roots B. The pulp canal is obliterated C. Big pulp chamber, thin dentine and normal enamel D. Type III, characteristic shell teeth E. All of the above
Description : Upper first premolar with MO cavity; what is important about the application of the matrix band (the question has also shown too as .What is complicated by): A. The mesial concavity of the root ... pulp C. High buccal pulp horn D. High lingual pulp horn E. Concavity of distal root surface
Last Answer : A. The mesial concavity of the root surface
Description : Tooth under occlusal trauma may show: A. Bone resorption B. Necrosis of the pulp C. Hypercementosis D. Triangulation E. All of the above
Description : The bur should be tilted lingually when preparing the occlusal surface of class II cavity on a mandibular first premolar in order to: I. Remove unsupported enamel II. Prevent encroachment on the buccal pulp horn III. Prevent ... and II B. I and III C. II and IV D. III and IV E. IV only
Last Answer : C. II and IV
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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : The articular surface of the normal temporomandibular joint are lined with, A. A specially adapted, highly fibrous tissue B. Hyaline cartilage C. Chondroitin-6-phosphate D. Highly vesiculated tissues
Last Answer : A. A specially adapted, highly fibrous tissue
Description : . Most easily and cheaply available fibrous raw material for paper manufacture available in India is bamboo. The yield of pulp produced from fibrous raw material by mechanical process is about __________ percent. (A) 75 (B) < 10 (C) > 30 (D) 50
Last Answer : (B) < 10
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Kraft method of pulp manufacture can process all types of fibrous raw materials (B) Digestion time for bagasse is less than that for wood base materials (C) Both ... in case of the sulphite method as compared to that in the sulphate method (D) None of these
Last Answer : (D) None of these
Description : Paper pulp produced by Kraft/sulphate process is (A) Bleached easily (B) Dull white in color (C) Strong fibrous (D) Dark colored
Last Answer : (C) Strong fibrous
Description : A 65 years-old woman arrived for dental therapy. The answered questionnaire shows that she is suffering from severe cirrhosis. The problem that can be anticipated in the routine dental ... oral infection D. Increased tendency to syncope E. Difficulty in achieving adequate local anaesthesia
Last Answer : B. Tendency towards prolonged haemorrhage
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 : 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 : 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 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 using corticosteroids in pulpal obturation material? A. For their antibiotic action B. For their antiinflammatory action C. To relief pulp pressure
Last Answer : B. For their antiinflammatory action
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 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 the main purpose of using corticosteroids in pulpal obturation material: A. For their antibiotic action B. For their antiinflammatory action C. To relief pulp pressure
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 : How long would it take to see the dentinal bridge after direct pulp capping by using Calcium hydroxide:** A. 6-8 weeks B. 4 weeks C. 6-8 months D. 4 months
Last Answer : A. 6-8 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 : Hypoplasia as seen in x rays:** A. Thick enamel surface B. Thin enamel surface C. Sometimes large pulp chamber D. Can not be detected on X rays
Last Answer : D. Can not be detected on X rays
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 : A patient has improperly formed DEJ, reduction in size of pulp chamber, chipping and attrition of enamel that would MOSTLY be: A. Fluorosis B. Amelogenesis imperfecta C. Dentinogenesis imperfecta
Last Answer : C. Dentinogenesis imperfecta
Description : .In primary teeth, failure of Ca(OH)2 pulpotomy is MOST likely to produce:** A. External resorption B. Internal resorption C. Necrosis of the pulp D. Ankylosis
Last Answer : B. Internal resorption
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 : 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
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Where is the narrowest part of the pulp: A. At the radiographic apex B. At the dentino-enamel junction C. At the orifices
Last Answer : A. At the radiographic apex
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 : Which of the following is a radiographic feature of dentino-genesis imperfecta: A. Small pulp chambers and root canals, normal enamel B. Enamel is missing but dentine formation is normal C. Enamel and dentine show disturbances D. Pulp is normal but dentine is abnormal
Last Answer : A. Small pulp chambers and root canals, normal enamel