Description : Which is the only dental tissue that loses its formative cells as it matures: A. Enamel B. Dentine C. Pulp D. Cementum
Last Answer : A. Enamel
Description : The final deposition of ameloblasts occurs in:** A. Primary enamel cuticle B. Secondary enamel cuticle C. Acquired enamel cuticle D. Cementum
Last Answer : A. Primary enamel cuticle
Description : Which of the following statements is true: A. Last secretion of odontoblast forms cementum B. Last secretion of odontoblast forms acquired enamel cuticle C. Remnants of ameloblasts form primary enamel cuticle D. Remnants of odontoblasts form primary enamel cuticle
Last Answer : C. Remnants of ameloblasts form primary enamel cuticle
Description : Which one of the following statement is correct, A. The remnants of Ameloblast contribute to the primary enamel cuticle B. the last secretion of the odontoblast is cementum X C. The ... ameloblast is the acquired of enamel cuticle D. The remnants of odontoblast form the primary enamel cuticle
Last Answer : A. The remnants of Ameloblast contribute to the primary enamel cuticle
Description : which one of the following statement is correct, A. The remnants of Ameloblast contribute to the primary enamel cuticle B. the last secretion of the odontoblast is cementum C. The last ... is the acquired of enamel cuticle D. The remnants of odontoblast form the primary enamel cuticle
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 : 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 : 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 : Of all the factors that increase the resistance of teeth to dental caries, THE MOST EFFECTIVE is,** A. The general nutrition of a child during the period of tooth formation B. The ... eruption D. Sufficient intake of calcium and Vitamin D during the period of enamel mineralization and maturation
Last Answer : B. The intake of fluoride during the period of enamel mineralization and maturation
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
Description : The surface of enamel rod prisms in permanent teeth is: A. Perpendicular to the outer surface of the tooth B. Parallel to the outer surface of the tooth C. Parallel to enamel contour D. Parallel to enamel-dentine contour
Last Answer : A. Perpendicular to the outer surface of the tooth
Description : Recession of gingiva of several anterior teeth caused by exposure and softened cementum; what would you do? A. Scrap the soften cementum and apply fluoride B. Scrap the soften cementum and use GIC C. Class V amalgam
Last Answer : B. Scrap the soften cementum and use GIC
Description : .Fluoridation is the adjustment of the fluoride content of a community water supply to optimum levels for caries prevention. Which of the following statement is correct? A. Tooth decay ... in smooth surface caries from in pit and fissures D. Fluoridation increases vulnerability to osteoporosis
Last Answer : C. Greater reduction in smooth surface caries from in pit and fissures
Description : Which of the following would be ONE possible indication for indirect pulp capping?*** A. Where any further excavation of dentine would result in pulp exposure. B. Removal of caries has exposed the pulp C. When carious lesion has just penetrated DEJ
Last Answer : A. Where any further excavation of dentine would result in pulp exposure.
Description : What is the sequence from superficial to the deepest in dentine caries?* A. Zone of bacterial penetration, demineralisation, sclerosis, reparative dentine B. Zone of bacterial ... demineralisation, sclerosis. C. Zone of bacterial penetration, sclerosis, reparative dentine, demineralisation.
Last Answer : A. Zone of bacterial penetration, demineralisation, sclerosis, reparative dentine
Description : In preparing a very small proximal amalgam cavity on a molar tooth what would consider, A. Extend the cavity to the gingival margin B. Extend the cavity beyond the contacts areas C. Achieve at least 2mm in dentine D. Extend cavity just beyond dento enamel junction
Last Answer : D. Extend cavity just beyond dento enamel junction
Description : While you finish a class I cavity, the enamel is sound but you notice a brown line in the dentine and on the Dento-enamel junction, what is your response, A. You leave it and complete the final restoration B. You extend your preparation and clean it C. You apply a cover of varnish
Last Answer : B. You extend your preparation and clean it
Description : Acid conditioning of enamel and eroded dentine: A. Provides an none traumatic, conservative clinical approach to the bonding of restorative material B. Is a traumatic approach to bonding ... highly significant retention and good marginal integrity and clinical durability E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Provides an none traumatic, conservative clinical approach to the bonding of restorative material
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
Last Answer : E. All of the above
Description : Calculus attaches to teeth surfaces by: A. Acquired pellicle B. Interlocking to the crystals of the tooth C. Penetrated into enamel and dentine D. Mechanical interlocking E. All of the above
Description : The minimal labial tooth reduction for satisfactory aesthetics with porcelain fused to metal crown is, A. 1mm B. The full thickness of enamel C. 1.5 mm D. 2.5mm E. One third of the dentine thickness
Last Answer : C. 1.5 mm
Description : What is the correct sequence of events A. Differentiation of odontoblast, elongation of enamel epithelium, dentine formation then enamel formation. B. Differentiation of odontoblast, ... Elongation of enamel epithelium, differentiation of odontoblast, dentine formation then enamel formation.
Last Answer : C. Elongation of enamel epithelium, differentiation of odontoblast, dentine formation then enamel formation.
Description : For lower premolars, the purpose of inclining the handpiece lingually is to, A. Avoid buccal pulp horn B. Avoid lingual pulp horn C. Remove unsupported enamel D. Conserve lingual dentine
Last Answer : A. Avoid buccal pulp horn
Description : The gingiva of a child is diagnosed on the basis of all of these except of: A. Contour of gingival papilla B. Sulcus depth C. Contour of Nasmyth membrane (nasmyth description of the membrane is unclear that's why the term enamel cuticle is preferred D. Tight filling of gingival collar
Last Answer : C. Contour of Nasmyth membrane (nasmyth description of the membrane is unclear that's why the term enamel cuticle is preferred
Description : Several applications have been suggested to increase the effectiveness of prophylactic application of topical fluoride which include all EXCEPT: A. Increase Fluoride ions in solution increase concentration B. Increase ... D. Pre-treat enamel with 0.5% phosphoric acid E. Use NH4F instead of NaF
Last Answer : B. Increase PH of fluoride
Description : Several approaches have been suggested to increase the fixation of professionally applied topical fluoride, which of the following statements IS INCORRECT regarding increasing the fixation? A. Increase concentration of ... with 0.5% phosphoric acid E. Use NH4F rather than NaF at a lower PH
Last Answer : B. Raise the PH of the fluoride solution
Description : When the enamel of the tooth is exposed to preparation containing high concentrations of fluoride the major reaction is: M07 A. Sodium fluoride B. Calcium fluoride C. Stannous fluoride D. Fluoroapatite
Last Answer : D. Fluoroapatite
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 : What is the main function of EDTA in endodontics? A. Decalcification of dentine B. Cleaning debris from root canal
Last Answer : A. Decalcification of dentine
Description : When is a gingival groove LEAST required: A. When restoring with GIC for abrasion B. When restoring with GIC for root caries C. When restoring with GIC base and composite lamination D. When restoring with amalgam
Last Answer : C. When restoring with GIC base and composite lamination
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 : A crown casting with a chamfer margin fits the die; but in the mouth the casting is open approximately 0.3mm. A satisfactory fit and accurate physiological close of the gingival area of the crown ... the crown E. Relieving the inside of the occlusal surface of the casting to allow for further
Last Answer : D. Making a new impression and remaking the crown
Description : The percentage of total dentine surface / dentinal tubules 0.5mm away from pulp is,** A. 20% B. 50%
Last Answer : B. 50%
Description : What does enamel cover? (1) Crown of the tooth (2) Dentin on all sides (3) Cementum (4) Cementum and partly dentin
Last Answer : (1) Crown of the tooth Explanation: The basic unit of enamel is called an enamel rod which is a tightly packed mass of hydroxyapatite crystals in an organized pattern. In cross section, it is best compared ... the crown of the tooth, and the bottom, or tail, oriented toward the root of the tooth.
Description : What does enamel cover ? (1) Crown of the tooth (2) Dentin on all sides (3) Cementum (4) Cementum and partly dentin
Last Answer : Crown of the tooth
Description : Odontogenic cysts develop from the following structures except: A. Reduced enamel epithelium of tooth crown B. Dental lamina dura C. Epithelium trapped after sutures D. ertwig’s root sheath
Last Answer : C. Epithelium trapped after sutures
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 : Chronic inflammatory periodontal diseases originate in: A. The marginal gingiva B. The crystal alveolar bone C. The cervical cementum
Last Answer : B. The crystal alveolar bone
Description : The major cause of jacket crown breakage is, A. Inclusion of platinum foil B. Use of weak cementum C. Voids of porcelain D. Porcelain is thinner than 1mm
Last Answer : D. Porcelain is thinner than 1mm
Description : Good oral hygiene and fluoridation is LEAST useful in preventing caries of: A. Pit and fissure B. Smooth surface C. Inaccessible areas
Last Answer : A. Pit and fissure
Description : The main purpose of finishing the enamel walls is, A. Remove loose enamel rods B. Provide a better surface for the adoption of restorative material
Last Answer : A. Remove loose enamel rods
Description : Why do you itch enamel for composite restorations: A. To increase surface area B. To decrease surface area C. Does not really change the surface area D. Increase the chemical bonding capability E. Decrease the chemical bonding capability
Last Answer : A. To increase surface area
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 effectiveness of the acid etch is dependent on which of the following factors: A. Material must be used to clean the surface of the tooth prior to etching B. The effectiveness of the itchant C. The chemical and physical nature of the tooth D. The area and surface of the enamel to be itched
Last Answer : C. The chemical and physical nature of the tooth
Description : In regard to the enamel surface: A. It is a perfect substance for bonding B. It does not conform to the bonding requirements C. It is the most inorganic, rough part D. It is free from contamination and roughness E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. It does not conform to the bonding requirements
Description : When you try to seat a crown on a tooth you find a discrepancy of 0.3mm at the margin; you will: A. Reduce inner surface of crown B. Remake a new crown C. Smooth the enamel at the margin D. Hand burnish crown margins
Last Answer : B. Remake a new crown
Description : The difference between deciduous and permanent teeth is: A. Deciduous teeth have a higher pulp horns and larger pulp chambers B. Deciduous teeth have flatter contact areas C. Deciduous teeth have thinner enamel surface D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. 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 : Which of the following is the hardest substance in the human body? (1) Bone (2) Enamel (3) Dentine (4) Nail
Last Answer : (2) Enamel Explanation: Tooth enamel, along with dentin, cementum, and dental pulp is one of the four major tissues that make up the tooth in vertebrates. It is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance in the human body. It has approximately 95% calcium concentration.
Description : Main part of tooth is (a) Enamel (b) Dentine (c) Pulp (d) None
Last Answer : (b) Dentine