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 : The palatal pulp horn of maxillary molars is located: A. In the pulpchamber under mesiolingual cusp B. In the pulpchamber opposite the mesio distal fissure of the buccal cusp C. Under the disto lingual cusp
Last Answer : A. In the pulpchamber under mesiolingual cusp
Description : A patient with impacted canine; by moving the X ray tube distally the canine moves distally too; where do you expect the impacted canine: A. Labially impacted B. Palatally impacted ... -five per cent of impacted maxillary permanent cuspids are palatal impactions, and 15% are labial impactions.
Last Answer : B. Palatally impacted Eighty-five per cent of impacted maxillary permanent cuspids are palatal impactions, and 15% are labial impactions.
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
Last Answer : B. Long buccal nerve
Description : The pulpal floor of the Class II cavity for a mandibular first premolar should be: GA.Parallel to occlusal plane B. Perpendicular to long axis C. Tilted lingually
Last Answer : GA.Parallel to occlusal plane
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 : In the preparation of Premolar class I cavity what is the best way of getting retention, A. Slightly done undercut of the mesial and distal walls B. Slightly done undercut of the buccal and lingual walls C. The convergence of the cavity walls
Last Answer : B. Slightly done undercut of the buccal and lingual wall
Description : When setting up teeth for complete dentures having bilateral balanced occlusion, separation of posterior teeth during protrusion is done by: A. Increasing the anterior posterior occlusal curve B. Decreasing the angle orientation of the occlusal plane
Last Answer : B. Decreasing the angle orientation of the occlusal plane
Description : The first molars are extracted in both arches: A. The bone resorption will be the same for both arches B. Resorption is more on the palatal side of maxillary molars C. Resorption is more on lingual side of mandibular molars D. The ridge height resorbs more in maxilla than mandible
Last Answer : C. Resorption is more on lingual side of mandibular molars
Description : Jaw relations for edentulous patient have been established. The maxillary cast has been mounted on the articulator without face-bow and you decide to increase the occlusal vertical dimension by 4 mm ... record C. Changes in the condylar guide settings D. Increase in the vertical dimension
Last Answer : B. A new centric relation record
Description : The MOST stable area to evaluate the craniofacial growth is: A. Nasal floor B. Cranial vault C. Occlusal plane D. Naso maxillary complex E. Anterior cranial base
Last Answer : E. Anterior cranial base
Description : Retention for occlusal amalgam cavities in premolars is BEST provided by A. Slightly undercutting of walls with inversed cone bur B. Mesial and distal undercuts C. Buccal and lingual undercuts
Last Answer : C. Buccal and lingual undercuts
Description : To increase the stability of the lower denture, A. The occlusal plane should be below the tongue B. The occlusal plane should be above the tongue C. The lingual flanges should be concave
Last Answer : A. The occlusal plane should be below the tongue
Description : Jaw relation of an edentulous patient has been established. The maxillary cast has been mounted on an articulator without a face bow. You decide to increase the occlusal vertical dimension by 4mm this ... C. A change in the condylar guide settings D. An increase in the rest vertical dimension
Last Answer : B. A new centric relation to be recorded
Description : The extraction of maxillary deciduous molar in 5 years old child; you should use: A. Mostly towards the apex pressure and some movement B. Rotation C. Distal pressure and movement D. Labial-lingual movement
Last Answer : D. Labial-lingual movement
Description : In complete dentures, cheek biting is most likely a result of: A. Reduced Overjet of posterior teeth B. Increased vertical dimension C. Teeth have large cusp inclines
Last Answer : A. Reduced Overjet of posterior 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 : When describing a removable partial denture, the minor connector refers to:** A. Rigid components anterior to the premolar teeth B. Flexible components, in contrast to rigid major connectors ... components to the major connector D. The components of the denture base which provides reciprocation
Last Answer : C. Smaller connectors which connect denture components to the major connector
Description : On examination of an 8 years-old child you find 75 with carious exposure. On X-ray you find 35 missing. Your treatment is: A. Extraction of 75 allowing 36 to move mesially B. ... of 75 and place a fixed space retainer to be replaced with fixed bridge. D. Extraction of 65 and 75
Last Answer : B. Pulpotomy on 75 and wait indefinitely
Description : What of the following is TRUE regarding the placement of the movable component of the non-rigid connector in a fixed bridge: A. Should be placed on the longer retainer B. Mesial drift causes unseating of the distally placed connector
Last Answer : B. Mesial drift causes unseating of the distally placed connector
Description : A teenager has swelling involving his upper lip, the corner of his nose and a region under his left eye. The swollen area is soft, fluctuant and pointed on the labial plate under his ... and test vitality of his teeth E. Write prescription for antibiotics and delay treatment until swelling is
Last Answer : A. Refer him to physician IV abs riesgo de thrombosis de seno cavernoso
Description : Why is it difficult to use matrices on deciduous teeth, A. It hurts the kids’ parents B. The small mouth opening of kids in that age range makes it difficult to keep matrices in mouth. C. The occlusal concavity of deciduous teeth
Last Answer : . The occlusal concavity of deciduous teeth
Description : the difficulty of placing matrices on deciduous dentition is a result of, A. The small mouth of kids which result in problem keeping the matrices in their mouths B. The occlusal convergence of the deciduous teeth
Last Answer : B. The occlusal convergence of the deciduous teeth
Description : When patient bites in protrusion with complete dentures you notice that the posterior teeth do not meet, what would you do to solve this: A. Increase the compensatory curve B. Decrease the angle of the occlusal plane
Last Answer : A. Increase the compensatory curve
Description : The auxiliary occlusal rest on teeth for partial denture should be placed: A. Away from edentulous space B. Adjacent to edentulous space C. Near fulcrum line D. Away from fulcrum line
Last Answer : A. Away from edentulous space
Description : Splinting the adjacent teeth in fixed bridge is primarily done to: A. Distribute the occlusal load B. Achieve better retention
Last Answer : A. Distribute the occlusal load
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
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 : .When correction preparation for re contouring of occlusal surface is to be applied, grinding only of the adjusted surface: A. Should not be felt flat B. Requires a flat crown C. Requires no contact with adjacent teeth D. Should be felt flat
Last Answer : A. Should not be felt flat
Description : What is the main purpose of using Stress breakers: A. To distribute the load between teeth and ridges B. To distribute the load between the clasps and the face end of the saddle C. It relieves the abutment tooth of occlusal loads that may exceed their physiologic strength
Last Answer : C. It relieves the abutment tooth of occlusal loads that may exceed their physiologic strength
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
Description : The hamular notch is important in full denture construction because it aids in the setting position of the artificial teeth A. First statement is true, but the reason given is false B. Both statements are true C. Both statements are untrue
Last Answer : A. First statement is true, but the reason given is false
Description : Maxillary central incisor located palatally causes : a. Prolong stay of primary central incisor. b. Supernumerary teeth.
Last Answer : a. Prolong stay of primary central incisor.
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 : In cementing Maryland or Roche bridges, the effect is generally to, a. Lighten the colour of the teeth by the opacity of the cement b. Darken the colour of the abutment by the presence ... lingual c. Have no detrimental colour effect. d. Darken the abutment teeth by incisal metal coverage
Last Answer : c. Have no detrimental colour effect.
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 : A 7 years-old child has class I malocclusion, slight version of maxillary class III, adequate arch length. What is your management: A. Oral screen B. Head cap therapy C. Inclined plane on mandibular anterior teeth D. Hawley plate E. Expansion screw plate
Last Answer : C. Inclined plane on mandibular anterior teeth
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 : Most congenitally missing teeth are: A. Mandibular 3rd molars B. Mandibular 2nd premolars C. Maxillary lateral incisor
Last Answer : A. Mandibular 3rd molars
Description : A 37 years-old patient presents with paroxysmal pain on the left eye that he thinks is related to his maxillary posterior teeth. The pain comes in recurrent bursts and is aggravated by stress and ... diagnosis is: A. Migraine B. Cluster headache C. Trigeminal neuralgia D. Temporal neuritis
Last Answer : B. Cluster headache
Description : The maxillary and mandibular teeth get their blood supply from:** A. Separate branches of S. Palatina artery B. Separate branches of maxillary artery C. Branches of maxillary and mandibular arteries
Last Answer : B. Separate branches of maxillary artery
Description : Maxillary central incisor located palatally causes : A. Prolonged stay of primary central incisor B. Supernumerary teeth
Last Answer : A. Prolonged stay of primary central incisor
Description : To minimize the load on a free-end saddle partial denture: (distal extension saddle) A. Use teeth with narrow Buccal-Lingual dimension B. Use mucco-compressive impression
Last Answer : B. Use mucco-compressive impression
Description : Which primary teeth are LEAST affected with the nursing bottle syndrome? A. Maxillary molars B. Maxillary and mandibular canines C. Mandibular incisors D. Maxillary incisors E. Mandibular molars
Last Answer : C. Mandibular incisors
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 : 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 : The best method to take X-ray of the maxillary sinus is, A. Periapical radiograph B. Panoramic view C. Lateral cephaloghraph D. Occipitomental view E. Reverse Towne’s view
Last Answer : D. Occipitomental view
Description : The best radiograph for maxillary sinus is: A. PA skull x ray B. Occipitomental radiograph o waters view C. Town’s view
Last Answer : B. Occipitomental radiograph o waters view
Description : If used, in which direction should pinholes be placed? a. parallel to the long axis of the tooth b.parallel to the nearest external surface c. at a 15 degree angle to the long axis of the tooth d. perpendicular to the gingival floor e. directly below and parallel to restored cusp tip
Last Answer : b.parallel to the nearest external surface
Description : How much would you reduce a cusp to be replaced with amalgam onlay: A. 2 mm to achieve a good retention form B. 2mm to achieve a good resistance form C. 1mm
Last Answer : B. 2mm to achieve a good resistance form