Description : Apical migration of the epithelial attachment followed by atrophy of marginal gingiva at the same level results in: A. False periodontal pocket B. Periodontal pocket recession C. Gingival cleft D. True pocket
Last Answer : B. Periodontal pocket recession
Description : The biologic width is the distance between the A. Base of the gingival sulcus and the crest of alveolar bone B. Free gingival margin and the base of the gingival sulcus C. ... gingival margin and the mucogingival junction E. Free gingival margin and the base of connective tissue attachment
Last Answer : A. Base of the gingival sulcus and the crest of alveolar bone
Description : Loss of the gingival attachment is measured between: A. CEJ to base of pocket B. Top of the gingiva to the base
Last Answer : A. CEJ to base of pocket
Description : In the construction of a full veneer gold crown, future recession of gingival tissue can be prevented or at least minimised by, A. Extension of the crown 1 mm under the gingival crevice B. ... of the crown D. Slight under contouring of the tooth in the gingival one fifth of the crown
Last Answer : B. Reproduction of normal tooth incline in the gingival one third of the crown
Description : In regard to Chlorhexidine mouth wash:** A. Is anionic ( opposite) B. Used in 0.02% concentration ( topical skin) C. Used in 0.12% concentration D. Penetrates the gingival crevice/pocket ( no)
Last Answer : C. Used in 0.12% concentration
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 : Which is NOT usually related to gingival inflammation in children? A. Endocrine disturbance B. Viral infection C. Mouth breathing D. Spirochetal infection E. Streptococcal infection
Last Answer : D. Spirochetal infection
Description : Why do you construct a lower removable partial denture with lingual bar: A. It is used when the space between raised floor, mouth and gingival margin is minimal B. Plaque accumulation is less than with lingual plate C. Should be made thicker when short
Last Answer : B. Plaque accumulation is less than with lingual plate
Description : It is desirable for major connectors of upper partial dentures to:** A. Be at least 5 mm away from the gingival margin B. Cover the anterior palate
Last Answer : A. Be at least 5 mm away from the gingival margin
Description : The cervical finish line of a full veneer crown preparation should be placed: A. Just supragingival whenever is possible B. According to the depth of gingival crevice C. Subgingival to reduce ability of recurrent caries D. At the junction of tooth and amalgam core
Last Answer : A. Just supragingival whenever is possible
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 : Child comes to your clinic with a fractured incisor 3 mm supra-gingival, how would you treat the case, A. Formocretasol pulpotomy B. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy C. Pulpectomy D. Direct capping E. Indirect capping
Last Answer : B. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
Description : Which of the following lesions CANNOT BE classified as an intra-epithelial lesion?** A. Herpes simplex infections B. Pemphigus vulgaris C. Herpangina D. Lichen planus E. Hand, foot and mouth disease
Last Answer : D. Lichen planus
Description : Which of the following elements is not found in normal periodontal membrane: A. Fibroblast B. Epithelial cells C. Erythrocytes D. Vest cells of malaise E. Inflammatory plasma cells and lymphocytes
Last Answer : C. Erythrocytes
Description : Which of the following is the best index to evaluate gingival health: a. Gingival index by Loe and Silness. b. Periodontal index. c. Periodontal disease index. d. OHI. S.
Last Answer : a. Gingival index by Loe and Silness.
Description : when probing for periodontal disease the tip of the probe will be, A. At the coronal end of junctional epithelium B. At the top of the gingival calculus
Last Answer : A. At the coronal end of junctional epithelium
Description : The removable partial denture requires relining what would be the most appropriate action, A. take a new impression by asking the patient to occlude on it B. Provide equal space (maybe it was ... gingival tissues. C. Make sure the framework and retainers are seated in place before taking impression
Last Answer : C. Make sure the framework and retainers are seated in place before taking impression
Description : What is true about partial dentures, A. They cause immediate changes in the oral plaque behaviour B. Night wearing of dentures reduces plaque accumulation C. Relieving the gingival area reduces the gingival enlargement.
Last Answer : A. They cause immediate changes in the oral plaque behaviour
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 : 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 : The principal reasons for placing a gingival interproximal wedge in conjunction with a matrix for amalgam condensation are to: 1. separate the teeth slightly 2. keep the band tight at the gingival margin 3. contribute to the ... b. 1,2,4 c. 2,3,4 d. 1,3,4 e. all of the above
Last Answer : e. all of the above
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 : The number of damaged gingival tissues after placing rubber dam is greater if: A. The distance between holes is too big B. The distance between holes is too small C. The punctured holes are too big in size D. Not using lubricant when placing rubber dams
Last Answer : B. The distance between holes is too small
Description : Clinical indications of pathogenic chronic periodontitis are: A. Mobility B. Dull pain on closing C. Presence of true pocket D. Apical migration of gingival epithelium E. Presence of subgingival calculus F. C, D & E
Last Answer : F. C, D & E
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 : A very quick and wide separation of teeth causes: A. Gingival inflammation B. Vasodilation C. Wider spaces D. Necrosis of bone
Last Answer : A. Gingival inflammation
Description : The MOST common cause of gingival enlargement is: A. Hereditary B. Drug induced C. Plaque induced D. Leukaemia
Last Answer : C. Plaque induced
Description : In class II preparation it is difficult to place the gingival seat when preparation is extended too gingivally because the: A. Enamel rods are directed occlusally B. Marked cervical constriction
Last Answer : B. Marked cervical constriction
Description : Which of the following is the best index to evaluate gingival health: A. Gingival index by Loe and Silness B. Periodontal index C. Periodontal disease index D. OHI-S
Last Answer : A. Gingival index by Loe and Silness
Description : What is the relationship of the retentive portion of the partial dentures retainers to the survey line of abutment: A. Gingival /Below/ B. Occlusal /Above/ C. No relation
Last Answer : A. Gingival /Below/
Description : Marginal leakage at the proximal gingival cavosurface of a recently restored class II can be caused by: I. Insufficient condensation II. First proximal increment was too large III. Neglecting to wedge the matrix IV. Hand ... III, IV C. I, II, V D. None of the above E. All of the above
Last Answer : C. I, II, V
Description : The MOST common place for initiation of gingivitis is: A. Interdental papillae B. The free gingival ridge C. The attached gingiva D. The marginal gingiva
Last Answer : A. Interdental papillae
Description : The vertical incision of a mucoperiostal flap should: A. Always extend to the alveolar mucoperiostal B. Bisect the middle of gingival papillae C. Be at the right angle of the tooth
Last Answer : A. Always extend to the alveolar mucoperiostal
Description : Where is the retentive position on teeth according to the survey line: A. Below the height of contour B. Next to gingival margins
Last Answer : A. Below the height of contour
Description : The gingival portion of natural teeth differs in colour from the incisal portion because the : A. Lighting angle is different B. Gingival and incisal portions have different fluorescent qualities C. Gingival area has a dentine background D. Incident light is different
Last Answer : C. Gingival area has a dentine background
Description : Characteristic of mucogingival involvement: a. A pocket of more than 4 mm depth. b. Only 1mm of attached gingiva remains. c. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction.
Last Answer : c. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction.
Description : Characteristic of mucogingival involvement: A. A pocket of more than 4 mm depth B. Only 1mm of attached gingiva remains C. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction
Last Answer : C. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction
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 : Thiamine is useful in: A. Collagen synthesis B. Clotting factor production C. Epithelial integrity D. Cellular energy production
Last Answer : D. Cellular energy production
Description : Painless bluish lump filled with fluid on the lips; MOST likely is: A. Smoker’s keratosis B. Squamous cell carcinoma C. Mucocele D. Fibroma E. Fibro-epithelial polyp
Last Answer : C. Mucocele
Description : How can you differentiate between a benign epithelial tumour and a carcinoma:
Last Answer : Soft papillomatous mass, not indurated or not fixed /Moves freely/ and pedunculated.
Description : Which type of cells does an abscess contain: A. Mast cells B. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes C. Eosinophils D. Epithelial cells
Last Answer : B. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Description : The commonest cells which are found in periodontal membrane are:** A. Fibroblast B. Epithelial cells C. Erythrocytes D. Vest cells of malaise
Last Answer : A. Fibroblast
Description : The cause of development of lateral canals is: A. Cracks in Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath
Last Answer : A. Cracks in Hertwig’s epithelial root sheath
Description : What is the Bilaminar Zone:** A. Formed of, or having, two laminae, or thin plates. Which is the distal attachment of superior hard lateral plate B. A vascular, innervated tissue that plays an important role in allowing the condyle to move foreward
Last Answer : B. A vascular, innervated tissue that plays an important role in allowing the condyle to move foreward
Description : Absence of clearly defined crystal lamina dura is because: A. Pathognomonic of periodontal disease B. Indicative of attachment loss C. Associated with periodontal pocket D. Commonly related to radiograph angulation
Last Answer : D. Commonly related to radiograph angulation
Description : In partial dentures the guidelines “Guiding Planes” serve to: A. Aid in balancing occlusion B. Assure predictable clasp retention C. Form right angle with the occlusal plane D. Eliminate the necessity for precision attachment E. Eliminate the necessity for a posterior clasp
Last Answer : B. Assure predictable clasp retention
Description : When repairing a fracture of a lower complete denture, which statement is correct: A. Self curing will distort the denture B. Cold curing will not be strong enough because of small area of attachment C. There is a possibility of occlusal disharmony
Last Answer : C. There is a possibility of occlusal disharmony
Description : Reconstructing the occlusal anatomy is based on: A. Functional factors B. Depth of restoration on a tooth C. Necessity to restore normal anatomy
Last Answer : A. Functional factors
Description : Denture stomatitis is commonly associated with, A. The continuous wearing of removable orthodontic appliances in otherwise healthy patient B. The proliferation of hypertrophic tissue at the denture ... overgrowth of some constituents of oral normal microflora D. Allergy to denture base material
Last Answer : C. The overgrowth of some constituents of oral normal microflora