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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : On replantation of an avulseds tooth you could see, A. Surface resorption, external resorption B. Internal resorption C. Inflammatory resorption D. Replacement resorption E. A, C and D F. All of the above
Last Answer : E. A, C and D
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 : The prognosis of teeth with apical resorption is : A. Poor B. Good if apex can be sealed C. Dependant upon periapical surgery D. Contingent upon systemic antibiotic therapy combined with treatment of the canal
Last Answer : B. Good if apex can be sealed
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 : As a result of wrong use of tooth brush the patients MOST probable complaint will be, A. Spontaneous pain or discomfort B. Occasional pain during brushing of the teeth C. Occasional pain during consumption of sweets
Last Answer : C. Occasional pain during consumption of sweets
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 : What is the characteristic feature of gingivitis in AIDS patient:** A. Red band on the free gingiva associated with platelet. B. Correlating with other pathogenesic lesions of AIDS and does not resolve to periodontal conventional treatment. C. Sever pain
Last Answer : A. Red band on the free gingiva associated with platelet.
Description : The most common characteristic symptom of malignant tumours occurring in lower jaw is, A. Pain B. Bleeding C. Paraesthesia
Last Answer : C. Paraesthesia
Description : A patient comes with a firm, painless swelling of lower lobe of parotid which has grown progressively for the past year. He complains of paresthesia for the past 2 weeks. This is most likely to be: a. Pleomorphic adenoma. b. Carcinoma of the parotid. c. Lymphoma of parotid.
Last Answer : a. Pleomorphic adenoma.
Description : A patient comes with a firm, painless swelling of lower lobe of parotid which has grown progressively for the past year. He complains of paresthesia for the past 2 weeks. This is most likely to be: A. Pleomorphic adenoma B. Carcinoma of the parotid C. Lymphoma of parotid
Last Answer : A. Pleomorphic adenoma
Description : A Patient with lower denture complaining of paresthesia of the lower lip, the most common cause is, A. Pressure on mental foramen B. Pressure on the genioglossi Mylohyoid muscles
Last Answer : A. Pressure on mental foramen
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 : .The places for newly erupted mandibular molars are created by: A. Resorption of anterior ramus and apposition posteriorly B. Apposition of alveolar process C. Apposition of inferior boarder of mandible
Last Answer : A. Resorption of anterior ramus and apposition posteriorly
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 : Angular type of bone resorption can be seen more often in:** A. Occlusal traumatism B. Food particles retention C. Periodontosis D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Where is the MOST probable place of bone resorption after a deciduous molar has a pulpal gangrene: A. Interradicular septum B. The periapical area
Last Answer : A. Interradicular septum
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 one of following statement about Overdenture is not correct: A. Greater occlusal loads can be applied by the patient B. Retention and stability are generally better than with ... The retained roots are covered by the denture thus protecting them from caries and periodontal diseases
Last Answer : D. The retained roots are covered by the denture thus protecting them from caries and periodontal diseases
Description : In periodontitis, the most common finding is, (Main feature of suprabony pocket) A. Horizontal bone resorption B. Vertical bone resorption C. Angular bone loss
Last Answer : A. Horizontal bone resorption
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 : 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 : Gemination is: a. Division of single tooth, twining. b. Fusion of two or more crowns of teeth c. Fusion of two or more roots.
Last Answer : a. Division of single tooth, twining.
Description : An advantage of metal. ceramic crowns, compared wit full ceramic crowns for restoring anterior teeth is, A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness. B. Overall conservative for tooth structure. C. Ability to watch the appearance of adjacent natural teeth. D. Less laboratory time.
Last Answer : A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness.
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 : What control tooth or teeth should be used when testing a suspected pulpally involved tooth: A. Adjacent tooth and contralateral teeth B. Contralateral and opposing teeth C. Opposing and adjacent teeth D. Test only suspected tooth/teeth E. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Adjacent tooth and contralateral teeth
Description : 10 years-old boy looses a permanent mandibular molar; what is affected: A. Teeth adjacent to extracted teeth B. Teeth on both arches on same side C. The remaining teeth in the mouth D. Teeth directly opposite to the extracted tooth E. Teeth on the same quadrant
Last Answer : C. The remaining teeth in the mouth
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 : Gemination is:** A. Division of single tooth, twining B. Fusion of two or more crowns of teeth C. Fusion of two or more roots
Last Answer : A. Division of single tooth, twining
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 : An advantage of metal-ceramic crowns, compared wit full ceramic crowns for restoring anterior teeth is, A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness B. Overall conservative for tooth structure C. Ability to watch the appearance of adjacent natural teeth D. Less laboratory time
Last Answer : A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness
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 : Ante’s Law: Dr. Ante in 1926 stated that, A. “The combined pericemental area of the abutment teeth should be equal to or greater than pericemental area than tooth or teeth to be replaced”
Last Answer : A. “The combined pericemental area of the abutment teeth should be equal to or greater than pericemental area than tooth or teeth to be replaced”
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 : 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 : .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 : 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 : The lamina dura is seen on periapical radiographs as:CHECK A. Usual radiolucency between tooth root and surrounding bone as a thin white line. B. Cribriform plate of bone making the ... bone consistent with a healthy periodontal status D. Pattern of radiopaque lines in supporting alveolar bone
Last Answer : B. Cribriform plate of bone making the tooth socket
Description : In regard to periapical lesions, what is TRUE: A. Are predominantly anaerobic B. Must be treated by antibiotics C. Must always treated by surgery
Last Answer : A. Are predominantly anaerobic
Description : Which of the following is TRUE about syphilis: A. The spirochetes disseminate rapidly throughout the body within 24hour after contact B. Both the primary chancre and the secondary mucous patch stages of ... Only the lesions of the primary and secondary stages are contagious D. All of the above
Description : In syphilis: A. Primary lesion is not contagious B. Oral lesions are not seen in less than 1% C. Spirochetes disseminate in 24 hours
Last Answer : C. Spirochetes disseminate in 24 hours
Description : A patient has painful lesions on her buccal mucosa. Biopsy report shows acantholysis and supra basilare, your diagnosis is: A. Pemphigus vulgaris B. Bulla lichen planus C. Erythema multiform D. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Last Answer : A. Pemphigus vulgaris
Description : Purplish lesions on the buccal mucosa that have been there since birth; the diagnosis is: A. Haemangioma B. Erythema C. Naevus
Last Answer : A. Haemangioma
Description : What is TRUE in regard to oral lesions of reticular lichen planus: A. Never accompanied with skin lesions B. Always accompanied with skin lesions C. Lesions may present anywhere D. Lesions may present on legs E. Lesions may present on arms
Last Answer : D. Lesions may present on legs E. Lesions may present on arms
Description : Class V lesions may originate: A. In lingual pits B. In buccal fissures C. Poor oral hygiene
Last Answer : C. Poor oral hygiene
Description : A physician refers a nine years-old boy to you to confirm diagnosis. The boy has a fever of 40°C and coughing. When you focus your light into his eyes he turns away. Intra-orally there are white ... by red margins. The disease and lesions are: A. Measles and Koplik's spots B. AHGS vesicles
Last Answer : A. Measles and Koplik’s spots