Description : You can increase the retention of a Maryland bridge by: A. Incorporating mesh work in wax pattern B. Perforation techniques in the metal cast
Last Answer : A. Incorporating mesh work in wax pattern
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 : 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 : What is the best way to cement Maryland bridge, A. GIC B. Resin C. High compression restorative resin D. Zinc Phosphate cement E. Oxide Zinc and eugenol
Last Answer : B. Resin
Description : Patient with class II division II; the lateral incisor is missing. You want to make a fixed bridge which of the following is suitable: A. Rocket bridge using central incisor as abutment ( ... al Maryland B. Cantilever using central incisor C. Fixed bridge using the central incisor and bicuspid
Last Answer : B. Cantilever using central incisor
Description : When incrementally placing a large composite resin restoration, what effect does an air-inhibited layer on the surface of the first increment have on the bond between the first and the second increments? A. ... B. It is desirable and improves the bond C. It is undesirable and should be removed
Last Answer : B. It is desirable and improves the bond
Description : In 3rd generation dentin bonding agents, HEMA (Hydroxyethylmethacrylate) is 1. a hydrophilic monomer that wets the dentinal surface 2. a hydrophilic resin that forms a hybrid layer by chemically reacting the intertubular dentin. 3. a hydrophilic ... a. 1,2 b. 1,4 c. 2,3 d. 1,3 e. 3,4
Last Answer : b. 1,4
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : On Xray hypoplasia of enamel is ( the enamel is thinner) A. radioluscent B. radiopaque C. can’t detect D. sometimes radiopaque, sometimes radioluscent
Last Answer : C. can’t detect
Description : Which rotary instrument gives the smoothest enamel cut? a. carborundum stone (green stone) b. aluminum oxide stone (white stone) c. plain fissure bur d. cross-cut fissure bur e. medium diamond bur (great efficiency but roughest cut)
Last Answer : c. plain fissure bur
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 : 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 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 : During teeth eruption, the reduced enamel epithelium merges with the oral epithelium. What is the further development? A. Downgrowth of oral epithelium which replaces the reduced enamel ... which undermines the reduced enamel epithelium E. Gradual transformation of the reduced enamel epithelium
Last Answer : E. Gradual transformation of the reduced enamel epithelium
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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
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 : 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 : 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 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 : Using fluoride in the root surface caries is to protect, A. Enamel B. Dentine and cementum C. Cuticle
Last Answer : B. Dentine and cementum
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 anomalies occurs during the initiation and proliferation stages of tooth development A. Amelogenesis imperfecta (developmental defect) B. Dentinogenesis imperfecta (developmental defect) C. Enamel hypoplasia (AI type) D. Oligodontia E. Ankylosis
Last Answer : D. Oligodontia
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 : Lacquer paints (A) Are generally applied on structural steel (B) Are less durable as compared to enamel paints (C) Consist of resin and nitro-cellulose (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Which of the following is true regarding preparation of custom tray for elastomeric impression: a. Adhesive is preferred over perforation. b. Perforation provides adequate retention c. Adhesive is ... before procedure d. Perforations are not made in the area over the prepared tooth .
Last Answer : a. Adhesive is preferred over perforation.