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 : 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 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 : 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 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 : 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 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 : 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 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 : Which of the following does not affect the elasticity of retentive clasp? A. Length of the arm B. The cross section shape C. The material used D. The undercut area
Last Answer : D. The undercut area
Description : Flexibility of the retentive clasp arm does not relate to: A. Length B. Cross section C. Material D. Degree of taper E. Under cut area
Last Answer : E. Under cut area
Description : Flexibility of the retentive clasp arm depends on: A. Length B. Cross section C. Material D. Degree of taper E. All of the above
Last Answer : E. All of the above
Description : .The undercut for Cobalt Chrome’s retentive arm clasp is, A. 0.75mm B. 0.50mm C. 0.25mm
Last Answer : C. 0.25mm
Description : Which pin system has proven to be the most retentive A. Self tapping threaded pin B. Friction peak pin C. Cemented pin
Last Answer : A. Self tapping threaded pin
Description : Which is the more retentive form for an anterior bridge A. ¾ partial veneer crown B. Class V inlay C. Pinlay Veneer D. Class III inlay with pins
Last Answer : A. ¾ partial veneer crown
Description : The MOST common consequence arising from premature extraction of deciduous molars is: A. Loss of arch length B. Loss of speech sound C. Loss of facial contour D. Loss of vertical height E. Loss of free way space
Last Answer : A. Loss of arch length
Description : Full mouth x ray survey at birth reveals: A. Ten teeth are present B. Twenty teeth are present C. Twenty four teeth are present
Last Answer : C. Twenty four teeth are present
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : The MOST common cause of gingival enlargement is: A. Hereditary B. Drug induced C. Plaque induced D. Leukaemia
Last Answer : C. Plaque induced
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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : The normal range of gingival depth “Epithelial attachment” in healthy mouth is: A. 1-2 mm B. 0-3 mm C. 2-3 mm D. 0-5 mm
Last Answer : C. 2-3 mm
Description : A cast crown fits on the die but not on the tooth, the discrepancy is about 0.3mm, what would you do: A. Relieve cast from the inside B. Take a new impression and make new crown C. Burnish margins D. Use thick mix of cement
Last Answer : B. Take a new impression and make new crown
Description : The MAIN purpose of burnishing is: A. To help eliminating excess mercury (condensing) B. To condense margins C. Polishing of filling
Last Answer : B. To condense margins
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 : 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
Description : A patient is complaining of an open sore on the buccal mucosa. The lesion is painless, ulcerated, has indurated margins, 1.5 cm in diameter, covered by greyish-white exudate, enlarged lymph nodes and tender, negative tuberculin test and positive serology. The diagnosis is
Last Answer : Chancre /Primary lesion of syphilis
Description : A major difference between light cured and chemical cured composite is that during setting or in function the light cured material tends to:******** VERY IMP A. Seal the margins better and ... on time C. Undergo greater colour change D. Shrink more rapidly E. Posses greater fracture toughness
Last Answer : D. Shrink more rapidly
Description : Which of the following statement about the defective margins of amalgam restorations is true?+M07 A. The larger the breakdown, the greater the chance of decay. IF THERE IS MARGINAL BREAKDOWN THIS DOSNT NECESSITATE THE PRESENCE OF CARIES ALONG MARGIN So the ans is Chances are increased
Last Answer : A. The larger the breakdown, the greater the chance of decay.
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