Description : A lateral incisor labial to the arch needs to be restored in normal alignment with PFM retraction. How will the tooth appear: A. Too wide B. Too short C. To narrow D. To long
Last Answer : C. To narrow
Description : The major cause of jacket crown breakage is, A. Inclusion of platinum foil B. Use of weak cementum C. Voids of porcelain D. Porcelain is thinner than 1mm
Last Answer : D. Porcelain is thinner than 1mm
Description : The periodontal ligament in a tooth without use appears to be: A. Narrow B. Wide
Last Answer : A. Narrow
Description : In regard to apically displaced flap, what is TRUE: A. Does not preserve attached gingivae B. Does not lengthen crown of tooth C. Is a pocket elimination procedure D. A & C
Last Answer : C. Is a pocket elimination procedure
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 : “Pop off” of a porcelain veneer from the under the lying gold crown is due to:** A. Too thick application of pure gold surface conditioner B. Contamination at the porcelain metal interface C. Under firing the opaque layer D. All of the above
Last Answer : B. Contamination at the porcelain metal interface
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 : What contraindicates pulp capping: A. Accidental exposure on vital young molars B. When inflammation of radicular pulp is already present C. When roots are greatly curved and tortuous D. When anterior tooth is vital and immature with wide open apices E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. When inflammation of radicular pulp is already present
Description : The ideal length of core in the fabrication of crown and core of endodontically treated tooth is, A. 1.5 of crown length B. The length of the crown C. 2/3 tooth/root length D. ½ root length
Last Answer : C. 2/3 tooth/root length
Description : A vital tooth has a crown cemented to a pin-retained amalgam core; where does a failure occur: A. Between crown and cement B. Between core and cement C. In the crown and the root D. In the core and the margin preparation
Last Answer : B. Between core and cement
Description : What is the ideal length for a post in post-core in an endodontically treated tooth: A. 2/3 of the tooth length B. ½ of the tooth length C. 1.5 times that of the crown D. Same as the anticipated crown
Last Answer : A. 2/3 of the tooth length
Description : The most common cause of porosity in porcelain jacket crowns is, A. Moisture contamination B. Excessive firing temperature C. Failure to anneal the platinum matrix D. Excessive condensation of the porcelain E. Inadequate condensation of the porcelain
Last Answer : E. Inadequate condensation of the porcelain
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 : When should metallic framework not be contaminated during the fabrication of a porcelain fused to metal crown: A. Between bisque stage and glazing stage B. Between preheat and opaque stages C. Between opaque and bisque stages D. Between one opaque and two opaque stages
Last Answer : B. Between preheat and opaque stages
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 : 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 : 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 : How would you extract 35? A. Rotation B. Lingually C. Labially
Last Answer : A. Rotation
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 : The best space maintainer is: A. Lingual holding arch B. Pulpectomised primary tooth C. Band and loop maintainer
Last Answer : B. Pulpectomised primary tooth
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 : 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 OPTIMUM crown to root ratio for abutment tooth is:** A. 2:3 B. 1:1
Last Answer : A. 2:3
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 : 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 : 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 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 : In bridge work, which of the followings terms is NOT CORRECT: A. A retainer could be a crown to which a bridge is attached to B. A connector connects a pontic to a retainer or two retainers to each ... lie and comes in contact with pontic D. A pontic is an artificial tooth as part of a bridge
Last Answer : C. The saddle is the area of the edentulous ridge over which the pontic will lie and comes in contact with pontic
Description : Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of glass ionomer cements? a. strong in compression but weaker in tension True b. the matrix is formed during the initial set of the cement c. sets via ... for at least 24 hours true d. suitable for use as a core build up material in anterior teeth
Last Answer : d. suitable for use as a core build up material in anterior teeth
Description : In radiographs, an incipient carious lesion limited to the end of the proximal surface of a posterior tooth appears as: A. Radiopaque area B. Triangle with apex towards the tooth surface C. Larger in radiographs than actual lesion D. All of the above E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Triangle with apex towards the tooth surface
Description : A large amalgam core is to be condensed around several pins in a vital molar tooth; what type of amalgam mix would you prefer: A. A large mix to ensure homogeneity B. A large with ... small mixes with varying mercury/alloy ratios E. A basic mix to which additional mercury is added as needed
Last Answer : C. Several small mixes, sequentially triturated
Description : A female patient comes to you complaining of persistent pain in a heavily restored central incisor; you suspect pulpitis and you have been told that she is in transit leaving by plane ... B. Pulp extirpation and obturate with Ledermix dressings C. Prescribe analgesics and systemic antibiotic
Last Answer : B. Pulp extirpation and obturate with Ledermix dressings
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 : If you have a tooth pulled with a gold crown on it, should they give you the crown?
Last Answer : answer:I always ask for the gold from dental work. There is ever any issue. But no dentist in my memory (past or future) has offered it. Of course, ask someone for it.
Description : The depth of an arch is the distance between (A) Ground level and springing line (B) Crown and springing line (C) Crown and ground level (D) Intrados and extrados
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : The triangular space formed between the extrados and the horizontal line drawn through the crown of an arch is known as (A) Haunch (B) Spandril (C) Voussoirs (D) Skewbacks
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : A palatal root displaced into the antrum while extracting; what is your decision to retrieve it: A. Through the alveolar B. Surgical opening of canine fossa C. Nasal antrostomy
Last Answer : B. Surgical opening of canine fossa
Description : Which one of this restorative methods will be LEAST compromised by a core, A. Amalgam B. Composite C. GIC D. Cast gold
Last Answer : D. Cast gold
Description : The clinical advantage of porcelain laminate veneers over composite resin veneers is: A. Color stability and resistance to abrasion B. Availability of self-curing or light activated placement (yes but not ... dentist's abilities) D. May be used in edge to edge occlusion or Class III relationships.
Last Answer : A. Color stability and resistance to abrasion
Description : What is the minimal labial reduction for porcelain metal crowns: A. 1mm B. 1.5mm C. 0.5mm
Last Answer : B. 1.5mm
Description : Porcelain must not be contaminated by handling between which two stages: A. Pre-soldering and heat treatment B. Heat treatment and opaque /bake/ stages C. Opaque and bisque stages D. Bisque and glazing stages E. First opaque bake and second opaque bake
Last Answer : A. Pre-soldering and heat treatment
Description : The advantage of firing porcelain in vacuum:** A. Reduces size of air-bubbles incorporated thus decreasing porosity B. Removes water before firing, increasing the hardness of porcelain C. Significantly lowers firing temperature
Last Answer : A. Reduces size of air-bubbles incorporated thus decreasing porosity
Description : The most common failure in constructing porcelain to metal is: A. Improper metal framework B. Rapid heating
Last Answer : A. Improper metal framework
Description : Rough surface/Porosity of porcelain is a result of: A. Lack of compression/ condensation B. Sudden high temperature
Last Answer : A. Lack of compression/ condensation
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 : When primary molars are prepared for stainless steel crowns, should the depth for reduction of the proximal surface be similar to the depth of the buccal and lingual surfaces? A. Yes; reduction ... can be seated E. No, because of lateral constriction, the lingual surface needs greatest reduction
Last Answer : B. No, proximal reduction is greater to allow the crown to pass the contact area
Description : Which of the following will NOT be used in determination of vertical dimension? a. Aesthetic b. Phonetics c. Gothic arch tracing. d. Swallowing
Last Answer : c. Gothic arch tracing.
Description : Which of the following will NOT be used in the determination of vertical dimension: A. Aesthetic B. Phonetics C. Gothic arch tracing D. Swallowing
Last Answer : C. Gothic arch tracing
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 : The MOST common consequence arising from premature extraction of deciduous molar is: A. Loss of arch length B. Loss of speech sound C. Loss of facial contour