Description : After obturation and on X-ray you notice the obturation materials are 1mm beyond apex. What is your first management? A. Refill the canal B. Pull the GP cone about 1mm out and take a new X-ray C. Leave it as it
Last Answer : B. Pull the GP cone about 1mm out and take a new X-ray
Description : Swelling after RCT is mainly caused by (Being asked as: What is the most frequent cause of pain which occurs several days after obturation?, too): A. Entrapped Bacteria, or the presence of bacteria in the periapical region. B. Underfilling the root canal system C. Overfilled root canal
Last Answer : A. Entrapped Bacteria, or the presence of bacteria in the periapical region.
Description : The most common cause of RCT “Root Canal Treatment” failure is: A. The canal not filled completely (Short obturation) B. Over filled canals
Last Answer : A. The canal not filled completely (Short obturation)
Description : What is the main purpose of using corticosteroids in pulpal obturation material? A. For their antibiotic action B. For their antiinflammatory action C. To relief pulp pressure
Last Answer : B. For their antiinflammatory action
Description : What is the main purpose of using corticosteroids in pulpal obturation material: A. For their antibiotic action B. For their antiinflammatory action C. To relief pulp pressure
Description : The technique of placing guttapercha cones against the root canal walls providing space for additional guttapercha is termed: A. Lateral Condensation B. One major Gutta Percha point C. Laterally above condensed
Last Answer : A. Lateral Condensation
Description : The obturating material of choice for primary teeth following complete pulpectomy is, A. Zn phosphate cement and formcresol combination paste B. Quick setting hydroxide cement C. Zinc oxide and eugenol cement D. Gutta-percha E. Polycarboxylate cement
Last Answer : C. Zinc oxide and eugenol cement
Description : On an X ray you find the cement of the previous root canal treatment is extending 1mm beyond the apex without any symptoms; what would you do: A. Remove restoration material and retreat B. Apiectomy C. Leave as is until any complications occur
Last Answer : C. Leave as is until any complications occur
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Two central incisors on a radiograph are showing with what looks like eye drop radiolucency. You decided to start endodontic treatment on these teeth but when you tried to open access to the root ... and start a permanent restoration. B. Start systemic antibiotic C. Try to ream and file canals
Last Answer : C. Try to ream and file canals
Description : To achieve optimum cavity preparation, which of the following factors of internal anatomy must be considered in root canal treatment: A. Outline form B. The age and shape of pulp chamber; in ... root canals. C. Internal external relationship D. Intra-coronal preparation E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. The age and shape of pulp chamber; in addition to the direction of individual root canals.
Description : X rays are used in endodontic treatment to: A. Aid in the diagnosis of periapical hard tissue lesion B. Determine the number, location, shape, size and direction of roots and root canals C. Confirm ... root canals D. Evaluate the adequacy of the complete root canal filling E. All of the above
Description : What indicates for a periapical surgery: A. Where performing an endodontic treatment on existing root canal filling may lead to fracture of the root B. When root canal treatment is faulty C. When ... bony defect is so extensive that the edges of the incisors will collapse E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Where performing an endodontic treatment on existing root canal filling may lead to fracture of the root
Description : The initial priority in treatment of horizontal fractures is: A. Preservation of pulp B. Immobilisation C. Root canal treatment D. Calcium hydroxide treatment
Last Answer : B. Immobilisation
Description : Treatment of gangrenous tooth: A. Pulp capping B. Root canal therapy C. Pulpotomy
Last Answer : B. Root canal therapy
Description : The method you will use to fill root canal of maxillary lateral incisor is: A. One major Gutta Percha cone B. Laterally condensed C. Laterally above condensed
Last Answer : B. Laterally condensed
Description : Mesiobuccal root of maxillary first molars MOST COMMONLY have: A. One canal with one foreman B. One or two canals with one foreman C. Two canals with one foreman D. Two canals with two foramen
Last Answer : D. Two canals with two foramen
Description : A child with a fracture of a tooth at the apical third of the root, what would be your first decision: A. Wait and recall after one month and observe for any necrotic or radiolucency B. Root canal treatment C. Extraction D. Apiectomy
Last Answer : A. Wait and recall after one month and observe for any necrotic or radiolucency
Description : What is the main function of EDTA in endodontics? A. Decalcification of dentine B. Cleaning debris from root canal
Last Answer : A. Decalcification of dentine
Description : The characteristic feature of basal cell carcinoma is: A. Blood metastasis B. Does not erode bone C. Intensive involvement / inveterately characteristic/ D. Radio resistant
Last Answer : C. Intensive involvement / inveterately characteristic/
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.
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 ... immediately before procedure D. Perforations are not made in the area over the prepared tooth
Last Answer : A. Adhesive is preferred over perforation
Description : .In developing plaque; the adhesive polymer produced by streptococcus mutans is synthesis from: A. Glucose B. Fructose C. Sucrose D. Lactose E. Amylose
Last Answer : C. Sucrose
Description : Name the type of cement from the following for canal linings: (A) Sulphate resisting cement (B) Rapid hardening cement (C) Quick setting cement (D) Pozzolana cement
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
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 : Occasional sensitivity in a shallow class I amalgam restoration after two days would be managed by: A. Replace old filing immediately B. Oxide Zinc and eugenol C. Using thicker mix of cements D. Tell patient the discomfort will disappear after 4 t o6 weeks E. Ledermix
Last Answer : D. Tell patient the discomfort will disappear after 4 t o6 weeks
Description : After making an impression to reline an RPD the dentist notes that the indirect retainers are not resting on the tooth. To avoid this, what process should have undertaken initially: A. Ask ... abutment tooth while setting C. Fabricate new denture D. Add impression material and close the gap
Last Answer : B. Hold the metal base frame against the abutment tooth while setting
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 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 : What term is used to describe the procedure whereby a catheter is inserted into an individual's heart, a radio-opaque medium is injected, and x-ray images are made. The procedure is used to locate wher arteries are blocked and the degree to which the blockage has developed.
Last Answer : ANSWER: Angiography or Angiogram
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 : When the steel bars are embedded in concrete. The concrete after setting, adheres to the surface of the bars and thus resist any force that tends to pull or push this road. The intensity of this adhesive force is called. (a) Bond stress (b) Shear stress (c) Compressive stress (d) All of these
Last Answer : (a) Bond stress
Description : Bone is characterised by:** A. Haversian canal around bony canals B. Irregularly arraigned tubulae
Last Answer : A. Haversian canal around bony canals
Description : Which of the following factors can affect the shape and size of the pulp canal: A. Chemical irritation and caries B. Trauma and function C. Attrition, wear and aging of the patient D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
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 : To remove the pulp tissue from a narrow canal, you can use: A. Barbed broach B. Small K-Type file C. Smooth broach D. Reamer s.
Last Answer : B. Small K-Type file
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 : In the preparation of Premolar class I cavity what is the best way of getting retention, A. Slightly done undercut of the mesial and distal walls B. Slightly done undercut of the buccal and lingual walls C. The convergence of the cavity walls
Last Answer : B. Slightly done undercut of the buccal and lingual wall
Description : Pit and fissure caries start at: A. bottom of the fissure B. walls of the fissure
Last Answer : B. walls of the fissure
Description : At what angle to the external surface should proximal cavosurface walls in Class II preparation for the reception of an amalgam filling be finished: A. Acute angle B. Right angle C. Obtuse angle D. 45 angle
Last Answer : C. Obtuse angle
Description : Retention for occlusal amalgam cavities in premolars is BEST provided by A. Slightly undercutting of walls with inversed cone bur B. Mesial and distal undercuts C. Buccal and lingual undercuts
Last Answer : C. Buccal and lingual undercuts
Description : At which angle to the external surface of proximal cavity walls should a class II preparation for amalgam be finished A. An acute angle B. An obtuse angle si es el cajon proximal C. A right angle D. An angle of 45°
Last Answer : B. An obtuse angle si es el cajon proximal
Description : How do you prepare the floor of pulp chamber in molars: A. Swab and dry with cotton wool and excavate B. Use round bur to flatten the floor C. Under cut walls D. Use flat end fissure bur to make it levelled
Last Answer : A. Swab and dry with cotton wool and excavate
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 : When light strikes an opaque material accurately describes what happens to the light rays?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Patient has hot and cold sensation and pain on percussion after the filling of class III Cavity with GIC base and composite. What will be possible cause – 1) bacterial microleakage 2) mechanical trauma of cavity cutting 3) Exothermic reaction while setting GIC
Last Answer : 2) mechanical trauma of cavity cutting
Description : When setting up teeth for complete dentures having bilateral balanced occlusion, separation of posterior teeth during protrusion is done by: A. Increasing the anterior posterior occlusal curve B. Decreasing the angle orientation of the occlusal plane
Last Answer : B. Decreasing the angle orientation of the occlusal plane