Description : What is NOT TRUE about Hydrotherapy (Water Jet): A. Removes pellicle from tooth surface B. Removes dental plaque C. Causes no harm to gingiva
Last Answer : B. Removes dental plaque
Description : A patient is resistant to caries but has a periodontal disease. In this case, sucrose in diet is important because: A. Sucrose is greatly involved in plaque development B. S. mutans produces ... with a continual supply of sucrose D. Existing plaque must continue to get sucrose in order to grow
Last Answer : A. Sucrose is greatly involved in plaque development
Description : Dental plaque produces: A. Chelation B. Dental caries C. Acids
Last Answer : C. Acids
Description : Patient presents with rapidly progressive root caries on many teeth. Which of the following laboratory results would be a possible indicator of this? A. Stimulated salivary secretion rate of 1.5ml/min B. ... of 105 organism/ml E. Salivary buffering PH 5.5 > 100000 CFU/ml high caries incidence
Last Answer : E. Salivary buffering PH 5.5
Description : The main purpose of periodontal treatment is, A. Elimination of plaque and calculus B. Elimination of periodontal pockets C. Reformation of all the periodontal ligaments D. The elimination of all occlusal trauma
Last Answer : A. Elimination of plaque and calculus
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 : Transillumination is used to detect :** A. intrinsic tooth coloration B. caries C. Pulp-stones D. Hemorrhagic pulp E. Calculus
Last Answer : B. caries
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 : 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 : A patient comes to you with medium pain of tooth filled with Composite resin as a result of cold or hot drinks, what will your initial management be, A. Remove the restorative material and ... material and place a sedative temporary material C. Place a coat of bonding material on the old composite
Last Answer : B. Remove the restorative material and place a sedative temporary material
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 : The most common cause of caries in children is, A. Soft diet B. High intake of carbohydrate C. Poor oral hygiene
Last Answer : B. High intake of carbohydrate
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 : 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 : What is the cause of the apical periodontitis after extirpation and instrumentation and temporarely dressing. a. entrapped Bacteria. b. Chemical irritation of the solutions. c. Mechanical irritation of the instruments. d. One or any combination of the above.
Last Answer : d. One or any combination of the above.
Description : Plaque is considered as an infection because: A. Antibiotic therapy prevents or stop its formation B. Indication of bacterial activity C. It is common to both animal and human
Last Answer : B. Indication of bacterial activity
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 : 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 : What is an important requisite for fillers in dental composite restorative resins in load bearing areas: A. Sub micro sized particles B. High coefficient of thermal expansion C. High in content (High filler)
Last Answer : C. High in content (High filler)
Description : .In regard to the glass of quartz particles of filling restorative resin; the microfill resins tend to have, A. A higher coefficient of thermal expansion and a higher crashing strength B. ... and a higher crashing strength D. A lower coefficient of thermal expansion and a lower crashing strength
Last Answer : B. A higher coefficient of thermal expansion and a lower crashing strength
Description : A middle aged woman gives a history of intermittent unilateral pain in the sub mandibular region, most probable cause is, A. Calculus in the salivary duct resulting in sialolithiasis. B. Ranula C. Cyst D. Mucocele
Last Answer : A. Calculus in the salivary duct resulting in sialolithiasis.
Description : The most common reason to refer a child to a pedodontist is problems with: A. Rampant caries B. Behaviour management C. Endodontic treatments in primary teeth D. Space maintainers
Last Answer : B. Behaviour management
Description : Characteristic of mucogingival involvement: a. A pocket of more than 4 mm depth. b. Only 1mm of attached gingiva remains. c. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction.
Last Answer : c. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction.
Description : Characteristic of mucogingival involvement: A. A pocket of more than 4 mm depth B. Only 1mm of attached gingiva remains C. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction
Last Answer : C. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction
Description : What is the MOST significant clinical feature of periodontal disease:** A. Bleeding B. True pocket formation and apical migration of attached gingiva
Last Answer : B. True pocket formation and apical migration of attached gingiva
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 : What is NOT CORRECT in regard to the lingual nerve: A. It is posterior and medial to the inferior alveolar nerve B. It passes close to the mandibular 3rd molar C. It may be anaesthetised by the ... nerve block D. It provides supply to the lingual gingiva E. Supplies anterior 2/3 of the tongue
Last Answer : A. It is posterior and medial to the inferior alveolar nerve
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 : 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 : All of the following are keratinised EXCEPT of: A. Crevicular epithelium B. Palatal epithelium C. Alveolar mucosa D. Free gingiva E. Attached gingiva
Last Answer : A. Crevicular epithelium
Description : Chronic inflammatory periodontal diseases originate in: A. The marginal gingiva B. The crystal alveolar bone C. The cervical cementum
Last Answer : B. The crystal alveolar bone
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 : Recession of gingiva of several anterior teeth caused by exposure and softened cementum; what would you do? A. Scrap the soften cementum and apply fluoride B. Scrap the soften cementum and use GIC C. Class V amalgam
Last Answer : B. Scrap the soften cementum and use GIC
Description : A curette may be inserted to the level of the attached gingiva with minimal trauma to the tissues because of: A. Has a round base B. Is easy to sharpen C. Has rounded cutting edges D. Provides good tactile sensitivity
Last Answer : A. Has a round base
Description : Which is the MOST common local factor in the aetiology of periodontal disease: A. Occlusal trauma B. Calculus C. Brushing habits D. Coarse food
Last Answer : B. Calculus
Description : Which of the following is NOT a condition seen with the development of dental caries? a. A Susceptible Tooth With A Buildup Of Plaque b. Dietary Carbohydrates (Usually Sugar) c. Acidogenic Bacterial Species d. Chewing A Lot Of Gum
Last Answer : d. Chewing A Lot Of Gum
Description : Subgingival plaque changes from, A. gram positive to gram negative B. gram negative to gram positive
Last Answer : A. gram positive to gram negative
Description : Why is the frequency of carbohydrate intake more important than the quantity: A. Low number of streptococcus mutans B. Hetero formation is better at low sugar concentration C. Homo formation is better at high sugar intake D. Restricted diffusion of acid through plaque
Last Answer : D. Restricted diffusion of acid through plaque
Description : The critical plaque PH is: A. 6 B. 5.5 C. 4 D. 4.5
Last Answer : B. 5.5
Description : What is wrong in regard to (water jet spray) hydrotherapy: A. Does not harm gingivae B. Removes plaque C. Removes required pellicle
Last Answer : B. Removes plaque
Description : What is the histopathology of the pathogenesis of the plaque following 21 days of plaque accumulation: A. Primarily infiltrate of plasma cells B. Primarily infiltrate of lymphocytes C. Infiltrate of plasma cells and early bone involvement D. Infiltrate of neutrophils
Last Answer : C. Infiltrate of plasma cells and early bone involvement
Description : Extracellular polysaccharides in plaque are formed by: A. Bacteria from sucrose B. Precipitated from carbohydrate C. Precipitated from glycoproteins
Last Answer : A. Bacteria from sucrose
Description : The first forming microbial elements of plaque are: A. Aerobic gram positive G+ B. Aerobic gram negative G C. Anaerobic gram negative G D. Spirochetes E. Anaerobic gram positive G+
Last Answer : A. Aerobic gram positive G+
Description : The advantage of using dental floss over rubber point interdentally: A. Remove plaque and debris in interproximal surfaces B. Polish C. Massage of the interdental papillae D. Aid and recognise subgingivally
Last Answer : A. Remove plaque and debris in interproximal surfaces
Description : Which statement BEST describes plaque: A. It is a soft film composed mainly of food debris and can not be rinsed off teeth B. It is a soft film composed mainly of food debris and can be rinsed off ... rinsed off the teeth E. It is a soft film composed mainly of dextran and can be rinsed off teeth.
Last Answer : C. It is a soft film composed mainly of none calcified bacteria and can not be rinsed off the teeth
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 : Why do you polish the teeth before seating of a partial denture: A. To smooth the rough surface B. To minimise the retention of plaque C. To increase the adoptability of occlusal rests
Last Answer : B. To minimise the retention of plaque
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 : Which of the following is true in relation to dental decay? A. Foods that require vigorous mastication will increase salivary flow and reduce PH B. Tooth brushing immediately after meals is most ... E. The Stephan Curve describes an increase in PH during a meal with resultant of demineralisation
Last Answer : E. The Stephan Curve describes an increase in PH during a meal with resultant of demineralisation