The first thing to do after surgical removal of an impacted 3rd molar in the mandible is:
Cold application from the outside
Description : The effects of tooth removal in healthy individuals can show as, A. Loss of contacts B. Slight tilting C. Pocket formation (in 2nd mandibular. Molar after 3rd molar horizontal impacted removal) D. TMJ problem E. All of the above
Last Answer : E. All of the above
Description : The most important factor in surgical removal of impacted teeth is, A. Removal of enough bone B. Preoperative assessment C. The flap design D. The use of general anaesthetic
Last Answer : B. Preoperative assessment
Description : After the age of 6 years, the greatest increase in the size of the mandible occurs: A. At the symphysis B. Between canines C. Distal to the first molar
Last Answer : C. Distal to the first molar
Description : Loss of sensation in the lower lip may be produced by,CHECK ADC M07 A. Bell’s palsy B. Traumatic bone cyst C. Trigeminal neuralgia D. Fracture in the mandible first molar region E. Ludwig’s angina
Last Answer : D. Fracture in the mandible first molar region E. Ludwig’s angina
Description : Ankylotic primary second molar in the mandible is not always a good space maintainer because of: a. Mesial inclination of the 1st permanent molar. b. It does not keep up with the rest of occlusion. c.Dull on percussion.
Last Answer : b. It does not keep up with the rest of occlusion.
Description : What is your management with a chronic oral antral fistula for some time after the extraction of maxillary first molar: A. Surgical closure B. Anti-biotic and nasal decongestant C. Wash the antrum D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : A persistent oroantral fistula for a 12 weeks period following the extraction of a maxillary first permanent molar is best treated by, a. Further review and reassurance since it will most ... Excision of the fistula and surgical closure. e. Maxillary antral wash out and nasal antrostomy.
Last Answer : d. Excision of the fistula and surgical closure.
Description : A persistent oroantral fistula for a 12 weeks period following the extraction of a maxillary first permanent molar is best treated by,** A. Further review and reassurance since it will most ... . Excision of the fistula and surgical closure E. Maxillary antral wash out and nasal antrostomy.
Last Answer : D. Excision of the fistula and surgical closure
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 : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned which of the following is true? a- Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection. b- Raising a lingual ... e- The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : b- Raising a lingual flap will increases the incidence of neurapraxia but will reduce the incidence of neurotmesis with respect to the lingual nerve.
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned, which of the following is true?**CHECK A. Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection B. Raising ... root E. The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : C. Prophylactic prescription of dexamethasone will dramatically reduces post operative swelling
Description : A primary molar has relatively un-resorbed roots encompassing the permanent tooth bud. What extraction technique would you use to avoid the inadvertent removal of a developing bicuspid
Last Answer : Section the tooth vertically and remove each root separately
Description : The first molars are extracted in both arches: A. The bone resorption will be the same for both arches B. Resorption is more on the palatal side of maxillary molars C. Resorption is more on lingual side of mandibular molars D. The ridge height resorbs more in maxilla than mandible
Last Answer : C. Resorption is more on lingual side of mandibular molars
Description : muscle used for opening the mandible 1) temporalis 2) ant. Belly of diagastric 3) mylohyoid
Last Answer : 2) ant. Belly of diagastric
Description : As far as localised alveolar osteitis is concerned; which one of the following is true? A. The incidence in the mandible and maxilla is similar B. The prophylactic prescription of antibiotics ... and irrigation is mandatory E. Zn oxide eugenol and alvogyl dressing promote a rapid bone growth
Last Answer : C. Excessive fibrinolysis is the likely aetiology
Description : Which of the following DOES NOT cause depression of the mandible: A. Contraction of lateral pterygoid B. Contraction of temporalis C. Contraction of the suprahyoid muscles D. Contraction of the ... E. Relaxation of all muscles so that the only forces on the mandible are the forces of
Last Answer : B. Contraction of temporalis
Description : The growth of the mandible at about year 5 and 6 is mainly at: A. Depth B. Width C. Length
Last Answer : C. Length
Description : A blow to the mandible resulted in deviation to the left on opening; x-rays show unilateral fracture, where would you expect the fracture:** A. Neck of the left condyle B. Neck of the right condyle C. Body of the left condyle D. Body or the right condyley
Last Answer : A. Neck of the left condyle
Description : .The places for newly erupted mandibular molars are created by: A. Resorption of anterior ramus and apposition posteriorly B. Apposition of alveolar process C. Apposition of inferior boarder of mandible
Last Answer : A. Resorption of anterior ramus and apposition posteriorly
Description : Which of the following is NOT TRUE in regard to lateral periodontal cyst** A. It is more common in anterior region B. It occurs more in maxilla than mandible C. Probable origin is from ... . Encountered in the cuspid-premolar region of the mandible, derived from the remnants of the dental lamina
Last Answer : A. It is more common in anterior region B. It occurs more in maxilla than mandible
Description : Ameloblastoma occurs MOST frequently: A. Near the angle of the mandible B. In the maxilla
Last Answer : A. Near the angle of the mandible
Description : Blow to mandible causing fracture in molar’s right side region, you expect a second fracture of: A. Sub condylar of right side B. Sub-condylar of left side C. Fracture of symphysis
Last Answer : B. Sub-condylar of left side
Description : The SNA angle on cephalogram, best signifies the relationship of, A. Mandible to cranial base B. Maxilla to cranial base C. Maxilla to mandible D. Mandible to porion E. Maxilla to Frankfort plane
Last Answer : B. Maxilla to cranial base
Description : As far as localised alveolar osteitis (dry socket) is concerned; which one of the following is true? M07 A. The incidence in the mandible and maxilla is similar B. The prophylactic ... diagnosis and irrigation is mandatory E. Zinc oxide eugenol and alvogyl dressing promote a rapid bone growth
Description : The tonsillar lymph node is situated at the level of, M07 A. Angle of the mandible B. C6 vertebrae C. Jugulodigastric crossing D. Clavicle E. Jugulo-omohyoid crossing
Last Answer : A. Angle of the mandible
Description : Patient received heavy blow to the right body of the mandible sustaining a fracture there. You should suspect a second fracture to be present in, A. Symphysis region B. Left body of the mandible C. Left sub-condylar region D. Right sub-condylar region
Last Answer : C. Left sub-condylar region
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 : Which of the following local anaesthetics is indicated in case of the need to long acting one after a surgical operation, A. Lidocaine B. Mepivacaine C. Bupivacaine (Marcaine)
Last Answer : C. Bupivacaine (Marcaine)
Description : Which is LEAST likely to cause bleeding after surgical operation: A. Antibiotic therapy B. Poor surgical techniques C. Aspirin D. Codeine
Last Answer : D. Codeine
Description : What is to be done with instruments after surgically treating a patient with confirmed diagnosis of hepatitis B,** A. Soak them in hypochlorite solution Milton B. Sterilize, scrub ... Handle them with two pairs of household rubber gloves D. Scrub them with iodine surgical solution
Last Answer : B. Sterilize, scrub and sterilize
Description : In regard to third molar surgery: A. Maximum swelling is seen after 24-48 hours B. Prophylactic antibiotic will reduce swelling C. Antibiotic cover is compulsory
Last Answer : A. Maximum swelling is seen after 24-48 hours
Description : Where is the MOST probable place of bone resorption after a deciduous molar has a pulpal gangrene: A. Interradicular septum B. The periapical area
Last Answer : A. Interradicular septum
Description : The MOST common curvature of palatal root of maxillary first molar is: A. Distal B. Mesial C. Buccal D. Palatal
Last Answer : C. Buccal
Description : What is CORRECT in regard to the periodontal surface area in mandibular teeth: A. First molar> first premolar> second premolar (max) B. Canine> first premolar> second premolar. (max) C. Canine> lateral incisor> central incisor
Last Answer : C. Canine> lateral incisor> central incisor
Description : The loss of the first deciduous molar in 10 years-old children requires: A. Band and loop to maintain space B. Evaluate the case radiographically and then decide whether space maintainer is needed or not C. No treatment
Last Answer : B. Evaluate the case radiographically and then decide whether space maintainer is needed or not
Description : A mandibular permanent first molar has to be extracted, this will affect: A. Adjacent teeth B. Teeth in the same quadrant C. Both arches the same side D. Full mouth
Last Answer : D. Full mouth
Description : the pulp horn most likely to be exposed in the preparation of large cavity in permanent molar tooth is,CHECK ITS VERY CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION A. Mesio-Lingual in upper first molars B. Mesio-Buccal in ... first molars D. Mesio-Lingual in lower first molars E. Mesio- Buccal in lower first molar
Last Answer : B. Mesio–Buccal in upper first molars
Description : Which direction does the palatal root of the upper first molar usually curve towards? A. Facial / buccal/ B. Lingual C. Mesial D. Distal
Last Answer : A. Facial / buccal/
Description : he initial therapy in HIV patients is, A. Debridement and antimicrobial mouth rinses B. Root planing and surgical approach
Last Answer : A. Debridement and antimicrobial mouth rinses
Description : A patient on dicoumarol treatment needs extraction. Which of the following is MOST valuable in evaluating surgical risks: A. Clotting time B. Bleeding time C. Prothrombin time D. Sedimentation rate E. Complete blood cell count
Last Answer : C. Prothrombin time
Description : The adhering of tissues on the surgical electrode usually means: A. Current intensity is too high B. Current intensity is too low C. Dispersion plate not applied to patient D. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Current intensity is too low
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 : Treatment of either salivary or multiple Giant Cell lesion is, A. Marsupialization B. In velation and packing ap?? C. Cold well?? D. Surgical curettage E. None of the above
Last Answer : D. Surgical curettage
Description : While removing the second primary molar of a 9 years-old child, the apical ¼ of the root fractures and stays in the socket, A. You will just leave it and observe it B. You take surgically by a lingual ... try to take out by using a root apex elevator D. You use a fine-end forceps to take it out
Last Answer : A. You will just leave it and observe it
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 : In a posterior vital molar with a core the best material to restore is: A. Amalgam B. Composite resin C. GIC
Last Answer : A. Amalgam
Description : 10 years-old boy looses a permanent mandibular molar; what is affected: A. Teeth adjacent to extracted teeth B. Teeth on both arches on same side C. The remaining teeth in the mouth D. Teeth directly opposite to the extracted tooth E. Teeth on the same quadrant
Last Answer : C. The remaining teeth in the mouth
Description : During extraction of a maxillary third molar the tuberosity is fractured; however, it remains in place attached to the mucoperiosteum. Which of the following procedures should be employed:** A. Remove the ... then suture. D. If fractured tuberosity is greater than 2 cm, leave in place and suture
Last Answer : B. Leave the tuberosity and stabilize if required
Description : Where does the bone resorption show in a pulp necrosis of a deciduous molar: A. At the root apex B. At the bifurcation C. On the buccal side of the tooth D. On the lingual side of the tooth
Last Answer : B. At the bifurcation
Description : An upper deciduous molar has a caries exposure and on X ray the corresponding 2nd permanent premolar is absent. What treatment would you do to the deciduous tooth: A. Pulpotomy B. Endodontic treatment C. Pulp capping
Last Answer : B. Endodontic treatment