Description : The bur should be tilted lingually when preparing the occlusal surface of class II cavity on a mandibular first premolar in order to: I. Remove unsupported enamel II. Prevent encroachment on the buccal pulp horn III. Prevent ... and II B. I and III C. II and IV D. III and IV E. IV only
Last Answer : C. II and IV
Description : In the construction of an RPD, guiding planes are created, A. Perpendicular to the occlusal plane B. Parallel towards the path of placement.
Last Answer : B. Parallel towards the path of placement.
Description : What is TRUE in regard to the preparation of occlusal rests: A. Use an inverted cone bur B. Use a flat fissure bur C. Parallel to occlusal plane D. At right angle to the long axis of tooth E. None of the above
Last Answer : E. None of the above
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 : Reduced occlusal area means: A. More fracture potential for amalgam B. Less fracture potential for amalgam C. Pulpal involvement D. Perio involvement E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Less fracture potential for amalgam
Description : Occlusal cavity with extension of the buccal fissure is classified as, A. Class II B. Class III C. Class I D. Class V
Last Answer : C. Class I
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 : The position of the lingual cusp of a maxillary first premolar during setting of teeth and on occlusal view is positioned:** A. Distally B. Mesially
Last Answer : B. Mesially
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 principal factor involved in oral para-function is related to: A. Periods of stress B. Occlusal pre-maturities during mandibular closure
Last Answer : B. Occlusal pre-maturities during mandibular closure
Description : The MOST stable area to evaluate the craniofacial growth is: A. Nasal floor B. Cranial vault C. Occlusal plane D. Naso maxillary complex E. Anterior cranial base
Last Answer : E. Anterior cranial base
Description : Upper first premolar with MO cavity; what is important about the application of the matrix band (the question has also shown too as .What is complicated by): A. The mesial concavity of the root ... pulp C. High buccal pulp horn D. High lingual pulp horn E. Concavity of distal root surface
Last Answer : A. The mesial concavity of the root 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 : Ala-Tragal line is:** A. The line running from the tragus of the nose to ala of the ear B. A guide used to orient the occlusal plane C. Parallel to Frankfurt horizontal plane D. A guide to the occluding face height in complete denture.
Last Answer : B. A guide used to orient the occlusal plane
Description : Unilateral swelling in the floor of the mouth occurs frequently with meal; what is the possible diagnosis: A. Ranula B. Sub-mandibular sialolith C. Cyst D. Mucocele
Last Answer : B. Sub-mandibular sialolith
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 : What is your management of a single retroclined upper incisor in a 9 years-old child with sufficient space: A. Anterior inclined plane on mandibular teeth B. Biteplane and protrusion screw C. Expansion screw D. Hawley appliance
Last Answer : A. Anterior inclined plane on mandibular teeth
Description : To obtain a desired projection of occlusal loads, the floor of the occlusal rest should, A. Be convex B. Slope from the marginal ridge towards contact?? of abutment C. Slope from contact?? of ... E. Does not slope from the marginal ridge towards contact?? of abutment F. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Slope from the marginal ridge towards contact?? of abutment
Description : Which part of the cranium is considered as the most stable area, A. Frankfort plane B. Occlusal plane C. Anterior cranial plane D. Anterior nasal to gnathion.
Last Answer : C. Anterior cranial plane
Description : When patient bites in protrusion with complete dentures you notice that the posterior teeth do not meet, what would you do to solve this: A. Increase the compensatory curve B. Decrease the angle of the occlusal plane
Last Answer : A. Increase the compensatory curve
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
Description : To increase the stability of the lower denture, A. The occlusal plane should be below the tongue B. The occlusal plane should be above the tongue C. The lingual flanges should be concave
Last Answer : A. The occlusal plane should be below the tongue
Description : In partial dentures the guidelines “Guiding Planes” serve to: A. Aid in balancing occlusion B. Assure predictable clasp retention C. Form right angle with the occlusal plane D. Eliminate the necessity for precision attachment E. Eliminate the necessity for a posterior clasp
Last Answer : B. Assure predictable clasp retention
Description : Your patient has fainted, the signs are, blanched face, weak pulse, moist skin, shallow respiration; your first management is: A. 1 ml adrenaline subcutaneously B. Mouth to mouth respiration C. Nitro glycerine sub lingually D. Recumbent position; supine
Last Answer : D. Recumbent position; supine
Description : The most accurate finding of pulpal pathology A. Radiolucency on the apical region B. Pain on hot or cold drinks C. he absence of response to pulp testing
Last Answer : C. he absence of response to pulp testing
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 : Bitewing x rays are taken to assist in the detection of caries :** A. Occlusally B. Lingually C. Buccally D. Gingivally E. Interproximally
Last Answer : E. Interproximally
Description : Periapical abscess is differentiated from periodontal abscess by: A. Pulpal radiology B. History and vitality test C. X-ray and history
Last Answer : B. History and vitality test
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 : Why do you extract lower 8’s by directing the extraction lingually:** A. Because of the roots direction B. Thinner bone C. Lingual deviation
Last Answer : B. Thinner bone
Description : How would you extract 35? A. Rotation B. Lingually C. Labially
Last Answer : A. Rotation
Description : In which direction you would extract a deciduous upper molar: A. Rotation B. Buccally C. Lingually
Last Answer : B. Buccally
Description : Which of the following may be caused by a newly placed restoration which interferes with the occlusion A. Apical abscess B. Pulpal necrosis C. Apical periodontitist
Last Answer : C. Apical periodontitist
Description : For lower premolars, the purpose of inclining the handpiece lingually is to, A. Avoid buccal pulp horn B. Avoid lingual pulp horn C. Remove unsupported enamel D. Conserve lingual dentine
Last Answer : A. Avoid buccal pulp horn
Description : After the placement of a class I amalgam the patient comes back to you complaining of pain on masticating and biting; what is the first thing you would look at, A. Occlusal height B. Contacts areas
Last Answer : A. Occlusal height
Description : the location of Class V is in, A. The buccal pit /fissure/ B. The occlusal surface C. The cervical third
Last Answer : C. The cervical third
Description : In class II restorations, all of the following are considered to occur as probable causes of periodontal problems except: A. Flat ridge B. Faulty or not proper contour C. Not properly polished restoration D. Cervical wall is too deeply apical E. Overextension of lining in cavity
Last Answer : E. Overextension of lining in cavity
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 : The MOST common sites for squamous carcinoma in the oral cavity are:** A. Palate and gingivae B. Tongue and floor of the mouth C. Tongue and palate
Last Answer : B. Tongue and floor of the mouth
Description : A 8 years-old patient has 3 first premolars erupted and a swelling on the ridge of the un-erupted premolar. X ray shows a fully developed crown and ¾ roots development with no ... recision to allow eruption C. Soft tissues recision accompanied with orthodontic appliance to help with eruption
Last Answer : C. Soft tissues recision accompanied with orthodontic appliance to help with eruption
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 : 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
Description : When describing a removable partial denture, the minor connector refers to:** A. Rigid components anterior to the premolar teeth B. Flexible components, in contrast to rigid major connectors ... components to the major connector D. The components of the denture base which provides reciprocation
Last Answer : C. Smaller connectors which connect denture components to the major connector
Description : Polar moment of inertia is a.Applicable to masses whereas moment of inertia is applicable to area only b.The moment of inertia for an area ralative to a line or axis which is out the plane of area ... The moment of inertia for an area relative to a line or axis perpendicular to the plane of the area
Last Answer : e. The moment of inertia for an area relative to a line or axis perpendicular to the plane of the area
Description : Consider the following pre-conditions for correct use of a theodolite: 1. The vertical axis need not be perpendicular to the plane of the plate level bubble. 2. The line of sight must be perpendicular to the horizontal axis. 3. The axis of ... ? (a) 1, 2, 3 & 4 (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1 & 4 only
Last Answer : (b) 2 only
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 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 : Resting face height in edentulous patients: A. Decreases when head is tilted back (the opposite is true B. Increases when lower denture is inserted C. Does not change over time
Last Answer : B. Increases when lower denture is inserted
Description : What is TRUE about vertical dimension: A. Does not change for the whole life B. Decreases when head is tilted back (is the opposite and if is tilted forward decreases, patient supine reduced, stress and pain also reduced) C. Increases when a lower denture is placed in mouth
Last Answer : C. Increases when a lower denture is placed in mouth