Description : X-ray films have an emulsion on one or both sides of a support material. The emulsion contains particles of, A. Silver nitrate crystal B. Metallic silver in gelatine C. Silver bromide in gelatine D. Silver nitrate in gelatine E. Potassium bromide in gelatine
Last Answer : C. Silver bromide in gelatine
Description : A filter is used in x ray machines to: A. Reduce exposure time B. Remove low energy x rays
Last Answer : B. Remove low energy x rays
Description : Collimation is done to: A. Reduce the size of the beam, so it is easy to visualise the central X ray. B. Avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation of surrounding tissues of the patient
Last Answer : B. Avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation of surrounding tissues of the patient
Description : On examination of an 8 years-old child you find 75 with carious exposure. On X-ray you find 35 missing. Your treatment is: A. Extraction of 75 allowing 36 to move mesially B. ... of 75 and place a fixed space retainer to be replaced with fixed bridge. D. Extraction of 65 and 75
Last Answer : B. Pulpotomy on 75 and wait indefinitely
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 : You wish to purchase a dental X ray machine and have the choice between 60kVp and 70kVp machines. With single change from 60kVp to 70kVp what would the approximate affects on exposure time?CHECK A. No effect B. Half the time C. Double D. Quarter E. Triple the time
Last Answer : B. Half the time
Description : Density of film is decreased by increasing the : A. MA B. Exposure time C. Developing time D. Rinsing time
Last Answer : B. Exposure time
Description : The developing time for dental x ray should be: A. 5 minutes at 20ºC B. At least 10 minutes C. Until it clears up D. 2 minutes at 40ºC
Last Answer : A. 5 minutes at 20ºC
Description : When the developing solution is correctly mixed and the x ray film is being developed for normal time but the solution is too warm, the outcoming film will be: A. Too light B. Too dark C. Fogged
Last Answer : C. Fogged
Description : Why are three tripods marked on a cast being surveyed: A. To orient cast to articulator B. To orient cast to surveyor C. To provide guide planes
Last Answer : B. To orient cast to surveyor
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 : To orient a plane table at a point roughly south of the mid-point of two inaccessible conical hill stations and in the plains, a point is selected in line with AB and table is oriented at by bringing ab ... , is (A) Unique and correct (B) Incorrect (C) Manifold and correct (D) Not reliable
Last Answer : (C) Manifold and correct
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 : During mouth preparation for RPD on tooth adjacent to edentulous area. There is dentine exposure: A. Restoration is required B. Proceed with rest seat preparation and fabrication if involved area is not more than 2mm
Last Answer : A. Restoration is required
Description : In X rays filtration is used to:** A. Remove low energy X rays B. Reduce exposure time C. Reduce size of the beam
Last Answer : A. Remove low energy X rays
Description : What does the fixing solution in developing X rays do: A. Removes unexposed silver halide crystals B. Removes exposed silver halide C. Fixes the developed film
Last Answer : A. Removes unexposed silver halide crystals
Description : Patient reported to you 30 min after trauma to central incisor. Patient is 10 yrs old and there is traumatic exposure of pulp. What will be the line of treatment- 1) coronal pulpotomy and Ca-hydr. ... 3) 1-2 mm. of coronal pulp extirpated and Ca hydroxide and then permanent filling 4) Pulpectomy
Last Answer : 3) 1-2 mm. of coronal pulp extirpated and Ca hydroxide and then permanent filling
Description : What is contraindicated to the use of calcium hydroxide for pulp capping: A. Accidental exposure of pulp B. Carious exposure of pulp in otherwise asymptomatic tooth C. Carious exposure of pulp in tooth that has been painful for weeks
Last Answer : C. Carious exposure of pulp in tooth that has been painful for weeks
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 : Several applications have been suggested to increase the effectiveness of prophylactic application of topical fluoride which include all EXCEPT: A. Increase Fluoride ions in solution increase concentration B. Increase ... D. Pre-treat enamel with 0.5% phosphoric acid E. Use NH4F instead of NaF
Last Answer : B. Increase PH of fluoride
Description : Attrition is,v A. Process of normal wear of teeth B. Lost of teeth substance as a result of chemical exposure
Last Answer : A. Process of normal wear of teeth
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 child has sustained a traumatic exposure of primary central incisor, he presents to you for treatment two days after the injury. Which of the following should be considered? A. Pulpotomy and Ca(OH)2 B. Pulpotomy and formocresol C. Direct pulp capping D. Pulpectomy (RCT)
Last Answer : D. Pulpectomy (RCT)
Description : Several approaches have been suggested to increase the fixation of professionally applied topical fluoride, which of the following statements IS INCORRECT regarding increasing the fixation? A. Increase concentration of ... with 0.5% phosphoric acid E. Use NH4F rather than NaF at a lower PH
Last Answer : B. Raise the PH of the fluoride solution
Description : The inverse Square Law is concerned with intensity of radiation using type D film of 200mm target to film distance, the exposure time was 0.25s. What would be the exposure for the same situation with 400mm target to film distance? M07********** A. 0.5s B. 1.0s C. 2.0s D. 0.25s E. 0.125s
Last Answer : B. 1.0s
Description : Exposure of the patient to ionising radiation when taking a radiograph is NOT REDUCED by: A. The use of fast film B. The addition of filtration C. Collimation of the beam D. The use of an open and lead lined cone E. Decreasing the kilovoltage KvP
Last Answer : E. Decreasing the kilovoltage KvP
Description : Which of the following would be ONE possible indication for indirect pulp capping?*** A. Where any further excavation of dentine would result in pulp exposure. B. Removal of caries has exposed the pulp C. When carious lesion has just penetrated DEJ
Last Answer : A. Where any further excavation of dentine would result in pulp exposure.
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 : A teenager has swelling involving his upper lip, the corner of his nose and a region under his left eye. The swollen area is soft, fluctuant and pointed on the labial plate under his ... and test vitality of his teeth E. Write prescription for antibiotics and delay treatment until swelling is
Last Answer : A. Refer him to physician IV abs riesgo de thrombosis de seno cavernoso
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 : On X-ray, the buccal roots of 16 is considerably elongated; this is a result of, A. Too great vertical angulation B. Inadequate vertical angulation C. Excessive object film distance
Last Answer : B. Inadequate vertical angulation
Description : The best method to take X-ray of the maxillary sinus is, A. Periapical radiograph B. Panoramic view C. Lateral cephaloghraph D. Occipitomental view E. Reverse Towne’s view
Last Answer : D. Occipitomental view
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 : The beam that leaves the target is called, A. The primary X-ray B. The electrons ( from the cathode) C. The secondary rays (scattered radiation) D. X-ray photons no
Last Answer : A. The primary X-ray
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 : On an X ray you find the Gutta Percha cone extending 1mm beyond the apex without any symptoms, what would you do: A. Remove restoration material until you are able to withdraw the Gutta Percha cone B. Apiectomy C. Leave as is until any complications occur
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 : The length of the tooth is established by: A. Good undistorted pre-operative x ray B. Adequate coronal access to all canals C. Adjustable endo millimetre ruler D. Definite repeatable plane of reference to anatomical landmark on tooth E. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Good undistorted pre-operative x ray
Description : Full mouth x ray survey at birth reveals: A. Ten teeth are present B. Twenty teeth are present C. Twenty four teeth are present
Last Answer : C. Twenty four teeth are present
Description : A periapical x ray of 11 and 12 region shows the vimen, floor of the nasal fossa and the median palatine suture. The other feature that can be seen is: A. Maxillary sinus B. Incisive foramen C. Zygomatic process D. Wall of maxillary sinus
Last Answer : B. Incisive foramen
Description : You notice a radiolucent area close to the apex of the central incisor, on a second x ray the radiolucent area moves; it is likely to be: A. Cyst B. Abscess C. Granuloma D. Incisive foramen in sup lingual for amen inf
Last Answer : D. Incisive foramen in sup lingual for amen inf
Description : The best radiograph for maxillary sinus is: A. PA skull x ray B. Occipitomental radiograph o waters view C. Town’s view
Last Answer : B. Occipitomental radiograph o waters view
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 : .Which of the following is true: A. Antibiotics are useful in the treatment of periodontitis B. Trauma from occlusion causes thickening of the marginal gingivae C. Periodontitis is the ... can be identified by x-ray E. Periodontitis is the most common disease in the oral cavity
Last Answer : E. Periodontitis is the most common disease in the oral cavity
Description : How can a periodontal pocket be recognised:** A. X-Ray B. Periodontal probe / Calibrated probe C. Periodontal marker D. Bitewing radiograph E. Sharp explorer F. Study cast
Last Answer : B. Periodontal probe / Calibrated probe
Description : Which of the following statement is correct for a periodontal disease:** A. The finger pressure is enough for mobility diagnosis B. A communicable disease C. X ray after intra alveolar surgery ... diagnosis healing D. Systemic diseases have no effects on it E. ZoE paste will accelerate healing
Last Answer : E. ZoE paste will accelerate healing
Description : .In an X ray the mesio buccal root of upper first molars is elongated because of: A. Mesio angular horizontal B. Too big vertical angulation C. Too small vertical angulation D. High angulation
Last Answer : C. Too small vertical angulation
Description : How would you diagnose a periapical abscess: A. Pain on percussion B. Pain when eating hot food C. Pain when eating cold food D. The thickness of periodontal ligament on X-Ray
Last Answer : A. Pain on percussion
Description : What is the first thing to consider when you get a patient with intruded 11 and 12: A. Replace intruded teeth in position B. Advice patient about consequences C. Leave it and observe D. X-ray
Last Answer : D. X-ray
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.