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 : 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 : The MOST common cause of gingiva irritation is: A. Calculus B. Plaque C. Caries D. Restorative material
Last Answer : B. Plaque
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 : 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 : Antibiotics should be used routinely to prevent infection arising from oral surgery in patients suffering from all the following EXCEPT: A. Agranulocytosis B. Sever uncontrolled diabetes C. Aplastic anaemia D. Mumps E. Leukaemia
Last Answer : D. Mumps
Description : Which of the following is the best index to evaluate gingival health: a. Gingival index by Loe and Silness. b. Periodontal index. c. Periodontal disease index. d. OHI. S.
Last Answer : a. Gingival index by Loe and Silness.
Description : Which is NOT usually related to gingival inflammation in children? A. Endocrine disturbance B. Viral infection C. Mouth breathing D. Spirochetal infection E. Streptococcal infection
Last Answer : D. Spirochetal infection
Description : when probing for periodontal disease the tip of the probe will be, A. At the coronal end of junctional epithelium B. At the top of the gingival calculus
Last Answer : A. At the coronal end of junctional epithelium
Description : The removable partial denture requires relining what would be the most appropriate action, A. take a new impression by asking the patient to occlude on it B. Provide equal space (maybe it was ... gingival tissues. C. Make sure the framework and retainers are seated in place before taking impression
Last Answer : C. Make sure the framework and retainers are seated in place before taking impression
Description : In the construction of a full veneer gold crown, future recession of gingival tissue can be prevented or at least minimised by, A. Extension of the crown 1 mm under the gingival crevice B. ... of the crown D. Slight under contouring of the tooth in the gingival one fifth of the crown
Last Answer : B. Reproduction of normal tooth incline in the gingival one third of the crown
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 : Dental caries of the proximal surfaces usually starts at, A. Somewhere between the ridge and the contact area B. Just gingival to contact areas C. Just about the gingival margin
Last Answer : B. Just gingival to contact areas
Description : Child comes to your clinic with a fractured incisor 3 mm supra-gingival, how would you treat the case, A. Formocretasol pulpotomy B. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy C. Pulpectomy D. Direct capping E. Indirect capping
Last Answer : B. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
Description : The principal reasons for placing a gingival interproximal wedge in conjunction with a matrix for amalgam condensation are to: 1. separate the teeth slightly 2. keep the band tight at the gingival margin 3. contribute to the ... b. 1,2,4 c. 2,3,4 d. 1,3,4 e. all of the above
Last Answer : e. all of the above
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 biologic width is the distance between the A. Base of the gingival sulcus and the crest of alveolar bone B. Free gingival margin and the base of the gingival sulcus C. ... gingival margin and the mucogingival junction E. Free gingival margin and the base of connective tissue attachment
Last Answer : A. Base of the gingival sulcus and the crest of alveolar bone
Description : The number of damaged gingival tissues after placing rubber dam is greater if: A. The distance between holes is too big B. The distance between holes is too small C. The punctured holes are too big in size D. Not using lubricant when placing rubber dams
Last Answer : B. The distance between holes is too small
Description : Clinical indications of pathogenic chronic periodontitis are: A. Mobility B. Dull pain on closing C. Presence of true pocket D. Apical migration of gingival epithelium E. Presence of subgingival calculus F. C, D & E
Last Answer : F. C, D & E
Description : The cervical finish line of a full veneer crown preparation should be placed: A. Just supragingival whenever is possible B. According to the depth of gingival crevice C. Subgingival to reduce ability of recurrent caries D. At the junction of tooth and amalgam core
Last Answer : A. Just supragingival whenever is possible
Description : When is a gingival groove LEAST required: A. When restoring with GIC for abrasion B. When restoring with GIC for root caries C. When restoring with GIC base and composite lamination D. When restoring with amalgam
Last Answer : C. When restoring with GIC base and composite lamination
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 : 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 : In class II preparation it is difficult to place the gingival seat when preparation is extended too gingivally because the: A. Enamel rods are directed occlusally B. Marked cervical constriction
Last Answer : B. Marked cervical constriction
Description : Which of the following is the best index to evaluate gingival health: A. Gingival index by Loe and Silness B. Periodontal index C. Periodontal disease index D. OHI-S
Last Answer : A. Gingival index by Loe and Silness
Description : In regard to Chlorhexidine mouth wash:** A. Is anionic ( opposite) B. Used in 0.02% concentration ( topical skin) C. Used in 0.12% concentration D. Penetrates the gingival crevice/pocket ( no)
Last Answer : C. Used in 0.12% concentration
Description : It is desirable for major connectors of upper partial dentures to:** A. Be at least 5 mm away from the gingival margin B. Cover the anterior palate
Last Answer : A. Be at least 5 mm away from the gingival margin
Description : What is the relationship of the retentive portion of the partial dentures retainers to the survey line of abutment: A. Gingival /Below/ B. Occlusal /Above/ C. No relation
Last Answer : A. Gingival /Below/
Description : Marginal leakage at the proximal gingival cavosurface of a recently restored class II can be caused by: I. Insufficient condensation II. First proximal increment was too large III. Neglecting to wedge the matrix IV. Hand ... III, IV C. I, II, V D. None of the above E. All of the above
Last Answer : C. I, II, V
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 : The vertical incision of a mucoperiostal flap should: A. Always extend to the alveolar mucoperiostal B. Bisect the middle of gingival papillae C. Be at the right angle of the tooth
Last Answer : A. Always extend to the alveolar mucoperiostal
Description : Where is the retentive position on teeth according to the survey line: A. Below the height of contour B. Next to gingival margins
Last Answer : A. Below the height of contour
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 : A crown casting with a chamfer margin fits the die; but in the mouth the casting is open approximately 0.3mm. A satisfactory fit and accurate physiological close of the gingival area of the crown ... the crown E. Relieving the inside of the occlusal surface of the casting to allow for further
Last Answer : D. Making a new impression and remaking the crown
Description : The gingival portion of natural teeth differs in colour from the incisal portion because the : A. Lighting angle is different B. Gingival and incisal portions have different fluorescent qualities C. Gingival area has a dentine background D. Incident light is different
Last Answer : C. Gingival area has a dentine background
Description : The normal range of gingival depth “Epithelial attachment” in healthy mouth is: A. 1-2 mm B. 0-3 mm C. 2-3 mm D. 0-5 mm
Last Answer : C. 2-3 mm
Description : The most significant finding in clinical evaluation of parotid mass may be accompanying,** A. Lympha adenopathy B. Nodular consistency C. Facial paralysis D. Slow progressive enlargement E. Xerostomia
Last Answer : C. Facial paralysis
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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Dental plaque produces: A. Chelation B. Dental caries C. Acids
Last Answer : C. Acids
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