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 : In regard to apically displaced flap, what is TRUE: A. Does not preserve attached gingivae B. Does not lengthen crown of tooth C. Is a pocket elimination procedure D. A & C
Last Answer : C. Is a pocket elimination procedure
Description : Calculus attaches to teeth surfaces by: A. Acquired pellicle B. Interlocking to the crystals of the tooth C. Penetrated into enamel and dentine D. Mechanical interlocking E. All of the above
Last Answer : E. All of the above
Description : A 13 years-old has enlarged gingivae; gives a history of Dilantin sodium what is you treatment: a. Oral prophylaxis and gingivoplastic. b. Oral prophylaxis, scaling, root planning. c. Stop medication.
Last Answer : b. Oral prophylaxis, scaling, root planning.
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 13 years-old boy has enlarged gingivae; gives a history of Dilantin sodium what is you treatment:** A. Oral prophylaxis and gingivoplasty B. Oral prophylaxis, scaling, root planning C. Stop medication
Last Answer : A. Oral prophylaxis and gingivoplasty
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 : 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 : 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 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 : The MOST common cause of gingival enlargement is: A. Hereditary B. Drug induced C. Plaque induced D. Leukaemia
Last Answer : C. Plaque induced
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 : The MOST common cause of gingiva irritation is: A. Calculus B. Plaque C. Caries D. Restorative material
Last Answer : B. Plaque
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
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
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 : 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 advantage of firing porcelain in vacuum:** A. Reduces size of air-bubbles incorporated thus decreasing porosity B. Removes water before firing, increasing the hardness of porcelain C. Significantly lowers firing temperature
Last Answer : A. Reduces size of air-bubbles incorporated thus decreasing porosity
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 : What is a good air spray that removes odor but doesn't cover it with scent?
Last Answer : When you find out let me know.
Description : .In minor oral surgery which is TRUE in regard to antibiotics: a. Amoxil is satisfactory against most oral infection. b. Metronidazole and Amoxil have the same penetrating power. c. It is evident that it will reduce post operative swelling.
Last Answer : a. Amoxil is satisfactory against most oral infection.
Description : In regard to Benzodiazepines: a. Increases R.E.M. sleep. b. Has a hangover effects because of active metabolism. c. Includes carbamazepine. d. Can be used safely on children as it achieves reliable effects.
Last Answer : b. Has a hangover effects because of active metabolism.
Description : Which of the following is false in regard to Cleft. Palate? a. May be submucous. b. More common in males than females c. Predispose to speech defects, orthodontics problem and hearing loss. d. Patients are more likely to have cardiovascular defect than the general population.
Last Answer : b. More common in males than females
Description : In regard to Universal currete what is true? a- You can use both ends equally. b- You can use one end only. c- Angle of shank and blade is 70 degrees. d- You can use it for specific area. e- It has very rigid handle.
Last Answer : a- You can use both ends equally.
Description : Which of the following is true in regard to smoking, A. Smokers keratosis is common but metaplasia activity is not recognised B. Redox potential is increased resulting in aerobic bacteria C. Tissue perfusion is decreased resulting in increased infection
Last Answer : A. Smokers keratosis is common but metaplasia activity is not recognised
Description : What is correct in regard to high copper amalgam, A. Reacts and strengthens the amalgam by its dispersion properties B. Reacts to form copper-tin phase thereby eliminating the tin-mercury ... thereby eliminating the silver mercury phase D. Reacts and strengthens the amalgam by its grain diffusion
Last Answer : B. Reacts to form copper-tin phase thereby eliminating the tin-mercury phase
Description : In regard to colour, what does Chroma stand for, A. Degree of saturation of hue B. Brightness C. Value D. Contrast
Last Answer : A. Degree of saturation of hue
Description : In regard to periapical lesions, what is TRUE: A. Are predominantly anaerobic B. Must be treated by antibiotics C. Must always treated by surgery
Last Answer : A. Are predominantly anaerobic
Description : What is TRUE in regard to Basal Cell Carcinoma A. Metastasis is common B. Erodes bone C. More common in oriental races D. Cannot occur in oral mucosa according to definition
Last Answer : D. Cannot occur in oral mucosa according to definition
Description : What is TRUE in regard to oral lesions of reticular lichen planus: A. Never accompanied with skin lesions B. Always accompanied with skin lesions C. Lesions may present anywhere D. Lesions may present on legs E. Lesions may present on arms
Last Answer : D. Lesions may present on legs E. Lesions may present on arms
Description : In regard to shade, chroma is: A. Brightness B. Saturation of hue C. Value
Last Answer : B. Saturation of hue
Description : In regard to marginal leakage in amalgam: A. The wider the gap the better the chance of secondary caries B. Seal the margin with fissure sealant would prevent further breakdown C. Secondary caries may develop
Last Answer : A. The wider the gap the better the chance of secondary caries
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 : 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 : In regard to external resorption:** A. Continues after successful endo treatment B. Stops in most cases following successful endodontic treatment C. Continues only in mandibular incisors after ... D. Stops in maxillary lateral incisors after successful endodontic treatment E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. Stops in most cases following successful endodontic treatment
Description : In regard to the enamel surface: A. It is a perfect substance for bonding B. It does not conform to the bonding requirements C. It is the most inorganic, rough part D. It is free from contamination and roughness E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. It does not conform to the bonding requirements
Description : In regard to dentinogenesis imperfecta on x-rays, what is TRUE: A. Short and blunted roots B. The pulp canal is obliterated C. Big pulp chamber, thin dentine and normal enamel D. Type III, characteristic shell teeth E. All of the above
Description : In regard to Plummer-Vincent syndrome or “Paterson and Kelly syndrome”: A. Iron deficiency is a feature B. Atrophic oral and gastric mucosa C. Dysphagia and angular cheilitis D. Predisposing oral cancer E. All of the above
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 : In minor oral surgery, what is TRUE in regard to antibiotics: A. Amoxil is satisfactory against most oral infections B. Metronidazole and Amoxil have the same penetrating power C. It is evident that it will reduce post operative swelling
Last Answer : A. Amoxil is satisfactory against most oral infections