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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Two central incisors on a radiograph are showing with what looks like eye drop radiolucency. You decided to start endodontic treatment on these teeth but when you tried to open access to the root ... and start a permanent restoration. B. Start systemic antibiotic C. Try to ream and file canals
Last Answer : C. Try to ream and file canals
Description : When is it acceptable for the patient to hold radiographic film packet in the patient's mouth: A. Patient is very young and cannot understand direction B. Patient is physically handicapped and unable to ... never be held by the dentist D. There is a lack of time and radiograph is essential
Last Answer : C. Film should never be held by the dentist
Description : Increasing which of the following factors will decrease the density of a radiograph: A. Milliampere B. Time C. KvP Kilovoltage D. Object-film distance E. Focal spot-object distance
Last Answer : E. Focal spot-object distance
Description : Absence of clearly defined crystal lamina dura is because: A. Pathognomonic of periodontal disease B. Indicative of attachment loss C. Associated with periodontal pocket D. Commonly related to radiograph angulation
Last Answer : D. Commonly related to radiograph angulation
Description : When the incisive foramen is superimposed over the apex on a radiograph it may be mistaken to be a: A. Cyst B. Cementoma C. Odontoma
Last Answer : A. Cyst
Description : A cusp fracture immediate to Class II inlay can be BEST detected by, A. History B. Visually C. Radiograph D. Percussion E. Touching the tip of the cusp / Pressure on the cusp/
Last Answer : E. Touching the tip of the cusp / Pressure on the cusp/
Description : In testing for mobility, which of the following statement is true:** M07 A. Heavy pressure must sometimes be used to test mobility B. Only lateral mobility is significant in ... examination each tooth should be tested individually for hyper mobility E. Reliance on radiograph is essential
Last Answer : D. During the periodontal examination each tooth should be tested individually for hyper mobility
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 : cyst at the apex of an upper central incisor measuring 1 cm in diameter is visualized in radiograph and confirmed by aspiration biopsy; which method of treatment would you consider?** ... bone, followed by endodontic treatment. E. Routine orthograde endodontic treatment followed by observation.
Last Answer : D. Making a mucoperiosteal flap and removing the cyst through an opening made in the alveolar bone, followed by endodontic treatment.
Description : A 45 years-old patient awoke with swollen face, puffiness around the eyes, and oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness. When he went to bed he had no swelling, pain or ... B. Angioneurotic oedema C. Infectious mononucleosis D. Acute maxillary sinusitis E. Acute apical periodontitis
Last Answer : B. Angioneurotic oedema
Description : Which of the following is characteristic feature of Le Fort II fracture Options: 1) The fracture line runs through the root of the nose, lacrimal bone, floor of orbit, upper part of maxillary ... ) Complete separation of the facial bones from the cranial bones 4) Isolated fracture of orbital floor
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 1) The fracture line runs through the root of the nose, lacrimal bone, floor of orbit, upper part of maxillary sinus and pterygoid plates
Description : Maxillary central incisor located palatally causes : a. Prolong stay of primary central incisor. b. Supernumerary teeth.
Last Answer : a. Prolong stay of primary central incisor.
Description : An 8 years-old child who has sustained a fracture of maxillary permanent central incisor in which 2mm of the pulp is exposed presents for treatment three hours after injury. Which of the ... - Pulpotomy using formocresol. d- Pulpectomy and immediate root filling. e- Pulpectomy and apexification.
Last Answer : a- Remove the surface 1. 2 mm of pulp tissue and place calcium hydroxide
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 9 years-old boy has a small white discolouration on his maxillary central incisor. The lesion is most probably, A. Hypocalcification due to trauma of the primary predecessor B ... the histo differentiation stage of development D. Defect during the morho differentiation stage of development
Last Answer : A. Hypocalcification due to trauma of the primary predecessor
Description : The blood supply to the denture bearing areas of the maxilla A. Superior Maxillary artery B. Grand/greater palatine artery
Last Answer : A. Superior Maxillary artery
Description : Jaw relations for edentulous patient have been established. The maxillary cast has been mounted on the articulator without face-bow and you decide to increase the occlusal vertical dimension by 4 mm ... record C. Changes in the condylar guide settings D. Increase in the vertical dimension
Last Answer : B. A new centric relation record
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 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 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 : 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 : What interferes with a maxillary denture in the posterior vestibular fold: A. Coronoid process B. Condyle C. Masseter muscle
Last Answer : A. Coronoid process
Description : The concomitant perio-periapical lesion as the cause of endodontic failure: A. Cannot be discovered prior to endo treatment B. May be discovered prior to endo treatment C. Is most commonly found in maxillary teeth D. Is most commonly found in mandibular teeth E. None of the above
Last Answer : B. May be discovered prior to endo treatment
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 : Most congenitally missing teeth are: A. Mandibular 3rd molars B. Mandibular 2nd premolars C. Maxillary lateral incisor
Last Answer : A. Mandibular 3rd molars
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 : A 37 years-old patient presents with paroxysmal pain on the left eye that he thinks is related to his maxillary posterior teeth. The pain comes in recurrent bursts and is aggravated by stress and ... diagnosis is: A. Migraine B. Cluster headache C. Trigeminal neuralgia D. Temporal neuritis
Last Answer : B. Cluster headache
Description : The maxillary and mandibular teeth get their blood supply from:** A. Separate branches of S. Palatina artery B. Separate branches of maxillary artery C. Branches of maxillary and mandibular arteries
Last Answer : B. Separate branches of maxillary artery
Description : What is characteristic feature seen in pyloric stenosis:** A. Erosion of maxillary central incisors B. Vomiting of undigested food C. Loss of appetite D. Weakness
Last Answer : A. Erosion of maxillary central incisors
Description : A patient suffers a blow to his maxillary central incisor without resulting in fracture. The pulp may: A. Show immediate necrosis B. Become non-vital but only if treatment is delayed too long C. Become non vital irrespective of treatment D. No changes are seen later if fracture does not occur
Last Answer : C. Become non vital irrespective of treatment
Description : Maxillary central incisor located palatally causes : A. Prolonged stay of primary central incisor B. Supernumerary teeth
Last Answer : A. Prolonged stay of primary central incisor
Description : A patient has a small incisal fracture of the maxillary incisor. Which is the best material to resist fracture at the acid etched tooth composite interface: A. Micro-filled composite B. Hybrid composite C. GIC D. Silicate
Last Answer : B. Hybrid composite
Description : A seven years-old boy fell off his bicycle 2 weeks ago and broke his maxillary central incisor. The pulp horn is visible as a pin point. The tooth is vital. Your treatment will be: A. Pulpectomy B. Place calcium hydroxide and fill with composite resin C. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
Last Answer : C. Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
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 : What is present in Angle’s class II division 2 malocclusion: A. Open bite B. Retrusion of maxillary central incisors C. Reduced Overjet D. Increased overbite
Last Answer : B. Retrusion of maxillary central incisors
Description : The method you will use to fill root canal of maxillary lateral incisor is: A. One major Gutta Percha cone B. Laterally condensed C. Laterally above condensed
Last Answer : B. Laterally condensed
Description : Mesiobuccal root of maxillary first molars MOST COMMONLY have: A. One canal with one foreman B. One or two canals with one foreman C. Two canals with one foreman D. Two canals with two foramen
Last Answer : D. Two canals with two foramen
Description : The palatal pulp horn of maxillary molars is located: A. In the pulpchamber under mesiolingual cusp B. In the pulpchamber opposite the mesio distal fissure of the buccal cusp C. Under the disto lingual cusp
Last Answer : A. In the pulpchamber under mesiolingual cusp
Description : The maxillary canine is missing. The best way for making Cantilever bridge is on: A. Both premolars B. Incisors and premolars
Last Answer : A. Both premolars
Description : Jaw relation of an edentulous patient has been established. The maxillary cast has been mounted on an articulator without a face bow. You decide to increase the occlusal vertical dimension by 4mm this ... C. A change in the condylar guide settings D. An increase in the rest vertical dimension
Last Answer : B. A new centric relation to be recorded
Description : The extraction of maxillary deciduous molar in 5 years old child; you should use: A. Mostly towards the apex pressure and some movement B. Rotation C. Distal pressure and movement D. Labial-lingual movement
Last Answer : D. Labial-lingual movement
Description : A healthy 6 years-old child presents with carious maxillary second primary molar with a necrotic pulp. Which treatment would be preferred? A. Extraction B. Indirect pulp treatment C. ... normal exfoliation) D. Pulpectomy to preserve the tooth as a space manteiner. E. Antibiotic coverage
Last Answer : D. Pulpectomy to preserve the tooth as a space manteiner.
Description : Which primary teeth are LEAST affected with the nursing bottle syndrome? A. Maxillary molars B. Maxillary and mandibular canines C. Mandibular incisors D. Maxillary incisors E. Mandibular molars
Last Answer : C. Mandibular incisors
Description : 8 years old child who has sustained a fracture of maxillary permanent central incisor in which 2mm of the pulp is exposed; presents for treatment three hours after injury. Which of the ... C. Pulpotomy using formocresol D. Pulpectomy and immediate root filling E. Pulpectomy and apexification
Last Answer : A. Remove the surface 1-2 mm of pulp tissue and place calcium hydroxide (Cvek pulpotomy, apexogenesis)