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 : 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 : The MOST common cause of gingiva irritation is: A. Calculus B. Plaque C. Caries D. Restorative material
Last Answer : B. Plaque
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 : 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 of the following is NOT a condition seen with the development of dental caries? a. A Susceptible Tooth With A Buildup Of Plaque b. Dietary Carbohydrates (Usually Sugar) c. Acidogenic Bacterial Species d. Chewing A Lot Of Gum
Last Answer : d. Chewing A Lot Of Gum
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned which of the following is true? a- Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection. b- Raising a lingual ... e- The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : b- Raising a lingual flap will increases the incidence of neurapraxia but will reduce the incidence of neurotmesis with respect to the lingual nerve.
Description : As far as surgical removal of wisdom teeth is concerned, which of the following is true?**CHECK A. Prophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection B. Raising ... root E. The use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
Last Answer : C. Prophylactic prescription of dexamethasone will dramatically reduces post operative swelling
Description : What is the MOST significant clinical feature of periodontal disease:** A. Bleeding B. True pocket formation and apical migration of attached gingiva
Last Answer : B. True pocket formation and apical migration of attached gingiva
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 : 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 : Which of the following is a typical consequence of dental crowding, assuming no primary tooth has been lost prematurely? A. Overlapping of lower incisors B. Palatal displacement of upper canines C. Impaction ... and first molars D. Mesial tipping of 16 and 26 E. Rotation of 16 and 26
Last Answer : A. Overlapping of lower incisors
Description : Odontogenic cysts develop from the following structures except: A. Reduced enamel epithelium of tooth crown B. Dental lamina dura C. Epithelium trapped after sutures D. ertwig’s root sheath
Last Answer : C. Epithelium trapped after sutures
Description : Of all the factors that increase the resistance of teeth to dental caries, THE MOST EFFECTIVE is,** A. The general nutrition of a child during the period of tooth formation B. The ... eruption D. Sufficient intake of calcium and Vitamin D during the period of enamel mineralization and maturation
Last Answer : B. The intake of fluoride during the period of enamel mineralization and maturation
Description : Characteristic of mucogingival involvement: a. A pocket of more than 4 mm depth. b. Only 1mm of attached gingiva remains. c. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction.
Last Answer : c. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction.
Description : Characteristic of mucogingival involvement: A. A pocket of more than 4 mm depth B. Only 1mm of attached gingiva remains C. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction
Last Answer : C. Pocket extends to the mucogingival junction
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 : What is NOT CORRECT in regard to the lingual nerve: A. It is posterior and medial to the inferior alveolar nerve B. It passes close to the mandibular 3rd molar C. It may be anaesthetised by the ... nerve block D. It provides supply to the lingual gingiva E. Supplies anterior 2/3 of the tongue
Last Answer : A. It is posterior and medial to the inferior alveolar nerve
Description : What is the characteristic feature of gingivitis in AIDS patient:** A. Red band on the free gingiva associated with platelet. B. Correlating with other pathogenesic lesions of AIDS and does not resolve to periodontal conventional treatment. C. Sever pain
Last Answer : A. Red band on the free gingiva associated with platelet.
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 : All of the following are keratinised EXCEPT of: A. Crevicular epithelium B. Palatal epithelium C. Alveolar mucosa D. Free gingiva E. Attached gingiva
Last Answer : A. Crevicular epithelium
Description : Chronic inflammatory periodontal diseases originate in: A. The marginal gingiva B. The crystal alveolar bone C. The cervical cementum
Last Answer : B. The crystal alveolar bone
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 : 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 curette may be inserted to the level of the attached gingiva with minimal trauma to the tissues because of: A. Has a round base B. Is easy to sharpen C. Has rounded cutting edges D. Provides good tactile sensitivity
Last Answer : A. Has a round base
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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : .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 : 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 : .Fluoridation is the adjustment of the fluoride content of a community water supply to optimum levels for caries prevention. Which of the following statement is correct? A. Tooth decay ... in smooth surface caries from in pit and fissures D. Fluoridation increases vulnerability to osteoporosis
Last Answer : C. Greater reduction in smooth surface caries from in pit and fissures
Description : Amalgam restoration, when do you have to replace it? a. Ditching of the edges. b. The probe penetrates the area between the margin and tooth tissue. c. Fissure of the surface of the amalgam. d. When there is chronic inflammation of the pulp.
Last Answer : c. Fissure of the surface of the amalgam.
Description : Gracey curette is characterized by, A. The blade and the shank form 90º angle B. Can be used on both sides C. Can be used on any tooth surface D. It is specific for each surface of the tooth. 70o the other options are for universal
Last Answer : D. It is specific for each surface of the tooth. 70o the other options are for universal
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 surface of enamel rod prisms in permanent teeth is: A. Perpendicular to the outer surface of the tooth B. Parallel to the outer surface of the tooth C. Parallel to enamel contour D. Parallel to enamel-dentine contour
Last Answer : A. Perpendicular to the outer surface of the tooth
Description : The effectiveness of the acid etch is dependent on which of the following factors: A. Material must be used to clean the surface of the tooth prior to etching B. The effectiveness of the itchant C. The chemical and physical nature of the tooth D. The area and surface of the enamel to be itched
Last Answer : C. The chemical and physical nature of the tooth