Description : the pulp horn most likely to be exposed in the preparation of large cavity in permanent molar tooth is,CHECK ITS VERY CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION A. Mesio-Lingual in upper first molars B. Mesio-Buccal in ... first molars D. Mesio-Lingual in lower first molars E. Mesio- Buccal in lower first molar
Last Answer : B. Mesio–Buccal in upper first molars
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 following assumption is not true in the theory of pure torsion: (A) The twist along the shaft is uniform (B) The shaft is of uniform circular section throughout (C) Cross- ... , which is plane before twist remains plane after twist (D) All radii get twisted due to torsion
Last Answer : (D) All radii get twisted due to torsion
Description : Which muscle acts on the disto-lingual contour of lower denture: A. Mentalis B. Masseter C. Mylohyoid D. Buccinator
Last Answer : C. Mylohyoid
Description : Where would you expect to find the Mylohyoid in relation to periphery of complete denture: A. Mandibular buccal in the midline B. Mandibular lingual in the midline C. Mandibular disto buccal area
Last Answer : B. Mandibular lingual in the midline
Description : Posterior superior alveolar nerve supplies:** A. 8, 7 and 6 except the mesio buccal root of 6 B. 8, 7 and 6
Last Answer : A. 8, 7 and 6 except the mesio buccal root of 6
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 : 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 : 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 : The retention pin in an amalgam restoration should be placed, A. Parallel to the outer wall B. Parallel to the long axis of tooth
Last Answer : A. Parallel to the outer wall
Description : How long would it take to notice significant reduction in radiolucency after finishing a root filling in a tooth with a periapical lesion: A. 6 months B. 1 month C. 3 months
Last Answer : A. 6 months
Description : A lateral incisor labial to the arch needs to be restored in normal alignment with PFM retraction. How will the tooth appear: A. Too wide B. Too short C. To narrow D. To long
Last Answer : C. To narrow
Description : A labially displaced anterior tooth is restored with a gold core porcelain jacket crown so that it is in line with the arch; the crown will appears: A. Short B. Long C. Narrow D. Wide
Last Answer : C. Narrow
Description : A member subjected to couple produces rotational motion about its longitudinal axis called as ________ a. torsion b. twisting moment c. both a. and b. d. bending moment
Last Answer : c. both a. and b.
Description : Generalised loss of tooth structure by chemical means called, A. Erosion B. Attrition
Last Answer : A. Erosion
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 : The pulpal floor of the Class II cavity for a mandibular first premolar should be: GA.Parallel to occlusal plane B. Perpendicular to long axis C. Tilted lingually
Last Answer : GA.Parallel to occlusal plane
Description : Gemination is: a. Division of single tooth, twining. b. Fusion of two or more crowns of teeth c. Fusion of two or more roots.
Last Answer : a. Division of single tooth, twining.
Description : An advantage of metal. ceramic crowns, compared wit full ceramic crowns for restoring anterior teeth is, A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness. B. Overall conservative for tooth structure. C. Ability to watch the appearance of adjacent natural teeth. D. Less laboratory time.
Last Answer : A. Palatal reduction may be of minimal thickness.
Description : In testing for mobility, which of the following statement is true: a.Heavy pressure must sometimes be used to test mobility. b.Only lateral mobility is significant in diagnosis and ... weakened. d.During the periodontal examination each tooth should be tested individually for hyper mobility.
Last Answer : d.During the periodontal examination each tooth should be tested individually for hyper mobility.
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 : Which of the following is true regarding preparation of custom tray for elastomeric impression: a. Adhesive is preferred over perforation. b. Perforation provides adequate retention c. Adhesive is ... before procedure d. Perforations are not made in the area over the prepared tooth .
Last Answer : a. Adhesive is preferred over perforation.
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 : As a result of wrong use of tooth brush the patients MOST probable complaint will be, A. Spontaneous pain or discomfort B. Occasional pain during brushing of the teeth C. Occasional pain during consumption of sweets
Last Answer : C. Occasional pain during consumption of sweets
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 : 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 : Following calcium hydroxide pulpotomy, the dentist would expect dentine bridge to form at, A. The exact level of amputation B. Level somewhere below the amputation C. Half way between amputation and apex D. At the apical region of the tooth
Last Answer : B. Level somewhere below the amputation
Description : An occlusal approaching clasp TIP, A. Should occupy a predetermined undercut B. Contact the tooth under the survey line C. Rigid
Last Answer : B. Contact the tooth under the survey line
Description : The best storage media for avulsed tooth is, A. Saline B. Milk C. Water D. Saliva
Last Answer : B. Milk
Description : A patient comes to you with medium pain of tooth filled with Composite resin as a result of cold or hot drinks, what will your initial management be, A. Remove the restorative material and ... material and place a sedative temporary material C. Place a coat of bonding material on the old composite
Last Answer : B. Remove the restorative material and place a sedative temporary material
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 : The ideal length of core in the fabrication of crown and core of endodontically treated tooth is, A. 1.5 of crown length B. The length of the crown C. 2/3 tooth/root length D. ½ root length
Last Answer : C. 2/3 tooth/root length
Description : A patient shows a lesion on the tongue adjacent to sharp tooth. You “round off” the sharp area and recall patient after one month to see the lesion turning smaller in size. What would be your next step: A. Keep observing B. Perform an excision biopsy C. Prescribe Kenalog and Orabase
Last Answer : A. Keep observing
Description : The MOST likely factor contributing to tooth eruption is:** A. The growing root B. Bone growth C. Vascular pressure D. The developing periodontal ligament
Last Answer : A. The growing root
Description : An endodontic therapy was completed on a tooth with a periapical radiolucency. Marked reduction in size of radiolucency is expected in approximately: A. One year B. 6 months C. 3 months
Last Answer : A. One year
Description : A vital tooth has a crown cemented to a pin-retained amalgam core; where does a failure occur: A. Between crown and cement B. Between core and cement C. In the crown and the root D. In the core and the margin preparation
Last Answer : B. Between core and cement
Description : How would you treat hyperaemia (hyperaemic tooth):** A. Zinc Oxide and eugenol cement B. Calcium hydroxide C. Corticosteroid paste
Last Answer : A. Zinc Oxide and eugenol cement
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 : The OPTIMUM crown to root ratio for abutment tooth is:** A. 2:3 B. 1:1
Last Answer : A. 2:3
Description : Which of the following is not a property of Fluoride: A. Crosses placental barrier B. Deposits in bone C. Excretes rapidly by kidney D. Bacteria static E. Produces extrinsic tooth stain
Last Answer : E. Produces extrinsic tooth stain
Description : A cast crown fits on the die but not on the tooth, the discrepancy is about 0.3mm, what would you do: A. Relieve cast from the inside B. Take a new impression and make new crown C. Burnish margins D. Use thick mix of cement
Last Answer : B. Take a new impression and make new crown
Description : What control tooth or teeth should be used when testing a suspected pulpally involved tooth: A. Adjacent tooth and contralateral teeth B. Contralateral and opposing teeth C. Opposing and adjacent teeth D. Test only suspected tooth/teeth E. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Adjacent tooth and contralateral teeth
Description : In a vital pulp therapy, what is the optimum depth for a pin hole in a tooth: A. 4-5mm B. Approximately 2mm C. Less than 2mm D. 1-1.5mm
Last Answer : A. 4-5mm
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 : 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 : 10 years-old boy looses a permanent mandibular molar; what is affected: A. Teeth adjacent to extracted teeth B. Teeth on both arches on same side C. The remaining teeth in the mouth D. Teeth directly opposite to the extracted tooth E. Teeth on the same quadrant
Last Answer : C. The remaining teeth in the mouth
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 : 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 : All of the following are properties of fluoride except: A. Crosses the placental barrier B. It deposits rapidly in bone C. It is excreted rapidly by kidneys D. It is bacteriostatic E. It produces extrinsic tooth stain
Last Answer : E. It produces extrinsic tooth stain
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