Description : When the developing solution is correctly mixed and the x ray film is being developed for normal time but the solution is too warm, the outcoming film will be: A. Too light B. Too dark C. Fogged
Last Answer : C. Fogged
Description : A raised dot on X ray films is to: A. Orient exposure side B. Differentiate between left and right side C. Dip during developing
Last Answer : A. Orient exposure side
Description : You wish to purchase a dental X ray machine and have the choice between 60kVp and 70kVp machines. With single change from 60kVp to 70kVp what would the approximate affects on exposure time?CHECK A. No effect B. Half the time C. Double D. Quarter E. Triple the time
Last Answer : B. Half the time
Description : On an X ray you find the cement of the previous root canal treatment is extending 1mm beyond the apex without any symptoms; what would you do: A. Remove restoration material and retreat B. Apiectomy C. Leave as is until any complications occur
Last Answer : C. Leave as is until any complications occur
Description : On an X ray you find the Gutta Percha cone extending 1mm beyond the apex without any symptoms, what would you do: A. Remove restoration material until you are able to withdraw the Gutta Percha cone B. Apiectomy C. Leave as is until any complications occur
Description : A patient in your dental chair shows chest pain, weak pulse and dysponea, what is your initial management, A. Give a nitro-glycerine tablet and keep the patient up seated B. Put the patient in supine position C. Do nothing and wait until the symptoms go
Last Answer : A. Give a nitro-glycerine tablet and keep the patient up seated
Description : A patient has developed a sever chest pain and difficulties in breathing while in the dental chair. Your initial response is: a. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright ... required until confirmed as MI by ECG d. Patient has myocardial infarction as confirmed by ECG
Last Answer : a. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright position.
Description : A patient has developed a sever chest pain and difficulties in breathing while in the dental chair. Your initial response is: A. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright ... required until confirmed as MI by ECG D. Patient has myocardial infarction as confirmed by ECG
Last Answer : A. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright position
Description : When no radiation shield is available, the operator should stand out of the primary x ray beam and a distance from the patient’s head of at LEAST: A. 0.5 metres B. 1 metre C. 1.5 metres D. 2 metres E. 3 metres
Last Answer : Option C
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 : 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 : A filter is used in x ray machines to: A. Reduce exposure time B. Remove low energy x rays
Last Answer : B. Remove low energy x rays
Description : On X-ray, the buccal roots of 16 is considerably elongated; this is a result of, A. Too great vertical angulation B. Inadequate vertical angulation C. Excessive object film distance
Last Answer : B. Inadequate vertical angulation
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 : After obturation and on X-ray you notice the obturation materials are 1mm beyond apex. What is your first management? A. Refill the canal B. Pull the GP cone about 1mm out and take a new X-ray C. Leave it as it
Last Answer : B. Pull the GP cone about 1mm out and take a new X-ray
Description : The beam that leaves the target is called, A. The primary X-ray B. The electrons ( from the cathode) C. The secondary rays (scattered radiation) D. X-ray photons no
Last Answer : A. The primary X-ray
Description : A 8 years-old patient has 3 first premolars erupted and a swelling on the ridge of the un-erupted premolar. X ray shows a fully developed crown and ¾ roots development with no ... recision to allow eruption C. Soft tissues recision accompanied with orthodontic appliance to help with eruption
Last Answer : C. Soft tissues recision accompanied with orthodontic appliance to help with eruption
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 : Full mouth x ray survey at birth reveals: A. Ten teeth are present B. Twenty teeth are present C. Twenty four teeth are present
Last Answer : C. Twenty four teeth are present
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 : You notice a radiolucent area close to the apex of the central incisor, on a second x ray the radiolucent area moves; it is likely to be: A. Cyst B. Abscess C. Granuloma D. Incisive foramen in sup lingual for amen inf
Last Answer : D. Incisive foramen in sup lingual for amen inf
Description : The best radiograph for maxillary sinus is: A. PA skull x ray B. Occipitomental radiograph o waters view C. Town’s view
Last Answer : B. Occipitomental radiograph o waters view
Description : Collimation is done to: A. Reduce the size of the beam, so it is easy to visualise the central X ray. B. Avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation of surrounding tissues of the patient
Last Answer : B. Avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation of surrounding tissues of the patient
Description : Periapical abscess is differentiated from periodontal abscess by: A. Pulpal radiology B. History and vitality test C. X-ray and history
Last Answer : B. History and vitality test
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 : On examination of an 8 years-old child you find 75 with carious exposure. On X-ray you find 35 missing. Your treatment is: A. Extraction of 75 allowing 36 to move mesially B. ... of 75 and place a fixed space retainer to be replaced with fixed bridge. D. Extraction of 65 and 75
Last Answer : B. Pulpotomy on 75 and wait indefinitely
Description : An upper deciduous molar has a caries exposure and on X ray the corresponding 2nd permanent premolar is absent. What treatment would you do to the deciduous tooth: A. Pulpotomy B. Endodontic treatment C. Pulp capping
Last Answer : B. Endodontic treatment
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 : Which of the following statement is correct for a periodontal disease:** A. The finger pressure is enough for mobility diagnosis B. A communicable disease C. X ray after intra alveolar surgery ... diagnosis healing D. Systemic diseases have no effects on it E. ZoE paste will accelerate healing
Last Answer : E. ZoE paste will accelerate healing
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 : How would you diagnose a periapical abscess: A. Pain on percussion B. Pain when eating hot food C. Pain when eating cold food D. The thickness of periodontal ligament on X-Ray
Last Answer : A. Pain on percussion
Description : What is the first thing to consider when you get a patient with intruded 11 and 12: A. Replace intruded teeth in position B. Advice patient about consequences C. Leave it and observe D. X-ray
Last Answer : D. X-ray
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 : X-ray films have an emulsion on one or both sides of a support material. The emulsion contains particles of, A. Silver nitrate crystal B. Metallic silver in gelatine C. Silver bromide in gelatine D. Silver nitrate in gelatine E. Potassium bromide in gelatine
Last Answer : C. Silver bromide in gelatine
Description : Density of film is decreased by increasing the : A. MA B. Exposure time C. Developing time D. Rinsing time
Last Answer : B. Exposure time
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 : A primary molar has relatively un-resorbed roots encompassing the permanent tooth bud. What extraction technique would you use to avoid the inadvertent removal of a developing bicuspid
Last Answer : Section the tooth vertically and remove each root separately
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 : What is TRUE about Benzodiazepine and diazepam in 5-10mg oral dose used for oral sedation in dentistry: A. Good analgesic effect if given 1 hour prior to dental sessions B. Would be reversed ... Benzodiazepam C. Post operative headache D. There is a profound amnesic action and no side affects
Last Answer : B. Would be reversed by flumazepil because it is a Benzodiazepam
Description : At birth, some calcified dental tissues are presented, a.All deciduous teeth and all permanent incisors. b.All deciduous teeth and permanent central incisors. c.All deciduous teeth and the first permanent molars. d.Deciduous teeth only.
Last Answer : c.All deciduous teeth and the first permanent molars.
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 : 18 years old female weighting 52Kg and 163cm tall. On dental examination erosion of teeth on the most of her lingual surfaces is clearly showing. Dietary history revealed a daily rate of 5000 to 7000 ... . Alcoholism B. Drug abuse C. Bulimia D. Excessive smoking E. Diabetic mellitus type I
Last Answer : C. Bulimia
Description : A patient on the dental chair has cardiac arrest. What is INCORRECT, A. Observing the vital signs and check that the air way is clear is at high importance B. Expired air has 15% O2 only, ... D. Intermittent positive pressure is better than mouth to mouth when it has been given at the same rate.
Last Answer : C. Intermittent positive pressure at the rate of 40/min will reduce the chances of cerebral hypoxia
Description : for dental caries to progress in dentine, A. the dentine must contain soluble collagen B. enamel must contain glycoproteins C. diet must contain simple carbohydrate D. diet must contain polysaccharides E. pulp must contain complement
Last Answer : C. diet must contain simple carbohydrate
Description : What is the most important factor to reduces dental irradiation, A. Speed of film B. Collimation C. Filtration D. Cone shape and length
Last Answer : A. Speed of film
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 : Two conditions of enamel facilitate the post eruptive uptake of fluoride: A. Hyper mineralisation and surface dentine B. Surface demineralisation and hypo mineralisation C. Dental fluorosis and enamel opacities
Last Answer : B. Surface demineralisation and hypo mineralisation
Description : A patient with a history of angina suffers an attack while in the dental chair. Prompt relief can be anticipated in MOST instances from: A. Oral administration of short acting ... epinephrine D. Sublingual administration of glyceryl tri-nitrate E. Putting the patient in upright position
Last Answer : D. Sublingual administration of glyceryl tri-nitrate
Description : Dental impression materials are hydrocolloids of: A. The emulsoid type B. The suspension type C. The sol type D. The gel type E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. The emulsoid type
Description : Compared to dental plaster all die stones: A. Require less gauging water B. Require more gauging water C. Require the same quantity of gauging water D. Are beta-hemihydrate E. None of the above
Last Answer : A. Require less gauging water