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16 which of the following diagnostic criteria is the LEAST reliable in the assessment of the pulp status in
the primary dentition
a. swelling
b. pulp testing
c. spontaneous pain
d. internal resorption
7 which of the following explains why the Z-plasty technique used in modifying a labial frenum is
considered to be superior to the diamond technique
a. it is less traumatic
b. it is technically easier
c. it requires fewer sutures
d. it decreases the effects of scar contracture.
e. it allows for closure by secondary intention
18 which of the following MOST accurately explains how biofeedback works
a. it reduced cognitive dissonance
b. it stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
c. it relaz and to some extent hypnotizes the patient
d. it distracts and engages the patient in an active coping task.
e. it enables the patient to gain control of certain physiological function
20 dentists usually send their cemento-metal restoration cases to dental lab for fabrication. upon receiving
the cases, these technicians MOST frequently complain that the
a. margines have been ill-defined
b. teeth have been insufficiently reduced
c. shades for the restorations have been inadequately described
d. impressions or models are inaccurate
22 the prognosis for bleaching is favorable when the discoloration is caused by
a. necrotic pulp tissue
b. amalgam restoration
c. precipitation of metallic salts
d. silver-containing root canal sealers
26 inflammation from periodontal disease usually extends to the bone marrow following
a. trauma from occlusion
b. the nutrient canals
c. the periodontal ligament
d. the course of the vascular channels
30 which of the following represents in the classic sign or symptom of an anterior displaced disc with
reduction
a. pain
b. closed lock
c. reciprocal click
d. temporal headache
e. decreased range of motion
34. which of the following statements about the bacterial etiology of enamel surface dental caries is
INCORRECT
a. caries is a transmissible bacterial infection
b. the presence of S. mutans in dental plague means the patient has caries
c. pits and fissures from which S. mutans can be cultured may not become carious
38. which of the following injuries to the teeth MOST often results in pulpal necrosis
a. avulsion
b. concussion
c. lateral luxation
d. intrusive luxation
e. extrusive luxation
50. maxillary first premolars with mesiodistal furcation involvements are often managed successfully by
surgery.
Therefore, they have a good prognosis and can be included as key abutments in a fixed prognosis.
a. both statements are true
b. both statements are false
c. the first statement is true, the second is false
d. the first statement is false, the second is true
51. according to ADA publication entitled principles of ethics and code of professional conduct, a dentist
can announce specialization in which of the following
a. implantology
b. hospital dentistry
c. aesthetic dentistry
d. dental public health
e. geriatric dentistry
52. a patient presents with a restricted floor of the mouth, only 6 mandibular anterior teeth, and diastema
between several teeth. Which of the following major connectors is appropriate for this patient
a. a lingual bar
b. a lingual plate
c. a lingual bar with a Kennedy bar
d. a lingual plate with interruptions in the plate at the diastemas.
54. which of the following represents the MOST likely cause of plastic denture teeth being dislodged from
the acrylic resin of the denture base
a. excessive occlusal forces were applied
b. the occlusal surfaces were not placed in the teeth
c. retentive undercuts were not placed in the teeth
d. the mold was contaminated with wax before processing
58 to prove its clinical effectiveness, an antimicrobial agent must demonstrate that it
a. reduces plaque mass
b. helps to reduce disease
c. specifically kills aerobic bacteria
d. specifically kills anaerobic bacteria
63. a 22 years old male patient complaint of dull pain in the posterior left mandibular region. A radiograph
made of this area reveals not only a radiolucency around the first molar roots, but also a radiopacity of bone
peripheral to this radiolucency. Which of the following BEST explains this conditions? It is
a. normal for this patient
b. a developmental abnormal
c. an error in radiograph technique
d. a manifestation of systemic bone disease
e. a reaction to an apical inflammatory disease
64. a 34 years old patient present for a routine oral examination. She has six mandibular anterior teeth
remaining in the mouth. She is asymptomatic and there is no evidence of decay or tooth destruction.
Although slight periodontal disease is present. Radiographically, there are periapical radiolucency present
on two mandibular central incisor. Electric pulp testing indicates all teeth are responsive in a small fashion.
Which of the following is the treatment of choice
a. initiate root canal treatment on the two teeth
b. test cavities on mandibular central incisors
c. identify the dark, potentially necrotic pulp chambers by translumination
d. extract and replace teeth with a mandibular partial denture.
e. no treatment is necessary at this time
65. which of the following represents an effective treatment for mottled enamel(chalky white color mixed
with brown spots)
a. microabrasion with HCL/pumice
b. vital tooth bleaching after root canal treatment
d. in office bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide
74. 3.6 ml of prilocaine has how much anesthetic
a. 72 mg
b. 80mg
c. 144mg
d. 36mg
75. which tooth has the most cervical enamel projections
a. mandibular premolar
b. mandibular molars
c. maxillary molars
d. maxillary incisors
the primary dentition
a. swelling
b. pulp testing
c. spontaneous pain
d. internal resorption
7 which of the following explains why the Z-plasty technique used in modifying a labial frenum is
considered to be superior to the diamond technique
a. it is less traumatic
b. it is technically easier
c. it requires fewer sutures
d. it decreases the effects of scar contracture.
e. it allows for closure by secondary intention
18 which of the following MOST accurately explains how biofeedback works
a. it reduced cognitive dissonance
b. it stimulates the sympathetic nervous system
c. it relaz and to some extent hypnotizes the patient
d. it distracts and engages the patient in an active coping task.
e. it enables the patient to gain control of certain physiological function
20 dentists usually send their cemento-metal restoration cases to dental lab for fabrication. upon receiving
the cases, these technicians MOST frequently complain that the
a. margines have been ill-defined
b. teeth have been insufficiently reduced
c. shades for the restorations have been inadequately described
d. impressions or models are inaccurate
22 the prognosis for bleaching is favorable when the discoloration is caused by
a. necrotic pulp tissue
b. amalgam restoration
c. precipitation of metallic salts
d. silver-containing root canal sealers
26 inflammation from periodontal disease usually extends to the bone marrow following
a. trauma from occlusion
b. the nutrient canals
c. the periodontal ligament
d. the course of the vascular channels
30 which of the following represents in the classic sign or symptom of an anterior displaced disc with
reduction
a. pain
b. closed lock
c. reciprocal click
d. temporal headache
e. decreased range of motion
34. which of the following statements about the bacterial etiology of enamel surface dental caries is
INCORRECT
a. caries is a transmissible bacterial infection
b. the presence of S. mutans in dental plague means the patient has caries
c. pits and fissures from which S. mutans can be cultured may not become carious
38. which of the following injuries to the teeth MOST often results in pulpal necrosis
a. avulsion
b. concussion
c. lateral luxation
d. intrusive luxation
e. extrusive luxation
50. maxillary first premolars with mesiodistal furcation involvements are often managed successfully by
surgery.
Therefore, they have a good prognosis and can be included as key abutments in a fixed prognosis.
a. both statements are true
b. both statements are false
c. the first statement is true, the second is false
d. the first statement is false, the second is true
51. according to ADA publication entitled principles of ethics and code of professional conduct, a dentist
can announce specialization in which of the following
a. implantology
b. hospital dentistry
c. aesthetic dentistry
d. dental public health
e. geriatric dentistry
52. a patient presents with a restricted floor of the mouth, only 6 mandibular anterior teeth, and diastema
between several teeth. Which of the following major connectors is appropriate for this patient
a. a lingual bar
b. a lingual plate
c. a lingual bar with a Kennedy bar
d. a lingual plate with interruptions in the plate at the diastemas.
54. which of the following represents the MOST likely cause of plastic denture teeth being dislodged from
the acrylic resin of the denture base
a. excessive occlusal forces were applied
b. the occlusal surfaces were not placed in the teeth
c. retentive undercuts were not placed in the teeth
d. the mold was contaminated with wax before processing
58 to prove its clinical effectiveness, an antimicrobial agent must demonstrate that it
a. reduces plaque mass
b. helps to reduce disease
c. specifically kills aerobic bacteria
d. specifically kills anaerobic bacteria
63. a 22 years old male patient complaint of dull pain in the posterior left mandibular region. A radiograph
made of this area reveals not only a radiolucency around the first molar roots, but also a radiopacity of bone
peripheral to this radiolucency. Which of the following BEST explains this conditions? It is
a. normal for this patient
b. a developmental abnormal
c. an error in radiograph technique
d. a manifestation of systemic bone disease
e. a reaction to an apical inflammatory disease
64. a 34 years old patient present for a routine oral examination. She has six mandibular anterior teeth
remaining in the mouth. She is asymptomatic and there is no evidence of decay or tooth destruction.
Although slight periodontal disease is present. Radiographically, there are periapical radiolucency present
on two mandibular central incisor. Electric pulp testing indicates all teeth are responsive in a small fashion.
Which of the following is the treatment of choice
a. initiate root canal treatment on the two teeth
b. test cavities on mandibular central incisors
c. identify the dark, potentially necrotic pulp chambers by translumination
d. extract and replace teeth with a mandibular partial denture.
e. no treatment is necessary at this time
65. which of the following represents an effective treatment for mottled enamel(chalky white color mixed
with brown spots)
a. microabrasion with HCL/pumice
b. vital tooth bleaching after root canal treatment
d. in office bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide
74. 3.6 ml of prilocaine has how much anesthetic
a. 72 mg
b. 80mg
c. 144mg
d. 36mg
75. which tooth has the most cervical enamel projections
a. mandibular premolar
b. mandibular molars
c. maxillary molars
d. maxillary incisors