to be clinical effective, antimicrobial agents needs to show a. reduced plaque b. reduced disease c. specially kill aerobic bacteria d. specially kill anaerobic bacteria
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ans - b
dentist is doing research on 5 unrelated patient with different background. He record data
etc. dentist is doing what kind of research? a. clinical trial b. cohort c. sectional
cohort :
study sample A & B over time for a spfic disease and then compare the results over a period of time.
cross sectional -
study random sample at a particular time
ans - c
antibiotics help to reduce pockets by a. resection b. shrinkage c. ttachment d. regeneration
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which of the following is most radiopaque a. quartz b. silica c. barium
Ans. c.
Ans.e
how do you surgically treat a skeletal one bite a. osteotomy b. anterior maxillary surgery c. Le Fort 1 d. Le Fort 2
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spread of infection from the gingiva to the bone is via a. traumatic occlusion b. vasculature of the periosteum c. periodontal ligament d. vasculature of the gingiva
ans - b
greatest amount of occlusal forces is seen in a. mastication b. swallowing c. parafunctional habit d. centric relation
ans - c
which is the most common complaint of lab technicians regarding a PFM prosthesis a. improper buccal reduction b. improper occlusal reduction c. improper shade selection d. improper margins in the impression
Ans. d
drainage of an acute abscess. Also important is a. antibiotic b. analgesic c. relieve the occlusion through debridement of the tooth
ans - b alleviating pain is very imp aspect of dentistry
the rate of oral cancer in the US in the past 5 years is a. increase b. decrease c. the same
ans- decreased
a patient constantly questions and criticized the dentist. What should the dentist do a. be silent b. shout at the patient c. state the criticism d. clear the patients misconceptions
Ans. d.
a tissue-conditioning materials is MOST frequently used to treat which of the following conditions a. epulis fissuratum b. papillary hyperplasia of the candida albicans c. traumatized mucosa caused by ill-fitting denture d. sharp, residual, mandibular ridges occurring in molar areas
Ans. c
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
Ans. b.
current accept technique for reduced pocket depth except one, which one is exception? a. gingivectomy b. gingival curettage c. S & R d. debridement surgery e. osseous surgery
Ans. d.
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
Ans. d.
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
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which of the following is seen MOST frequently among temporomandibular-joint dysfunction patient a. depression b. psychosis c. sociopathy d. schizotypical behavior
e. passive-aggressive behavior
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an 18 year old man complains of tingling in his lower lip. an examination discloses a painless, hard swelling of his mandibular premolar region. the patient first noticed this swelling three weeks ago. radiograph indicate a loss of cortex and a diffuse radiating pattern of trabeculae in the mass. which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis a. leukemia b. dentigerous cyst c. ossifying fibroma d. osteoma e. hyperparathyroidism
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At what age are all primary teeth normally in occlusion? a. 1.5-2.0 years b. 2.5-3.0 years c. 3.5-4 years d. >4 years
Ans. a
why is it advisable to dispense the liquid component of cement of cement immediately before mixing? a. to avoid absorption of moisture from the air b. to avoid spreading over a large area of the slab c. to allow tempering of the powder by the mixing slab d. to reduce the temperature influence of the mixing slab e. to prevent evaporation of the volatile components.
Ans e
