Which of the following vitality tests measures the pulpal circulation directly 1) Laser doppler thermometry 2) Pulse oxymetry 3) Dual wavelength spectrometry 4) Thermal and electrical pulp testing
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
14A Ivory rubber dam clamp is universal because 1) It allows for retention on partially erupted teeth 2) It is made of precious noble metal 3) It adopts to all the anatomical contours 4) All of the above
PedodonticsAnswer: 1
The APPCO clamp for rubber dam application is used exclusively in pedodontic practice because of 1) Automatically adjusts to conform to anatomy and size of tooth 2) Provides great distal access 3) Has four point contact giving positive retention 4) All of the above
PedodonticsAnswer: 4
In a child with a pre-existing cardiovalvular disease, antibiotic prophylaxis should be administered before a dental extraction so as to prevent 1) Bacterial endocarditis 2) Congestive cardiac failure 3) Pneumonia 4) Rheumatic carditis
PedodonticsAnswer: 1
Which of the following types of matrices is frequently used on the teeth of the child? 1) Tofflemire 2) Graimferential 3) Custom F band 4) Ivory
PedodonticsAnswer: 3
Following the extraction of a mandibular deciduous second molar in a 4 year old, the dentist should
1. do nothing and observe at 6 month intervals
2. replace the tooth with a removable par tial denture
3. surgically expose the permanent first molar to hasten is eruption
4 place a fixed appliance to guide the permanent first molar into position
PedodonticsAnswer: 4
Which type of fear is the most usually difficult to overcome? 1) Longstanding objective fears 2) Long-standing subjective fears 3) Short-term objective fears 4) Short-term subjective fears
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
According to American Association of Mental Deficiency classification schema, a trainable mentally retarded child has an IQ range of 1) 52-68 2) 36-51 3) 20-35 4) Below 19