MDS PREP
The diameter of the tip of a periodontal probe is
1. 0.25 mm
2. 0.75 mm
3. 0.5 mm
4. 1 mm
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
The diameter of the tip of a periodontal probe is 0.5 mm.
The Russell periodontal index is calculated by
1. Adding all the tooth scores and dividing the number of teeth examined
2. Adding all the tooth scores and multiplying by the number of teeth examined
3. Adding all the tooth scored and dividing by 32
4. None of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
The Russell periodontal index is calculated by adding all the tooth scores and dividing by the number of teeth examined.
Occlusal guard (night guard0 or maxillary splint is given in bruxism to
1. Prevent bruxism
2. Reduce pocket formation
3. Reduce traumatic forces on teeth
4. Prevent elongaton of teeth
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
The occlusal guard (night guard) is given in bruxism to reduce traumatic forces on teeth.
The best way to detect bony defects is
1. Radiograph at different angulations
2. Careful probing
3. Surgical exposure
4. Measurement of pocket depth
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
The best way to detect bony defects is surgical exposure.
Which of the following is not a definite indication of occlusal correction
1. Wear facets
2. Widening of periodontal ligament
3. Pain during teeth contacts
4. TMJ symptoms
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
Wear facets are not a definite indication of occlusal correction.
Which of the following methods for correction of occlusal supracontacts result in restoration of buccolingual width that is increased due to flattering of occlusal surface?
1. Grooving
2. Spheroiding
3. Contacting
4. Pointing
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
Spheroiding is a method for correcting occlusal supracontacts that restores buccolingual width.
The periodontal pocket principally contains
1. Living and degenerated leucocytes
2. Microorganisms, their products and debris
3. Gingival fluids and salivary mucin
4. Desquamated epithelial cells
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
The periodontal pocket principally contains microorganisms, their products, and debris.
Which of the following is true in case of AIDS patient?
1. Acute pain
2. Diffuse red lesion of the attached gingiva
3. Gingiva covered with pseudo membrane
4. Gingival itching
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
In AIDS patients, diffuse red lesions of the attached gingiva are common.