MDS PREP
The main objective of maintenance therapy is
1) To initiate secondary surgical procedures
2) To identify aetiological agent
3) To prevent recurrence of disease
4) None of the above
Periodontics
Answer: 3
Maintenance therapy is designed to support the long-term health of periodontal
tissues after initial treatment. By regularly monitoring and managing
periodontal disease, practitioners can help prevent disease recurrence and
maintain periodontal health.
what %age of NaF is used in iontophoresis:
1.1%
2.2%
3.3%
4.4%
Periodontics
Answer: 2
2% NaF is used in iontophoresis. This fluoride treatments brings about granular precipitation in dentinal tubules and reduces tubular diameter.
Biobrane is a commercially available
1. Root matrix protein
2. Biodegradable membrane
3. Bone graft material
4. Non-bone graft membrane
Biobrane is a commercially available biodegradable membrane.
Following the application of disclosing solution on teeth, a patient can remove plaque most effectively by using
1. dental floss
2. a strong mouthwash
3. a water irrigating device
4. a soft bristle brush
Periodontics
Answer: 4
A soft bristle brush is the most effective tool for removing plaque after the application of a disclosing solution. It allows for thorough cleaning of the tooth surfaces, including areas that may be difficult to reach with other methods.
Subgingival calculus is highest in
1) Lower anterior region
2) Lower bicuspid region
3) Lower molar region
4) Upper molar region
Periodontics
Answer: 1
Subgingival calculus
is often found in the lower anterior region due to the
anatomy and position of the teeth.
Site specific characteristic in oral cavity is not seen in which disease
1. Herpetic gingivostomatitis
2. ANUG
3. Diphtheria
4. Desquamative gingivitis
Periodontics
Answer: 1
Site-specific characteristics are not seen in herpetic gingivostomatitis.
A characteristic of gingivitis is
1. vertical bone loss
2. swollen marginal tissue
3. wear of functional cusps
4. apical migration of the epithelial attachment
Periodontics
Answer: 2
Swollen marginal tissue is a hallmark of gingivitis, reflecting inflammation and
edema from plaque accumulation and irritants.
Osseous form is considered to be ideal when
1. Redicular bone is apical to interdental bone
2. Interdental bone is apical to radicular bone
3. Bone is more coronal in interproximal surface than facial and lingual sides
4. None of the above
Periodontics
Answer: 3
Osseous form is considered ideal when the bone is more coronal in the interproximal surface than the facial and lingual sides.