MDS PREP
A Gracey curette is said to be correctly adapted when the
1. Handle is parallel to the long axis of the tooth
2. Angle of blade to the tooth is 40
3. Lower shank is parallel with the tooth surface being sealed
4. None of the above
Periodontics
Answer: 3
The Gracey curette is a dental instrument used for subgingival scaling and root planing. Correct adaptation of the curette involves placing it at the correct angle to the tooth surface to effectively remove plaque and calculus. The lower shank of the curette should be parallel with the tooth surface to allow for proper engagement with the tooth structure.
The type of bone present labial to anterior teeth is
1. spongy
2. cortical
3. cancellous
4. squamous
Periodontics
Answer: 1
The bone located labial to anterior teeth is typically compact bone but can be
described as spongy or cancellous in some contexts referring to the internal
structure, depending on proximity to the tooth roots.
A suturing needle used in periodontal surgery should have
1. A swedged suture needle
2. Have rounded point
3. Have double cutting edge
4. All of the above
Periodontics
Answer: 1
A suturing needle used in periodontal surgery should have a swedged suture needle.
In which of the following procedures, periodontal pack is not given
1. Gingivectomy
2. GTR procedures without osseous transplants
3. Osteoimplants with reattachment procedures
4. Osteoplasty procedure
Periodontics
Answer: 2
In periodontal surgery, a periodontal pack is not given in GTR procedures without osseous transplants.
The term "sounding" is associated with
1. Radiographic assessment of osseous morphology
2. Transgingival probing
3. Collection of crevicular fluid
4. Pecussion of tooth
Periodontics
Answer: 2
The term "sounding" is associated with transgingival probing.
Stippling is seen on
1) Marginal gingiva
2) Attached gingiva
3) Interdental gingiva
4) None of the above
Periodontics
Answer: 2
Stippling is typically observed on the attached gingiva, indicating healthy
tissue.
Which is an example of non-graft associated regenerative technique
1. HTR polymer
2. Bioactive glass
3. Osseous coagulum
4. GTR
Periodontics
Answer: 4
GTR is an example of a non-graft associated regenerative technique.
Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) is used mainly in the treatment of
1. Class I furcations
2. Class II furcations
3. Class III furcations
4. All of the above
Periodontics
Answer: 2
Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) is used mainly in the treatment of Class II furcations.