MDS PREP
When compared to normal population Down"s syndrome is characterised by
1) High prevalance of caries but low prevalence of periodontitis
2) Low prevalance of caries but high prevalance of periodontitis
3) High incidence of caries and periodontitis
4) Low incidence of caries and periodontitis
Periodontics
Answer: 2
Indication of gingivectomy is
1. Oedema of gingiva
2. Infrabony pockets
3. Adequate attached gingiva
4. None of the above
Periodontics
Answer: 3
Inadequate plaque control by a patient is due to improper
1) Recall visits
2) Training
3) Education
4) Motivation
Periodontics
Answer: 4
Electronic instrument used to measure gingival crevicular fluid is
1) Pericheck
2) Periotemp
3) Perioscan
4) Periotron
Periodontics
Answer: 4
The bacterial flora in periodontal pockets associated with juvenile periodontitis is predominantly
1. Gram-positive aerobic cocci
2. Gram-negative aerobic cocci
3. Gram-negative anaerobic cocci
4. Gram-positive anaerobic cocci
Periodontics
Answer: 3
Identify the wrong statement regarding cementum
1) It is an avascular component of periodontium
2) Thinnest at coronal third and overlaps enamel in many cases
3) Acellular cementum is more in proportion at apical third of tooth
4) It is considered to be vital even though it is avascular
Periodontics
Answer: 3
Which of the following non-surgical procedure is indicated in early periodontitis or advanced gingivitis
1. Scaling and root planing
2. Gingival curettage
3. Gingivectomy
4. Flap surgery