MDS PREP
A periodontal probe measures
1. Amount of gingival recession
2. Amount of attachment loss
3. Amount of gingival inflammation
4. Width of attached gingiva
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
A periodontal probe measures the amount of attachment loss.
HOME technique should not be applied to
1) 5 years old child
2) Who exhibits hysterical behaviour during treatment but mentally sound
3) Both of the above
4) In mature frightened child
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
The HOME technique (Hands-on, Objective, Mouth Examination) is a method used to assess oral health and provide guidance for oral hygiene instructions to patients. It is generally appropriate for children of all ages and those who may exhibit hysterical behavior during treatment. However, it is less suitable for children who are mentally sound and capable of understanding and cooperating with traditional oral examination methods.
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.
Band and loop space maintainer is a
1) Passive appliance
2) Active appliance
3) Both of the above
4) None of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
A band and loop space maintainer is a passive appliance used in pediatric dentistry to maintain space for a permanent tooth when a primary tooth is lost prematurely. It does not exert any active forces on the teeth, hence categorized as a passive appliance.
If the pocket depth is 5 mm and gingival recession is 3 mm then the total loss of attachement is
1. 8 mm
2. 3 mm
3. 5 mm
4. 2 mm
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
If the pocket depth is 5 mm and gingival recession is 3 mm, then the total loss of attachment is 8 mm.
Deviations in which of the following stages of development of the dentition result in supernumerary teeth?
1. Apposition
2. Morphodifferentiation
3. Initiation
4. Multiplication
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
Supernumerary teeth, or extra teeth beyond the normal complement, typically arise from deviations during the initiation stage of dental development. This stage involves the formation of the dental lamina, which is responsible for the development of teeth. Abnormalities in this process can lead to the formation of additional teeth.
Lateral food impaction occurs mainly due to
1. Uneven alteration of occlusal surface
2. Open proximal contact
3. Open gingival embrasure
4. All of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
Lateral food impaction occurs mainly due to open proximal contact.
While sharpening curettes and sickles, the internal angle of ............... must be preserved between the face and lateral surface
1. 50-60
2. 60-70
3. 70-80
4. 80-90
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
While sharpening curettes and sickles, the internal angle of 70-80 degrees must be preserved between the face and lateral surface.