MDS PREP
Which of the following is most appropriate for pseudo pocket
1. Is a feature of periodontitis
2. Is associated with attachement loss
3. Is associated with trans-septal fibres loss
4. May have a depth of more than 3 mm
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
A pseudo pocket may have a depth of more than 3 mm.
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.
When occlusal forces are increased, the cancellous bony trabeculae
1. Increase in number and thickness
2. Decrease in number and thickness
3. Decrease in number and increase in thickness
4. Remain the same
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
When occlusal forces are increased, the cancellous bony trabeculae increase in number and thickness.
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.
Which of the following considers thickness of plaque on tooth
1. Periodontal index of Russell
2. Loe and Sillness index
3. Sillness and Loe index
4. OHI-S index
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
The Sillness and Loe index considers the thickness of plaque on the tooth.
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.
In a 9-year-old which permanent tooth surface will show greatly increased caries incidence
1) Labial surface of central incisor
2) Occlusal surface of central incisor
3) Mesial surface of central incisor
4) Occlusal surface of lateral incisor
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
In children, the labial (facial) surfaces of anterior teeth, particularly the central incisors, are more prone to caries due to factors such as plaque accumulation, dietary habits, and the developmental stage of the teeth. The labial surface is more exposed to the oral environment and is often less effectively cleaned compared to other surfaces, making it susceptible to decay.
Buttressing bone formation is
1. Congenital abnormality
2. Occurs endosteally
3. Occurs periosteally
4. Due to trauma form occlusion
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
Buttressing bone formation is due to trauma from occlusion.