The gingival extension of the proximal box preparation of a Class H cavity should not be overextended in deciduous teeth as
1. enamel rod configuration is occlusally directed in the area
2. proximal contact areas are broad and flat
3. these teeth have a marked cervical constriction
4. there is likelihood of pulp exposure
PedodonticsAnswer: 3
Yellowish discolouration of the primary teeth following truama is due to 1) Pulp hyperaemia 2) Pulp necrosis 3) Pulp chamber calcification 4) Internal resorption
PedodonticsAnswer: 3
For at least how long calcium hydroxide remains when it is applied to residual carious dentin in the direct pulp treatment technique? 1) 6 months 2) 6 to 8 months 3) 2 weeks 4) None of the above
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
Which of the following are considered to be the effective methods of management of fears in a child 1) Reconditioning, reassurance and explanation 2) Reconditioning, overcorrection and indifference 3) Both the above 4) None of the above
PedodonticsAnswer: 1
All of the following statements about acute leukaemia in children are true EXCEPT 1) Myelomonocytic variety and causes gross gingival swellings. It may be manifested by mucosal pallor 2) May cause bleeding gums (or0 paler mucosa 3) It is usually of the lymphoblastic variety 4) By slow enlargement of regional lymph nodes
PedodonticsAnswer: 1
The following treatment is indicated for large non-carious exposure in asymptomatic maxillary primary molar 1) Pulp capping with calcium hydroxide 2) Formocresol pulpotomy 3) Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy 4) Pulpectomy
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
Tell-show-do technique of child management was introduced by 1) Bandura 2) Addleson 3) Coope 4) Wright
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
Frenectomy in a child patient is a procedure performed to 1) Remove an impacted tooth 2) Effect separation of ligament and mucosa 3) Relieve tension on ligament attachments 4) Relieve tension on teeth