Following the premature loss of a deciduous tooth, space closure
1. occurs predominantly from the anterior in the maxillary arch and predominantly from the posterior in the mandibular arch
2. is more rapid 6 months after the loss of the tooth
3. occurs more rapidly in the maxillary arch than in the mandibular arch
4. inversely proportional to the time the deciduous tooth has been missing
PedodonticsAnswer: 3
The effect of formocresol on the pulp of a primary tooth is 1) Calcified bridge is formed 2) Massive infiltration of inflammatory cells 3) Surface fixation of pulpal tissue accompanied by degeneration of odontoblasts 4) None of the above
PedodonticsAnswer: 3
Who among the following classified habits as "empty" and meaningful? 1) James 1923 2) Kingsley 1958 3) Klein 1972 4) Finn 1987
PedodonticsAnswer: 3
Which of the following usually not related to gingival inflammation in children 1) Endocrine disturbances 2) Viral infection 3) Spirochetal infection 4) Streptococcal infection
PedodonticsAnswer: 3
Which of the following can result in paradoxical excitement in children 1) Morphine 2) Phenobarbitone 3) Nitrous oxide 4) Amphetamine
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
Primary teeth of a 4-year-old child are grey in colour and exhibit extensive occlusal and incisal wear. Radiographic examination indicates secondary dentin deposition. The condition may be 1) Amelogenesis imperfecta 2) Dentinogenesis imperfecta 3) Porphyria 4) Cleindocranial dystosis
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
When performing a formocresol pulpotomy in a deciduous molar, bleeding is noted from the canal orifices after the formocresol dipped cotton pellet has been pressed over the canal orifices for 5 minutes The dentist should
1. retreat the areas with formocresol for 3 minutes
2. abandon the pulpotomy -
3. perform a partial pulpectomy on the tooth
4. proceed normally
PedodonticsAnswer: 1
The primary reason for replacing teeth destroyed due to nursing bottle syndrome is 1) Speech and aesthetics 2) Form and function 3) Incising and mastication 4) All of the above
