MDS PREP
The reddish patch of median rhomboid glossitis stands out distinctly form the rest of the tongue because it has no
1. circumvallate papillae
2. filiform papillae
3. fungiform papillae
4. lymphoid papillae
Oral Surgery
Answer: 2
What should be done when the cytologic smear of a suspicious looking lesion is reported back as negative?
1. Repeat the smear
2. Observe the lesion regularly for 6 months
3. Administer topical antibiotics
4. Perform a biopsy of the lesion
Oral Surgery
Answer: 4
Which of the following procedures is best suited to correct bimaxillary protrusion
1) Extraction of four premolars and anterior alveolar segment repositioning
2) Mandibular body osteotomy and posterior maxillary osteotomy
3) Subcondylar osteotomy
4) None of the above
Oral Surgery
Answer: 1
After reduction of a mandibular dislocation that occured for the first time, treatment should be to
1) Inject sclerosing solution into the joint, so further dislocation is less likely
2) Inject corticosteroids into the joint which reduces the inflammation
3) Immobilize with IMF for 5-6 weeks
4) Advise the patient to limit opening of the mouth for 2-3 weeks
Oral Surgery
Answer: 4
Persistent pyrexia after full mouth extraction results from
1) Wound infection
2) Dehydration
3) Endocarditis
4) Any of the above
Oral Surgery
Answer: 4
Which is most frequently performed to correct a skeletal mandibular retrognathia
1. "C" type osteotomy
2. Horizontal osteotomy of the ramus
3. Oblique subcondylar
4. Sagittal split osteotomy of the ramus