MDS PREP
Major disadvantage of temporary intracoronal splinting is
1. Not esthetic
2. Less rigid
3. Enhanced gingival irritation
4. Commitment to a permanent splinting
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
The major disadvantage of temporary intracoronal splinting is the commitment to a permanent splinting.
A patient has cheilosis, angular stomatitis, glossitis, red, itching eyes. The periodontal surgery that was performed one week ago has not healed properly. Deficiency of which of the following vitamins is most likely
1. Thiamin
2. Riboflavin
3. Tocopherol
4. Calciferol
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
Deficiency of riboflavin is most likely in a patient with cheilosis, angular stomatitis, and glossitis.
Occlusal trauma may be best defined as a condition caused due to
1. The pressure on teeth due to lack of proper arch alignment
2. Failure of occlusal balance bilaterally
3. The force or the pressure beyond the physiological limits to the periodontium
4. None of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
Occlusal trauma is defined as tissue changes in the periodontium from abnormal occlusal forces.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the size of the face at birth?
1) The face forms 2/3rd the bulk of head whereas in the adult it forms 1/3rd of the bulk.
2) The face forms the bulk of the head through life
3) The face forms 1/3rd the bulk of the head, whereas in the adult it forms 1/8th of the bulk
4) The face forms only 1/8th of the bulk of head whereas in the adult it forms 1/3rd to of the bulk.
Pedodontics Answer: 4
Due to the advanced state of the growth of brain this size at birth of the head of the infant is relatively large . only 1/8th of the bulk of the head forms the face at this age, whereas in the adult it forms 1/3rd to of the bulk. The face appears to be under the bulge of the forehead because the vault of the cranium is so large
Which instrument can effectively remove gross subgingival calculus in deep narrow pockets with fibrotic tissue
1. Sickle scalers
2. File
3. Hoe
4. Chisel
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
A chisel can effectively remove gross subgingival calculus in deep narrow pockets with fibrotic tissue.
The only clinical criteria used to test efficacy of coronoplasty is
1. Reduction in pocket depth
2. Reduction in gingival inflammation
3. Reduction in teeth mobility
4. All of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
The only clinical criteria used to test the efficacy of coronoplasty is reduction in teeth mobility.
An Ellis Class IV crown fracture
1. does not involve the pulp
2. is so extensive that the entire crown has been lost
3. involves only the enamel
4. may expose the pulp
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
An Ellis Class IV crown fracture is characterized by the loss of a significant portion of the crown, often such that the pulp may be exposed. This severe type of fracture requires immediate attention to prevent further damage to the tooth
Ellis Class IV fractures are the most severe form of crown fractures. They extend below the gingival margin and involve the enamel, dentin, and often the pulp. The pulp may be exposed, making it a dental emergency.
The Russell periodontal index is calculated by
1. Adding all the tooth scores and dividing the number of teeth examined
2. Adding all the tooth scores and multiplying by the number of teeth examined
3. Adding all the tooth scored and dividing by 32
4. None of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
The Russell periodontal index is calculated by adding all the tooth scores and dividing by the number of teeth examined.