MCQ Questions Preliminary examination

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1. For lower premolars, the purpose of inclining the handpiece lingually is to,
A. Avoid buccal pulp horn
B. Avoid lingual pulp horn
C. Remove unsupported enamel
D. Conserve lingual dentine
2. For an amalgam Restoration of weaened cusp you should,
A. reduce cusp by 2mm on a flat base for more resistance
B. reduce cusp by 2mm following the outline of the cusp
C. reduce 2mm for retention form
!. "efore filling a class # a$rasion ca%ity with &'C you should,
A. Clean with pumice, rubber cup, water and weak acid
B. Dry the cavity thoroughly before doing anything
C. Acid itch cavity then dry thoroughly
(. )hich of the following statement a$out the defecti%e margins of amalgam restoration
is true*
A. he larger the breakdown, the greater the chance of decay.
+. ,he retention Pin in an amalgam restoration should $e placed,
A. !arallel to the outer wall
B. !arallel to the long a"is of tooth
-. ,he most common cause of failure of the './ 0'nferior .ental /er%e1 $loc is,
A. #n$ecting too low
B. #n$ecting too high
2. )hich one of the following are not used in water fluoridation3
A. %n&2
B. '.2() A!&
C. *2%i&2
D. Ca%i&2
+. ,) %tannous fluoride
4. ,he $est way to clean ca%ity $efore the placement of &'C is,
A. *2-2
B. !hosphoric Acid
C. !olyacrylic acid
5. ,he most mineralised part of dentine is,
A. !eritubular dentine
16. 7 (+ year old patient awoe with swollen face, puffiness around the eyes, and oedema
of the upper lip with redness and dryness. )hen he went to $ed he had the swelling,
pain or dental complaints. 8xamination shows se%eral deep silicate restorations in the
anterior teeth $ut examination is negati%e for caries, thermal tests, percussion,
palpation, pain, and periapical area of rarefaction. ,he patient9s temperature is
normal. ,he day $efore he had a series of gastrointestinal x:rays at the local hospital
and was gi%en a clean $ill of health. ,he condition is3
A. Acute periapical abscess
B. Angioneurotic oedema
C. #nfectious mononucleosis
D. Acute ma"illary sinusitis
+. Acute apical periodontitis
11. 'nternal resorption is,
A. Radiolucency over unaltered canal
B. .sually in a response to trauma
C. Radiopacity over unaltered canal
12. ;n replantation of an a%ulsed tooth could see,
A. %urface resorption, e"ternal resorption
B. #nternal resorption
C. #nflammatory resorption
D. Replacement resorption
+. A, C and D
&. All of the above
1!. ,he percentage of total dentine surface dentinal tu$ules mae in 6.+mm away from
pulp is,
A. 2/)
B. 0/)
1(. ,he <unction $etween primary and secondary dentine is,
A. A reversal line
B. %harp curvature
C. A resting line
D. A reduction in the number of tubules
1+. )hat is the correct se=uence of e%ents
A. Differentiation of odontoblast, elongation of enamel epithelium, dentine formation then
enamel formation.
B. Differentiation of odontoblast, dentine formation then enamel formation, elongation of
enamel epithelium.
C. +longation of enamel epithelium, differentiation of odontoblast, dentine formation then
enamel formation.
1-. )hat is the se=uence from superficial to the deepest in dentine caries*
A. 1one of bacterial penetration, demineralisation, sclerosis, reparative dentine
B. 1one of bacterial penetration, reparative dentine, demineralisation, sclerosis.
C. 1one of bacterial penetration, sclerosis, reparative dentine, demineralisation.
12. ,he ner%e supply of the pulp is composed of which type of ner%e fi$res*
A. Afferent 2 sympathetic
14. 'n which direction does the palatal root of the upper first molar usually cur%e towards*
A. &acial 3 buccal3
B. 4ingual
C. 5esial
D. Distal
15. )hat is the common appearance of %ertical tooth fracture*
A. !erio abscess like appearance
B. Displacement of fragments
26. )hich of the following would $e ;/8 possi$le indication for indirect pulp capping*
A. 6here any further e"cavation of dentine would result in pulp e"posure.
B. Removal of caries has e"posed the pulp
C. 6hen carious lesion has $ust penetrated D+7
21. Following trauma to tooth, the next day there was no response to pulp tests you should*
A. Review again later
B. %tart endodontic treatment
C. +"traction of tooth
22. )hat is the main purpose of performing pulp test on a recently traumatised tooth*
A. -btain baseline response
B. -btain accurate indication about pulp vitality
2!. )hat is the main function of 8.,7 in endodontics*
A. Decalcification of dentine
B. Cleaning debris from root canal
2(. )hich is /;, ,R>8 in relation to the prescription of +mg or 16mg of dia?epam for
sedation*
A. !atient commonly complain of post operative headache
B. An acceptable level of an"iolytic action is obtained when the drug is given one hour
preoperatively
C. here is a profound amnesic action and no side affects
D. Active metabolites can give a level of sedation up to , hours post operatively
+. As Ben8odia8epine the action can be reversed with &luma8epil
2+. )hich of the following is ,R>8 in regards to high ris patient*
A. /.'ml of blood from *epatitis B carrier is less infective than /.'ml of blood from *#9
patient
B. /.'ml of blood from *epatitis B carrier is more infective than /.'ml of blood from *#9
patient
C. 4evel of virus are similar in the blood and saliva of *#9 patient
D. 4evel of virus in the saliva is not significant for *epatitis B patient
+. he presence of *epatitis B core Antigen in the blood means that active disease is not
present
2-. @our employer in an attempt to update office sterili?ation proceduresA what would you
recommend as the "8B, method to %erify that sterili?ation has occurred3CC
A. .se spore test daily
B. .se indicator strips in each load and colour change tape on each package
C. .se indicator strips daily and spore test weekly
D. .se colour change tape daily and spore test monthly
+. .se colour change tape in each load and spore tests weekly
22. 7 -+ year old woman arri%ed for dental therapy. ,he answered =uestionnaire shows
that she is suffering from se%ere cirrhosis. ,he pro$lem that can $e anticipated in the
routine dental therapy is3
A. +"treme susceptibility to pain
B. endency towards prolonged haemorrhage
C. Recurring oral infection
D. #ncreased tendency to syncope
+. Difficulty in achieving ade:uate local anaesthesia
24. Doss of sensation in the lower lip may $e produced $y,
A. Bell;s palsy
B. raumatic bone cyst
C. rigeminal neuralgia
D. &racture in the mandible first molar region
+. 4udwig;s angina
25. Patient recei%ed hea%y $low to the right $ody of the mandi$le sustaining a fracture
there. @ou should suspect a second fracture is most liely to $e present in,
A. %ymphysis region
B. 4eft body of the mandible
C. 4eft sub<condylar region
D. Right sub<condylar region
+. sub<condylar region
!6. Bigns and symptoms that commonly suggest cardiac failure in a patient $eing assessed
for oral surgery are,
A. +levated temperature and nausea
B. !alpitations and malaise
C. Ankle oedema and dyspnoea
D. +rythema and pain
+. !allor and tremor
!1. 7 cyst at the apex of an upper central incisor measuring 1 cm in diameter is %isuali?ed
in radiograph and confirmed $y aspiration $iopsyA which method of treatment would
you consider*CC
A. +"traction of the central incisor and retrieving the cyst through the socket
B. +"teriori8ing the cyst through the buccal bone and mucosa
C. 5aking a mucoperiosteal flap and removing the cyst through an opening made in the
alveolar bone, followed by tooth removal.
D. 5aking a mucoperiosteal flap and removing the cyst through an opening made in the
alveolar bone, followed by endodontic treatment.
+. Routine orthograde endodontic treatment followed by observation.
!2. 7 persistent oroantral fistula for a 12 wees period following the extraction of a
maxillary first permanent molar is $est treated $y,
A. &urther review and reassurance since it will most probably heal spontaneously
B. Antibiotic therapy and nasal decongestants
C. Curettage and dressing of the defect
D. +"cision of the fistula and surgical closure
+. 5a"illary antral wash out and nasal antrostomy.
!!. ,he most significant finding in clinical e%aluation of parotid mass may $e
accompanying,
A. 4ympha adenopathy
B. =odular consistency
C. &acial paralysis
D. %low progressive enlargement
+. >erostomia
!(. 7s far as surgical remo%al of wisdom teeth is concerned which of the following is true*
CC
A. !rophylactic prescription of antibiotic reduces dramatically the chances of infection
B. Raising a lingual flap will increases the incidence of neurapra"ia but will reduce the
incidence of neurotmesis with respect to the lingual nerve
C. !rophylactic prescription of de"amethasone will dramatically reduces post operative
swelling
D. #nferior dental nerve in$ury is unlikely since the nerve passes medial to the wisdom tooth
root
+. he use of vasoconstrictors in local anaesthetics will increase the chances of infection.
!+. 8ndogenous morphine lie su$stance which can control pain is nown as,CC
A. Bradykinins
B. !eptides
C. !rostaglandins
D. %erotonins
+. +nkephalins
!-. Platelets play an important role in haemostasisA which of the following descri$es this
role*
A. hey convert fibrinogen to fibrin
B. hey agglutinate and plug small, ruptured vessels
C. hey initiate fibrinolysis in thrombosis
D. hey supply fibrin stabili8ing factors
+. hey supply proconvertin for thromboplastin activation
!2. Buppuration is mainly the result of the com$ined action of four factorsA which of the
following is not one of these factors*
A. =ecrosis
B. !resence of lymphocytes
C. Collection of neutrophils
D. Accumulation of tissue fluid
+. Autolysis by proteolytic en8ymes
!4. )hich of the following lesions C7//;, "8 classified as an intra:epithelial lesion*CC
A. *erpes simple" infections
B. !emphigus vulgaris
C. *erpangina
D. 4ichen planus
+. *and, foot and mouth disease
!5. 'n regards to E'# infection, which of the following is the earliest finding*
A. ?aposi sarcoma on the palate
B. Reduced haemoglobin
C. #nfection with pneumocystic carinii
D. Reduction in white cells count
+. B cell lymphoma
(6. )hich of the following is /;, CE7R7C,8R'B,'C of trigeminal neuralgia*CC
A. he pain usually last for few seconds up to a minute in the early stages of the disease
B. he pain is usually unilateral
C. !atient characteristically have sites on the skin that when stimulated precipitate an attack of
pain
D. An attack of pain is usually preceded by sweating in the region of the forehead
+. #t is a paro"ysmal in nature and may respond to the treatment with Carbama8epine
(1. "enign migratory glossitis or &eographic ,ongue, manifests itself in the oral ca%ity as,
A. #rregularly outlined areas of hyperkeratosis of the dorsal surface of the tongue
B. &urrows outlined the dorsal surface radiating out from a central groove in the centre of the
tongue
C. 4oss @atrophyA of filiform papillae in multiple irregularly outlined areas
D. #rregularly outlined erythematous area of hyper trophic fungiform
+. A fibrinous e"udate on the dorsal surface
&. Brooves @fissuresA radiating from a central fissure
B. #rregular area in the midline of the tongue
(2. )hich one of the following is true a$out oral hairy leuoplaia*
A. Associated with *#9 virus infection and is commonly seen on the dorsal of the tongue
B. Associated with *#9 virus infection and is commonly seen on the lateral side of the tongue
C. .sually caused by Candida species
D. Always associated with trauma to the lateral side of the tongue
+. Always associated with pernicious anaemia
(!. )hich of the following ha%e a tendency to recur if not treated*
A. Biant cell granuloma
B. 4ipoma
C. &ibrous epulis
D. *aematoma
+. !ulp polyps
((. "asal cell carcinoma is characterised $y,
A. Rapid growth and metastasis
B. 4ocal cutaneous invasion
C. #nability to invade bone
D. !oor prognosis
+. Radiation resistance
&. Can not metastasise to the bone
(+. Carcinoma of the tongue has a predilection for which of the following sites*CC
A. 4ateral border anteriorly
B. Anterior dorsal surface
C. !osterior dorsal surface
D. 4ateral border posteriorly
+. =o preferred location
(-. 7 patient presents complaining of a stomach upset (4 hours after starting a course of
anti$iotic for oral infection, this is an example of,
A. ype # allergic reaction
B. =ervous disorder
C. %ide effect of the drug
D. ype #9 hypersensitivity reaction
+. !yloric stenosis
(2. ,richloroacetic acid, a strong acid, has $een used $y dentists for chemical cautery of
hypertrophic tissue and aphthous ulcersA its mechanism of action is,
A. hermodynamic action
B. Activation of tissue en8ymes
C. -smotic pressure
D. !rotein precipitation !!
+. =eutrali8ation
(4. )hich of the following ad%erse reaction of oral contracepti%es is the most common and
the most serious
A. *ypotension
B. *epatoto"icity
C. .terine neoplasia
D. hromboembolism disorder
+. Decreased resistance to infection
(5. 7 patient who has $een taing =uantities of aspirin might show increased post operati%e
$leeding $ecause aspirin inhi$its3CC
A. %ynthesis of thrombo"ane A2 and prevents platelet aggregation
B. %ynthesis of prostacyclin and prevents platelet aggregation
C. %ynthesis of prostaglandin and prevents production of blood platelets
D. hrombin and prevents formation of the fibrin network
+. #ncrease the absorption of vitamin ? and prevents synthesis of blood clotting factors
+6. 7 patient who recently had a calculus remo%ed from the idney presented with
radiolucent area in the left maxilla with clinical e%idence of swelling. ,he disease that
you would immediately suggest is,
A. Diabetes
B. hyroto"icosis
C. *yperparathyroidism
D. -steoporosis
+. Adrenal insufficiency
+1. ,ypical features of .own9s syndrome FMongolismG do not include3
A. A multiple immunodeficiencies
B. %ever caries but minimal periodontal disease
C. %usceptibility to infections
D. 5ultiple missing teeth and malocclusion
+. *epatitis B carriage in institutionalised patients
+2. ,he patient whom you are a$out to treat, states that he has #on )ille$rand9s disease.
)hich one of the following preoperati%e haematological analyses may reflect this
disease3
A. Bleeding time and factor 9### level
B. Bleeding time and factor #> level
C. Bleeding time and factor > level
D. !latelet count
+. hromboplastin generation time
+!. 7 22 year old woman has acute gingi%al hypertrophy, spontaneous $leeding from the
gingi%a and complains of weaness and anorexia. Eer $lood analysis was as follows3
E"H12gm, /eutrophilsH56I, MonocytesH1I, PlateletsH2+6666, )"CH166666,
DymphocytesH5I, 8osinophilsH6I
,he most liely diagnosis is3
A. 5yelogenous leukaemia
B. #nfectious mononucleosis 3glandular fever3
C. hrombocytopenic purpura
D. Bingivitis of local aetiological origin
+. !ernicious anaemia 39itamin B'2 deficiency3
+(. ,he tonsillar lymph node is situated at the le%el of,
A. Angle of the mandible
B. CC vertebrae
C. 7ugulodigastric crossing
D. Clavicle
+. 7ugulo<omohyoid crossing
++. 8xposure of the patient to ionising radiation when taing a radiograph is /;,
R8.>C8. $y3
A. he use of fast film
B. he addition of filtration
C. Collimation of the beam
D. he use of an open and lead lined cone
+. Decreasing the kilovoltage ?v!
+-. J:ray films ha%e an emulsion on one or $oth side of a support material. ,he emulsion
contains particles of,
A. %ilver nitrate crystal
B. 5etallic silver in gelatine
C. %ilver bromide in gelatine
D. %ilver nitrate in gelatine
+. !otassium bromide in gelatine
+2. ,he in%erse B=uare Daw is concerned with intensity of radiation using type . film of
266mm target to film distance, the exposure time was 6.2+s. )hat would $e the
exposure for the same situation with (66mm target to film distance*
A. /.0s
B. './s
C. 2./s
D. /.20s
+. /.'20s
+4. @ou wish to purchase a dental J ray machine and ha%e the choice $etween -6#p and
26#p machines. )ith single change from -6#p to 26#p what would the
approximate affects on exposure time*
A. =o effect
B. *alf the time
C. Double
D. Duarter
+. riple the time
+5. )hen no radiation shield is a%aila$le, the operator should stand out of the primary x
ray $eam and a distance from the patient9s head of at D87B,3
A. /.0 metres
B. ' metre
C. '.0 metres
D. 2 metres
+. ( metres
-6. ,he o$turating material of choice for primary teeth following complete pulpectomy is,
A. 1n phosphate cement and formcresol combination paste
B. Duick setting hydro"ide cement
C. 1inc o"ide and eugenol cement
D. Butta<percha
+. !olycarbo"ylate cement
-1. )hen primary molars are prepared for stainless steel crowns should the depth for
reduction of the proximal surface $e similar to the depth of the $uccal and lingual
surfaces*
A. EesF reduction of all wall is similar for best retention
B. =o, pro"imal reduction is greater to allow the crown to pass the contact area
C. =o, the buccal surfaces has the greatest reduction to remove the cervical bulge
D. Ees, all undercuts are uniformly removed so that the steel crown can be seated
+. =o, because of lateral constriction, the lingual surface needs greatest reduction
-2. 4 years old child who has sustained a fracture of maxillary permanent central incisor in
which 2mm of the pulp is exposedA presents for treatment three hours after in<ury.
)hich of the following should $e considered*
A. Remove the surface '<2 mm of pulp tissue and place calcium hydro"ide
B. !lace calcium hydro"ide directly on the e"posed pulp
C. !ulpotomy using formocresol
D. !ulpectomy and immediate root filling
+. !ulpectomy and ape"ification
-!. )hich primary teeth are D87B, affected with the nursing $ottle syndrome*
A. 5a"illary molars
B. 5a"illary and mandibular canines
C. 5andibular incisors
D. 5a"illary incisors
+. 5andibular molars
-(. )hich of the following anomalies occurs during the initiation and proliferation stages
of tooth de%elopment
A. Amelogenesis imperfecta
B. Dentinogenesis imperfecta
C. +namel hypoplasia
D. -ligodontia
+. Ankylosis
-+. )hich is the right se=uence of the histological stages of tooth de%elopment*
A. #nitiation, proliferation, histodifferentiation, morphodifferentiation, minerali8ation
B. !roliferation, initiation, histodifferentiation, morphodifferentiation, minerali8ation
C. !roliferation, morphodifferentiation, histodifferentiation, minerali8ation
D. #nitiation, proliferation, morphodifferentiation, histodifferentiation, minerali8ation
--. 7 health - year old child presents with carious maxillary second primary molar with a
necrotic pulp. )hich treatment would $e preferred*
A. +"traction
B. #ndirect pulp treatment
C. !ulpotomy
D. !ulpectomy
+. Antibiotic coverage
-2. ,o produce a sta$le correction of an upper la$ial segment in lingual cross$iteA it is
essential to3
A. .se fi"ed appliances
B. *ave ade:uate overbite
C. reat during growth
D. .se posterior capping
+. #ncrease vertical dimension
-4. )hich of the following are typical conse=uence of dental crowdingA assuming no
primary teeth has $een lost prematurely*
A. -verlapping of lower incisors
B. !alatal displacement of upper canines
C. #mpaction of '0 and 20 between first premolars and first molars
D. 5esial tipping of 'C and 2C
+. Rotation of 'C and 2C
-5. ,he lamina dura seen on periapical radiograph as3
A. .sual radiolucency between tooth root and surrounding bone as a thin white line.
B. Cribriform plate of bone making the tooth socket
C. Dense crestal bone consistent with a healthy periodontal status
D. !attern of radiopa:ue lines in supporting alveolar bone
26. )hich of the following organisms are pathognomonic of acute necrotic ulcerati%e
gingi%itis*
A. %pirochaetes and fusobacterium %!
B. %pirochaetes and eikenella corrodes
C. !olymorphs and lymphocytes
D. Actinobacillus actinomycetes comitans oral capnocytophaga
+. !orphyromonas gingivalis and prevotella intermedia
21. 'n testing for mo$ility, which of the following statement is true3
A. *eavy pressure must sometimes be used to test mobility
B. -nly lateral mobility is significant in diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory
periodontal disease
C. *yper mobility indicates that the tooth supporting structure have been weakened
D. During the periodontal e"amination each tooth should be tested individually for hyper
mobility
+. Reliance on radiograph is essential
22. )hich of the following is true regarding gingi%osis F.es=uamati%e gingi%itisG
A. #t is caused by hormononal imbalance
B. #s seen only at or after menopause
C. #s fre:uently caused by lichen planus
D. #s a variant pregnancy gingivitis
+. #s related to nutritional disturbance
2!. ,he treatment of Docalised Ku%enile Periodontitis is fre=uently supplemented with
tetracycline $ecause flora in%ol%ed is predominant3
A. Aerobic
B. %trictly anaerobic
C. &acultative or microaerophilic
D. Resistant to other antibiotic
2(. ,he most accurate way to e%aluate the effecti%eness of root planning is $y3
A. #nspect the root surface with an instrument for root smoothness
B. .se air for visual inspection
C. Activate a curette against root surface and listen for a high pitched sound which indicates a
smooth, hard surface.
D. +valuate the soft tissue at the end of the appointment for a decrease oedema and bleeding
+. +valuate the soft tissues '/ to 'G days later.
2+. Pro$e pressure at the sulculus of pocet should not $e more than enough to3
A. &eel the top of the crestal bone
B. Balance the pressure between fulcrum and grasp
C. Define the location of the apical and the calculus deposit
D. &eel the coronal end of the attached tissues
+. 4imit the lateral pressure
2-. 7 curette may $e inserted to the le%el of the attached gingi%a with minimal trauma to
the tissues $ecause of3
A. *as a round base
B. #s easy to sharpen
C. *as rounded cutting edges
D. !rovides good tactile sensitivity
+. *as two cutting edges
22. ,etracycline hydrochloride conditioning of root surface in periodontal surgery is to3
A. %terilise the root surface
B. 5ay enhance binding of fibronectin and fibroblast
C. Aids in re<mineralising the root surface
D. Assist the biding of lamina dura
+. !revents post operative infections
24. ;f all the factors that increase the resistance of teeth to dental caries ,E8 M;B,
8FF8C,'#8 is,
A. he general nutrition of a child during the period of tooth formation
B. he intake of fluoride during the period of enamel minerali8ation and maturation
C. !eriodic topical fluoride application by dental health care following tooth eruption
D. %ufficient intake of calcium and 9itamin D during the period of enamel minerali8ation and
maturation
25. )hen the enamel of the tooth is exposed to preparation containing high concentrations
of fluorideA the ma<or reaction is3
A. %odium fluoride
B. Calcium fluoride
C. %tannous fluoride
D. &luoroapatite
46. Be%eral approaches ha%e $een suggested to increase the fixation of professionally
applied topical fluoride, which of the following statements 'B '/C;RR8C, regarding
increasing the fixation*
A. #ncrease concentration of fluoride in solutions
B. Raise the !* of the fluoride solution
C. #ncrease the e"posure time to topical fluoride
D. !re<treat the enamel with /.0) phosphoric acid
+. .se =*G& rather than =a& at a lower !*
41. "iopsy is least useful in the diagnosis of,
A. Beographic tongue
B. Aphthous ulcer
C. Cysts
D. Branuloma
+. 5yeloma
42. 'n the inferior al%eolar $loc the needle goes through or close to which muscles3
A. Buccinator and superior constrictor
B. 5edial and lateral pterygoid
C. 5edial pterygoid and superior instructor
D. emporal and lateral pterygoid
+. emporal and medial pterygoid
4!. ,he extraction of maxillary deciduous molar in + years old childA you should use3
A. 5ostly towards the ape" pressure and some movement
B. Rotation
C. Distal pressure and movement
D. 4abial<lingual movement
4(. )hat is the purpose of maing a record of protrusi%e relation and what function does it
ser%e after it is made*
A. o register the condylar path and to ad$ust the inclination of the incisal guidance.
B. o aid in determining the freeway space and to ad$ust the inclination of the incisal guidance.
C. o register the condylar path and to ad$ust the condylar guides of the articulator so that they
are e:uivalent to the condylar paths of the patient.
D. o aid in establishing the occlusal vertical dimension and to ad$ust the condylar guides of
the articulator so that they are e:uivalent to the condylar paths of the patient.
4+. the pulp horn most liely to $e exposed in the preparation of large ca%ity in permanent
molar tooth is,
A. 5esioH4ingual in upper first molars
B. 5esioHBuccal in upper first molars
C. DistoHbuccal in lower first molars
D. 5esioH4ingual in lower first molars
+. 5esio< Buccal in lower first molar
4-. ,he main factor controlling a decision to increase the occlusal height of teeth for
extensi%e oral reconstruction is whether,
A. he inter occlusal distance will be physiologically acceptable after treatment
B. here will be sufficient tooth bulk in the abutment teeth for proper retention of the crowns
C. At least two third of the original alveolar process will remain for ade:uate periodontal
support
D. he aesthetic appearance of the patient will improve sufficiently to warrant the planned
reconstruction
42. 'n planning and construction of a cast metal partial denture the study cast,
A. facilitate the construction of custom3special trays
B. minimi8e the need for articulating
C. provide only limited information about inter ridge distance, which is best assessed clinically
D. can be used as a working cast when duplicating facilities are not available
44. Periodontal damage to a$utment teeth of partial denture with distal extension can $est
$e a%oided $y,
A. Applying %tressbreakers
B. +mploying bar clasps on all abutment teeth
C. 5aintaining tissue support of the distal e"tension
D. Clasping at least two teeth for each edentulous area
+. 5aintaining the clasp arms on all abutment teeth at the ideal degree of tension
45. )hich of these muscles may affect the $orders of mandi$ular complete denture,
A. 5entalis
B. 4ateral pterygoid
C. -rbicularis oris
D. 4evator angulioris
+. emporal
56. Kaw relation of an edentulous patient has $een esta$lished. ,he maxillary cast has $een
mounted on an articulator without a face $ow. @ou decide to increase the occlusal
%ertical dimension $y (mm this will necessitate,
A. -pening the articulator Gmm
B. A new centric relation to be recorded
C. A change in the condylar guide settings
D. An increase in the rest vertical dimension
51. Following extraction of the molar teethCC
A. he ridge height is lost more from the ma"illa than from the mandible
B. he ma"illary ridge will get more bone lost from the palatal aspect than the buccal
C. he mandibular arch is relatively narrower than the ma"illary arch
D. Compared with the pre<resorption state, the mandibular ridge will lose more bone from the
lingual aspect than the buccal one.
52. )hich of the following is a ma<or disad%antage to immediate complete denture
therapy,
A. rauma to e"traction site
B. #ncreased the potential of infection
C. #mpossibility for anterior try in
D. +"cessive resorption of residual ridge
5!. For dental caries to progress in dentine,
A. he dentine must contain soluble collagen
B. +namel must contain glycoproteins
C. Diet must contain simple carbohydrate
D. Diet must contain polysaccharides
+. !ulp must contain complement
5(. Btreptococcus mutans utilise which su$tract to form dextran,
Refer to Boucher 5icrobiology
A. Blucose
B. &ructose
C. %ucrose
D. Amylopectin
+. De"trans
5+. 7t $irth, some calcified dental tissues are presented,
A. All deciduous teeth and all permanent incisors
B. All deciduous teeth and permanent central incisors
C. All deciduous teeth and the first permanent molars
D. Deciduous teeth only
5-. which one of the following statement is correct,
A. he remnants of Ameloblast contribute to the primary enamel cuticle
B. the last secretion of the odontoblast is cementum >
C. he last secretion of the ameloblast is the ac:uired of enamel cuticle
D. he remnants of odontoblast form the primary enamel cuticle
52. ,he principle muscle responsi$le for the opening of the mouth is,
A. 5ylohyoid
B. Anterior temporal
C. !osterior temporal
D. Anterior belly of digastric
54. Doss of tooth in mixed dentition affects the
A. %ame :uadrant
B. he relevant $aw
C. he whole mouth
D. he relevant :uadrant
55. )hat are the points that determine the facial line in cephalometric points, 0 ,he angle
of the con%ex facial line13
A. =asion, subnasale, pogonion
B. -rbital, sellaI
166. )hat is the main purpose of using Btress $reaers3
A. o distribute the load between teeth and ridges
B. o distribute the load between the clasps and the face end of the saddle
C. #t relieves the abutment tooth of occlusal loads that may e"ceed their physiologic strength
161. )hat is Miller9s theory a$out
A. Acidogenic micro<organism
B. !roteolytic
he researcher name is 6. D. 5iller
162. ,ooth under occlusal trauma shows
A. Bone resorption
B. =ecrosis of the pulp
C. *ypercementosis
D. riangulation
+. All of the above
16!. )hich is more retenti%e form for anterior $ridge
A. J partial veneer crown
B. Class 9 inlay
C. !inlay 9eneer
D. Class ### inlay with pins
16(. )hat would not cause an airway o$struction
A. 4aryngeal muscles paralysis
B. &le"ion of the neck
C. Airway obstruction
D. +"tension of the neck
16+. 7s far as localised al%eolar osteitis is concernedA which one of the following is true*
A. he incidence in the mandible and ma"illa is similar
B. he prophylactic prescription of antibiotics prior to e"traction reduces the incidence.
C. +"cessive fibrinolysis is the likely aetiology
D. !urulent e"udate must be seen for a diagnosis and irrigation is mandatory
+. 1inc o"ide eugenol and alvogyl dressing promote a rapid bone growth
16-. 7 patient with impacted canineA $y mo%ing the J ray tu$e distally the canine mo%es
distally tooA where do you expect the impacted canine3
A. 4abially impacted
B. !alatally impacted
162. 7 16 year old $oy presents with small greyish white lesion surrounded $y a red halos
on the soft palate and tonsillar pillars, small %esicles are found. Ee has fe%er and pain
in the ear. ,he M;B, pro$a$le diagnosis is*
A. *erpangina
164. ,he B/7 angle on cephalogram, $est signifies the relationship of,
A. 5andible to cranial base
B. 5a"illa to cranial base
C. 5a"illa to mandible
D. 5andible to porion
+. 5a"illa to &rankfort plane
165. 7 child has sustained a traumatic exposure of primary central incisor, he presents to
you for treatment two days after the in<ury. )hich of the following should $e
considered*
A. !ulpotomy and Ca@-*A2
B. !ulpotomy and formocresol
C. Direct pulp capping
D. !ulpectomy @RCA
116. 4 years old child presents with all permanent incisors erupted, $ut yet only
three permanent first molars are erupted. ;ral examination re%eals a large gingi%al
$ulge in the un:erupted permanent area. 7 panoramic radiograph shows the
al%eolar emergence of the un:erupted permanent first molar crown and three fourth
tooth de%elopments, there are no other radiographic a$normalities. ,he most
appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan in such situation would $e3CC
A. Dentigerous cystF surgical enucleation.
B. #diopathic failure of eruption, surgical soft tissues e"posure
C. Ankylosis of the molar, removal of the first molar to allow the second one to
erupt into its place.
D. Ankylosis of the molar, surgical soft tissues e"posure and lu"ation of the molar
+. #diopathic failure of eruption, surgical soft tissues e"posure and orthodontic
traction.
111. Patient presents with rapidly progressi%e root caries on many teeth. )hich of
the following la$oratory results would $e a possi$le indicator of this*
A. %timulated salivary secretion rate of '.0ml3min
B. %. mutans concentration of '/
0
organism3ml
C. A pla:ue sample containing 0) %. mutans
D. A lactobacilli concentration of '/
0
organism3ml
+. %alivary buffering !* 0.0
112. )hich of the following is /;, characteristic of .own9s syndrome*
A. Decreased neutrophil function
B. 5acroglossia
C. 5acrodontia
D. An increased susceptibility to periodontal disease
+. Congenitally missing teeth
11!. ,he M;B, common carcinoma in the mouth is,
A. +pidermoid carcinoma 3%:uamous Cell Carcinoma3
B. Carcinoma of the lips
11(. 4 years old child presents with all permanent incisors erupted, $ut yet only three
permanent first molars are erupted. ;ral examination re%eals a large gingi%al $ulge in
the un:erupted permanent area. 7 panoramic radiograph shows the al%eolar emergence
of the un:erupted permanent first molar crown and three fourth tooth de%elopments,
there are no other radiographic a$normalities. ,he most appropriate diagnosis and
treatment plan in such situation would $e3
A. Dentigerous cystF surgical enucleation.
B. #diopathic failure of eruption, surgical soft tissues e"posure
C. Ankylosis of the molar, removal of the first molar to allow the second one to erupt into its
place.
D. Ankylosis of the molar, surgical soft tissues e"posure and lu"ation of the molar
+. #diopathic failure of eruption, surgical soft tissues e"posure and orthodontic traction.
11+. 12 years old child presents with symptoms of widespread gingi%itis with $leeding and
general malaise for se%eral wees. Eow would you manage this patient*
A. !rescribe 5etronida8ole '//mg
B. 4ocally debride, give oral hygiene instruction and prescribe *2-2 mouth wash.
C. Bive a prophyla"is with ultra sonic scaling
D. Refer for haematological screening
+. Advise for bed rest with supportive and palliative treatment
11-. )hat is the affect of office dental prophylaxis of regular six month inter%als on
children9s oral health*
A. Reduce caries incidence by appro"imately (/)
B. !rovide a long term improvement in oral hygiene
C. !rovide a short term improvement in oral hygiene
D. !revent gingivitis
+. Reduce the need for patient cooperation
112. Pla=ue is considered as an infection $ecause3
A. Antibiotic therapy prevents or stop its formation
B. #ndication of bacterial activity
C. #t is common to both animal and human
114. )hich of the following is true in relation to dental decay*
A. &oods that re:uire vigorous mastication will increase salivary flow and reduce !*
B. ooth brushing immediately after meals is most effective because demineralisation has
already started
C. &ood that encourage the mastication will increase the number of lymphocytes in saliva and
thus reduce decay
D. 9igorous mastication will increase pla:ue !* and lead to reduce of decays
+. he %tephan Curve describes an increase in !* during a meal with resultant of
demineralisation
115. ,he "8B, treatment for al%eolar a$scess3
A. +ndontic treatment or e"traction
B. #ncision and drainage alone
C. +"traction
D. +ndodontic
126. 'n de%eloping pla=ueA the adhesi%e polymer produced $y streptococcus mutans is
synthesis from3
A. Blucose
B. &ructose
C. %ucrose
D. 4actose
+. Amylose
121. Fluoridation is the ad<ustment of the fluoride content of a community water supply to
optimum le%els for caries pre%ention. )hich of the following statement is correct*
A. ooth decay declines by K/) to K0)
B. ooth decay declines by G0) to 00)
C. Breater reduction in smooth surface caries from in pit and fissures
D. &luoridation increases vulnerability to osteoporosis
122. Clinical LProximal in some papersL caries on radiographs are seen3
A. %maller than the real one
B. 4arger than the real one
C. he same si8e
12!. 7 cusp fracture immediate to Class '' inlay can $e detected $y,
A. *istory
B. 9isually
C. Radiograph
D. !ercussion
+. ouching the tip of the cusp 3 !ressure on the cusp3
12(. Recession of gingi%a of se%eral anterior teeth caused $y exposure and softened
cementumA what would you do*
A. %crap the soften cementum and apply fluoride
B. %crap the soften cementum and use B#C
C. Class 9 amalgam
12+. Patient with class '' di%ision ''A the lateral incisor is missing. @ou want to mae
a fixed $ridge which of the following is suita$le3
A. Rocket bridge using central incisor as abutment
B. Cantilever using central incisor
C. &i"ed bridge using the central incisor and bicuspid
12-. )hen repairing a fracture of lower complete denture. )hich statement is
correct3
A. %elf curing will distort the denture
B. Cold curing will not be strong enough because of small area of attachment
C. here is a possibility of occlusal disharmony
122. 'n regards to 8lectrical #italometer3
A. o test recently erupted teeth
B. Check response for an electrical stimulant
C. Reveal potential necrosis
124. )hen preparing class ''' for composite restorationA which situation acid itching
should $e placed3
A. Always should be performed to minimise marginal leakage
B. %hould not be performed because it might damage the ad$acent tooth
C. 6hen e"tra retention is re:uired
D. -nly in situations where cavity is shallow to avoid pulp irritation
125. 'n which situation the translucency of a tooth is lost3
A. Death of the pulp
B. Complete calcification of pulp chamber
C. *yperaemia
D. !ulp stone
+. All of the above
1!6. )hich pin system has pro%en to $e the most retenti%e
A. %elf tapping threaded pin
B. &riction peak pin
C. Cemented pin
1!1. Reconstructing the occlusal anatomy is $ased on3
A. &unctional factors
B. Depth of restoration on a tooth
C. =ecessity to restore normal anatomy
1!2. Eow do you prepare floor of pulp cham$er in molars3
A. %wab and dry with cotton wool and e"cavate
B. .se round bur to flatten the floor
C. .nder cut walls
D. .se flat end fissure bur to make it levelled
1!!. )hen do you finish campsite resin restorations3
A. #mmediately after curing
B. After 2G hours
C. A week after placement
1!(. )here CafM au lait spots are seen3
A. 9on 6illebrand;s disease
B. Recklinghausen
C. =eurofibroma
1!+. #on )ille$rand disease is,
A. *aemophilic disease
B. Bacterial +ndocarditis
C. Congenital cardiac disease
D. Rheumatic fever
1!-. )hat techni=ue is used in the extraction of permanent 1
st
molars3
A. Rotation movement
B. 4ingual movement
C. Buccal movement
1!2. .rugs contraindicated with Monoaminoxidas M7;
A. Barbiturates
B. !ethidine
C. 4ocal Anaesthesia with felypressin
D. =arcotic analgetics
+. %alicylic acid
1!4. "low to mandi$le causing fracture in molar9s right side region, you expect a
second fracture of3
A. %ub condylar of right side
B. %ub<condylar of left side
C. &racture of symphysis
1!5. )hat is the most common fracture of Class '' amalgam restorations3
A. #sthmus because of insufficient depth
B. #nternal fracture
C. 5arginal ridge site
1(6. )hat is the ad%antage of composite o%er silicate resin3
A. 4ess shrinkage
B. 4ess surface erosion
C. 4ess water absorption
D. All of the above
1(1. ,he setting expansion of casting in%estment is approximately
A. / to /.')
B. /.' to /.0)
C. /.0 to ')
D. '.' to '.C)
1(2. ,he contraction of gold alloys on solidifying is approximately3
A. /.0)
B. 2.0)
C. '.G/)
D. ()
1(!. ,he un:polymeri?ed monomer in Belf:cured resin is approximately3CC
A. /.0)
B. 2.0)
C. 0)
D. '/)
1((. 7 %olume shrinage of methyl meta cyrelate monomer when is polymeri?ed3CC
A. '2)
B. '0)
C. ',)
D. 2')
1(+. ,reatment of fi$rous dysplasia consists of,
A. Resection
B. Complete e"cision if it affects small areaF if it is large lesion, limited e"cision
surgery because of the cosmetic considerations.
C. #rradiation
D. +"cision and removal of ad$acent teeth
+. =one of the above
1(-. ,reatment of all of &iant Cell lesion either sali%ary or multiple is,
A. 5arsupiali8ation
B. #n velation and packing apLL
C. Cold wellLL
D. %urgical curettage
+. =one of the above
1(2. ;il or water on impression for treatment casts causes3
A. An increase of the :uality
B. =o alteration
C. A decrease of the :uality
D. Bubbles on the cast
+. =one of the above
1(4. )hat is Path of 'nsertion
A. he movement of the appliance from the points of initial contacts to path of final
rest position
B. he movement of the appliance from the points of rest position until it is not in
contact with teeth
1(5. )hat is Path of Remo%al3
A. he appliances movement from the rest position to the last contacts of its rigid
parts with the supporting teeth
B. he movement of the appliance from the points of initial contacts to path of final
rest position
1+6. )hen correction preparation for re contouring of occlusal surface is to $e
applied. &rinding only of the ad<usted surface3
A. %hould not be felt flat
B. Re:uire a flat crown
C. Re:uire no contact with ad$acent teeth
D. %hould be felt flat
+. =one of the above
1+1. ,o o$tain a desired pro<ection of occlusal loads, the floor of the occlusal rest
should,
A. Be conve"
B. %lope from the marginal ridge towards ContactLL of abutment
C. %lope from ContactLL of abutment towards the marginal ridge
D. Be concave
+. Does not slope from the marginal ridge towards ContactLL of abutment
&. =one of the above
1+2. ,he transfer of stress $y ,ensile 7ction employs ,. reactionA a process that
within limit3
A. &ails to promote bone growth
B. !romote bone growth and maintenance
C. &ails to promote maintenance
D. =one of the above
1+!. )hich of the following arrears C7/ /;, $e determined $y sur%ey analysis of
partially edentulous cast*
A. Areas to be revealed as blocked out to properly locaLL Rigid parts of a frame
work
B. Areas to be shaped to properly locLL Rigid parts of framework
C. Areas used for guideline planes
D. Areas used for retention
+. Areas used for support
&. Depth of rest seats
1+(. 'n partial dentures the guidelines 0&uiding Planes1 ser%e to3
A. Aids in balancing occlusion
B. Assure predictable clasp retention
C. &orm right angle with the occlusal plane
D. +liminate the necessity for precision attachment
+. +liminate the necessity for a posterior clasp
1++. Rough surface of porcelain LPorosityL is a result of3
A. 4ack of compression
B. %udden high temperature
1+-. ,he most common failure in constructing porcelain to metal is3
A. #mproper metal framework
B. Rapid heating
1+2. Prolong &'C9s setting time can $e achie%ed $y,
A. Cool down the slab
B. #ncrease the amount of distilled water
1+4. ,he maxillary canine is missing. ,he $est way for maing Cantile%er $ridge3
A. Both premolars
B. #ncisors and premolars
1+5. 7nte9s Daw3 .r. 7nte in 152- stated that,
A. Mhe combined pericemental area of the abutment teeth should be e:ual to or
greater in pericemental area than tooth or teeth to be replacedN
1-6. )hy would you decide to replace the anterior missing teeth for partial denture
using $ridge3
A. Aesthetic
B. -ver$et
C. -verbite
1-1. 'n regards to &old casting alloys which one is a%aila$le for $ridge
A. *ard alloy Mype ###N
B. ype ##
C. ype #
1-2. >sing fluoride in the root surface caries is to protect,
A. +namel
B. Dentine and cementum
C. Cuticle
1-!. ,he first thing to chec when patient comes complaining of pain under denture
is3
A. -cclusion
B. %oft tissues changes
1-(. Fo%ea Palatini, is a landmar to determine the posterior $onds of upper
denture3
A. !ost dam
B. &langes
1-+. 7ttrition is,
A. !rocess of normal wear of teeth
B. 4ost of teeth substance as a result of chemical e"posure
1--. Modulus of elasticity is defined as3
A. he stress at the proportional limit
B. he stress<strain ratio within the proportional limit
1-2. ,issue conditioning material 3 FBilicon lining materialG
A. Are more resilient than plastic acrylic
B. Can minimise any bacterial colonies
1-4. ,he most common cause of RC, 0Root Canal ,reatment1 failure is3
A. he canal not filled completely @%hort obturationA
B. -ver filled canals
1-5. ,he position of cusps of maxillary first premolar during setting of teeth and on
occlusal %iew is positioned3CC
A. Distally
B. 5esially
C. Central buccolingually
126. Dateral canals are usually found3
A. he middle of the root
B. &ist third of the root close to the crown
C. he apical third
121. ,he cause of de%elopment of lateral canals is3
A. Cracks in *ertwig;s epithelial root sheath
122. ,ransillumination is used to 3CC
A. o find intrinsic tooth colouration
B. o detect caries
C. !ulp<stones
D. *emorrhagic pulp
+. Calculus
12!. )hat is the common malignant lesion that occurs in the oral ca%ity3
A. Ameloblastoma
B. %:uamous cell carcinoma
C. -steosarcoma
12(. Replantation of a%ulsed tooth 2 N hours after incidentA the most liely diagnosis
is,
A. +"ternal resorption
B. #nternal resorption
C. !ulp stones
12+. ,he emergency treatment for painless necrotic pulp is3
A. Drainage through canals
B. =one
12-. Bwelling after RC, is mainly caused $y 0"eing ased as )hat is the most
fre=uent cause of pain which occurs se%eral days after o$turation1 too3
A. +ntrapped Bacteria, or the presence of bacteria in the periapical region.
B. .nder filling the root canal system
C. -ver filled root canal
122. Eow do you treat dentine $efore applying &'C
A. Conditioner
B. !umice 2 water
124. ,he first step in the treatment of erosion is3
A. !umice and water
B. %pray with =a<bicarbonate
C. B#C
125. Oine:matic face $ow is used for recording Fto locateG
A. *inge movement @positionA a"is
146. )hy do you polish the teeth $efore seating of partial dentures3
A. o smooth the rough surface
B. o minimise the retention of pla:ue
C. o increase the adoptability of occlusal rests
141. ,he contact $etween artificial and natural teeth in partial dentures3
A. %light touch in the balancing side
B. %hould not be in touch at all
142. Poly%inyl impression material are,
A. he most stable
B. he most resistant to heat
14!. ,o remo%e the pulp tissue from narrow canal, you can use3
A. Barbed broach
B. %mall ?<ype file
C. %mooth broach
D. Reamer
14(. )ax patterns 7R8 /;, to $e left on the $ench for long time $ecause of,
A. Distortion
B. 4ost of elasticity
14+. ,he undercut for Co$alt Chrome9s retenti%e arm clasp is,
A. /.O0mm
B. /.0/mm
C. /.20mm
14-. )hen sur%eying3
A. ilt the cast
142. )hat statement is false3
A. =ot to survey when making the crown
144. &old clasp is more elastic than Co$alt Chrome, $ut Co:Chrome has high
modulus of elasticity
A. he first statement is false the second is true
B. Both are true
C. he first is true the second is false
D. Both are false
145. ;%erdentures are $est used for,
A. Canines and premolars
B. !osterior teeth
156. )hat is main reason of ordering another Periapical radiograph of the same
tooth3
A. o disclose the other roots
B. o observe tooth from different angle
151. ,he ideal length of RC, is,
A. At the ape"
B. As far as you can obturate
C. /.0 t/ '.0 mm before the ape"
152. Retenti%e part of clasp position is,
A. Below the survey line.
B. Above survey line
C. As close as possible to the gingival margins
15!. ,o minimi?e the load on free end saddle partial denture3
A. .se teeth with narrow Buccal<4ingual dimension
B. .se mucco<compressive impression
15(. Retenti%e Clasps3
A. Alloy with high modulus of elasticity
B. Clasp arm is gingivally located
15+. 'nternal resorption of RC usually
A. Asymptomatic
B. !ainful
15-. )hen doing pulpotomy with Formcresol, you will find3
A. =ecrosis
B. 5ummification
152. Dedermix used in RC, to relie%e pain $ecause of,
A. Antibiotics
B. Corticosteroid
154. 'n infected root canal, the two most common micro:organisms are3
A. %treptococcus and %taphylococcus
155. ,he techni=ue of placing &utta:Percha cones against the root canal walls
pro%iding space for additional &utta Percha is termed3
A. 4ateral Condensation
B. -ne ma$or Butta !ercha point
C. 4aterally above condensed
266. 'n periodontal mem$rane, what epithelial cells you can find3
A. +pithelial rests of 5alaise
261. 7pplying hypertonic Fluid on the dentine the transmission of fluid through
tu$ules will $e3
A. &rom inside to outside
B. &rom outside to inside
262. ,ransmission of fluid in dentinal tu$ules is $y3
A. *ydrodynamic pressure @-smoticA
B. 5echanical
26!. &ate theory a$out pain control is3
A. -ne hypothesis of pain modulation is based upon the inhibitory<e"citatory
interaction of afferent fibre synapses.
26(. 7ngioneurotic oedema,
A. !uffiness around the eyes, oedema of the upper lip with redness and dryness
B. Caused by several deep restorations in the anterior teeth
C. here is no caries, negative thermal tests, negative percussion and negative
response to palpation
26+. 'n melting gold, which part of flame we will use
A. Reduced 8one
B. -"idi8ing 8one
26-. ,o increase the sta$ility of the lower denture,
A. he occlusal plane should be below the tongue
B. he occlusal plane should be above the tongue
C. he lingual flanges should be concave
262. 'f the in%estment is $urnout rapidly, what will happen3
A. Back pressure porosity
B. Cracking of the investment
264. )hat is the .'B7.#7/,7&8 of gypsum dies3CC
A. 6eak edge strength and lack of surface details
B. Dimensional inaccuracy
265. ;%erdenture ad%antage is,CC
A. !roprioceptors
216. 'n electro surgery, the tissue may stic to the electrode $ecause of ,
A. he current intensity is too high
B. he current intensity is too low
211. Ey$rid composite resin is used in posterior teeth $ecause it3
A. Contains micro filled
B. Better colour matching
212. ,he $est way of getting good retention in full %eneer crown is $y,
A. apering
B. 4ong path of insertion
21!. )rought metal is to $e,
A. 5arble
B. Duenched
C. %ub$ected 3undergone3 to cold treatment during processing @annealedA
21(. )here do you use the floss as a guide to the ru$$er dam3
A. hrough the contacts.
21+. 'n young children what is the commonest finding after dental complaint3
A. Acute periodontal abscess
B. Chronic periodontal abscess
C. Apical abscess
D. Chronic alveolar abscess
21-. 'n periodontitis, the most common finding is, 0Main feature of supra$ony
pocet1
A. *ori8ontal bone resorption
B. 9ertical bone resorption
C. Angular bone loss
212. Periodontitis occurs in,
A. Alveolar bone
B. !eriodontal membrane
C. Alveolar bone and gingiva
214. ,he normal range of gingi%al depth 08pithelial attachment1 in healthy mouth
is3
A. '<2 mm
B. /<( mm
C. 2<( mm
D. /<0 mm
215. ,he commonest elements which are found in periodontal mem$rane are3CC
A. &ibroblast
B. +pithelial cells
C. +rythrocytes
D. 9est cells of malaise
+. #nflammatory plasma cells and lymphocytes
226. ,he term false pocet stands for,
A. #nfra bony pocket
B. 4oss of periodontal attachment
C. *yperplasia of the gum
221. )hat .;8B /;, pre%ent the calculus formation 0$uild up13
A. 5astication
B. ooth shape
C. ooth inclination and crowding
D. %alivary flow
+. -ral flora
222. Patient presents to you with remara$le resorption of gingi%ae around the
remaining teethA mainly around the lower $icuspid and anterior teeth. ,he oral
hygiene is not good, some areas of cementum appears to $e soft. )hich of the
following would $e your preferred procedure3
A. %urface grinding followed by fluoride application
B. %urface grinding followed by B#C restorations
C. Class 9 cavity preparation for a B#C preparation
D. Cavity preparation for amalgam preparation
+. Application of fluoride without surface preparation
22!. )hich of the following is not useful for apical infection3
A. Chlorhe"idine
B. *2-2
C. +DA
D. +thyl alcohol
+. +ugenol
22(. 7 child with fracture of tooth at the apical third of the root, what your first
decision would $e3
A. 6ait and recall after one month and observe for any necrotic or radiolucency
B. Root canal treatment
C. +"traction
D. Apiectomy
22+. what is the first thing to consider when you get a patient with intruded 11 and
123
A. Replace intruded teeth in position
B. Advice patient about conse:uences
C. 4eave it and observe
D. ><ray
22-. 8lectrical pulp testing is least useful in Lor does not detect in some papersL ,
A. raumatised teeth
B. 7ust erupted teeth
C. 5ulti<rooted teeth
D. Capped teeth
+. =ecrotic pulp
222. ,he palatal pulp horn of maxillary molars is located3
A. #n the pulpchamber under mesiolingual cusp
B. #n the pulpchamber opposite the mesio distal fissure of the buccal cusp
C. .nder the disto lingual cusp
224. ,he most characteristic allergic reaction to drugs is,
A. %kin rush with swollen of lips and eyes
225. 7nti$iotic prophylaxis should $e used for patient with,
A. Diabetics
B. Rheumatic fever
2!6. )hich is not an effect of 3
'. Bedation
''. 8xcitement
'''. 7nalgesia
'#. Eypnosis
#. &eneral anaesthesia
A. none of the above
B. All of the above
C. # and ##
D. ## and ###
+. #, #9 and 9
2!1. ;pioid analgesics reduce pain $y the release of which naturally appearing
product3
A. %erotonin
B. *istamine
C. +nkephalins
2!2. ,oxicity as a result of anaesthetic solution can $e seen more when3
A. #n$ection in supine position
B. #n$ection into vascular area
C. #n$ection without vasoconstrictors
D. #ntravenous in$ection
2!!. )hen taing Mono 7mino ;xidase 'nhi$itors FM7;'GA which are is contra
indicated3
'. "ar$iturate
''. Docal anaesthetic
'''. Pethidine
'#. 7cetyl salicylic acid
A. All of the above
B. =one of the above
C. #, ## and ###
D. ##, ### and #9 Mcheck D'(O tooN
2!(. )hich of the following may $e caused $y newly placed restoration which
interferes with the occlusion
A. Apical abscess
B. !ulpal necrosis
C. Apical periodontitis
2!+. ,he most important factor in surgical remo%al of impacted teeth is,
A. Removal of enough bone
B. !reoperative assessment
C. he flap design
D. he use of general anaesthetic
2!-. ,he most important indication of malignant lesions is3
A. !ain
B. !aresthesia
C. eeth movement
D. ooth resorption
2!2. Patient with lower denture and complaining of paresthesia of the lower lipA the
most common cause is,
A. !ressure on mental foramen
B. !ressure on the genioglossi 5ylohyoid muscles
2!4. ,he ner%e supplies ,MK is,
A. Auricula emporal =erve
B. =erve to masseter
C. &acial nerve
2!5. 'n cleidocranial dysplasiaA which of the following would expect to find3
A. +arly lose of primary teeth
B. 5ultiple un<erupted teeth and pseudo anodontia
2(6. >ni lateral swelling in the floor of the mouth occurs fre=uently with mealA what
is the possi$le diagnosis3
A. Ranula
B. %ub<mandibular sialolith
C. Cyst
D. 5ucocele

2(1. )hich two of the following conditions present as complete %esicles
A. !emphigus
B. *erpes simple"
C. Aphthous ulcer
D. A=.B
+. +rythema migrans
&. +rythema multiforme
2(2. Oeratotic lesion surrounded $y cold we$ lie lines L)icham9s BtriaeL
appears as lace:lie networ on the $uccal mucosaA you diagnosis isCC
A. 4ichen !lanus
B. ?eratosis follicularis
C. 6hite sponge nevus
2(!. Eow would you treat .enture Btomatitis
A. etracycline
B. %ystemic penicillin
C. =ystatin P
2((. )hat are the commonest congenitally missing teeth3
A. '2, 22
B. (0, G0
C. '0, 20
D. ((, G(
2(+. )hat is the percentage of leuoplaia that turn into cancer3CC
A. 0)<C)
B. '/)
C. 20)
2(-. 7n oral prodromal signs of Ru$ella are3CC
A. &ordyce;s spots
B. ?oplik spots
C. Beographic tongue
D. =one of the above
2(2. )hich of the following conditions is not classified as a white lesion3
A. &ordyce;s granules
B. %moker;s keratosis
C. 4eukoplakia
D. 4ichen planus
2(4. 7ngular cheilitis in edentulous patient with complete denture is a result of3
A. Deficiency of .. vitamin
B. 4ow vertical dimension
2(5. ,he a$sence of lamina dura in radiograph is a feature of all of these except
for3CC
A. !aget;s disease
B. *yperparathyroidism
C. &ibrous dysplasia
D. -steogenesis imperfecta
+. *yperthyroidism
2+6. )hich is usually found when a systemic infection is present3
A. Regional lymph node
B. &ever
C. Cellulitis
2+1. Eow would you diagnose a periapical a$scess3
A. !ain on percussion
B. !ain when eating hot food
C. !ain when eating cold food
D. he thickness of periodontal ligament on ><Ray
2+2. .ia$etic patient with moist sin, moist mouth and wea pulseA what would you
do3
A. Bive glucose
B. Administer -2
C. Administer adrenaline
D. #n$ect insulin
2+!. Eow would you treat 8pidermoid Carcinoma3
A. +"cision
B. +"cision and e"traction of teeth
C. Radiation
D. %urgery and radiation
2+(. 'n which direction you would extract a deciduous upper molar3
A. Rotation
B. Buccally
C. 4ingually
2++. 'mpression without elastomer in custom tray has $een taen for crown
preparationA it will $e two days $efore impression gets to the la$oratory for
construction of the crown. )hich impression material is preferred*
A. !olyether
B. hiokol or meraptan rubber
C. Condensation silicone
D. 9inyl polysilo"ane
2+-. 7 large amalgam core is to $e condensed around se%eral pins in a %ital molar
toothA what type of amalgam mix would you prefer3
A. A large mi" to ensure homogeneity
B. A large with e"tra mercury to give easier manipulative :ualities
C. %everal small mi"es, se:uentially triturated
D. %everal small mi"es with varying mercury3alloy ratios
+. A basic mi" to which additional mercury is added as needed
2+2. Micro:leaage at the attached enamel:composite resin interface is most liely to
$e due3
A. *ydrolysis of the filler phase of the composite
B. *ydrolysis of the resin phase of the composite
C. Bacterial acid formation dissolving the enamel
D. %alivary pellicle growth at the interface
+. %etting contraction of the composite resin
2+4. ,he optimum ca%osurface angle for occlusal amalgam surface is3
A. G0<C/Q
B. O/<,0Q
C. G0<,/Q
D. K0<''/Q
+. '(/<'0/Q
2+5. 7 ma<or difference $etween light cured and chemical cured composite is that
during setting or in function the light cures material tends to3
A. %eal the margins better and completely
B. +"hibit less wear on time
C. .ndergo greater colour change
D. %hrink rapidly
+. !osses greater fracture toughness
2-6. 'f the sealant of $onding agent is not placed on part of enamel that has $een
etched $y an acid solutionA you would expect3
A. Arrest of enamel carries by organic sulphides
B. he enamel is to return to normal within O days
C. Continued enamel declassification in the etched area
D. %light attrition of the opposing tooth
2-1. )hen restoring weaened cusps with dental amalgam you should consider3
A. 2mm reduction while forming a flattened surface
B. 2mm reduction while following the original contour of the cusps
C. Gmm reduction while forming a flattened surface
D. Gmm reduction while following the original contour of the surface
2-2. ,he $ur should $e tilted lingually when preparing the occlusal surface of class
'' ca%ity on a mandi$ular first premolar in order to3
'. Remo%e unsupported enamel
''. Pre%ents encroachment on the $uccal pulp horn
'''. Pre%ents encroachment on the lingual pulp horn
'#. Maintain dentinal support of the lingual cusp
A. # and ##
B. # and ###
C. ## and #9
D. ### and #9
+. #9 only
2-!. 'n radiographs, an incipient carious lesion limited to the end of the proximal
surface of posterior tooth appears as3
A. Radiopa:ue area
B. riangle with ape" towards the tooth surface
C. 4arger in radiographs than actual lesion
D. All of the above
+. =one of the above
2-(. 'n regards to car$ide $ursA the more num$er of cutting $lades and low speed
will result in3
A. 4ess efficient cutting and a smoother surface
B. 4ess efficient cutting and a rougher surface
C. 5ore efficient cutting and a smoother surface
D. 5ore efficient cutting and a rougher surface
2-+. For an onlay preparation during the restoration of a tooth, which one of the
following is the M;B, 8FF8C,'#8 means for %erifying ade=uate occlusal
clearance
A. 6a" bite chew in
B. !roper depth cuts
C. 9isual inspection
D. Articulating paper
2--. Choose statement that correctly defines the term 7M7D&7M3
A. Amalgam is a metallic powder composed of silver, tin, copper and 8inc
B. Amalgam is an alloy of two more metals that have been dissolved in each other
in the molten state.
C. Amalgam is an alloy of two or more metals, one of them is mercury
D. Amalgam is a metallic substance in powder or tablet from that is mi"ed with
mercury
+. Amalgam is an alloy of two or more metals, one of them is tin
2-2. 7t which angle to the external surface of proximal ca%ity walls in a class ''
preparation for amalgam should $e finished
A. An acute angle
B. An obtuse angle
C. A right angle
D. An angle of G0Q
2-4. ,eenager has swelling in%ol%ing his upper lip, the corner of his nose and a
region under his left eye. ,he swollen area is soft, fluctuant and pointed on the
la$ial plate under his lips on the left side. Eis $ody temperature is !5P. )hat is the
first thing you would do after taing history and temperature3
A. Refer him to physician
B. Anaesthetise all of the ma"illary left anterior teeth to provide instant relief
C. Bive him an ice pack to be placed on the area to control the swelling
D. ake radiograph and test vitality of his teeth
+. 6rite prescription for antibiotics and delay treatment until swelling is reduced
2-5. ,he prognosis of tooth with apical resorption is 3
A. !oor
B. Bood if ape" can be sealed
C. Dependant upon periapical surgery
D. Contingent upon systemic antibiotic therapy combined with treatment of the
canal
226. ,he term ,>&"8/** is related to 3 0)hen used in connection with a master
&utta Percha cone in endodontics1
A. ensile strength of the gutta percha
B. Consistency of gutta percha
C. %i8e of the cone
D. &it of the cone in the apical ' or 2 mm
+. 4ength of the cone
221. 'n root canal therapy it is generally accepted that the ideal root filling,
A. %hould e"tend to the level of the ape" to minimi8e irritation
B. %hould e"tend slightly through the ape" to ensure a complete seal
C. %hould e"tend to the dento cemental $unction for healing
D. he e"tension of the filling is not critical
222. Mesio$uccal root of maxillary first molars M;B, C;MM;/D@ ha%e3
A. -ne canal with one foreman
B. -ne or two canals with one foreman
C. wo canals with one foreman
D. wo canals with two foremen
22!. ,he most common cause of porosity in porcelain <acet crown is,
A. 5oisture contamination
B. +"cessive firing temperature
C. &ailure to anneal the platinum matri"
D. +"cessive condensation of the porcelain
+. #nade:uate condensation of the porcelain
22(. ,he main factor controlling a decision to increase the occlusal height of
teeth for extensi%e oral reconstruction is whether,
A. the inter occlusal distance will be physiologically acceptable after treatment
B. there will be sufficient tooth bulk in the abutment teeth for proper retention of
the crowns
C. at least two third of the original alveolar process will remain for ade:uate
periodontal support
D. the aesthetic appearance of the patient will improve sufficiently to warrant the
planned reconstruction
22+. 7n ad%antage of metal:ceramic crowns, compared wit full ceramic crowns
for restoring anterior teeth is,
A. !alatal reduction may be of minimal thickness
B. -verall conservative for tooth structure
C. Ability to watch the appearance of ad$acent natural teeth
D. 4ess laboratory time
22-. 'n cementing Maryland or Roche $ridges, the effect is generally to,
A. 4ighten the colour of the teeth by the opacity of the cement
B. Darken the colour of the abutment by the presence of metal on the lingual
C. *ave no detrimental colour effect
D. Darken the abutment teeth by incisal metal coverage
222. ,he minimal la$ial tooth reduction for satisfactory aesthetics with porcelain
fused to metal crown is,
A. 'mm
B. he full thickness of enamel
C. '.0 mm
D. 2.0mm
+. -ne third of the dentine thickness
224. ,he gingi%al portion of natural tooth differs in colour from the incisal
portion $ecause the 3
A. 4ighting angle is different
B. Bingival and incisal portions have different fluorescent :ualities
C. Bingival area has a dentine background
D. #ncident light is different
225. 'n $ridge wor, which of the followings terms is /;, C;RR8C,3
A. A retainer could be a crown to which a bridge is attached to
B. A connector connects a pontic to a retainer or two retainers to each other
C. he saddle is the area of the edentulous ridge over which the pontic will lie and
comes in contact with pontic
D. A pontic is an artificial tooth as part of a bridge
246. 7 crown casting with a chamfer margin fits the dieA $ut in the mouth the
casting is open approximately 6.!mm. 7 satisfactory fit and accurate physiological
close of the gingi%al area of the crown can "8B, $e achie%ed $y3
A. *and burnishing
B. 5echanical burnishing
C. .sing finishing burs and points to remove the enamel margins on the tooth
D. 5aking a new impression and remaking the crown
+. Relieving the inside of the occlusal surface of the casting to allow for further
seating
241. )hen descri$ing a remo%a$le partial denture, the minor connector refers
to3CC
A. Rigid components anterior to the premolar teeth
B. &le"ible components, in contrast to rigid ma$or connectors
C. %maller connectors which connect denture components to the ma$or connector
D. he components of the denture base which provides reciprocation
242. ,he means $y which one part of a partial denture framewor opposes the
action of the retainer in faction is3CC
A. ripoding
B. Reciprocation
C. %tress breaking
D. #ndirect retention
24!. 'n remo%a$le partial denture, the principle of an indirect retainer is that3
A. %tabilise against lateral movement
B. !revent settling of ma$or connectors
C. Restrict tissue movement at the distal e"tension base of the partial denture
D. 5inimise movement of the base away from the supporting tissue
24(. .istortion or change in shape of a cast partial denture clasp during its
clinical use pro$a$ly indicates that the3
A. Ductility was too low
B. *ardness was too great
C. .ltimate tensile strength was too low
D. ension temperature was too high
+. +lastic limit was e"ceeded
24+. )hich of the following is true regarding preparation of custom tray for
elastomeric impression3
A. Adhesive is preferred over perforation
B. !erforation provides ade:uate retention
C. Adhesive is applied immediately before procedure
D. !erforations are not made in the area over the prepared tooth
24-. )hen a remo%a$le partial denture is terminally seated A the retenti%e clasps
tips should3
A. Apply retentive force into the body of the teeth
B. +"ert no force
C. Be invisible
D. Resist tor:ue through the long a"is of the teeth
242. )hy do you construct a lower remo%a$le partial denture with lingual $ar3
A. #t is used when the space between raised floor, mouth and gingival margin is
minimal
B. !la:ue accumulation is less than lingual plate
C. %hould be make thicker when short
244. ,he Fo%ea Palatinae are3
A. &oramina covering the lesser palatine nerves and vessels
B. 5orphologically related to the formation of the prema"illa
C. 4ocated on either sides of the midline close to the $unction of the hard and soft
palate
D. Closely related to the rugae of the palate
245. )hich of following restoration material its strength is not effected $y pins3
A. Amalgam
B. Composite resin
256. )hich one of following statement a$out ;%erdenture is not correct3
A. Breater occlusal loads can be applied by the patient
B. Retention and stability are generally better than with conventional complete
denture
C. Alveolar bone resorption is reduced
D. he retained roots are covered by the denture thus protecting them from caries
and periodontal diseases
251. )hich of the following is a ma<or disad%antage to immediate complete
denture therapy3
A. rauma to e"traction site
B. #ncreased the potential of infection
C. #mpossibility for anterior try in
D. +"cessive resorption of residual ridge
252. "rown sin pigmentation does not occur in3
A. *yperparathyroidism
B. 9on 6illebrand;s syndrome
25!. )hich statement "8B, prescri$e pla=ue3
A. #t is a soft film composed mainly of food debris and can not be rinsed off teeth
B. #t is a soft film composed mainly of food debris and can be rinsed off teeth
C. #t is a soft film composed mainly of none calcified bacteria and can not be rinsed
off the teeth
D. #t is a soft film composed mainly of de"tran and can not be rinsed off the teeth
+. #t is a soft film composed mainly of de"tran and can be rinsed off teeth.
25(. ,he gingi%ae of child is diagnosed on the $asis of all of these except of3
A. Contour of gingival papilla
B. %ulcus depth
C. Contour of =asmyth membrane
D. ight filling of gingival collar
25+. )hich one of the following statement is correct,
A. he remnants of Ameloblast contribute to the primary enamel cuticle
B. the last secretion of the odontoblast is cementum >
C. he last secretion of the ameloblast is the ac:uired of enamel cuticle
D. he remnants of odontoblast form the primary enamel cuticle
25-. 'n regards to the glass of =uart? particles of filling restorati%e resinA the
microfill resins tend to ha%e,
A. A higher coefficient of thermal e"pansion and a higher crashing strength
B. A higher coefficient of thermal e"pansion and a lower crashing strength
C. A lower coefficient of thermal e"pansion and a higher crashing strength
D. A lower coefficient of thermal e"pansion and a lower crashing strength
252. Mercury is dangerous when it turns into %apour form $ecause of,
A. #t is accumulative and cause liver poison
B. #t is accumulative and cause kidney poison
C. #t induces neoplasia in the liver
D. #t is accumulative and cause brain poison
+. #t induces neoplasia in the brain
254. ,he elastic limit may $e defined as the CC,
A. he ma"imum stress under tension that can be induced without failure
B. he ma"imum elongation under tension that can be measured before failure
C. he minimum stress re:uired to induce permanent deformation of a structure
D. 5inimum stress in structure
+. 5a"imum strain that can be measured.
255. Ran the following impressions materials according to their flexi$ility
A. AlginateR !olysulphideR %iliconeR 1inc -"ide +ugenol
B. %iliconeR AlginateR !olysulphideR 1inc -"ide +ugenol
C. AlginateR !olysulphideR 1inc -"ide +ugenolR%ilicone
D. AlginateR %iliconeR !olysulfideR 1inc -"ide +ugenol
+. AlginateR 1inc -"ide +ugenolR %iliconeR !olysulphide
!66. .enture resin are usually a%aila$le as powder and li=uid that are mixed to
form a plastic doughA the powder is referred to as,CC
A. #nitiator
B. !olymer
C. #nhibitor
D. 5onomer
+. Dimer
!61. )hich one of the following is the ma<or disad%antage of stone dies used for
crown fa$rication,
A. hey lack accurate reproduction of surface details
B. heir overall dimensions are slightly smaller than the original impression
C. he strength of the stone
D. he ha8ard of aspiration of to"ic materials during trimming of the dies.
!62. &lass 'onomer Cement sets $ecause of,CC
A. Acid<Base reaction
B. Addition polymerisation reaction
C. Browth of glass crystals
D. %lip plane locking
+. %olvent evaporation
!6!. ,he articular surface of the normal temporomandi$ular <oint are lined with,
A. A specially adapted, highly fibrous tissue
B. *yaline cartilage
C. Chondroitin<C<phosphate
D. *ighly vesiculated tissues
!6(. )hen all other remo%a$le partial denture consideration remains
unchangedA clasps constructed of which material can $e engage the deepest under
cut3
A. Chrome cobalt casts
B. =ickel chrome casts
C. 6rought stainless steel
D. 6rought gold
!6+. )hich one of the following types of pain is most liely to $e associated with
cranio mandi$ular disorders3
A. +"acerbated pain by hot or cold food
B. ?eeps patient awake at night
C. Associated with muscle tenderness
D. Associated with trigger spots related to the trigeminal nerve
!6-. ,he incisal guidance on the articulator is the3CC
A. 5echanical e:uivalent of hori8ontal and vertical overlap of upper and lower
incisors
B. 5echanical e:uivalent at the compensating curve
C. %ame as condylar guidance
D. +stimated by the e:uationS #ncisal guidance T '3, of condylar guidance
!62. )hen immature permanent molars that ha%e $een treated with Dedermix
pulp capping, the most pro$a$le pathology is,
A. Chronic inflammation of the pulp
B. =ecrosis of the pulp
!64. Child with rampant caries taing medicine with high =uantity of sugarA the
$est way to help pre%enting caries is,
A. Change sugar to sorbitol sweetener
B. Report the patient is having e"pectorant
C. Bive him the syrup during sleep time
D. Bive him inverted sugar
!65. Eow many ppm 0 Part Per Million1 of fluoride are present in water supply
in case of temperate climate3CC
A. ' ppm
B. 2 ppm
C. , ppm
D. '.2 ppm
!16. ,he difference $etween deciduous and permanent teeth are3
A. Deciduous teeth have a higher pulp horns and larger pulp chambers
B. Deciduous teeth have flatter contact areas
C. Deciduous teeth have thinner enamel surface
D. All of the above
!11. ,he most resistant filling materials to fill class '# ca%ities are3
A. Resins with silicone dio"ide @%i-2A
B. Resins with glass or :uart8
C. %ilico<phosphate
D. %ilicates
!12. )ith dentin $onding agent, you apply3
A. &irst acid etching to dentine and then bonding agent
B. Bonding agent directly to dentine
C. Chelating agent @+DAA and bonding agent
!1!. )hat is the $est way to apply aspiration $efore in<ection3
A. %hort, sharp pressure backwards
B. !ressure for 2 to ( seconds
C. 4ong pressure
D. urning the needle K/Q between two aspirations
!1(. ,he method you will use to fill root canal of maxillary lateral incisor is3
A. -ne ma$or Butta !ercha cone
B. 4aterally condensed
C. 4aterally above condensed
!1+. )hat controls the occlusion3CC** Chec "oucher C...
A. eeth
B. Receptors in periodontal membrane
C. !roprioceptors
D. =euromuscular receptors
+. 57
&. All of the above
!1-. Eow would you extract !+*
A. Rotation
B. 4ingually
C. 4abially
!12. )hy the method of extracting lower 49s $y directing the extraction lingually
is used3CC
A. Because of the roots direction
B. hinner bone
C. 4ingual deviation
!14. )hat the maximum dose of 2I lignocaine without %asoconstrictors3CC
A. 0 ml
B. '/ ml
C. 0/ ml
D. '// ml
!15. )here do Maryland $ridges lose retention often3
A. Resin<metal
B. Resin enamel
C. Resin layer
!26. )hat is the function of gypsum:$inder in the in%estment3CC
A. %etting and hydroscopic
B. %trength and rigidity
!21. )here is the retenti%e position on tooth according to the sur%ey line3
A. Below the height of contour
B. =e"t to gingival margins
!22. 'n regards to distal free end saddleA what is ,R>83
A. 6ill re:uire relining more often than a denture supported with teeth
!2!. )hat are the most common errors when constructing partial denture3
A. #mproper survey
B. Bad positioning of the occlusal rests
C. #ncorrect design
!2(. )hich periodontal pocets are e%ident on periapical x rays3
A. Buccal pockets
B. 4ingual pockets
C. 5esial pockets
D. Distal pockets
+. %inuous
!2+. )hat factor do you consider the most important when storing the occlusal
part of a tooth3
A. -cclusal anatomy
B. &unction
!2-. 7ll dental pla=ue3CC
A. !roduce acid
B. !roduce caries
C. !roduce chelation
D. =ot necessarily produce acid
!22. ,reatment of gangrenous tooth3
A. !ulp capping
B. Root canal therapy
C. !ulpotomy
!24. )hich material is not compati$le with composite resin3
A. 1inc -"ide and eugenol 1-+
B. Ca@-*A2
C. Carbo"ylate
D. 1inc phosphate cement
!25. ,ooth under occlusal trauma shows3
A. Bone resorption
B. =ecrosis of the pulp
C. *ypercementosis
D. riangulation
+. All of the above
!!6. )hich drug is specific for ,rigeminal /euralgia3
A. Dia8epam
B. Carbama8epine @egretolA
C. +rgotamine
D. !henytoin
!!1. )hich /er%e is anesthetised in anterior $order of ramus and 1 cm a$o%e
occlusal plane of lower posterior teeth3
A. 4ingual nerve
B. 4ong buccal nerve
!!2. 'n an J rayA the mesio $uccal root of upper first molars is elongated which is
the result of3
A. 5esio angular hori8ontal
B. oo big vertical angulation
C. oo small vertical angulation
D. *igh angulation
!!!. )hich of the following is false in regards to Cleft:Palate*
A. 5ay be submucous
B. 5ore common in males than females
C. !redispose to speech defects, orthodontics problem and hearing loss
D. !atients are more likely to have cardiovascular defect than the general
population.
!!(. )hich of the following statement is correct for a periodontal disease3CC
A. he finger pressure is enough for mobility diagnosis
B. A communicable disease
C. > ray after intra alveolar surgery is sufficient for diagnosis healing
D. %ystemic diseases have no effects on it
+. 1o+ paste will accelerate healing
!!+. ,he ma<or cause of <acet crown $reaage is,
A. #nclusion of platinum foil
B. .se of weak cementum
C. 9oids of porcelain
D. !orcelain is thinner than 'mm
!!-. Pontic replaces upper first molars in a $ridge should $e3
A. %lightly compress soft tissues
B. Be clear of soft tissues
C. 7ust in contact with soft tissues
!!2. Da$ially displaced anterior tooth is restored with a gold core porcelain <acet
crown so that it is in line with the archA the crown will appears3
A. %hort
B. 4ong
C. =arrow
D. 6ide
!!4. )hich is /;, characteristics of canal filing materials 0o$turation material1
A. acky adhesive to walls
B. Radio opa:ue
C. =ot irritating
D. Duick in setting
!!5. ,he $est location of pin in class '' inlay is,
A. 6here is the biggest thickness
B. 5esial and distal angle
C. Contact area
!(6. Class # composite resin restorations can $e polished,
A. 2G hours after application
B. #mmediately after application
C. ( to G days
D. ( to G weeks
+. =ot at all
!(1. Caries which is close to the pulp cham$erA on x rays you find dent in dentA
the right treatment is3
A. 1inc o"ide eugenol cement and amalgam
B. !ulpectomy
C. !ulpotomy
D. Calcium hydro"ide on pulp and amalgam
!(2. .ental pla=ue produces3
A. Chelation
B. Dental caries
C. Acids
!(!. ,he main ad%antage of amalgam with high content of Cu is3
A. Better marginal sealing
B. 4ess corrosion
C. Better tensile strength
D. *igher and immediate compressive strength
!((. ,he ma<or disad%antage of self:threaded pin is3
A. &riction locked
B. oo e"pensive
C. =ot all si8es available
D. 5ay cause tooth cracking
!(+. 'n which class of ca%ities do composite restorations show most dura$ility3
A. #
B. ##
C. #9
D. ###
+. 9
!(-. Eow much space do you need to cap a weaened cusp with amalgam3
A. 'mm
B. '.0mm
C. 2mm
D. 2.0mm
!(2. >pper premolar with M; ca%ityA what is important a$out the application of
the matrix $and3 0the =uestion has shown too as Q.)hat is complicated $y1
A. he mesial concavity of the root surface
B. %mall lingual pulp
C. *igh buccal pulp horn
D. *igh lingual pulp horn
+. Concavity of distal root surface
!(4. 8tching techni=ues are used always to3
A. minimise the leakage of restorations
B. for aesthetic considerations
!(5. B<ogren syndrome is characterised $y3
A. Dryness of the mouth
B. Dryness of the eyes
C. Rheumatoid arthritis
D. All of the above
!+6. Dong use of ,etracycline is characterised $y3CC
A. Agranulocytosis
B. Candida Albicans
!+1. ,he most common characteristic symptom of malignant tumours occurring
in lower <aw is,
A. !ain
B. Bleeding
C. !araesthesia
!+2. )hy Class '# gold can not $e used in ca%ity as a filling material3
A. Can not be polished MburnishedN
B. he corrosive properties
!+!. ,he type of gold that used for dental $ridges is,
A. *ard ',)
B. ype #9 O0)
!+(. 'n regards to Partial dentures, how do you esta$lish relia$le %ertical
dimension,
A. 6a" if the remaining teeth occlude
!++. 'n regards to indirect compare to direct wax techni=ue3CC
A. 4ow temperature solidifying point
B. *ard in room temperature
C. *igher flow in room temperature
!+-. 'f amalgam gets contaminated with moisture, the most uncommon result
is3CC
A. Blister formation
B. !ost operative pain
C. %econdary caries
D. 4ower compressive strength
!+2. ,he effects of tooth remo%al in healthy indi%iduals can show as,
A. 4oss of contacts
B. %light tilting
C. !ocket formation
D. 57 problem
+. All of the above
!+4. )hich is not a malignant lesion3
A. 4eukoplakia
B. +rythema migrans 3Beographic tongue3
!+5. 7naesthesia 1 mm a$o%e last lower molars will anesthetise3
A. 4ingual =erve
B. 4ong buccal nerve
!-6. Posterior superior al%eolar ner%e supplies3CC
A. ,, O and C e"cept the mesio buccal root of C
B. ,, O and C
!-1. patient complains of itching and %esicalis on the upper la$ium F#ermillion
regionG e%ery year, your diagnosis would $e3
A. *erpes simple"
B. Recurrent ulceration aphthae
C. #mpetigo
!-2. )hat is the typical feature of Dichen planus3CC
A. %mooth rete pegs
B. Band of lymphocytes inflammation and hyper parakeratosis
C. #mmunofluorescence of li:uefied layer
!-!. .enture stomatitis is treated with,
A. Amphotencin
B. etracycline lo8enges
C. 5ycostatin
!-(. Paget9s disease shows in the early stages in <aws3
A. Cotton wool
B. Bround glass
C. -range peel
D. Beaten copped
!-+. ,he most serious complications which may occur from a$scess of max
canine is3
A. Cellulitis
B. Cavernous sinus thrombosis
C. 4acrimal duct stenosis
D. Damage to infra orbital nerves
!--. &ranulomas, cysts and chronic periapical a$scesses may mostly $e
differentiated $y 3
A. Radiographs
B. +lectric pulp test
C. Biopsy
D. hermal
!-2. ,he most prominent feature of acute apical periodontitis is3
A. enderness of tooth to pressure
B. +"tra oral swelling
C. #ntermittent pain
!-4. Marsupialisation is a techni=ue used in the treatment of3
A. !ericoronitis
B. Cysts
C. Abscesses
!-5. .iagnosis of oral candidiasis FcandidosisG is "8B, confirmed $y3
A. 5icroscopic e"amination of smears
B. Biopsy
C. Blood count
D. %erological e"am
!26. )hich anti$iotic administered in childhood may result in tooth
discolouration3
A. !enicillin
B. etracycline
C. %treptomycin
!21. 7melo$lastoma occurs M;B, fre=uently3
A. =ear the angle of the mandible
B. #n the ma"illa
C. At the mandibular symphysis
!22. 7 patient with long standing rheumatoid arthritis and a history of steroid
therapy, until a wee ago, he presents for multiple extractions. ,he dentist should
consult the patient9s physician $ecause3
A. !atient is more susceptible to infection
B. !atient may have a suppressed adrenal corte"
C. !atient will need haematological evaluation
!2!. 7 patient whose hands fell warm and moist is M;B, liely to $e suffering
from3CC
A. An"iety
B. Congestive cardiac failure
C. hyroto"icosis
!2(. 7n adult patient with a history of $acterial endocarditis re=uires
prophylactic administration of anti$iotic prior to remo%al of teeth. indicate the pre:
operati%e regimen3CC
A. Amo"icillin 2 gram an hour before operation orally
B. !enicillin 20/ mg orally si" hours before operation
C. etracycline 20/<0// mg orally 2 hours before treatment
!2+. 7 12 year old girl complains of sore mouth, she has painful cer%ical
lymphadenitis and a temperature of !5Pc, oral examination shows numerous yellow
grey lesions. )hat is the M;B, D'O8D@ diagnosis3
A. 5easles
B. +rythema multiform
C. *erpetic gingivostomatitis
D. %tevens<7ohnson syndrome
!2-. ,he causati%e micro organism for Eerpetic gingi%ostomatitis is3
A. *erpes simple" bacteria
B. *erpes simple" virus
C. *erpes 8oster virus
D. Borrelia vincentii
!22. ,o reduce the side effects ris of local anaesthetic in<ectionsA you should
follow all of the following 8JC8P,3
A. Aspirate before in$ection
B. .se the smallest effective volume
C. .se the weakest efficient percentage strength
D. #n$ect rapidly
!24. ,he most potent %iricidal properties3 0another format of the same answer3
'ndicate which of the following has %iricidal properties1
A. %odium hypochlorite
B. Chlorhe"idine
C. Blutaraldehyde
D. Alcohol O/)
+. Duaternary ammonium
!25. 7nti$iotics should $e used routinely to pre%ent infection arising from oral
surgery in patients suffering from all the following 8JC8P,3
A. Agranulocytosis
B. %ever uncontrolled diabetes
C. Aplastic anaemia
D. 5umps
+. 4eukaemia
!46. 7t what rate is closed chest cardiac compression should $e in an adult3CC
A. '2 times a minute
B. 2G times a minute
C. 0/ times a minute
D. ,/ times a minute
!41. /itrous ;xide F/2;G is not used alone as a general anaesthetic agent
$ecause of3CC
A. Difficulties in maintaining an ade:uate -2 concentration
B. Adverse affects on liver
C. !oor analgesics affects
!42. Eow can a periodontal pocet $e recognised3CC
A. ><Ray
B. !eriodontal probe 3 Calibrated probe3
C. !eriodontal marker
D. Bitewing radiograph
+. %harp e"plorer
&. %tudy cast
!4!. ,he final material you use for endodontically treated deciduous molars is3CC
A. Amalgam
B. B#C
C. Composite resin
D. 6rought base metal crown
!4(. )hich type of cells does an a$scess contain3
A. 5ast cells
B. !olymorphonuclear leukocytes
C. +osinophils
D. +pithelial cells
!4+. ,he presence of sulphur granules is diagnostic of3CC
A. Actinomycosis
B. Candidosis
C. 9iral infection
D. ?eratocyte
!4-. 'mmediate aim of dry socet treatment is to3CC
A. Avoid -steomyelitis
B. Control pain
!42. )hich is the D87B, liely to cause Jerostomia3
A. %$ogren;s syndrome
B. +motional reaction
C. Antidepressants drugs
D. %ubmandibular sialolith
!44. 'ntact %esicles are M;B, liely to $e seen in3CC
A. *erpes simple" infection
B. -ral lichenoid reaction
C. Aphthous ulceration
D. !emphigus vulgaris
+. Cicatricial pemphigoid
!45. Painful sali%ary gland are M;B, liely to $e indicate to3CC
A. 5ucocele
B. 5umps
C. %$ogren;s syndrome
!56. 7 patient with an acetone odour would $e suspected suffering from3
A. *eart disease
B. 4iver damage
C. Diabetes
!51. Chronic inflammatory periodontal disease originates in3
A. he marginal gingiva
B. he crystal alveolar bone
C. Cervical cementum
!52. )hich is the most important local factor in the aetiology of periodontal
disease3
A. -cclusal trauma
B. Calculus
C. Brushing habits
D. Coarse food
!5!. )hich of the following does state "8B, the morphology of periodontal
ligament fi$res3
A. +lastic
B. %triated
C. =on striated
D. 4evity
+. 6avy
!5(. )hich of the following is D87B, to cause toxicity from local anaesthetic
in<ection3
A. #n$ecting in supine position
B. #n$ecting in vascular area
C. #n$ecting without a vasoconstrictor
D. #ntravenous in$ections
!5+. 'f a child9s teeth do not formA this would M;B,D@ affects the growth of3CC
A. Alveolar bone
B. 6hole face
C. 5andible
D. 5a"illa
!5-. M;B, common conse=uence arising from premature extraction of
deciduous molar is3
A. 4oss of arch length
B. 4oss of speech sound
C. 4oss of facial contour
!52. 7fter the age of - years, the greatest increase in the si?e of the mandi$le
occurs3
A. At the symphysis
B. Between canines
C. Distal to the first molar
!54. )hich is present in 7ngel9s Class '' di%ision 2 malocclusion3
A. -pen bite
B. Retrusion of ma"illary central incisors
C. Reduced -ver$et
D. #ncreased overbite
!55. )hen in<ecting without %asoconstrictor, the maximum safe dose of 2I
lignocaine solution for 26Og adult is3
A. 2.2ml
B. 22ml
(66. Be%eral application has $een suggested to increase the effecti%eness of
prophylactic application of topical fluoride which include all 8JC8P,3
A. #ncrease &luoride ions in solution Mincrease concentrationN
B. #ncrease !* of fluoride
C. #ncrease e"posure time to topical fluoride
D. !re<treat enamel with /.0) phosphoric acid
+. .se =*G& instead of =a&
(61. )hich of the following ahs the highest sucrose content3
A. #ce cream
B. Canned $uice
C. Cough syrups
D. Breakfast cereal
+. %weet potato
(62. ,he amount of fluoride re=uired to reduce caries according to age and le%el
of fluoride in drining water. )hich of the following figures is incorrectCC
A. ' year old child re:uires no fluoride when the fluoride in drinking water is
/.(!!5
B. ( years old child re:uires no fluoride when the fluoride in drinking water is
/.O!!5
C. C years old child re:uires 'mg of fluoride when drinking water containing /.0mg
(6!. ,he ma<or etiological factor responsi$le for Class '' di%ision 2 malocclusion
in 7ngel9s classification is3CC
A. humb sucking
B. Browth discrepancy
C. ongue thrust habit
D. ooth to $aw si8e discrepancy
+. %keletal cause @discrepancyA
(6(. 7nylotic primary second molar in the mandi$le is not always a good space
maintainer $ecause of3
A. 5esial inclination of the '
st
permanent molar
B. #t does not keep up with the rest of occlusion
(6+. Preschool child has an intruded upper incisorA what would your treatment
$eCC
A. ><ray
B. !ut it back in place and splint
C. Control bleeding and check after a month
D. 5ake the patient comfortable without disturbing the tooth.
(6-. 7n upper deciduous molar has a caries exposure and on J ray the
corresponding 2
nd
permanent premolar is a$sent. )hat treatment would you do to
the deciduous tooth3
A. !ulpotomy
B. +ndodontic treatment
C. !ulp capping
(62. )here is the M;B, pro$a$le place of $one resorption after a deciduous
molar has a pulpal gangrene3
A. #nterradicular septum
B. he periapical area
(64. Eow many pulp horns are presented in a typical mandi$ular deciduous
second molar3
A. 2
B. (
C. G
D. 0
(65. 7ll of the following are eratinised 8JC8P, of3
A. Crevicular epithelium
B. !alatal epithelium
C. Alveolar mucosa
D. &ree gingiva
+. Attached gingiva
(16. ,he M;B, cause of gingi%aA irritation is3
A. Calculus
B. !la:ue
C. Caries
D. Restorative material
(11. Eow can you impro%e the adhesion of a fissure sealant3
A. Acid etching techni:ue
(12. ,he ad%antage of using dental floss o%er ru$$er point interdentally3
A. Remove pla:ue and debris in interpro"imal surfaces
B. !olish
C. 5assage of the interdental papillae
D. Aid and recognise subgingivally
(1!. 7fter prophylactic treatment, you decide to change the flora to a non:
acidogenic $y changing the diet. Eow long does it tae to achie%e this change3
A. &ew weeks
B. %everal months or longer
(1(. )hich one of the following is a non:calorie sweetener3
A. 5annitol
B. %accharin
C. >ylitol
(1+. - year old child who had a history of primary herpes simplex has got a
recurrent infection. )hat is the liely cause3
A. *erpes labialis
(1-. 7 newly placed restoration interferes with occlusion. )hat will $e the
periodontal response3
A. hickening of the periodontal membrane
(12. 'n class '' restoration, all of the following considered to occur as pro$a$le
causes of periodontal pro$lems except3
A. &lat ridge
B. &aulty or not proper contour
C. =ot properly polished restoration
D. Cervical wall is too deeply apical
+. -vere"tension of lining in cavity
(14. 7ngular type of $one resorption can $e seen more often in3CC
A. -cclusal traumatism
B. &ood particles retention
C. !eriodontosis
D. All of the above
(15. )hat is the most important function of periodontal ligament3
A. ?eep teeth in the socket
B. !rotect alveolar bone
C. !rovide nutrition
(26. ,he periodontal ligament in a teeth without use appear to $e3
A. =arrow
B. 6ide
(21. )hich radiographic method would you use in assessing periodontal
conditions and lesions3
A. Bitewing
B. !eriapical
C. -cclusal
D. !anoramic
(22. )hat does CP',/ stand for3
A. Community !eriodontal #nde" of reatment needs
(2!. #ertical incision of mucoperiosteal flap should $e3
A. Always e"tending to the alveolar mucoperiosteal
B. Bisect the middle of gingival papillae
C. 5ust be at the right angle of the tooth
(2(. 7pical migration of the epithelial attachment followed $y atrophy of
marginal gingi%a at the same le%el results in3
A. &alse periodontal pocket
B. !eriodontal pocket recession
C. Bingival cleft
D. rue pocket
(2+. Calculus attaches to teeth surface $y3CC
A. Ac:uired pellicle
B. #nterlocking to the crystals of the tooth
C. !enetrated into enamel and dentine
D. 5echanical interlocking
+. All of the above
(2-. ,he width of normal periodontal ligament space is3
A. /.20 to /.0mm
B. 'mm
(22. ,he incision angle in &ingi%ectomy is3
A. G0Q to the tooth in an apical direction
(24. ,he M;B, common place for initiation of gingi%itis is3
A. #nterdental papillae
B. he free gingival ridge
C. he attached gingiva
D. he marginal gingiva
(25. )hich is the M;B, local factor in the aetiology of periodontal disease3
A. -cclusal trauma
B. Calculus
C. Brushing habits
D. Coarse food
(!6. 'ncisi%e foramen when are superimposed o%er apex of root on radiograph
may $e mistaen to $e3
A. Cyst
B. Cementoma
C. -dontoma
(!1. )hich of the following factors can affect the shape and si?e of the pulp
canal3
A. Chemical irritation and caries
B. rauma and function
C. Attrition, wear and aging of the patient
D. All of the above
(!2. Following a periodontal surgeryA periodontal dressing will3
A. *elp in tissue adoption
B. Decrease the patient;s discomfort
C. +nhance the rate of healing
D. Control bleeding and maintain blood clot
(!!. )hat is the M;B, important role of sali%a in pre%enting dental caries3
A. Buffering action
(!(. 7 patient comes with a lacto$acillus of more than 166666. what is your
ad%ice3
A. Reduce sugar in diet
(!+. ,he M;B, cariogenic sugar is3
A. %ucrose
(!-. Eow to detect the furcation in%ol%ement3
A. Radiolucent area radiographically
B. !robe in mesial distal and mid facial areas of suspected tooth
(!2. )hat is ,R>8 a$out topical fluoride3CC
A. #t cooperates into pla:ue and resits acid demineralisation
B. &luoride prophyla"is paste has been clinically proven to be more effective
preventing caries
(!4. )hich of the following is correct a$out /itrous ;xide /2;3
A. =2- has high analgesic property and low anastatic at its minimum anaesthetic
dose. M4ow 5ACF 5a" Anaesthetic ConcentrationN
B. Absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy
C. *as low blood diffusibility and result in hypo"ia
D. #t is good aesthetic and low 5AC
(!5. )hich is C;RR8C, a$out the Dingual /er%e3
A. 4ingual nerve is anterior and medial to inferior alveolar nerve
((6. )hich local anaesthetic agent is preferred for a confirmed hypersensiti%e
patient3
A. () prilocaine with felypressin
B. 5epivacaine () without vasoconstrictor UU
((1. ,he M;B, common side effects of local anaesthetic is a result of3
A. #ntravascular in$ection
B. *ypersensitivity
((2. )hich is ,R>8 a$out disinfectant solution3CC
A. #t destroys all pathogenic micro organism including high resistant
B. #t reduces the number of micro organism to a non infective level
C. #t kills all pathogens but not spores.
((!. )hat to do with instruments after surgically treating a patient with
confirmed diagnosis of hepatitis ",CC
A. %oak them in hypochlorite solution M5iltonN
B. %terili8e, scrub and sterili8e
C. *andle them with two pairs of household rubber gloves
D. %crub them with iodine surgical solution
(((. )hat is the mode of action of autocla%ing 0Moist sterilisation13
A. 5oist heat sterili8ation
B. !rotein denaturation
((+. 7ll of the following are re=uirements of an ade=uate mucosal periosteal flap
except3CC
A. Base is wider than the free margin
B. 5ucous membrane is carefully separated from periosteum
C. Base containing blood supply
((-. ,he first thing to do after surgical remo%al of impacted !
rd
molar in the
mandi$le is3CC
A. Cold application from the outside
((2. 7 primary molar with relati%ely un:resor$ed roots encompassing the
permanent tooth $ud. )hat extraction techni=ue would you use to a%oid the
inad%ertent remo%al of a de%eloping $icuspid
A. %ection the tooth vertically and remove each root separately
((4. 7 young female patient presents with thro$$ing pain in the left lower
posterior <aw with trismus and associated lymphadenopathy. )hat would $e your
diagnosis*
A. umour
B. !ericoronitis
((5. Patient presents to you with a history of local pain in the lower right
posterior region. 'nsisting that you extract his lower teeth. ,he teeth in =uestion are
%ital without any pathology. @ou diagnosis is3
A. -dontalgia
B. Referred pain
C. rigeminal neuralgia
(+6. )hich of the following are not supplied $y the mandi$ular di%ision of
trigeminal3CC
A. Anterior part of digastric
B. 5asseter muscle
C. Buccinator
(+1. !6 years old male complains of painless swelling in the $uccal mucosa. 't
has $een present for a$out six months. Ee admits 0playing with it1. Ee is concerned
$ecause this might represent cancer. ,he $ase is narrowA the most liely diagnosis
is3
A. #rritation fibroma
(+2. 7 patient is complaining of an open sore on the $uccal mucosa. ,he lesion is
painless, ulcerated, has indurated margins, 1.+ cm in diameter, co%ered $y greyish:
white exudate, enlarged lymph nodes and tender, negati%e tu$erculin test and
positi%e serology. ,he diagnosis is3CC
A. Chancre 3!rimary lesion of syphilis3
(+!. 7n old male presents complaining of ha%ing numerous white lesions in the
oral ca%ity within past few days. Prior to this the family physician prescri$ed
chlorite tetracycline for an upper respiratory infection, the patient is taing this
anti$iotic for the past two weesA lesions are relati%ely non:painful, slightly
ele%ated, adhere pla=ues on the lip mucosa, $uccal mucosa and the tongue. M;B,
D'O8D@ to $e3
A. 5oniliasis 36hich is candidiasis3
(+(. Characteristic of B=uamous Cell Carcinoma3CC
A. 6hite skinned people
B. Alcoholic and smokers
C. #t reacts far simply to radiotherapy
(++. Eow can differentiate $etween a $enign epithelial tumour from a
carcinomatous one3
A. %oft papillomatous mass, not indurated or not fi"ed 35ove freely3 and
pedunculated.
(+-. )hat is the characteristic feature of gingi%itis in 7'.B patient3CC
A. Red band on the free gingiva associated with platelet.
B. Correlating with other pathogenesis lesions of A#D% and does not resolve to
periodontal conventional treatment.
C. %ever pain
(+2. ,he characteristic feature of $asal cell carcinoma is3
A. Blood metastasis
B. Does not erode bone
C. #ntensive involvement 3 inveterately characteristic3
D. Radio resistant
(+4. )hat is the significance of erosi%e lichen planus3CC
A. *igh malignant potential
B. %ome malignant potential
(+5. )here does the $one resorption show in a necrosis pulp of deciduous molar3
A. At the root ape"
B. At the bifurcation
C. -n the buccal side of the tooth
D. -n the lingual side of the tooth
(-6. ,o extract upper deciduous molar, the mo%ement should $e3
A. Buccal first to move tooth
B. !alatal first to move tooth
C. Distal first to move tooth
D. Rotation movement
+. &raction of the tooth
(-1. 4 years old child, on examination you find 2+ with carious exposure. ;n J:
ray you find !+ missing. @our treatment is3
A. +"traction of O0 allowing (C to move mesially
B. !ulpotomy on O0 and wait indefinitely
C. +"traction of O0 and place a fi"ed space retainer to be replaced with fi"ed
bridge.
D. +"traction of C0 and O0
(-2. )hich of the following is true3
A. Antibiotics are useful in the treatment of periodontitis
B. rauma from occlusion causes thickening of the marginal gingivae
C. !eriodontitis is the primary cause of teeth lost after the age of (0.
D. All periodontal pockets can be identified by "<ray
+. !eriodontitis is the most common disease in the oral cavity
(-!. Dongest lasting resin restorations are,
A. Class #
B. Class ##
C. Class ###
D. Class #9
(-(. Pin Restoration with which material has the $est retention3
A. Amalgam
B. Bold inlay
C. Composite
D. Blass #onomer
(-+. 7cute apical a$scess:emergency treatment3
A. -pen and drain for two days
B. Antibiotic and analgesic
C. Clean and 4edermi"
(--. ,MK dysfunction common symptom is,
A. Clicking
B. 4ocking
C. !ain in the muscles of mastication
(-2. &agging reflex is caused $y3
A. rigeminal nerve
B. Blossopharyngeal
C. &acial nerve
D. Recurrent laryngeal
(-4. )hich impression material should /;, $e ept in water within on hour3 0in
another paper was3 !6 mins $efore pouring1
A. !olyether
B. Condensation silicone
C. !olyvinyl silicone
(-5. Eigh copper amalgam lasts longer than low copper amalgam $ecause of3CC
A. #ncreased compressive strength
B. #ncreased corrosion resistance
C. *igh creep
D. #ncreased tensile strength
+. Decreased setting e"pansion
(26. Porosity in acrylic dentures is caused $y,
A. Contraction porosity in thickest point of the denture
B. #nsufficient pressure during flasking causes it
(21. ,he shortest facial height is when3
A. eeth are overlapped
B. here is ma"imum cuspal interdigitation
(22. )hat is ,R>8 a$out %ertical dimension3
A. Does not change for the whole life
B. Decreases when head is tilted back
C. #ncreases when a lower denture is placed in mouth
(2!. ,he sterilisation of &utta Percha is achie%ed $y3
A. *eat
B. Chemical sterilisation
C. &lame
D. Boiling
+. Autoclave
(2(. )hy would you cast gold in hot mould3CC
A. o compensate for the e"pansion of investment.
(2+. 'f temporary cementation is re=uired, which cement will you use3
A. 1-+
B. 1inc !olycarbo"ylate
C. B#C
(2-. 'n the construction of an RP., guiding planes are created $y,
A. !erpendicular to the occlusal plane
B. !arallel side towards the path of placement.
(22. )hen should pour polyether impression materials3
A. 6ithin 2G hours after taking impression
B. 6ithin (/ minutes after taking impression
C. %hould be stored dry and then poured
D. %hould be stored in humid place
(24. )hich of the following is a fre=uent cause of opa=ueness in a porcelain
<acet crown3
A. !orcelain layer is too thin over the opa:ue layer.
B. !orcelain layer is too thick
(25. )hich cement is less solu$le in the oral ca%ity3
A. !olycarbo"ylate
B. 1inc phosphate
C. %ilicate phosphate
D. B#C
(46. 7 patient with reasona$le oral hygiene has a small proximal caries on the
premolar. ,he patient re=uests an aesthetic filling. @our preparation will $e3
A. %ame as amalgam with cavo<surface bevels
B. !ro"imal caries removal with occlusal 2 gingival bevels
(41. 7 gingi%ally extended chrome co$alt cast clasp3
A. Can e"tend /.0 under the surveyor line
B. Can e"tend /.20 under the surveyor line
C. 6ill resist deforming forces better compared to cast gold
(42. ,he first molars are extracted in $oth arches3
A. he bone resorption will be the same for both arches
B. Resorption is more on the palatal side of ma"illary molars
C. Resorption is more on lingual side of mandibular molars
D. he ridge height resorbs more in ma"illa than mandible
(4!. ,he use of nicel chromium in $ase plate should $e <udiciously considered
$ecause3
A. A significant number of females are allergic to nickel
B. A significant number of female are allergic to chromium
C. A significant number of males are allergic to nickel
(4(. 7 se%en year old $oy fell of his $icycle 2 wees ago and $roe his maxillary
central incisor. ,he pulp horn is %isi$le as a pin point. ,he tooth is %ital. @our
treatment will $e3
A. !ulpectomy
B. !lace calcium hydro"ide and fill with composite resin
C. Calcium hydro"ide pulpotomy
(4+. .uring mouth preparation for RP. on tooth ad<acent to edentulous area.
,here is dentine exposure3
A. Restoration is re:uired
B. !roceed with rest seat preparation and fabrication if involved area is not more
than 2mm
(4-. 7fter maing an impression to reline an RP. the dentist notes that the
indirect retainers are not resting on the tooth. ,o a%oid this what process should
ha%e undertaen initially3
A. Ask patient to bite firmly while impression is setting
B. *old the metal base frame against the abutment tooth while setting
C. &abricate new denture
D. Add impression material and close the gap
(42. )hich is the only dental tissue that lose its formati%e cells as it matures3
A. +namel
B. Dentine
C. !ulp
D. Cementum
(44. ,he muscle responsi$le for maintaining the $olus of food while chewing is3
A. Buccinator
B. -rbicularis oris
(45. )hich muscle contracts during the tongue protrudes3
A. 5ylohyoid
B. Benioglossus
C. Digastric
(56. )hich of the following is the most significant factor regarding filler in
composite for increased strength3
A. !article si8e '<( micron
B. %ub micron si8ed particles
C. *igh concentration of the filler particles
(51. 7 patient has a small incisal fracture of the maxillary incisor. )hich is the
$est material to resist fracture at the acid etched tooth composite interface3
A. 5icro<filled composite
B. *ybrid composite
C. B#C
D. %ilicate
(52. ,he principal factor in%ol%ed in oral Para:function is related to3
A. !eriods of stress
B. -cclusal pre<maturities during mandibular closure
(5!. .uring manual palpation, the mucosa is thin in3
#. 5idline of the palate
##. 5ylohyoid region
###. -ver torus palatinus
A. #, ## and ###
B. =one of the above
C. # and ##
D. ## and ###
(5(. ,he path of condyle during mandi$ular mo%ements depends on3
A. Articular eminence, meniscus3capsule of 57 and muscle attachments
(5+. )hile doing RC, you ga%e dressing with a paper point wetted
with..**...solution. ,he patient arri%es the next day with se%ere pain. ,here is no
swelling $ut the tooth is tender to percussion. @ou will3CC
A. Replace with similar dressing and prescribe antibiotic
B. Replace with corticosteroid past
C. Retrieve paper point surgically
D. Remove the dressing and leave for several days before replacing it.
+. !rovide incision and drainage
(5-. ,he area of the posterior palatal seal includes which of the following3
A. VleftWVrightW
B. *amular notch
(52. ,he $est method of cleaning and toilet ca%ity3
A. Alcohol
B. Citric acid
C. 6ater
D. -rganic acid
(54. Eerpetic infection is an iatrogenic infection spreads $y the infected3
A. %erum
B. 9esicle
C. 9esicle fluid and saliva
(55. Periapical a$scess is differentiated from periodontal a$scess $y3
A. !ulpal radiology
B. *istory and vitality test
C. ><ray and history
+66. @ou may suspect poor reaction to $leeding if there is a history of3
A. Cirrhosis of liver
B. *ypertension
+61. Maxillary central incisor located palatally causes 3
A. !rolong stay of primary central incisor
B. %upernumerary teeth
+62. ,oxicity of anaesthetic is assessed $y3
A. Dose which is given
B. !ercentage of solution
C. 9asoconstrictions amount
+6!. Children $orn with cleft palate, microdontia and glossoptosis ha%e3
A. Christian disease
B. renches<Collins %yndrome
C. !ierre<Robin %yndrome
+6(. )hich of the following penicillin are readily destructed $y stomach acid3
A. 5ethicillin
B. Clo"acillin
C. !heno"y methyl
D. !enicillin B
+6+. )hat is not correct a$out Dong "uccal /er%e3CC
A. !asses through two heads of pterygoids muscles
B. %upplies mucosa over lower and upper molars
C. %upplies the buccinator muscle
D. %upplies skin over buccinator
+6-. /2; excretes through3
A. .rine
B. 4ungs
+62. Radiopa=ue lesions are seen in3
A. 5ultiple myeloma
B. !aget;s disease
C. *yperparathyroidism
D. Chronic renal failure
+64. ,he causati%e organism in localised <u%enile periodontitis is 7ctinomyces
actinomycete comitans which is3CC
A. Bram positive facultative aerobic
B. Bram positive facultative anaerobic non<motile rod
C. Bram negative facultative anaerobic non<motile
+65. )hich of the following is /;, significant factor in determining %irulence of
a.a.**CC LL' thin a.a. stands for 7naero$ic "acteriaL
A. #t effects chemota"is
B. !roduces leukous to"ins
C. Destroys collagen
D. #t is immuno<suppressive
+16. .ensity of film is decreased $y increasing the 3
A. 5A
B. +"posure time
C. Developing time
D. Rinsing time
+11. ,he $est space maintainer is3
A. 4ingual holding arch
B. !ulpectomised primary tooth
C. Band and loop maintainer
+12. ,he la$oratory findings in Paget9s disease show3
A. +levated calcium, elevated phosphate, and elevated alkaline phosphate.
B. =ormal calcium, normal phosphate and elevated alkaline phosphate
C. Decreased calcium, increased phosphate and elevated alkaline phosphate
D. #ncreased calcium, normal phosphate and decreased alkaline phosphate
+. =ormal calcium, increased phosphate and elevated alkaline phosphate
+1!. )hile gi%ing CPR which of the following is considered3
A. #t achieves (/) of cardiac output with C/ compressions per minute
B. #t achieves normal blood o"ygen levels with '2 reseparations per minute
C. Eou have to check compression point by thumping before starting compression
D. Cardiac output has to be monitored regularly by checking radial pulse.
+1(. 7 patient has de%eloped a se%er chest pain and difficulties in $reathing while
in the dental chair. @our initial response is3
A. Administer glycerine trinitrate and monitor patient in upright position
B. !atient has an acute episode of angina as demonstrated by curve in +CB
C. =o treatment is re:uired until confirmed as 5# by +CB
D. !atient has myocardial infarction as confirmed by +CB
+1+. ;n inspection of lateral $oarder of the tongue at the $ase, which structure
would you expect to find3
A. &iliform papillae
B. &ungiform papillae
C. aste buds
D. 4ymph nodes
+. Circumvallate papillae
+1-. .elayed eruptions of at least part of the dentition is a recognised feature
in3CC
A. Dentino<Benesis imperfecta
B. Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
C. Rickets
+12. )hich of the following is a radiographic feature of dentino:genesis
imperfecta3
A. %mall pulp chambers and root canals, normal enamel
B. +namel is missing but dentine formation is normal
C. +namel and dentine show disturbances
D. !ulp is normal but dentine is abnormal
+14. 7 16 year old $oy presents with non:%ital, non:mo$ile tooth. ,reatment is3
A. !ulpectomy with calcium hydro"ide
B. !ulpectomy with 1inc o"ide eugenol
C. !ulpotomy with formocresol
D. =o treatment is re:uired if tooth is asymptomatic
+15. 7 patient suffers a $low to his maxillary central incisor without resulting in
fracture. ,he pulp3
A. #mmediate necrosis
B. Becomes non<vital but only if treatment is delayed too long
C. Becomes non vital irrespective of treatment
D. =o changes is seen later if fracture does not occur
+26. 'n the case f malignant melanoma occurring intra orally, which of the
following is true3
A. .ncommon on the palate when occurs intra orally
B. %hould not biopsied, as this will increase metasis
C. he 0 years survival rate is 2/)
D. he incidence of oral melanoma is the same as those on the skin
+. Commonly occurs intra orally
+21. Patient on anti:coagulant therapy re=uires an extraction to $e performed.
)hich of the following is /;, true3CC
A. !ost operative bleeding can be reduced somehow by using trane"emic acid
B. !rothrombin values of at least 2.0 is re:uired to perform e"traction
C. #t takes at least , hours for heparin to take affects
D. *eparin should be administered sub<cutaneous
+22. Community water fluoridation M;B, effecti%ely achie%es is3CC
A. K/<K0) reduction of caries
B. G0<00) reduction of caries
C. Reduces pit and fissures caries more than smooth surfaces
D. Reduces smooth surfaces more than pit and fissures
+2!. Patient presents with caries in many teeth. you will ad%ise that3
A. &luoride toothpaste does not effectively prevent caries and topical fluoride is
re:uired.
+2(. )hat is the primary consideration in pro%iding nutritionLdietary counselling
to a patient3
A. %ecure details of patient;s eating habits
B. *ave the patient to fill in a diet survey
C. +liminate sugar from diet
+2+. )hich of the following is true in regards to periapical cementoma3
A. eeth are vital.
B. eeth are not vital
+2-. )hich of the following is not a side effects of lignocaine3
A. Angioneurotic oedema
B. =ervousness
+22. 7 physician refers a nine year old $oy to you to confirm diagnosis. ,he $oy
has a fe%er of (6PC and coughing. )hen you focus your light into his eyes he turns
away. 'ntra:orally there are white spots surrounded $y red margins. ,he disease
and lesions are3
A. 5easles and ?oplik;s spots
B. A*B% vesicles
+24. 'n periodontal scalers and curettesA the $lade is formed $y which two
surfaces3
A. wo lateral surfaces
B. 4ateral surface and face
C. 4ateral surface, face and shank
D. 4ateral surface, face, back and shank
+25. )hich of the following is /;, ,R>8 in regards to lateral periodontal
cystCC
A. #t is more common in anterior region
B. #t occurs more in ma"illa than mandible
C. !robable origin is from dentigerous cyst which develops laterally
D. +ncountered in the cuspid<premolar region of the mandible, derived from the
remnants of the dental lamina
+!6. Middles aged woman gi%es a history of intermittent unilateral pain in the
su$ mandi$ular region, most pro$a$le cause is,
A. Calculus in the salivary duct resulting in sialolithiasis.
B. Ranula
C. Cyst
D. 5ucocele
+!1. )hat is ,R>8 in regards to $ranchial cyst3
A. %ituated on the anterior boarder of sternocleidomastoid muscle
+!2. .amageLin<ury to which ner%e causes dilation of pupils3
A. -culomotor
B. Ansa cervicalis
C. Abducens
+!!. 7fter an inferior al%eolar ner%e $locA the patient de%elops paralysis of
eyelid, upper lip and lower lip on that side. ,his means that the D.7 was deposited
in3
A. he parotid gland
+!(. 7spirin reduces pain $y which of the following mechanism3
A. #t is anti inflammatory by the release of histamine
B. #t blocks the cyclo<o"ygenase pathway.
+!+. Patient with haemophilia presents which of the following findings3CC
A. #ncreased prothrombin time
B. #ncreased bleeding time
C. #ncreased clotting time
+!-. ,he pulpal floor of the Class '' ca%ity for a mandi$ular first premolar
should $e3CC
A. !arallel to occlusal plane
B. !erpendicular to long a"is
C. ilted lingually
+!2. Marginal leaage at the proximal gingi%al ca%osurface of a recently restored
class '' can $e caused $y3
#. #nsufficient condensation
##. &irst pro"imal increment was too large
###. =eglecting to wedge the matri"
#9. *and manipulation instead of mechanical
9. Debris contamination
A. #, ##, ###
B. ##, ###, #9
C. #, ##, 9
D. =one of the above
+. All of the above
+!4. )hat are the dangers of using air as a cooler during ca%ity cutting3
A. *ypersensitivity
B. -dontoblast is drawn into the tubule
+!5. 'n RC, the ideal root filling3
A. +nds at the ape"
B. +"tends beyond ape" to achieve a good seal
C. +nds at the dentino<cemental $unction
+(6. )here is the narrowest part of the pulp3
A. At the radiographic ape"
B. At the dentino<enamel $unction
C. At the orifices
+(1. )hich of the following is M;B, useful in differentiating $etween apical
a$scess and periodontal3
A. !ercussion
B. 9itality tests
C. Cold tests
D. *eat tests
+(2. )hat is the ideal length for a post in post:core in an endodontically treated
tooth3
A. 23( of the tooth length
B. X of the tooth length
C. '.0 times that of the crown
D. %ame as the anticipated crown
+(!. )hich is correct in regards to shade selection of crowns3
A. #t should be selected before starting preparation
B. Chroma is the lightness3darkness of colours
C. 9alue is the colour itself
D. *ue is the concentration of colours
+((. Eow many mg of fluoride ions are o$tained from 2.2 mg ta$let of /aF
A. /.0mg
B. ' mg
C. '.0mg
D. '/mg
+(+. Btrain is defined as 3CC
A. An e"ternal force
B. An internal force to oppose e"ternal load
C. Deformity opposed the applied load
+(-. Bi?e of pulp cham$er within the tooth is influenced $y3
A. Age
B. !arafunctional
C. *istory of the tooth 3abrasion, erosion, caries3
D. All of the above
+(2. Belf polymerising acrylic resins differs from heat cured resins $ecause they
exhi$it3
A. *igher molecules weight
B. *igher content of residual monomers
+(4. ,he ad%antage of firing porcelain in %acuum3CC
A. Reduces si8e of air<bubbles incorporated thus decreasing porosity
B. Removes water before firing, increasing the hardness of porcelain
C. %ignificantly lowers firing temperature
+(5. ,he contraction F&aseousG porosity in inlays is related to3CC
A. -verheating of the alloy
B. 5olten gases
C. Diameter of the sprue
D. -verheating of investment
++6. )here would you expect to find the Mylohyoid on relation to periphery of
complete denture3
A. 5andibular buccal in the midline
B. 5andibular lingual in the midline
C. 5andibular disto buccal area
++1. Class # lesion may originate3
A. #n lingual pits
B. #n buccal fissures
C. !oor oral hygiene
++2. Retention for occlusal amalgam ca%ity in premolars is "8B, pro%ided $y
A. %lightly undercutting of walls with inversed cone bur
B. 5esial and distal undercuts
C. Buccal and lingual undercuts
++!. )hat is true in regards to lateral mandi$ular incisor
A. 2/) have 2 canals with one foramen
B. 2/) have 2 canals with two foramina
C. G/) have two canals with '/) ending in two foramina
D. G/) have two canals with only one ending in two foramina
++(. Bplinting the ad<acent teeth in fixed $ridge is primarily done to3
A. Distribute the occlusal load
B. Achieve better retention
+++. Porcelain must not $e contaminated $y handling $etween which two stages3
A. !re<soldering and heat treatment
B. *eat treatment and opa:ue 3bake3 stages
C. -pa:ue and bis:ue stages
D. Bis:ue and gla8ing stages
+. &irst opa:ue bake and second opa:ue bake
++-. )hat is the relationship of the retenti%e portion of the partial dentures
retainers to the sur%ey line of a$utment3
A. Bingival 3Below3
B. -cclusal 3Above3
C. =o relation
++2. )hich of the following li=uids is not suita$le for prolonged immersion of
co$alt chrome partial dentures3
A. Alkaline pero"idase
B. *ypochlorite solutions
C. %oap solutions
D. 6ater
++4. .entures hyperplasia is generally attri$uted to3
A. !oor oral hygiene
B. Denture movement
++5. 'n complete dentures, chee $iting is most liely a result of3
A. Reduced -ver$et of posterior
B. #ncreased vertical dimension
C. eeth have large cusp inclines
+-6. Resting face height in edentulous patients3
A. Decreases when head is tilted back
B. #ncreases when lower denture is inserted
C. Does not change over time
+-1. 7la:,ragal line is3CC
A. he line running from the tragus of the nose to ala of the ear
B. A guide used to orient the occlusal plane
C. !arallel to &rankfurt hori8ontal plane
D. A guide to the occluding face height in complete denture.
+-2. .ecision to employ cusped or without cusps teeth is influenced $y3CC
A. Reverse -ver$et
B. 57 problems
C. Cranio mandibular skeletal relationship
+-!. ,he first forming micro$ial elements of pla=ue are3
A. Aerobic gram positive BP
B. Aerobic gram negative B<
C. Anaerobic gram negative B<
D. %pirochetes
+. Anaerobic gram positive BP
+-(. 8xtracellular polysaccharides in pla=ue are formed $y3
A. Bacteria from sucrose
B. !recipitated from carbohydrate
C. !recipitated from glycoproteins
+-+. )hat is important re=uisite for fillers in dental composite restorati%e resins
in load $earing area3
A. %ub micro si8ed particles
B. *igh coefficient of thermal e"pansion
C. *igh in content @*igh fillerA
+--. Bensiti%ity to hot and cold foods soon after ca%ity preparation and placement
of &'C and composite resin in an upper incisor tooth is due to3
A. 5echanical trauma due to cavity preparation
B. Chemical
C. *eat from B#C settings
+-2. 7fter completing pulp extirpation, de$ridement and placing a dressingA
apical periodontitis is $ecause3
A. -ver instrumentation e"tending into periapical area
B. #rritation from chemicals used
C. +ntrapped bacteria
D. -ne or any combination of the above
+-4. 't is desira$le to ma<or connectors of upper partial dentures to3CC
A. At least 0 mm away from the gingival margin
B. Cover the anterior palate
+-5. )hich of the following statements is true3
A. 4ast secretion of odontoblast forms cementum
B. 4ast secretion of odontoblast forms ac:uired enamel cuticle
C. Remnants of ameloblasts form primary enamel cuticle
D. Remnants of odontoblasts form primary enamel cuticle
+26. )hen you tries to seat a crown on tooth you find a discrepancy of 6.!mm at
the marginA you will3
A. Reduce inner surface of crown
B. Remake a new crown
C. %mooth the enamel at the margin
D. *and burnish crown margins
+21. 'n regards to Chlorhexidine mouth wash3CC
A. #s anionic
B. .sed in /./2) concentration
C. .sed in /.'2 concentration
D. !enetrates the gingival crevice3pocket
+22. &lycerine trinitrate gi%en to an angina patient acts $y3
A. Bives relief of pain by decreasing venous return
B. Decreases blood pressure and causes headache
+2!. )hich of the following is /;, complication of radiation to head and nec
area3CC
A. >erostomia
B. 5ucositis
C. #ncreased caries
D. *eightened taste sensation
+. #ncreased risk of osteomyelitis
+2(. 7 female patient is diagnosed with 7ddison9s disease which of the following
does not confirm this3
A. 6eakness, lassitude
B. Anore"ia, nauseas, fatigue
C. *ypotension
D. Bony e"pansion
+. Amenorrhea
+2+. )hich of the following conditions is not associated with periodontal
destruction in primary teeth3
A. Down;s syndrome
B. %teven 7ohnson;s syndrome
C. *ypophosphatasia
D. !apillon<4efebvre syndrome
+. Cyclic neutropenia
+2-. 'n patient with exposed root surfaces3
A. Ask to use low abrasive dentifrices
B. #t is because of dental hypersensitivity
+22. )hich of the following is the $est index to e%aluate gingi%al health3
A. Bingival inde" by 4oe and %ilness
B. !eriodontal inde"
C. !eriodontal disease inde"
D. -*#<%
+24. 'n sur%eyingA cali$ration of examiners data is important $ecause3
A. #t reduces the errors in gathered data.
+25. Patient is resistant to caries $ut has periodontal disease. 'n this case, sucrose
in diet is important $ecause3
A. %ucrose is greatly involved in pla:ue development
B. %. mutans produces 4evans frictions which are used by periodontal pathogens
C. he streptococcus mutans cannot survive with a continual supply of sucrose
D. +"isting pla:ue must continue to get sucrose in order to grow
+46. Cariogenicity of Btreptococcus mutans is $ecause of the production of3
A. Blucans
B. 4evans
C. &ructans
D. %ucrose
+41. 7 child consumes a toxic dose of fluoride. @ou will3CC
A. #nduce vomiting
B. Bives a lot of fluids
C. Bives a lot of fluids and sodium bicarbonates
D. Ask patient not to eat for G0 minutes
+. Bives milk, calcium tablets or magnesium tablets
+42. Collimation is done to3
A. Reduces the si8e of the beam, so it is easy to visualise the central > ray.
B. Avoids unnecessary e"posure to radiation of surrounding tissues of the patient
+4!. 'n J rays filtration is used to3CC
A. Remove low energy > rays
B. Reduce e"posure time
C. Reduce si8e of the beam
+4(. 'n calculus formatio, the epitaxic concept is one of the theories. )hich of
the following is true3
A. 5ineralisation occurs when calcium and phosphate content is high
B. he presence of matri" would start initiate formation of nucleus
C. he amorphous materials would convert to calcium phosphate and hydro"y
phosphate
+4+. &emination is3CC
A. Division of single tooth, twining
B. &usion of two or more crowns of teeth
C. &usion of two or more roots
+4-. 'n primary teeth, failure of CaF;EG2 pulpotomy is M;B, liely to
produce3CC
A. +"ternal resorption
B. #nternal resorption
C. =ecrosis of the pulp
D. Ankylosis
+42. 7 raised dot on J ray film is present to3
A. -rient e"posure side
B. Differentiate between left and right side
C. Dip during developing
+44. )hat does the fixes solution in de%eloping J rays do3
A. Removes une"posed silver halide crystals
B. Removes e"posed silver halide
C. &i"es the developed film
+45. )hen the de%eloping solution is correctly mixed and x ray film is $eing
de%eloped for normal timeA $ut the solution is too warm, the outcome film will $e3
A. oo light
B. oo dark
C. &ogged
+56. Oaposi9s sarcoma3
A. %een on buccal mucosa in *#9 as purple lesion
B. %een on palate of most *#9 patient
C. %hould be biopsy
+51. )hat is characteristic feature seen in pyloric stenosis3CC
A. +rosion of ma"illary central incisors
B. 9omiting of undigested food
C. 4oss of appetite
D. 6eakness
+52. 7t $irth, the oral ca%ity usually contains3
A. %. mutans only
B. =o micro organism
C. %. mutans and %. salivavis
D. 4actobacilli and %. mutans
+5!. ,he papillae that are few in num$ers, associated with M;B, taste $uds,
associated with #on 8$ner9s glands are3CC
A. &ungiform
B. Circumvallate
C. &oliate
D. &iliform
+5(. 'n class '' preparation it is difficult to place the gingi%al seat when
preparation is extended too gingi%ally $ecause the3
A. +namel rods are directed occlusally
B. 5arked cervical constriction
+5+. 'n maxillo fracture, if intra cranial pressure increases3CC
A. #t is normal
B. ypically associated with tachycardia
C. Associated with blood pressure
D. .sually subsides spontaneously
+. ypically associated with constricted and un<reactive pupil
+5-. Moist heat sterili?ation is achie%ed $y3
A. Denaturation of protein
+52. 'n regards to "en?odia?epines3
A. #ncreases R.+.5. sleep
B. *as a hangover effects because of active metabolism
C. #ncludes carbama8epine
D. Can be used safely on children as it achieves reliable effects
+54. )hich is /;, C;RR8C, in regards to lingual ner%e3
A. #t is posterior and medial to the inferior alveolar nerve
B. #t passes close to the mandibular (
rd
molar
C. #t may be anaesthetised by the mandibular nerve block
D. #t provides supply to the lingual gingiva
+. %upplies anterior 23( of the tongue
+55. ,he maxillary and mandi$ular teeth get their $lood supply from3CC
A. %eparate branches of %. !alatina artery
B. %eparate branches of ma"illary artery
C. Branches of ma"illary and mandibular arteries
-66. Eaemophilia is characterised with3CC
A. Daughters affected from their carriers fathers
B. !resents on MyN chromosome
C. *emarthrosis is common finding
D. Deficiency of factor 9##
+. =eutrophil defect
-61. 'n minor oral surgery which is ,R>8 in regards to anti$iotic3
A. Amo"il is satisfactory against most oral infection
B. 5etronida8ole and Amo"il have the same penetrating power
C. #t is evident that it will reduce post operative swelling
-62. 'n regards to third molars surgery3
A. 5a"imum swelling is seen after 2G<G, hours
B. !rophylactic antibiotic will reduce swelling
C. Antibiotic cover is compulsory
-6!. 7 -+ year old patient needs extraction of ((A he has taen insulin in the
morning. )hat preoperati%e ad%ice you should gi%e3
A. ake more sugar
B. 5aintain normal diet
C. Antibiotic 2 hours before
D. 5edication increases preoperatively
-6(. Patient with prosthetic heart %al%e taing 2.+ mg warfarin. Bhe has****.
Patient needs extraction. )hat is your management3
A. (g Amo"il, suture after surgical removal
B. (g Amo"il, suture when bleeding has stopped
C. Bentamycin3vancomycin cover, stop warfarin, give heparin and suture later
D. Ampicillin cover, stop warfarin, give heparin and suture later
+. Bentamycin3vancomycin cover, stop warfarin and suture later
-6+. Doss of the gingi%al attachment is measured $etween3
A. C+7 to base of pocket
B. op of the gingiva to the base
-6-. 7$sence of clearly defined crystal lamina dura is $ecause3
A. !athognomonic of periodontal disease
B. #ndicative of attachment loss
C. Associated with periodontal pocket
D. Commonly related to radiograph angulation
-62. 7 patient !2 year oldA with paroxysmal pain on the left eye that he thins is
related to his maxillary posterior teeth. ,he pain comes in recurrent $ursts and
aggra%ated $y stress and alcohol. ;ral exam is negati%e. ,he pro$a$le diagnosis is3
A. 5igraine
B. Cluster headache
C. rigeminal neuralgia
D. emporal neuritis
-64. 7 mandi$ular permanent first molar had to $e extracted, this will affect3
A. Ad$acent teeth
B. eeth in the same :uadrant
C. Both arches the same side
D. &ull mouth
-65. ,he places for new erupted mandi$ular molars are created $y3
A. Resorption of anterior ramus and apposition posteriorly
B. Apposition of alveolar process
C. Apposition of inferior boarder of mandible
-16. 7 patient comes with a firm, painless swelling of lower lo$e of parotid which
has grown progressi%ely for the past year. Ee complains of paresthesia for the past
2 wees. ,his is most liely to $e3
A. !leomorphic adenoma
B. Carcinoma of the parotid
C. 4ymphoma of parotid
-11. )hat is the histopathology of the pathogenesis of the pla=ue following 21
days of pla=ue accumulate3
A. !rimarily infiltrate of plasma cells
B. !rimarily infiltrate of lymphocytes
C. #nfiltrate of plasma cells and early bone involvement
D. #nfiltrate of neutrophils
-12. )hat is '/C;RR8C, in E'# associated periodontitis3CC
A. !icture of A=.B superimposed with R!!
B. %pontaneous bleeding interpro"imal
C. Depression of G3, lymphocytes
D. Deep !erio<pockets usually seen in advanced periodontitis
-1!. )hat is true in treating a patient with secondary herpes simplex3CC
A. Acyclovir inhibits viral transcription when applied in the prodromal phase
B. #do"uridine is better than acyclovir when applied topically
C. Antivirals are contra indicated in immuno<compromised patient
-1(. ,he M;B, common cause of gingi%al enlargement is3
A. *ereditary
B. Drug induced
C. !la:ue induced
D. 4eukaemia
-1+. 7 1! year old has enlarged gingi%aeA gi%es a history of .ilantin sodium what
is you treatment3
A. -ral prophyla"is and gingivoplasty
B. -ral prophyla"is, scaling, root planning
C. %top medication
-1-. 7 patient has improperly formed .8K, reduction in si?e of pulp cham$er,
chipping and attrition of enamel that would M;B,D@ $e3
A. &luorosis
B. Amelogenesis imperfecta
C. Dentinogenesis imperfecta
-12. )hich is wrong in regards to Fwater <et sprayG hydrotherapy3
A. Does not harm gingivae
B. Removes pla:ue
C. Removes re:uired pellicle
-14. 7nhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is characteristic $y3CC
A. *ypodontia or anodontia
-15. .uring extraction of maxillary third molar, the tu$erosity is fracturedA
howe%er, it remains in place attached to the mucoperiosteum. )hich of the
following procedures should $e employed3CC
A. Remove the tuberosity and suture
B. 4eave the tuberosity and stabili8e if re:uired
C. Remove the tuberosity and fill the defect with Belfoam then suture.
D. #f fractured tuberosity is greater than 2 cm, leave in place and suture
-26. 7n incision $iopsy of an ulcerated and intruded clinically suspicious lesion
in +6 years old female re%eals chronic inflammationA you would3CC
A. #nform the patient and her physician of your findings and instruct the patient to
return in si" months
B. %urgically e"cise the entire lesion since you know it is not malignant
C. Dismiss the patient with instructions for warm saline rinses for re<e"amination
D. Repeat the biopsy
-21. )hat is the M;B, common conse=uence of an allergic response to
medication3
A. %kin rash MdermatitisN with swelling of lips and eyes
-22. Eow many time do you $reath in mouth to mouth resuscitation3
A. '/<'2 times a minute
B. G<C times a minute
-2!. )hat cause a reduce of pulmonary %entilation3
A. 4aryngeal muscle paralysis
B. Air way obstruction
-2(. )hat would you do if the systole is ele%ated3CC
A. Calm down the patient
-2+. )hat would you do if the diastole is ele%ated3
A. #nvestigate systemic cause
-2-. )hich are non:calcified areas in the child9s cranium3
A. &ontanelles
-22. Oopli9s spots are associated with one of the following3
A. 9iral infection
B. Diabetes
C. 5easles
D. Rubella
+. Candidosis
-24. )hat is #on Recling hausen disease3
A. =eurofibroma
B. =ecrosis of bone produced by ioni8ing radiation
-25. Eow do treat the cause of airway o$struction3
A. +"tension of the neck
B. &le"ion of the neck
-!6. Eow do prepare a patient with rheumatic fe%er $efore extraction3
A. C////// units of ben8oyl penicillin
B. 2g Amo"icillin pre<operatively
-!1. )hich is D87B, liely to cause $leeding after surgical operation3
A. Antibiotic therapy
B. !oor surgical techni:ues
C. Aspirin
D. Codeine
-!2. 7cute pyogenic $acteria infection may result in3CC
A. 4eucopoenia
B. =eutropenia
C. 4eukocytosis
D. 4ymphocytosis
+. +osinophilia
-!!. Prophylactic administration of anti$iotic is indicated in patient $efore oral
surgery with3
A. *erpes simple"
B. 6hooping cough
C. Bacterial endocarditis
-!(. ;ral mucosa and sin pigmentation occurs in patient with3CC
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Addison;s disease
C. 5ultiple myeloma
D. %:uamous cell carcinoma
+. Bright;s disease
&. Cushing;s disease
-!+. Patient has fainted, the signs are, $lanched face, wea pulse, moist sin,
shallow respirationA your first management is3
A. ' ml adrenaline subcutaneously
B. 5outh to mouth respiration
C. =itro glycerine sub lingually
D. Recumbent positionF supine
-!-. ,hrom$o cytopenic purpura would complicate surgery $y3
A. -edema
B. *aemorrhage
C. Acute infection
-!2. Patient who has )"C count of <ust o%er 166666 is most liely suffering
from3CC
A. 4eucopoenia
B. 4eukaemia
C. !olycythemia
-!4. )hich of the following is ,R>83
A. Antibiotics are useful in the treatment of A=.B
B. rauma of occlusal factors causes cleft or fibrous thickening of marginal
gingivae
C. All !erio pockets can be detected by " rays
D. !eriodontitis is the most common problem in teenage
+. !erio disease is a primary cause of loss of teeth after (0 years of age.
-!5. 'n regards to the conditions where you ha%e to prescri$e anti$iotic prior to
dental treatment3
A. Rheumatic fever
B. %ub<acute bacterial endocarditis
C. By pass
D. 9alve replacement
+. .ncontrolled diabetes
&. All of the above
-(6. Eerpangina is caused $y3
A. Co"sackie virus
-(1. ,he main %itamin to synthesis prothrom$in is3
A. 9itamin ?
-(2. ,he immediate concern in the management of facial trauma should $e3
A. %ecuring a blood units to replace any loss
B. &i"ation of fractures
C. Checking the breath and insure a free airways
D. =eurological consultation
-(!. )hat is /;, 7 B'&/ of neurological trauma3
A. +"citement
B. %hock
C. #mproper eye sight
D. 4eaning
+. %ever headache
&. 9omiting
B. +uphonia
*. &i"ed dilated pupils
-((. 7 young patient presented with rheumatic fe%er and suspected allergy to
penicillin. ,he anti$iotic of choice is3
A. Chloromycetin
B. %ulphonamide
C. Buffered penicillin
D. +rythromycin
+. Achromycin
-(+. Patient under treatment with corticosteroids may de%elop3
A. Adrenal suppression
-(-. .isorder of steroid will result in3
A. Adrenal suppression
B. Delayed healing
C. -steoporosis
D. All of the above
-(2. 8sophagitis, herpes simplex, colitis during + wees. @ou will find the same
signs of3
A. 5ultiple myeloma
B. +rythema multiforme
C. A#D%
-(4. )hat does not show in Cleidocranial dysplasia3CC
A. Defective formation of clavicles
B. Delayed closure of fontanelles
C. Retention of ma"illa
D. Delayed eruption of permanent teeth
+. =one of the above
-(5. 'n regards to Plummer:#incent syndrome or 0Paterson and Oelly
syndrome13
A. #ron deficiency is a feature
B. Atrophic oral and gastric mucosa
C. Dysphagia and angular cheilitis
D. !redisposing oral cancer
+. All of the above
-+6. Bteam under pressure sterilisation is the $est method to ill microorganisms.
Eow does it wor3
A. Coagulation of plasma protein
B. Dehydration of D=A
-+1. Patient with morphine comaA what is the medication of choice to re%erse its
act3
A. Bradykinin
B. +pinephrine
C. Amphetamine
D. =alo"one
-+2. )hy are streptococci resistant to penicillin3CC
A. hey produce penicillinase.
-+!. )hen comparing the mesio distal length of second deciduous molar with the
length of 2
nd
premolarA we will find the deciduous tooth is3
A. 4onger
B. %horter
C. =ear the same si8e
-+(. Eow do you diagnose trigeminal neuralgia M;B, accurately3
A. *istory
-++. Eow do you treat a child with se%ere #on )ille$rand9s disease3CC
A. 4ike a normal child
B. 4ike a diabetic child
C. 4ike a haemophilic child
-+-. ,he ?ygomatic process ser%es as3
A. -rigin of masseter muscle
B. -rigin of temporalis
C. !rotects parotid gland
D. #nsertion of lateral pterygoid
-+2. ,reatment of patient with herpes simplex3CC
A. %ymptomatic treatment and acyclovir
B. #do"uridine
-+4. Painless $luish lump filled with fluid on the lipsA M;B, liely is3
A. %moker;s keratosis
B. %:uamous cell carcinoma
C. 5ucocele
D. &ibroma
+. &ibro<epithelial polyp
-+5. ,he diagnosis of pemphigus %ulgaris is confirmed $y3CC
A. 8anck cells
B. est dose of corticosteroid
C. est of anti body
D. *istological immunofluorescence
+. %erological test for auto antibody
--6. Paget9s disease under microscope shows3
A. 5osaic pattern
--1. 7melo$lastoma on x:rays shows as3
A. %oap bubbles
--2. 7nyloglossia is caused $y3
A. +dentulous ridge
B. %hort lingual frenum
C. %hort labial frenum
--!. )hat is /;, CE7R7C,8R'B,'C finding in carcinoma of the mouth3
A. +levation
B. &i"ation
C. #nvasion
D. 9errucoid appearance
+. !ain
--(. "low to the mandi$le resulted in de%iation to the left on openingA x:rays
show unilateral fracture, where would you expect the fracture3CC
A. =eck of the left condyle
B. =eck of the right condyle
C. Body of the left condyle
D. Body or the right condyle
--+. Mar$le $one disorder is3CC
A. -steoporosis
B. -steopetrosis
---. 'n regards to dentinogenesis imperfecta on x:rays, )hat is ,R>83
A. %hort and blunted roots
B. he pulp canal is obliterated
C. Big pulp chamber, thin dentine and normal enamel
D. ype ###, characteristic shell teeth
+. All of the above
--2. 8xfoliati%e cytology will not help in the diagnosis of3
A. *erpes simple" infection
--4. ,reatment of 7naphylactic shoc3
A. Adrenalin 'mp #9
--5. ,he treatment of angioneurotic oedema3
A. Anti histamine '/mg #9
B. Chlorphenamine maleate as !iriton by Allen
C. *ydrochloride 20 mg #5
D. Corticosteroid drugs or with adrenaline.
-26. Most congenitally missing teeth are3
A. 5andibular (
rd
molars
B. 5andibular 2
nd
premolars
C. 5a"illary lateral incisor
-21. )hich of the following is secondary to immune deficiency3
A. !seudo membrane deficiency
B. *erpes simple"
C. %:uamous cell carcinoma
D. +levated +pstein bar viruses incidence
-22. ;dontogenic cyst de%elop from the following structures except3
A. Reduced enamel epithelium of tooth crown
B. Dental lamina dura
C. +pithelium trapped after sutures
D. *ertwig;s root sheath
-2!. ,he definition of Deeway space is3
A. #t is the difference in mandibular width between C, D, + and (, G, 0
-2(. 'f the focal spot to film distance is increased from 26cm to (6cm, the
intensity of radiation is reduced $y3
A. X
B. Y
C. '3(
D. '30
-2+. )hich %itamin is not produced and stored in organisms3
A. 9itamin C
-2-. ,he initial priority in treatment of hori?ontal fracture is3
A. !reservation of pulp
B. #mmobilisation
C. Root canal treatment
D. Calcium hydro"ide treatment
-22. Eealthy dental pulp responds to in<ury $y3
A. he formation of reparative dentine at the pulpal surface corresponding to area
of irritation
-24. 'n full denturesA porosity in the most thicest area is due to3CC
A. Baseous porosity
B. %hrinkage porosity
-25. ,he most common cause of fracture at the isthmus of class '' dental
amalgam restoration is3
A. Delayed e"pansion
B. #nade:uate depth at the isthmus area
C. #nade:uate width at the isthmus area
D. 5oisture contamination of the amalgam during placement
-46. ,he definition of incompetent lips is3
A. 4ips can not close in rest position
-41. )hich drug may cause respiratory depression3
A. Barbiturate
-42. )hat is Eutchinsonian triad3
A. Combination of *utchinson;s teeth, interstitial keratitis and nerve deafness in
children with congenital syphilis.
-4!. For a + years old child who li%es in a /;/ )7,8R FD>;R'.7,8. are.
)hat is the recommended intae of fluoride3
A. /.20mg
B. /.'/mg
C. /.0/mg
D. './/mg
-4(. /itrous ;xide in contraindicated in3
A. *eart disease
B. Asthma
C. 5ental retardant
D. %ickle cell anaemia
-4+. &reen stain on tooth surface is due to3CC
A. Chromogenic bacteria
-4-. Bpread of infection 12, 22 is M;B, D'O8D@ to $e3
A. 4abial
B. !alatal
-42. Binus tract is indication of3
A. Chronic lesion
-44. ,he M;B, common tumour of the parotid is3
A. !leomorphic oedema
-45. )hat does 0.;>"D8 "D'/.1 mean3
A. A kind of clinical study in which neither the participants nor the person
administering treatment know which treatment any particular sub$ect is
receiving. .sually the comparison is between an e"perimental drug and a
placebo or standard comparison treatment. his method is believed to achieve
the most accuracy because neither the doctor nor the patient can affect the
observed results with their psychological bias.
-56. 7fter ( to 2 days, what type of cells you would find predominately in
gingi%itis3
A. 4eukocytes
B. !lasma cells
-51. )hat the age of patient who has all incisors, some premolars and some
canine eruptedA note that no 2
nd
molars showing3
A. , years
B. '' years
C. '( years
D. 'G years
-52. Patient with Class '' di% ' malocclusion has 7/" of3
A. P2
B. <2
C. P,
D. <,
-5!. 'n hairy tongue you will find3
A. +longated filiform papillae
-5(. )hich muscle has insertion in the pterygoid raphe3CC
A. %uperior constrictor of the pharyn"
B. 5iddle constrictor of the pharyn"
C. #nferior constrictor of the pharyn"
-5+. )hich micro:organisms in periapical lesion you would find microscopically3
A. Aerobes
B. Aerobes to mainly anaerobes
-5-. )hat is 8BR* 0erythrocyte sedimentation rate1
A. A test that measures the rate at which red blood cells settle through a column of
li:uid. A non<specific inde" of inflammation
-52. ,he first thing to do when syncope occurs in apprehensi%e patient3
A. *ead should be lowered
-54. )hich of the following is staphylococcal infection3
A. %carlet fever
B. !ericarditis
C. !ancreatitis
D. Carbuncle
-55. )hat is ,R>8 a$out Chrome:Co$alt partial denture3
A. =o immersion of dentures in hypochlorite
266. Patient with eruption cystA your treatment would $e3
A. -bservation, mostly it bursts spontaneously
261. ,he expected age of patient with rapid progressi%e periodontitis3
A. Between '0 and 20 years of age
262. )hich of the following has pro%en to $e the M;B, important in community
pre%enti%e program3
A. Dental awareness of the community
B. #nstitution of oral hygiene measures
C. 6ater fluoridation
26!. ,he water fluoridation is 6.+ppmA what is the recommended supplemental
fluoride concentrations for ! year old child3
A. /.20mg
B. /.0/mg
C. './/mg
D. /mg
26(. Rhom$oid glossitis is3
A. Candidal infection
26+. ,he image of x ray is too pale the M7'/ cause is3
A. -ld e"pired film
26-. ,he $eam that goes from cathode to anode is consisted of3
A. +lectrons
262. 'n the mouth of new $orn $a$yA what sort of $acteria you expect to find3
A. =one
264. ,he transmission of R/7 into ./7 called3
A. ranscription
265. Eow often a $itewing should $e taen for children3
A. +very visit routinely
B. +very year after parent;s permission
216. ,o o$tain the M;B, accurate J rays of teethA the tooth film distance should
$e FCloseLfarG as anatomical restriction will permit. )hat is ,R>8 in this regard3
A. he paralleling techni:ue favours the bisecting techni:ue.
211. ,he pregnancy enlargement of gingi%ae is a result of3
A. *ormonal disturbance
212. )hy do you gi%e atropine in general3CC
A. o reduce the salivary secretion
21!. Pathogenic means3
A. !athological conditions of the disease
21(. Periodontitis is usually se%ere in patient with3
A. Defective neutrophils
21+. Ealothane anaesthetic $y3
A. *epatoto"ic reaction
21-. Bedation in children can $e achie%ed $y3
A. Dia8epam
212. )hich lymph node is in%ol%ed in carcinoma of the lip3 0or the first
metastasis of carcinoma of lips1
A. %ubmental node
B. %ubmandibular node
214. )hich of the following could cause the o%erall cellular damage to $e
greater3
A. he specified dose delivered all at once
B. he same fatal dose given in divided smaller doses over a period of time
215. )hich of the following conditions would $e considered for anti$iotic
prophylaxes3
A. 5alignancy recently removed
B. Congenital valve heart disease
C. &unctional heart murmur
226. 7ll of the following should $e considered for systemic anti$iotic except3
A. +"traction of tooth with acute dento alveolar abscess
B. =ecrotic ulcerative gingivitis @=.BA unless it is acute.
C. +"traction of (, or G, with acute pericoronitis
D. &ull mouth e"traction for a patient with perio disease
221. ,he tissue response to oral hygiene after periodontal treatment is "8B,
assessed $y3
A. Decrease in the tendency to bleed on probing
222. 'n regards to Metronida?ole3CC
A. #t is effective for the treatment of A.B3=.B
22!. ,he mode of act of drug may $e defined as3
A. *ow it produces its action
22(. Class ''' ca%ity is 3
A. !ro"imal cavity slightly gingival to the contact area
22+. ,erminal Einge 7xis can $e o$tained $y3
A. &ace bow
B. ?inematic face bow
C. Articulator
22-. 'ncisal colour differs from gingi%al colour in that the gingi%al part3
A. #s thicker that the incisal part
B. *as dentine background
222. 7l%eolar $one resorption is not seen in3
A. %teven<7ohnson syndrome @+rythema multiformeA
224. ,he sil%er $romide crystals in x rays films after $eing expressed to radiation
forms3
A. 4atent image
225. ,he $est radiograph for maxillary sinus is3
A. !A skull " ray
B. -ccipitomental radiograph
C. own;s view
2!6. Fluoride in water community of (ppm will result in3
A. =o mottling
B. 5ottling in almost all permanent teeth e"cept some molars
C. 5ottling in permanent premolars only
2!1. Eydrotherapy 0)ater Ket1 is used to3
A. Remove pellicle from tooth surface
B. Remove dental pla:ue
C. Causes no harm to gingiva
2!2. )hich of the following is not considered in the estimation of gingi%al index3
A. =asmyth;s membrane
2!!. )hen examining intra orally $etween the side of the tongue and the lateral
$order of the mandi$le, you expect to3
A. !alpate the lymph nodes
B. !alpate the borders of the tongue
2!(. "lac hairy tongue is M;B,D@ seen in3
A. *#9 patient
2!+. )hat is ,R>8 a$out water fluoridation3
A. 6ill have no effects after the eruption of permanent teeth
2!-. )hen there is a fracture on condyle, the muscle responsi$le for ele%ation of
condyle is3
A. 4ateral pterygoid muscle
B. 5edial pterygoid muscle
C. 5asseter muscle
2!2. .entinogeneses imperfecta de%elops in3
A. #nitial stage
B. !roliferation stage
C. *istodifferentiation stage
D. 5orphology stage
2!4. Compared to dental plaster all die stones3
A. Re:uire less gauging water
B. Re:uire more gauging water
C. Re:uire the same :uantity of gauging water
D. Are beta<hemihydrate
+. =one of the above
2!5. ,he M;B, effecti%e manner to produce a hard surface on a cast is $y3
A. +mploy as much water as possible on mi"ing
B. +mploy as little water as possible on mi"ing
C. Adding 2) of bora" to the mi"
D. Adding calcium tetraborate
+. =one of the above
2(6. )hen dry cast is immersed in water saturated with calcium sulphate3CC
A. here is contraction
B. here is negligible e"pansion
C. here is definite e"pansion
D. here is no change
+. =one of the above
2(1. Fusion temperature of impression compound should occur3
A. Below mouth temperature
B. Above mouth temperature
C. As of the skin temperature
D. At the room temperature
+. =one of the above
2(2. ,he flow of the following percentage is allowa$le for impression compound
Ftype 'G at the oral temp of !2R
A. C)
B. '/)
C. 2)
D. 2/)
+. =one of the above
2(!. ,he disad%antage of heating the impression compound in a water $ath is3
A. #t may become brittle
B. #t may become grainy
C. 4ower moles with constituents are leached out
D. he plasticity of the compound may be altered
+. All of the above
2((. &enerally there is **** ?inc oxide eugenol impression pastes $etween flow
are3
A. 6orking time
B. Accelerator
C. %etting time
D. Composition
+. =one of the above
2(+. .ental impression material are hydrocolloids of3
A. he emulsoid type
B. he suspension type
C. he sol type
D. he get type
+. =one of the above
2(-. 8lastomers are3CC
A. *ydrophilic
B. *ydrophobic
C. 6ater<loving impression material
D. !otassium alginates
+. =one of the above
2(2. ,he polysulfide ru$$er impression material are3
A. =ot sensitive to temperature when curing
B. Duite sensitive to temperature when curing
C. 4ess sensitive to temperature than silicone rubber
D. he same sensitivity to temperature as silicone rubber
+. =one of the above
2(4. ,he elastic properties of ru$$er impression material3
A. #mproves with time
B. Deteriorates with time
C. Deteriorates when e"posed to temperature
D. #mproves when e"posed to temperature
+. =one of the above
2(5. ,he effect of temperature rise a$o%e 166RC on heat cured denture $ase
acrylic resins is3
A. !roduces porosity on the e"ternal portion of the resin.
B. !roduces porosity on the internal portion of the resin.
C. !roduces porosity on the surface of the resin.
D. !revents porosity on the interior of the resin
2+6. ,he principle cause of failure of amalgam restoration is3
A. #mproperly prepared amalgam
B. #mproper cavity preparation
C. !erio involvement
D. !articles of amalgam
+. =one of the above
2+1. Reduced occlusal area means3
A. 5ore fracture potential for amalgam
B. 4ess fracture potential for amalgam
C. !ulpal involvement
D. !erio involvement
+. =one of the above
2+2. ,he less mercury remaining in condensed amalgam3
A. he stronger the restoration which contains fewer matri"es alloys and fewer
voids
B. he weaker the restoration is
C. he more matri"es alloys
D. he more voids
+. =one of the above
2+!. Eigh copper amalgams are superior if3
A. Copper is available for a secondary reaction
B. Copper is not available for a secondary reaction
C. Copper is burnished
D. Copper is fractured
+. =one of the above
2+(. Concerning condensation of restorati%e gold3
A. #t may vary widely vary widely and has no influence on the final restoration
B. he degassing procedure is not important
C. #t is the Achilles heel of direct gold restoration
D. Clinical tech are more important than the physical properties of restorative gold
+. All of the above
2++. 'n regards to the enamel surface3
A. #t is a perfect substance for bonding
B. #t does not conform to the bonding re:uirements
C. #t is the most inorganic, rough part
D. #t is free from contamination and roughness
+. =one of the above
2+-. 7cid conditioning of enamel and eroded dentine3
A. !rovides an none traumatic, conservative clinical approach to the bonding of
restorative material
B. #s traumatic approach to bonding materials
C. #s not safe and simple method of bonding
D. Bonding fails to produce a highly significant retention and good marginal
integrity and clinical durability
+. =one of the above
2+2. ,he effecti%eness of the acid etch is dependent on which of the following
factors3
A. 5aterial must be used to clean the surface of the tooth prior to etching
B. he effectiveness of the itchant
C. he chemical and physical nature of the tooth
D. he area and surface of the enamel to be itched
2+4. Creep in amalgam is the greatest in3
A. 4ow copper lathe cut alloy
2+5. ,he surface of enamel rods prisms in permanent teeth is3
A. !erpendicular to the outer surface of the tooth
B. !arallel to the outer surface of the tooth
C. !arallel to enamel contour
D. !arallel to enamel<dentine contour
2-6. 7ll of the following are properties of fluoride except3
A. Crosses the placental barrier
B. #t deposits rapidly in bone
C. #t is e"creted rapidly by kidneys
D. #t is bacteriostatic
+. #t produces e"trinsic tooth stain
2-1. 7 patient indicates that he taes methyldopa F7ldometG he is $eing pro$a$ly
treated for3
A. *ypertension
B. Angina pectoris
C. 5yocardial infection
2-2. 7 patient with history of angina suffers an attac while in the dental chair.
Prompt relief can $e anticipated in M;B, instances from3
A. -ral administration of short acting barbiturates
B. #ntra muscular administration of morphine sulphate
C. %ubcutaneous administration of epinephrine
D. %ublingual administration of glyceryl bi<nitrate
+. !utting the patient in upright position
2-!. Proximal caries on x rays appear3
A. %maller than clinically seen
B. 4arger than clinically seen
C. he same
2-(. ,he lamina dura is a$sent in which condition3
A. 9on Recklinghausen
B. !aget;s
C. !eriapical granuloma
2-+. @ou notice radiolucent area close to the apex of central incisor, on a second x
ray the radiolucent are mo%esA it is liely to $e3
A. Cyst
B. Abscess
C. Branuloma
D. #ncisive foramen
2--. ,reatment of ;steoradionecrosis is3
A. Antibiotic coverage
B. Conservative treatment including antibiotic coverage and resection of $aw
segment.
C. Conservative treatment with se:uestrectomy
2-2. )idening of perio mem$rane can $e seen in3
A. -steosarcoma
B. %cleroderma
2-4. Damina dura is actually3
A. Cortical bone
B. %pongy bone
C. #mmature bone
D. Cribriform plate perforated by nutrient carnally
2-5. "itewing x rays are taen to assist in the detection of caries 3CC
A. -cclusally
B. 4ingually
C. Buccally
D. Bingivally
+. #nterpro"imally
226. 7 periapical x ray of 11 and 12 region shows the %imen, floor of the nasal fossa
and the median palatine suture. ,he other feature that can $e seen is3
A. 5a"illary sinus
B. #ncisive foramen
C. 1ygomatic process
D. 6all of ma"illary sinus
221. 7t the end of four years, the x rays re%eal calcification of3
A. All deciduous and first permanent molars
B. All permanent e"cept of (
rd
molars
C. All deciduous
D. All permanent
222. ,he diagnosis of ortho cases is $y3
A. 5easurement of cranium si8e
B. Recording profile
C. he relation of dentition and the $aw to the cranium
D. Determination of overbite si8e
+. Determination of $aw si8e
22!. Full mouth x ray sur%ey at $irth re%eals3
A. en teeth are present
B. wenty teeth are present
C. wenty four teeth are present
D. welve teeth are present
22(. )hen adhesi%e is used with polysulphide impression material3
A. %hould be thin and dry
22+. )hen a pro$e penetrate $etween tooth and amalgam3
A. not always an indication of caries
22-. Re%ersi$le hydrocolloids impression material in comparison to alginate are3
A. Better for undercuts areas
222. @ou can increase the retention of Maryland $ridge $y3
A. #ncorporate mesh work in wa" pattern
B. !erforation techni:ues in the metal cast
224. Maryland $ridges are made of3
A. =ickel chrome
225. 'nitiation of curing process in self cure acrylic resin is achie%ed $y3CC
A. Ben8yl pero"ide
246. ,he o$<ecti%e of pulp capping is to3
A. !reserve vitality of coronal pulp
B. !reserve vitality of entire pulp
C. !reserve vitality of radicular pulp
D. Regenerate a degenerated and necrotic pulp
+. =one of the above
241. ,he o$<ecti%e of pulpotomy is to3
A. !reserve vitality of coronal pulp
B. !reserve vitality of entire pulp
C. !reserve vitality of radicular pulp
D. Regenerate a degenerated and necrotic pulp
+. =one of the above
242. )hat contra indicate pulp capping3
A. Accidental e"posure on vital young molars
B. 6hen inflammation of radicular pulp is already present
C. 6hen roots are greatly curved and tortuous
D. 6hen anterior tooth is vital and immature with wide open apices
+. =one of the above
24!. ,ow successi%e negati%e cultures are3
A. Absolutely necessary for successful endodontic treatment
B. =ot always necessary for successful endodontic treatment
C. =ot :uestioned today as a dogmatic re:uirement in endodontics
D. .n:uestioningly it adhered for successful endodontic treatment
+. =one of the above
24(. )hat indicates for a periapical surgery3
A. 6here performing an endodontic treatment on e"isting root canal filling may
lead to fracture of the root
B. 6hen root canal treatment is faulty
C. 6hen there is danger of involving other structures
D. 6hen the bony defect is so e"tensive that the edges of the incisors will collapse
+. =one of the above
24+. 'n regards to external resorption3CC
A. Continues after successful endo treatment
B. %tops in most cases following successful endodontic treatment
C. Continues only in mandibular incisors after successful endo treatment
D. %tops in ma"illary lateral incisors after successful endodontic treatment
+. =one of the above
24-. ,he concomitant perio:periapical lesion as the cause of endodontic failure3
A. Cannot be discovered prior to endo treatment
B. 5ay be discovered prior to endo treatment
C. #s most commonly found in ma"illary teeth
D. #s most commonly found in mandibular teeth
+. =one of the above
242. J rays are used in endodontic treatment to3
A. Aid in the diagnosis of periapical hard tissue lesion
B. Determine the number, location, shape, si8e and direction of roots and root
canals
C. Confirm the length of root canals
D. +valuate the ade:uacy of the complete root canal filling
+. All of the above
244. ,o achie%e optimum ca%ity preparation which of the following factors of
internal anatomy must $e considered3
A. -utline form
B. he age and shape of pulp chamberF in addition to the direction of individual
root canals.
C. #nternal e"ternal relationship
D. #ntra<coronal preparation
+. =one of the above
245. 'rrigation in root canal treatment, should $e undertaen at fre=uent inter%als
during instrumentation to3CC
A. Removes cementum falling from the canal
B. Remove no"ious material since it may be forced to the apical foramen resulting
in periapical infection
C. Destroy all micro organism in the canal
D. %top instruments from going beyond the apical foramen
+. =one of the above
256. ,he length of the tooth is esta$lished $y3
A. Bood undistorted pre<operative " ray
B. Ade:uate coronal access to all canals
C. Ad$ustable endo millimetre ruler
D. Definite repeatable plane of reference to anatomical landmark on tooth
+. All of the above
251. )hich of the following &old casting alloys are a%aila$le3
A. 5edium alloy Mype ##N
B. *ard alloy Mype ###N
C. +"tra *ard alloy Mype #9N
D. All of the above
252. )hich of the following %arieties should $e made in the proximal occlusal ca%ity
preparation in deciduous teeth compared to permanent ones3
A. he occlusal isthmus should be proportionally wider
B. he occlusal lingual walls need not to be e"tended to self cleansing areas
C. #t is not necessary to include fissures in the occlusal outline
D. he lingual angle should be sharper
+. he a"io pulpal line angle should not be bevelled
25!. 16 years old $oy looses permanent mandi$ular molarA what is affected3
A. eeth ad$acent to e"tracted teeth
B. eeth on both arches on same side
C. he remaining teeth in the mouth
D. eeth directly opposite to the e"tracted tooth
+. eeth on the same :uadrant
25(. M;B, common conse=uence arising from premature extraction of deciduous
molars is3
A. 4oss of arch length
B. 4oss of speech sound
C. 4oss of facial contour
D. 4oss of vertical height
+. 4oss of free way space
25+. .uring teeth eruption, the reduced enamel epithelium merges with the oral
epithelium and conse=uentlyQ.****
A. Down growth of oral epithelium which replaces the reduced enamel epithelium
B. !roliferation of inner enamel epithelium
C. !roliferation of outer enamel epithelium
D. Down growth of oral epithelium which undermines the reduced enamel
epithelium
+. Bradual transformation of the reduced enamel epithelium
25-. 8ssential for the diagnosis and treatment plan of orthodontics is3
A. Classifications
B. > rays
C. !laster models
252. 7s a general practitionerA you decide at an initial appointment that you can not
handle a child due to lac of co:operation. )hich of the following approaches
would seem to $e your alternati%e3
A. Refer child to pedodontist
B. %end child home until he3she has to co<operate
C. %chedule child for Beneral Anaesthetic session
254. ,he most common reason to refer a child to a pedodontist is pro$lem with3
A. Rampant caries
B. Behaviour management
C. +ndodontic treatments in primary teeth
D. %pace maintainers
255. 7 %ery =uic and wide separation of teeth causes3
A. Bingival inflammation
B. 9asodilation
C. 6ider spaces
D. =ecrosis of bone
466. 7 patient who has lost se%eral teeth in an otherwise healthy mouth, can get3
A. 57 dysfunction
B. Changes in the vertical dimension
C. Change in the interocclusal dimension
461. ,he final deposition of amelo$last occurs3CC
A. !rimary enamel cuticle
B. %econdary enamel cuticle
C. Ac:uired enamel cuticle
D. Cementum
462. ;ral epithelium fused with reduced epithelium to form3
A. 7unctional enamel epithelium
46!. ,he increase of mandi$le a$out year + and - is mainly at3
A. Depth
B. 6idth
C. 4ength
46(. 4 years child has a $adly $roen deciduous molar what is the $est material to
restore it3
A. Amalgam
B. Bold
C. Composite
D. B#C
46+. )hen tooth is twisted along its long axisA it is called3
A. 5esio version
B. Disto version
C. 4ingo version
D. orsion
46-. 7 full x rays is recommended in children $y age of3CC
A. 2 years< first visit
B. 2 years for uncooperative kids
C. (<0 years
462. ,he percentage of malocclusion after early loss of deciduous teeth is3
A. C/)
464. 7 tooth is expected to erupt when root de%elopment is3
A. J of its full development
465. Crowding of anterior permanent teeth is directly affected $y3
A. !remature loss of deciduous molars
416. Eawley appliances are used3CC
A. o close midline diastema
B. 5aintain the normal relationship of the ad$acent teeth until the canine erupts
411. Eelical spring is used to3
A. +ctopically erupting permanent molars
412. ,he function of %arnish3
A. o reduce initial marginal leakage M%hort<term leakageN
B. o prevent long term leakage
41!. ,urner9s tooth is3CC
A. Due to infection of primary tooth
41(. ,he outcome of rapid wax $urn out is3
A. Cracking of the investment
B. Back pressure porosity
41+. ,he M7'/ purpose of $urnishing is3
A. o help eliminating e"cess mercury
B. o condense margins
C. !olishing of filling
41-. )hat happen to etched composite after settings3
A. +"pand
B. Contract
C. Contract and e"pand
D. +"pand and contract
412. )hich of the following muscles ele%ates the lower lip3
A. -rbicularis oris
414. ,he M;B, common cause for midline fracture is3
A. #mpact
B. &atigue
415. ,he function of face $ow is3
A. -rient ma"illa to 57
426. Eypoplasia as seen in x rays3CC
A. hick enamel surface
B. hin enamel surface
C. %ometimes large pulp chamber
D. Can not be detected on > rays
421. Function of matrix $and3
A. %ubstitute for the missing wall so ade:uate condensation forces can be applied
B. !ermit re<establishment of proper contact lines
C. Restrict e"trusion of amalgam and prevent formation of an MoverhangN
D. !rovide ade:uate physiological contour for the pro"imal surface
+. !rovide an acceptable surface te"ture to the pro"imal surface
&. All of the above
422. )hich composite is used in load $earing areas3CC
A. *ybrid composite
42!. ,he palatal canal of maxillary molars is found >nder3
A. Disto lingual cusp
B. 5esio lingual cusp
42(. ;$turator in cleft palate plate is maintained $y3
A. Cohesion
B. Atmospheric pressure
C. Retention in the defect
D. !atient support it with the tongue
42+. 'n a fixed mo%ea$le $ridge where should the mo%ea$le connectors 0non
rigid1 $e placed3***
A. Distal to anterior retainers
B. 5esial to posterior retainers
42-. )hat do expect after successful pulpectomy in the periapical area3
A. Apical foramen is closed by cementum calcified tissues
422. Frenum is consisted of what ind of tissues3
A. A fold of mucous membrane
424. )hat is the minimal la$ial reduction for porcelain metal crowns3
A. 'mm
B. '.0mm
C. /.0mm
425. )hat is the function of flux3
A. o protect alloy from o"idation, and distribute metallic o"ides as they are
formed
4!6. )hat is ,R>83
A. Boiling point of acrylic R boiling point of water
B. Boiling point of acrylic is similar to that of water
C. Boiling point of acrylic Z boiling point of water
4!1. Porcelain $onded to metal is strongest3
A. #n compression
B. #n tension
4!2. )hat is the M;B, ad%erse reaction to lignocaine3
A. Drug interaction with patient;s medicines
B. #n$ecting into vein
C. *ypersensitivity
D. o"icity
4!!. 7 25 year old lady presents with mandi$ular second molar associated with
radiolucency of 1 cm diameter and paraesthesia of mental ner%e. ,here is no other
symptoms3
A. +"traction and curettage
B. Root canal treatment and antibiotics
C. Blood test, e"traction and biopsy
D. +"tract and pack with white head;s varnish
4!(. Periodontitis is a disease that has3
A. A slow progression
B. Rapid progression
C. Cyclic or burst progression Mactive and inactive phasesN
D. #ntermittent progress
4!+. 'n regards to apically displaced flapA which is ,R>83
A. Does not preserve attached gingivae
B. Does not lengthen crown of tooth
C. #s a pocket elimination procedure
D. A 2 C
4!-. )hich is /;, ,R>8 a$out occlusal trauma3
A. Cemental tears
B. Bone loss
C. 5obility
D. rue pocket formation
+. Bleeding in periodontal ligament
4!2. )hich is the M;B, significant clinical feature of periodontal disease3CC
A. Bleeding
B. rue pocket formation and apical migration of attached gingiva
4!4. Eypodontia can $e seen in3
A. Cleidocranial dysplasia MdysostosisN
B. Down;s syndrome
C. !apillon le fever syndrome
D. Rickets
4!5. Eyperdontia can $e seen in3
A. Down;s syndrome
B. Cleidocranial dysplasia MdysostosisN
4(6. )hich of the following does not carry a ris of infection from hepatitis "
patient3
A. *Bs Ag antigens
B. *Bs Ag
C. *Be Ag
4(1. )hich is the M;B, conser%ati%e treatment for periodontal disease3
A. -ral hygiene, sub<gingival debridement, regular review and maintenance
B. %urgery, sub<gingival debridement, regular review and maintenance
C. -ral hygiene, sub<gingival debridement
4(2. Filter is used in x ray machine to3
A. Reduce e"posure time
B. Removes low energy " rays
4(!. 7 patient 4 years old has ! of first premolars erupted with swelling on the
ridge of the un:erupted premolar. J ray shows a fully de%eloped crown and S roots
de%elopment with no other pathology. )hat is your management3
A. Remove the dentigerous cyst
B. %oft tissues recision to allow eruption
C. %oft tissues recision accompanied with orthodontic appliance to help with
eruption
4((. Doss of the first deciduous molar in 16 years old child re=uired3
A. Band and loop to maintain space
B. +valuate the case radiographically and then decide whether space maintainer is
needed or not
C. =o treatment
4(+. Palatal root displaced into the antrum while extractingA what is your
decision to retrie%e it3
A. hrough the alveolar
B. %urgical opening of canine fossa
C. =asal antrostomy
4(-. )hich one of the following is expansile lesion of <aw $one3CC
A. -dontogenic keratocyte
B. Central haemangioma
C. Radicular cyst
D. -steomyelitis
4(2. ,he M;B, fre=uent retained deciduous teeth in permanent dentition are3
A. .pper lateral incisors
B. .pper central incisors
C. 4ower central incisors
D. %econd lower molars
+. %econd upper molars
4(4. ,he M;B, fre=uently synthesi?ed su$stance $y Btreptococcus mutans is3
A. 4iven
B. &ructose
C. Blucan
D. Blycogen
4(5. "en?odia?epine and dia?epam in +:16mg oral dose used for oral sedation in
dentistry .;8B /;, gi%e3
A. A good analgesic effect if given ' hour prior to dental sessions
B. 6ould be reversed by fluma8epil because it is a Ben8odia8epam
C. !ost operative headache
D. here is a profound amnesic action and no side affects
4+6. Formcresol fixation is used in deciduous dentition in3
A. =ecrotic pulp
B. Carious e"posure
C. 5echanical e"posure
D. !eriapical disease
4+1. 7fter you ha%e successfully treated an 7ngle9s Class '' di%ision '
malocclusion. ,he ideal Class ' incisor relationship has $een produced and 1(, 2(
were extracted. ,he arches are now well aligned. )hat molar occlusion will there
$e at the end of treatment when all spaces are closed3
A. &ull unit Class ##
B. X unit class ##
C. Class #
D. X unit Class ###
+. &ull unit Class ###
4+2. ,he tensile nodes are located at3
A. he mandible angle
B. he $ugular<digastric interaction
C. 5ylohyoideus intersection
D. #nternal carotid level
4+!. Eerpangina is the M;B, relia$le diagnosis is $y3CC
A. #mmunofluorescence
B. 5icroscopy
C. %erology
4+(. Metallic Plato $acing the intra oral films are for3CC
A. Reduces the fle"ibility of films
B. Reduces patient e"posure to " rays
C. #ncreases the bending capacity of films
4++. ,he fixing time for dental x ray should $e3
A. 0 minutes at 2/[C
B. At least '/ minutes
C. .ntil it clears up
D. 2 minutes at G/[C
4+-. ,he de%eloping time for dental x ray should $e3
A. 0 minutes at 2/[C
B. At least '/ minutes
C. .ntil it clears up
D. 2 minutes at G/[C
4+2. )hat is the range of the %isi$le light cure $eam3
A. '//<'2/ nm
B. 2//<(// nm
C. G//<G(/ nm
D. GO/ nm or G0/<0// nm
4+4. )hen is D87B, re=uired gingi%al groo%e3
A. 6hen restoring with B#C for abrasion
B. 6hen restoring with B#C for root caries
C. 6hen restoring with B#C base and composite lamination
D. 6hen restoring with amalgam
4+5. Corrosion and discolouration of amalgam restorations is usually caused $y3
A. %ulphur o"ides
B. -"ygen
C. Chlorides
D. -ver trituration
4-6. )hen you find ditching in an amalgam filing you would3
A. Replace the defective filing
B. Repair defect with unfilled resins
4-1. )hat is the reason that pulp calcified after trauma3
A. he intensity of the blow was too low to cause pulp death
4-2. )hich is ,R>8 in regards to the preparation of occlusal rests3
A. .se an inverted cone bur
B. .se a flat fissure bur
C. !arallel to occlusal plane
D. At right angle to the long a"is of tooth
+. =one of the above
4-!. Patient presents with fe%er of !5RC, pain, swelling of upper lip and nose.
Radiograph shows an enlargement of periodontal ligament space of 11 which has a
large restoration without a $ase. )hat would your treatment $e3
A. Recision and antibiotic
B. Antibiotic, analgesic followed by root canal treatment after remission of acute
phase.
C. Complete debridement of root canal, analgesic and antibiotic
D. Remove restoration, apply a sedative dressing with corticosteroids
4-(. Cer%ical finish line of full %eneer crown preparation should $e placed3
A. 7ust supragingival whenever is possible
B. According to the depth of gingival crevice
C. %ubgingival to reduce ability of recurrent caries
D. At the $unction of tooth and amalgam core
4-+. )hy do we itch enamel for composite restorations3
A. o increase surface area
B. o decrease surface area
C. Does not really change the surface area
D. #ncrease the chemical bonding capability
+. Decrease the chemical bonding capability
4--. 7ll of the following are re=uirements of mucoperiosteal flap except of3
A. Base is wider than free margin
B. 5ucous membrane carefully separated from periosteum
C. Base has an ade:uate blood supply
D. &lap wider than bony defect that will be present at conclusion of operation
+. 5ucoperiosteum is carefully separated from bone
4-2. )hich of the following will /;, $e used in determination of %ertical
dimension3
A. Aesthetic
B. !honetics
C. Bothic arch tracing
D. %wallowing
4-4. Tinc oxide impression material3
A. 5ay cause irritation to mucosa
B. #s a thermoplastic material
4-5. ,he adhering of tissues on the surgical electrode usually means3
A. Current intensity is too high
B. Current intensity is too low
C. Dispersion plate not applied to patient
D. =one of the above
426. Eow do remo%e the smear layer in root canal treatment3
A. .se of /.0) hypochlorite sodium
B. *edstrom file
C. +DA
421. )hy do you o%er pac amalgam3
A. o ensure e"cess mercury reaches the surface
422. 7 lateral incisor la$ial to the arch needs to $e restored in normal alignment
with PFM retraction. Eow will the tooth appear3
A. oo wide
B. oo short
C. o narrow
D. o long
42!. )hich of the following is more prone to crac3
A. Buccal of lower molars
B. 4ingual of lower molars
C. 4ingual of upper molars
D. Buccal of upper molars
42(. Flexi$ility of the retenti%e clasp arm depends on3
A. 4ength
B. Cross section
C. 5aterial
D. Degree of taper
+. All of the above
42+. 'n %ital pulp therapyA what is the optimum depth for a pin hole in a tooth3
A. G<0mm
B. Appro"imately 2mm
C. 4ess than 2mm
D. '<'.0mm
42-. Proximal ca%osurface walls in Class '' preparation for the reception of an
amalgam. Bhould $e finished at which angle to external surface3
A. Acute angle
B. Right angle
C. -btuse angle
D. G0 angle
422. )hy are three tripod mared on a cast $eing sur%eyed3
A. o orient cast to articulator
B. o orient cast to surveyor
C. o provide guide planes
424. 7n irregular shaped %oid on surface of a gold cast would indicate that3
A. A fragment of investment had been carried into the mould
B. Air carried into mould
C. Burning out of wa" was inade:uate
D. he powder3water ratio for the investment was too high
425. ,he M7K;R disad%antage of &utta Percha is3
A. %oluble in chloroform
B. oo weak for narrow canals
446. )hat effect do fissure sealants ha%e on caries progression3
A. Reduces new caries and hamper the progress of freshly established caries
B. Reduces new caries and hamper the progress of e"isting caries
441. 'n regards to connectors on denturesA which of the following is correct3
A. 5a$or connector should be rigid as possible
B. 5inor connector should engage undercuts
442. )hat control tooth or teeth should $e used when testing a suspected pulpally
in%ol%ed tooth3
A. Ad$acent tooth and contralateral teeth
B. Contralateral and opposing teeth
C. -pposing and ad$acent teeth
D. est only suspected tooth3teeth
+. All of the above
44!. )hat is C;RR8C, in regards to periodontal surface area in mandi$ular
teeth3
A. &irst molarR first premolarR second premolar
B. CanineR first premolarR second premolar
C. CanineR lateral incisorR central incisor
44(. Cast crown fits on die $ut not on toothA discrepancy is a$out 6.!mm what
would you do3
A. Relieve cast from the inside
B. ake a new impression and make new crown
C. Burnish margins
D. .se thick mi" of cement
44+. 'n regards to marginal leaage in amalgam3
A. he wider the gap the better the chance of secondary caries
B. %eal the margin with fissure sealant would prevent further breakdown
C. %econdary caries may develop
44-. Pit and fissure caries start at3
A. bottom of the fissure
B. walls of the fissure
442. )hat interferes with maxillary denture in posterior %esti$ular fold3
A. Coronoid process
B. Condyle
C. 5asseter muscle
444. 'n regards to shadeA Chroma is3
A. Brightness
B. %aturation of hue
C. 9alue
445. 7crylic self:cure special traysA how long should ha%e $een made prior taing
impression3
A. '2 hrs
B. #mmediately after fabricating it
C. After been left in water for an hour
D. 6ait for an hour before pouring
456. ,he M7'/ C7>B8 of gingi%itis in partial dentures patients is3
A. !lacement of dentures
B. !la:ue accumulation
451. Mo%a$le component of the non:rigid connector in a fixed $ridge is placed.
)hich of the following is ,R>83
A. %hould be placed on the longer retainer
B. 5esial drift causes unseating of the distally placed connector
452. )hen lateral incisor is lostA patient has Class '' .i%ision '' type with deep
$ite. )hich of the following is contra indicated3
A. &i"ed bridge with canine and central incisor as abutment
B. =on<rigid connector with central incisor as abutment
45!. )hich is the neutral ?one3
A. he 8one where displacing forces are neutral
B. he 8one where buccal and lingual forces are balanced
45(. )hat is the "ilaminar Tone3
A. &ormed of, or having, two laminae, or thin plates. 6hich is the distal attachment
of superior hard lateral plate
45+. )hich of the following .;8B /;, cause depression of the mandi$le3
A. Contraction of lateral pterygoid
B. Contraction of temporalis
C. Contraction of the suprahyoid muscles
D. Contraction of the infrahyoid muscles
+. Rela"ation of all muscles so that the only forces on the mandible are the forces
against the gravity
45-. )hich of the following is the M;B, appropriate related to hardness3
A. ungsten carbideR!orcelainR*uman enamelRacrylic
B. !orcelainR+namelRungsten carbideRamalgamRacrylic
C. !orcelainR+namelRungsten CarbideRAmalgamRAcrylic
452. Eow much would you reduce a cusp to $e replaced with amalgam onlay3
A. 2 mm to achieve a good retention form
B. 2mm to achieve a good resistance form
C. 'mm
454. Eow long it would tae to notice significant reduction in radiolucency after
finishing a root filing for a tooth with a periapical lesion3
A. C months
B. ' month
C. ( months
455. ,he ma<or cause of mentalis muscle hyperacti%ity is3
A. Class ## Division #
B. ongue thrust
566. )hen treating a tooth with a non:%ital pulp with a fistula presentedA fistula
should $e treated $y3
A. %urgical incision
B. Antibiotic coverage
C. he usual root canal procedures for non<vital teeth and no special procedures for
fistula
561. ,o increase the setting time of phosphate cements you would3
A. .se a cold glass slab
562. 22 years old femaleA shows sudden oedematous rash and collapses after an
in<ection of $ar$iturates. @our management is3
A. #.5. o.0ml of 'S'/// adrenaline with o"ygen administration
56!. )hich of the following procedures will not achie%e sterili?ation3
A. *ot air at 'C/[C M(2/[&N for K/mins
B. Boiling water at '//[C M2'/[&N for 2 hours
C. Autoclave at '2'[C M20/[&N under '0psi for 2/ mins
D. Dry heat at 'OO[C M(0/[&N for C/mins
+. All of the above will achieve sterilisation
56(. +6 years old man presented after a full mouth extraction complaining that
he 0$led all night1. )hich of the following pre existing conditions could $e
responsi$le for the post operati%e $leeding3
A. Blood pressure reading of ',/3''/
B. Bastric ulcer
C. +levated prothrombin time
D. A 2 D are correct
+. =one of the above
56+. Dong $one growth $y3
A. 5itosis in osteoblast
B. 5itosis of osteoblast
C. Appositional growth in cartilage epiphysis
D. #nterstitial growth in cartilage epiphysis
56-. )hat is ,R>8 in regards to oral lesions of reticular lichen planus3
A. =ever accompanied with skin lesions
B. Always accompanied with skin lesions
C. 4esions may present anywhere
D. 4esions may present on legs
+. 4esions may present on arms
562. "one graft method that has shown the greatest osteogenetic potential is3
A. 4ymphocytic bone graft
B. &ree8e<dried bone graft
C. *elto8ygoLL 5arrow graft
D. Cortical bone graft
+. Cancellous bone graft
564. 7 patient states that for 7DM;B, a year now, she has had a ru$$ery, firm,
painless nodule within the su$stance of parotid gland. ,his M;B, liely is3
A. 5ucocele
B. 4ymph node
C. Benign mi"ed tumour
D. %:uamous cell carcinoma
+. %ialolith with encapsulations
565. ,he $est method to radiate a specific area of the head is3
A. .se lead collimator
516. ,he $est reading on radiograph to diagnose anylosis in deciduous molar is3
A. Density of lamina dura
511. )hich is /;, CE7RC,8R'B,'C of dentinogenesis imperfecta3
A. Dentinal tubules are more than usual
512. Child with less than normal num$er of teeth, mandi$ular lateral incisor is
larger than usualA on x rays it shows with two roots and two roots canalsA your
diagnosis is3CC
A. Dilaceration
B. Bemination
C. &usion
D. Concrescence
+. aurodontism
51!. ,he M;B, sta$le area to e%aluate the craniofacial growth is3
A. =asal floor
B. Cranial vault
C. -cclusal plane
D. =aso ma"illary comple"
+. Anterior cranial base
51(. 2 years child with Class ' malocclusion, slight %ersion of maxillary Class 'A
ade=uate arch length. )hat is your management3
A. -ral screen
B. *ead cap therapy
C. #nclined plane on mandibular anterior teeth
D. *awley plate
+. +"pansion screw plate
51+. ,ongue thrust with tongue to lip swallow is seen in3
A. #ncompetent lips
51-. Clinical indications of pathogenic chronic periodontitis3
A. 5obility
B. Dull pain on closing
C. !resence of true pocket
D. Apical migration of gingival epithelium
+. !resence of subgingival calculus
&. C, D 2 +
512. ,o pre%ent exposure of a ****** on a permanent rootA the dentist "8B,
approach for ele%ating flap is to use3
A. Double flap
B. %tripping procedure
C. &ull thickness flap
D. Apically positioned flap
+. %plit thickness flap
514. )hat is ,R>8 in regards to primary occlusal trauma3
A. 5obility caused by e"cessive forces on normal periodontal ligament
515. 'n ad%ance periodontitis with mared mo$ilityA teeth should $e splinted3
A. o improve comfort and function
526. 8xamination re%eals area of gingi%al recession, exposed wide area of dental
roots. )hich is the procedure of choice to o$tain co%erage of the root surface3
A. &ree gingival autograft
B. %ub<epithelial tissue graft
C. Apically positioned graft
D. &ree gingival graft
+. 5odified wide flap
521. )hat does contra indicate distal wedge in molars9 area3
A. Distal fluting
B. 4ong attached gingiva
C. %harply ascending ramus that limits space distal to molars
D. %upra bony pockets distal to molars
522. )hich of the following is not a property of Fluoride ion3
A. Crosses placental barrier
B. Deposits in bone
C. +"cretes rapidly by kidney
D. Bacteria static
+. !roduces e"trinsic tooth stain
52!. ,wo conditions of enamel facilitate post erupti%e uptae of fluoride element3
A. *yper mineralisation and surface dentine
B. %urface demineralisation and hypo mineralisation
C. Dental fluorosis and enamel opacities
52(. 'n regards to topically applied fluoride 3
A. +ffective in incorporated into dental pla:ue
B. #nhibits acid demineralisation of enamel
52+. Flexi$ility of the retenti%e clasp arm .oes not relate to3
A. 4ength
B. Cross section
C. 5aterial
D. Degree of taper
+. .nder cut area
52-. Protrusi%e mo%ement in wax3
A. Can not be perforated
522. D87B, use of $lood count3
A. #nfectious mononuclears
524. ,he F'RB, ad%antage of using 166666 rpm and o%er rotors is3
A. 4ess vibration on patient
525. Eow long it would tae to see the dentinal $ridge after direct pulp capping
$y using Calcium hydroxide3CC
A. C<, weeks
B. G weeks
C. C<, months
D. G months
5!6. ,he ;P,'M>M crown to root ratio for a$utment tooth is3CC
A. 2S(
B. 'S'
5!1. )hat does contraindicate $ridge wors3
A. 4ong edentulous span which will lead to damage of abutments
5!2. 8lasticity of impression material will lead to ideally3
A. !revents distortion when impression is removed out of the mouth
5!!. Patient has $een coming to your clinic for se%eral times complaining a$out
soreness under the dentureA what would you do3
A. Check occlusion of lower buccal cusps
5!(. )hat is the difference $etween arcon and non arcon articulator3
A. #n arcon the condylar element is in the lower compartment
5!+. Purplish lesions on the $uccal mucosa that ha%e $een there since $irthA the
diagnosis is3
A. *aemangioma
5!-. 8le%ators are not used in3
A. Dividing third lower molars roots
5!2. )hat is contraindicated to the use of calcium hydroxide for pulp capping3
A. Accidental e"posure of pulp
B. Carious e"posure of pulp in otherwise asymptomatic tooth
C. Carious e"posure of pulp in tooth that has been painful for weeks
5!4. Eow would you treat hyperaemia 0hyperaemic tooth13CC
A. 1inc -"ide and eugenol cement
B. Calcium hydro"ide
C. Corticosteroid paste
5!5. Patient comes to you complaining of pain in a tooth, the tooth is filled with
composite long time agoA what would you do3
A. > ray, remove filling and restore with temporarily filling
5(6. >se of inhalation general anaesthesia3
A. *alothane should not be less than 0)
B. -"ygen must not be less than (/)
5(1. "ilateral symmetrical swelling of the mandi$le of a child is liely to $e
caused $y3
A. Acromegaly
B. !aget;s disease
C. Biant cell lesion
D. !rimordial cysts
+. Dental cysts
5(2. For fissure and sealant treatment to $e a part of the primarily retenti%e care3
A. !lace sealant on teeth which are at high risk of caries
B. !lace sealant on newly erupted teeth
5(!. Periodontal pocet is measured $etween3
A. C+7 to base of pocket
B. op of the gingiva to the base
5((. )hen you apply a pressure of 6.2+/ to measure pocet depth3
A. G mm indicates periodontitis
5(+. )hich of the following elements is not found in normal periodontal
mem$rane3
A. &ibroblast
B. +pithelial cells
C. +rythrocytes
D. 9est cells of malaise
+. #nflammatory plasma cells and lymphocytes
5(-. )hich of the following situations mae periodontal disease more se%er3
A. +nough pro"imal surface
B. oo wide bucco lingual embrasure
C. 5issing pro"imal contacts
5(2. ,he auxiliary occlusal rest on tooth for partial denture should $e placed3
A. Away from edentulous space
B. Ad$acent to edentulous space
C. =ear fulcrum line
D. Away from fulcrum line
5(4. 7 %ital tooth has a crown cemented to a pin retained amalgam coredA where
does failure occur3
A. Between crown and cement
B. Between core and cement
C. #n the crown and the root
D. #n the core and the margin preparation
5(5. )hich is /;, a result of toxic dosage of local anaesthetic3
A. Angioneurotic oedema
B. *ypotension
C. Respiratory depression
D. *ypertension
5+6. Bwallowing will aid in the diagnosis of3
A. Branchial cyst
B. hyroglossal duct cyst
C. Ranula
D. Retention cyst
+. Blobuloma"illary cyst
5+1. )hat is not true a$out to$acco smoing3
A. Redo" potential favours growth of anaerobic bacteria
B. #t is caries immuno<suppressive
C. #t is adrenergic
D. Affects neutrophils and chemotactic factors
5+2. ;n J ray you found the &utta Percha cone extending 1mm $eyond the apex
without any symptomsA what would you do3
A. Remove restoration material until you are able to withdraw the Butta !ercha
cone
B. Apiectomy
C. 4eave as is until any complications occur
5+!. ;n J ray you found the cement of pre%ious root canal treatment is extending
1mm $eyond the apex without any symptomsA what would you do3
A. Remove restoration material and retreat
B. Apiectomy
C. 4eave as is until any complications occur
5+(. )hat is the main purpose of using corticosteroids in pulpal o$turation
material3
A. &or their antibiotic action
B. &or their antiinflammatory action
C. o relief pulp pressure
5++. )hat ner%e supplies upper first molars3
A. !osterior and mid superior alveolar nerveS
5+-. ,he roughest surface on cut tooth structure3
A. Cross cut fissures at ultra speed
5+2. ,he main of damaged gingi%al tissues after placing ru$$er dam is3
A. he distance between holes is big
B. he distance between holes is small
C. he punctured holes are too big in si8e
D. =ot using lubricant when placing rubber dams
5+4. ,he ad%antage of using the lingual plate on lingual $ar is3
A. #t acts as indirect retention
5+5. Retention in precision attachment is achie%ed $y3
A. &rictional resistance
5-6. Eow much under cut area a clasp arm should engage3CC
A. As much under the undercut as possible
B. Anywhere beyond the survey line
C. A predetermined amount of undercut
5-1. )hat is characteristic of fi$rotic gingi%itis3
A. #s phenytoin induced gingivitis and only seen on intra lateral papilla
B. Can only be treated surgically
5-2. "one is characterised $y3CC
A. *aversian canal around bony canals
B. #rregularly arrayed tabullaeLL
5-!. )hy we do not use porcelain in long span $ridge wors3
A. Because of the high casting shrinkage of porcelain
5-(. @ou ha%e patient with Class '' di%ision 2A which of the following is
contraindicated3
A. Cantilever bridge
B. 5aryland bridge
5-+. Eow will co%er $uccal $icuspid for lower premolar when maing a metallic
porcelain crown3
A. Cover the occlusal and buccal cuspid by porcelain
B. Cover $ust buccal cuspid by porcelain
5--. )hat is the main cause of $ilateral cheilosis3
A. %hort vertical dimension
B. 9itamin B deficiency
5-2. )hat sort of alloys do you use for $ridges3
A. Ductile
B. *ard
C. *igh sensitivity
5-4. )hat sort of material do you use for the fa$rication of Maryland $ridges3
A. %ingle phase materials
B. 5ulti phase materials
C. +"tra hard
D. he same as bonding martial
5-5. )hen the nec of the condyle is fracturedA what muscles determine the
mo%ement of the superior segment3
A. 4ateral pterygoid
B. 5edial pterygoid
C. emporalis
D. 5ylohyoid
526. Patient with prosthetic heart %al%es, with '/R %alue of !.6A re=uires surgery,
what is the your management3
A. Bive Amo"icillin or 9ancomycin and suture carefully
B. %top warfarin, start heparin, carefully suture and give Amo"icillin or
9ancomycin
C. %top warfarin, carefully suture and give Amo"icillin or 9ancomycin
521. Chronic oral antral fistula for some time after the extraction of maxillary
first molar. )hat is your management3
A. %urgical closure
B. Anti<biotic and nasal decongestant
C. 6ash the antrum
522. Pigmented nae%us can undergo malignant3
A. Always
B. =ever
C. '/ to '0)
52!. ,he M;B, common sites for s=uamous carcinoma in the oral ca%ity are3CC
A. !alate and gingivae
B. ongue and floor of the mouth
C. ongue and palate
52(. 7 patient has painful lesions on her $uccal mucosa. "iopsy report shows
acantholysis and supra $asilareA your diagnosis is3
A. !emphigus vulgaris
B. Bulla lichen planus
C. +rythema multiform
D. %ystemic lupus erythematosus
52+. ;ral mucosal pigmentationA what is ,R>83
A. Commonly seen in ethnic groups
B. Commonly an amalgam tattoo
C. Commonly oral melanoma
D. Commonly melanotic naevus
52-. )hat ' ,R>8 in regards to osteogenesis imperfecta3
A. 5anifests with blue sclera
B. 5ay be associated with deafness
C. %e" linked disorder of bones that develop in cartilage
522. 'ncrease which of the following will decrease density of radiograph3
A. 5illiampere
B. ime
C. ?v! ?ilovoltage
D. -b$ect<film distance
+. &ocal spot<ob$ect distance
524. )hich of the following will increase sharpness3
A. 4arger focal spot
B. %maller focal spot
C. #ncrease ob$ect<film distance
525. ,he M;B, common staphylococcal infections is3
A. A localised purulent infection of the skin
B. Diffuse purulent infection of the skin
C. %taphylococcal osteomyelitis
D. #mpetigo
546. )hat is ,R>8 in regards to "asal Cell Carcinoma
A. 5etastases is common
B. +rodes bone
C. 5ore common in oriental races
D. Cannot occur in oral mucosa according to definition
541. 'n se%ere periodontitisA pro$e3
A. Bet stopped by calculus
B. Boes beyond connective tissues of $unctional epithelium
C. ouches coronal end of $unctional epithelium
D. ouches the middle of $unctional epithelium
+. ouches sulculuar epithelium
542. Characteristic of mucogingi%al in%ol%ement3
A. A pocket of more than G mm depth
B. -nly 'mm of attached gingiva remains
C. !ocket e"tends to the mucogingival $unction
54!. ,he role of &uided ,issue Regeneration &.,.R. is3
A. !revents apical migration of $unctional epithelium
B. Allow the growth of connective tissue in contact with surface
C. !revent apical migration of $unctional epithelium
54(. ,he critical pla=ue PE is3
A. C
B. 0.0
C. G
D. G.0
54+. )hen it is accepta$le for patient to hold radiographic film pacet in the
patient9s mouth3
A. !atient is very young and can not understand direction
B. !atient is physically handicapped and unable to hold the film
C. &ilm should never be held by the dentist
D. here is a lack of time and radiograph is essential
54-. Common cause of poor diagnosis in a%ulsion replantation3
A. +"ternal resorptive defects
542. Posterior %ital molar with core the $est material to restore it is3
A. Amalgam
544. ,he function of incisor pin of an articulator3
A. *ori8ontal and vertical overlap
545. )hich of the following is important consideration when deciding whether to
design an upper partial denture without anterior flang3
A. he amount of labial alveolar bone resorption
556. Tinc ;xide and eugenol impression paste3
A. Can not be used in areas with undercuts
551. )hen restoring with composite resins, why do we do the ca%o surface
$e%elling3
A. Aesthetic
552. 'n regards to denture stomatitis3
A. Due to over growth of some normal commensal of oral cavity
55!. ,he M;B, unfa%oura$le root fracture3
A. Cervical third
55(. ,he &R87,8B, relia$le finding to confirm a necrotic pulp is3
A. Area of radiolucency surrounding the ape" of tooth
55+. )hen preparing Class '' ca%ity, you notice a hard dar $rown spot on the
ad<acent tooth <ust $elow the contact pointA M;B, D'O8D@ it is,
A. Demineralised enamel
55-. )hen opening the mouthA in ,MK area3
A. #nitial rotation followed by translation of condyle
552. 'n ca%ity preparation 1mm $elow .8K what is seen3
A. 5ore dentinal tubules, some intertubular and peritubular
B. %ome dentinal tubules, more intertubular and less peritubular
C. 5ore peritubular, some intertubular and dentinal tubular
D. +:ual amount of dentinal tubules, intertubular and peritubular
554. Pulp with multiple microa$scesses will cause e%entually3
A. =ecrosis
555. 8ndodontic therapy completed on tooth with periapical radiolucency.
Mared reduction in si?e of radiolucency is expected in approximately3
A. -ne year
1666. )ell constructed complete denture3
A. =eeds little maintenance
B. 4ess than a week for ad$ustment and total success
C. Adverse effects and decrease taste sensations
1661. ,o pre%ent cer%ical resorption defects following $leaching3
A. Remove Butta !ercha at least 2mm below C+7 or above the crest of alveolar
bone and isolate
1662. )hich muscle acts on the disto lingual contour of lower denture3
A. 5entalis
B. 5asseter
C. 5ylohyoid
D. Buccinator
166!. ,he M;B, common cur%ature of palatal root of maxillary first molar is3
A. Distal
B. 5esial
C. Buccal
D. !alatal
166(. ,he reason that endodontically treated teeth are wea is3
A. 4oss of blood supply
B. 4oss of coronal tissues
166+. +4 years old male has had a -6 yo )M course of radiation gi%en for
carcinoma of tongue. Patient complains of pain associated with poor dentition. ,he
dental management would $e3
A. #mmediate e"traction of any poor teeth under local anaesthetic with antibiotic
coverage
B. %egmental dental clearance and closure to eliminate problems
C. =o dental treatment may be due to neuronic of neoplasms
D. Clearance of poor dentition followed by hyperbaric o"ygen treatment plus a
primary closure of wounds under antibiotic coverage
+. =o e"traction as radionecrosis is an important se:uelae
166-. ;n examination of composite restoration you find a dar attain3
A. Replace the composite
B. Repair with unfilled resin
C. Apply topical fluoride at the margin
1662. ;ccasional sensiti%ity in a shallow class ' amalgam restoration after two
days would $e managed $y3
A. Replace old filing immediately
B. -"ide 1inc and eugenol
C. .sing thicker mi" of cements
D. ell patient the discomfort will disappear after G t oC weeks
+. 4edermi"
1664. Pulp capping in mature tooth may $e followed $y3CC
A. !ulpalgia
B. #nternal resorption
C. *ypercalcification within root canals
D. All of the above
1665. ,he M;B, common occurrence after direct pulp capping is3
A. %igns of reversible pulpitis
1616. )hen should not contaminate metallic framewor during fa$rication of
porcelain fused to metal crown3
A. Between bis:ue stage and gla8ing stage
B. Between preheat and opa:ue stages
C. Between opa:ue and bis:ue stages
D. Between one opa:ue and two opa:ue stages
1611. 0Pop off1 of a porcelain %eneer from under the lying gold crown is due to3CC
A. oo thick application of pure gold surface conditioner
B. Contamination at the porcelain metal interface
C. .nder firing the opa:ue layer
D. All of the above
1612. 7ttrition in elderly, why do teeth maintain contact3
A. Building bone around the fundus of alveolar bone and deposition of cementum
B. #ncreased interocclusal distance
C. &ormation of dentine
161!. ,he M;B, liely factor contri$utes to tooth eruption is3CC
A. he growing root
B. Bone growth
C. 9ascular pressure
D. he developing periodontal ligament
161(. 'nitial condylar guidance of 2+ degree was wrong is changed to (+ degree.
)hat changes will you mae to achie%e $alanced occlusion3
A. Decrease incisal guidance
B. Reduce cusps height
C. #ncrease compensate curve
161+. &ood oral hygiene and fluoridation is D87B, useful in pre%enting caries of3
A. !it and fissure
B. %mooth surface
C. #naccessible area
161-. Patient complains of sensiti%ityA on examination you found a composite
restoring a good ca%ity preparation without any secondary cariesA what is your next
step3
A. +"tirpate the pulp that is obviously inflamed
B. !lace 1-+ dressing to sedate the pulp
C. Ask patient to come back in si" months
D. Repeat restoration
1612. )hat is the shape of occlusal rest3
A. %poon shape with rounded margin
1614. Regeneration periodontal surgery3
A. Regeneration of cementum
B. 4ong $unctional epithelium
1615. )hat is /;, ,R>8 a$out gingi%itis3
A. 5obility
1626. )hy is the fre=uency of car$ohydrates intae more important =uantity3
A. 4ow number of streptococcus mutans
B. *etero formation is better at low sugar concentration
C. *omo formation is better at high sugar intake
D. Restricted diffusion of acid through pla:ue
1621. &ingi%itis is not caused $y3
A. Diabetes
B. 9iral infection
1622. ,he elimination half life of .ia?epam is in the range of3
A. 2<0 hours
B. 0<'2 hours
C. '2<(/ hours
D. (/<G, hours
+. G,<KC hours
162!. Myxoedema occurs due to3CC
A. *ypersecretion of the thyroid
B. *ypersecretion of the adrenal
C. *yposecretion of thyroid<hypothyroidism
D. *yposecretion of the adrenal
162(. >lcers, necrosis and plasma cells at the $asal mem$rane with atrophic thin
areas, reduced rete pegs will $e diagnosed as3
A. Des:uamative gingivitis
162+. )hich of the following is seen in $enign mucosal mem$rane pemphigoid3CC
A. 8anck cells
B. #ntraepithelial vesicles
C. *istopathology like aphthous ulcer
D. %carring of the con$unctiva
162-. 'n syphilis3
A. !rimary lesion is not contagious
B. -ral lesions are not seen in less than ')
C. %pirochetes disseminate in 2G hours
1622. )hich of the following is ,R>8 a$out syphilis3
A. he spirochetes disseminate rapidly throughout the body within 2Ghour after
contact
B. Both the primary chancre and the secondary mucous patch stages of the disease
are highly infectious
C. -nly the lesions of the primary and secondary stages are contagious
D. All of the above
1624. )hich of the following is not true a$out warfarin,
A. #=R of ( is enough to start any e"traction
B. Affects e"trinsic system and increases prothrombin time
C. *eparin can be given subcutaneously and acts rapidly
D. #t takes at least '2 hours for 9itamin ? to reverse the effects of coumarin
1625. Btaphylococcus aureus can cause which of the following infection3
A. hyroiditis
B. !ancreatitis
C. -steomyelitis
D. %carlatina
+. !neumonia
16!6. 7 16 year old child presents with crowding of the dentition and
desires correction. )hat your next step would $e3
A. !erform mi"ed dentition analysis
B. +"tract the deciduous teeth
C. Ask the patient to come after the deciduous teeth fall off and complete
permanent dentition erupts
D. Apply a fi"ed appliances
+. Review in yearly intervals
16!1. 'n regards to paracetamol3
A. 4iver damage in mild overdose
16!2. 'n regards to periapical lesions, what is ,R>83
A. Are predominantly anaerobic
B. 5ust be treated by antibiotics
C. 5ust always treated by surgery
D. Change fro aerobic into anaerobic
16!!. Patient with wea pulse, moist sin and dyspnoeaA what is the first
thing to do3
A. 5aintain airway and place in supine position
B. Bive insulin in$ection
C. Administer o"ygen
D. #n$ect adrenaline
16!(. Bingle retroclined upper incisor in 5 years old, space is sufficient.
)hat is your management3
A. Anterior inclined plane on mandibular teeth
B. Bite plane
C. +"pansion screw
D. *awley appliance
16!+. ,he angle of $lade for closed curettage is3CC
A. 4ess than (0 degree
B. 4ess than G0 degree
C. 4ess than K/ degree
D. 4ess than '// degree
16!-. 'n which of the following conditions %esiclesL$ullae are ne%er seen
prior to ulceration3
A. *%9 '
B. Aphthous ulcer
C. !emphigus
16!2. Patient complains of finger:lie growth on the lateral aspect of the
tongue. ,he lesion is painless and of normal colour. ,he M;B, PR;"7"D8
diagnosis is3
A. &olate papillae
B. &iliform papillae
C. =eurofibroma
D. !apilloma
16!4. ,hiamine is useful in3
A. Collagen synthesis
B. Clotting factor production
C. +pithelial integrity
D. Cellular energy production
16!5. ,opical fluorides are M;B, $eneficial when3
A. Directly applied on decalcified enamel
B. Applied after eruption
16(6. Child presented to you with sore throat, fe%er and <oint swellingA the
M;B, pro$a$le diagnosis is3
A. Rheumatic fever
B. Rheumatic arthritis
C. -steoarthritis
16(1. 8nd product of amino acids meta$olism is3
A. .rea
B. .ric acid
C. Allantoin
16(2. Patient shows a lesion on the tongue ad<acent to sharp tooth. @ou
0rounded off1 the sharp area and recall patient after one month to see the lesion
turning smaller in si?e. )hat your next step would $e3
A. ?eep observing
B. !erform an e"cision biopsy
C. !rescribe ?enalog and -rabase
16(!. ;n E'# patient which of the following 'B /;, R8C;&/'B8.3
A. %:uamous cell carcinoma
B. *#9 gingivitis
C. -steosarcoma
D. +"ternal lymphoma
+. ?aposi sarcoma
16((. ,he M;B, primary treatment of 7/>& in E'# patient is3
A. !rescribe antibiotics
B. Debridement and antimicrobial rinses
C. Bingivoplasty
D. &lap surgery
16(+. 7 patient on dicoumarol treatment needs extraction. )hich of the
following is M;B, %alua$le in e%aluating surgical riss3
A. Clotting time
B. Bleeding time
C. !rothrombin time
D. %edimentation rate
+. Complete blood cell count
16(-. 'nfection with new $one formation is3
A. Barr;s osteomyelitis
B. Condensing osteitis
C. orus
16(2. @ou want to place a post on an endodontically treated tooth which
has a good sil%er point 07g point1A there is no e%idence of failure of the pre%ious
root filing. )hat would you do3
A. Remove and replace the Ag point with Butta !ercha before the post preparation.
16(4. ,he placement of metal stops at a location remote to direct retainers
to increase retention is termed3
A. #ndirect retainers
16(5. ,he hamular notch is important in full dentures construction
$ecause it aids in the setting position of the artificial teeth
A. &irst statement is true, but the reason given is false
16+6. )hen setting up teeth for complete dentures ha%ing $ilateral
$alanced occlusion, separation of posterior teeth during protrusion is done $y3
A. #ncreasing the anterior posterior occlusal curve
B. Decreasing the angle orientation of the occlusal plane
16+1. )hen patient $ites in protrusion you notice that posterior teeth do
not meet, what would you do to sol%e this3
A. #ncrease the compensatory curve
B. Decrease the angle of the occlusal plane
16+2. ,he M;B, common reason for full denture failure3
A. #nade:uate interocclusal clearance
16+!. 7 complaint of $urning tongue in an elderly female would $e a result
of3
A. A systemic allergy
B. Allergy because of denture
C. !sychogenic
16+(. 'n posterior cross$ite situation which are the supporting cusps3
A. .pper buccal and lower lingual cusps
16++. ,he $ilaminar ?one in reference to ,MK refers to3
A. he upper and lower $oint spaces
B. he distal attachments of the lateral pterygoid to the condyle
16+-. )hat is the M;B, C;MM;/ configuration of the mesial $uccal
canal of upper first molar3CC
A. wo canals and one foramina
16+2. )hat does 0B@/8R8B'B1 in prosthodontics mean3
A. 4oss of water and contraction
16+4. )hy would you in%est the wax pattern as soon as possi$le in an
indirect inlay fa$rication3
A. 5inimise distortion
B. Avoid contraction
C. Avoid e"pansion
16+5. >pon palpation which of the following areas would $e found to ha%e
o%erlying mucosa3
#. 5idline of the palate
##. 5ylohyoid ridge
###. 5ental foramen
#9. #ncisive foramen
9. ori
A. # and ##
B. #, ##, ###
C. #, ##, 9
D. =one of the above
+. All of the above.
16-6. )hy do people with cleft palateLlip ha%e speech difficulties3
A. Difficulties in keeping the intraoral pressure.