MDS PREP
Primary purpose of scaling and root planing is
1. To remove sulcular epithelium
2. To remove calculus & aetiological necrotic cementum
3. To remove epithelial attachment
4. All of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
The primary purpose of scaling and root planing is to remove calculus and aetiological necrotic cementum.
Gracey curette No.11-12 are used for
1. Anterior teeth
2. Posterior teeth mesial
3. Posterior teeth distal
4. Posterior teeth facial and lingual
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
Gracey curette No. 11-12 is used for posterior teeth mesial.
When scaling and root planing, the primary objective of the procedure is to
1. Cause shrinkage of gingival tissue
2. Create glass-like root surface
3. Remove all cementum
4. Restore the gingival tissue to health
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
The primary objective of scaling and root planing is to restore the gingival tissue to health.
Radiograph of an osseous defect reveals
1. Number of bony walls
2. Exact configuration of bone loss
3. Location of the epithelial attachment
4. None of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
Radiographs of osseous defects reveal the number of bony walls.
The most widely studied controlled release device in periodontal has been
1. Amoxycillin
2. Tetracycline fibres
3. Cephalexin
4. Metronidazole
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
Tetracycline fibers are the most widely studied controlled release device in periodontal therapy.
In AIDS patients, occurrence of severe and acute periodontal disease is due to
1. Reduced number of T cells
2. Release of lymphokines
3. Cytotoxic reaction
4. All of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
Severe and acute periodontal disease in AIDS patients is due to reduced number of T cells.
Deviations in which of the following stages of development of the dentition result in supernumerary teeth?
1. Apposition
2. Morphodifferentiation
3. Initiation
4. Multiplication
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
Supernumerary teeth, or extra teeth beyond the normal complement, typically arise from deviations during the initiation stage of dental development. This stage involves the formation of the dental lamina, which is responsible for the development of teeth. Abnormalities in this process can lead to the formation of additional teeth.
The occlusal line that is produced due to reversal of cuspal inclines in bruxism patients is called
1. Curve of Manson
2. Curve of Wilson
3. Curve of Spee
4. Pleasure curve
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
The occlusal line produced due to reversal of cuspal inclines in bruxism patients is called the pleasure curve.