MDS PREP
In a bruxism patient the muscle that exhibits overdevelopment is
1. Lateral pterygoid
2. Masseter
3. Temporalis
4. Internal pterygoid
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
In a bruxism patient, the muscle that exhibits overdevelopment is the masseter.
HOME technique should not be applied to
1) 5 years old child
2) Who exhibits hysterical behaviour during treatment but mentally sound
3) Both of the above
4) In mature frightened child
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
The HOME technique (Hands-on, Objective, Mouth Examination) is a method used to assess oral health and provide guidance for oral hygiene instructions to patients. It is generally appropriate for children of all ages and those who may exhibit hysterical behavior during treatment. However, it is less suitable for children who are mentally sound and capable of understanding and cooperating with traditional oral examination methods.
Radiograph of a periodontal ligament of a tooth which has lost its antagonist shows
1. Widening of the PDL space
2. Narrowing of PDL space
3. Increased density
4. Sclerotic change
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
Radiographs of a periodontal ligament of a tooth that has lost its antagonist show narrowing of the PDL space.
Lateral food impaction occurs mainly due to
1. Uneven alteration of occlusal surface
2. Open proximal contact
3. Open gingival embrasure
4. All of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
Lateral food impaction occurs mainly due to open proximal contact.
Mouth mirror commonly used by a dentist is a
1. Plane mirror
2. Concave mirror
3. Convex mirror
4. Convex lens
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
A concave mirror is commonly used by a dentist.
Identify the wrong statement regarding true except
1. Association with gingivitis
2. Associated with periodontitis
3. May not cause bleeding on probing
4. None of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
Gingivitis is typically associated with plaque-induced inflammation of the gingiva, but not all gingival lesions directly correlate with other periodontal conditions like periodontitis or specific non-bleeding phenomena.
The deciduous teeth which provide the adequate space is an important factor in relation of
1) Normal occlusion
2) Malocclusion
3) High caries index
4) Early exfoliation of deciduous teeth
Pedodontics Answer: 1
Compared to the permanent dentition the mesio distal diameter of the primary dentition is larger . The space is used by the mandibular molars and it may correct an end-to-end molar relationship into a normal molar relationship in permanent dentition.
If degenerate changes occur in junctional epithelium
1. Pocket formation progresses rapidly
2. Pocket formation is retarted
3. Results in increase in pus formation
4. None of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
If degenerative changes occur in the junctional epithelium, pocket formation is retarded.