MDS PREP
After PD surgery immediate recall of patient is done after
1) 1 week
2) 2 week
3) 3 week
4) 4 week
Periodontics
Answer: 1
Following periodontal surgery, a one-week recall is standard practice to
evaluate the surgical site, ensure proper healing, and address any immediate
postoperative concerns.
Educating a patient about dental health should aim at
1) Change in attitude
2) Change in behaviour
3) Increasing the frequency of brushing
4) Providing information about disease
Periodontics
Answer: 2
While changing attitudes and providing information are important, the primary goal of patient education in dentistry is to encourage behavioral changes that lead to improved oral hygiene practices. This may include consistent brushing and flossing, dietary changes, and regular dental visits.
The periodontal fiber group which inserts into two adjacent teeth is the
1. transseptal group
2. circular group
3. horizontal group
4. oblique group
Periodontics
Answer: 1
The transseptal fibers are a type of periodontal ligament fiber that run between the cementum of adjacent teeth. They help maintain the interproximal relationship between teeth and provide support to the gingival tissue. These fibers are important for the stability of the dental arch and help resist the forces that may cause teeth to drift apart.
Circular group fibers encircle the tooth.
Horizontal group fibers run horizontally between the
tooth and the alveolar bone.
Oblique group fibers run from the cementum to the bone
at an angle, providing resistance to vertical forces.
Osseous form is considered to be ideal when
1. Redicular bone is apical to interdental bone
2. Interdental bone is apical to radicular bone
3. Bone is more coronal in interproximal surface than facial and lingual sides
4. None of the above
Periodontics
Answer: 3
Osseous form is considered ideal when the bone is more coronal in the interproximal surface than the facial and lingual sides.
Which aspect of instrument determines whether to remove gross deposits of calculus
1) Angulation and flexibility of blade
2) Angulation and flexibilty of shank
3) Angulation and length of blade
4) Angulation and length of shank
Periodontics
Answer: 2
The angulation and flexibility of the shank are crucial in determining the ability of an instrument to remove gross deposits of calculus. The shank of a dental instrument, such as a scaler or curette, must be designed to allow for proper access and manipulation around the curves and contours of teeth to effectively remove calculus. While the blade also plays a role, the shank's design is more influential in reaching and adapting to the tooth's surface.
Cervical abrasion is usually the result of
1. acidic fluids
2. sulcular brushing
3. gingival sulcular fluids
4. horizontal brushing
Periodontics
Answer: 4
Cervical abrasion is often caused by improper brushing techniques, particularly
horizontal brushing, which can wear away the enamel and dentin at the cervical
area of the teeth.
Which of the following is the main constituent of plaque?
1. Calcium and phosphorus
2. Water
3. Microorganisms
4. Glycoproteins and monosaccharides
Periodontics
Answer: 3
Dental plaque is primarily made up of microbial communities, which play a
significant role in the development of dental diseases like caries and
periodontal disease.
Which of the following gives historical record of past periodontal activity and is useful in monitoring success of periodontal therapy
1) Presence of bleeding
2) Probing depth
3) Clinical attachment
4) Recessive of gingiva
Periodontics
Answer: 2
Probing depth measurements provide historical data on periodontal attachment
levels, reflecting the past and present condition of periodontal health.
Tracking changes in probing depth is critical for assessing treatment success
and disease progression