MDS PREP
Clenching and bruxism in 40-year-old man can be controlled by
1. Occlusal guards
2. Occlusal equilibration
3. Psychological counselling
4. All of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
Clenching and bruxism can be controlled by occlusal guards, occlusal equilibration, and psychological counseling.
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.
A patient has cheilosis, angular stomatitis, glossitis, red, itching eyes. The periodontal surgery that was performed one week ago has not healed properly. Deficiency of which of the following vitamins is most likely
1. Thiamin
2. Riboflavin
3. Tocopherol
4. Calciferol
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
Deficiency of riboflavin is most likely in a patient with cheilosis, angular stomatitis, and glossitis.
The advantage of electrosurgery over blade for gingival tissue management is
1. Rapid postoperative healing
2. Cheaper
3. Less haemorrhage
4. All of the above
The advantage of electrosurgery over blade for gingival tissue management is less hemorrhage.