MDS PREP
Root planning is a procedure to remove necrotic cementum that is in contact with
1. Exotoxin
2. Granulation tissue
3. Endotoxin
4. Functional epithelium
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
Root planing removes necrotic cementum that is in contact with endotoxin.
The only clinical criteria used to test efficacy of coronoplasty is
1. Reduction in pocket depth
2. Reduction in gingival inflammation
3. Reduction in teeth mobility
4. All of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
The only clinical criteria used to test the efficacy of coronoplasty is reduction in teeth mobility.
Average caries attack per year between 5 and 15 years of age is
1) 1 cavity
2) 2 cavities
3) 3 cavities
4) 4 cavities
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
Explanation: Research indicates that the average caries experience in children aged 5 to 15 years is approximately 1 cavity per year. This statistic can vary based on factors such as diet, oral hygiene practices, and access to dental care, but on average, it is considered to be around 1 cavity per year during this developmental stage. This highlights the importance of preventive dental care and regular check-ups to manage and reduce the incidence of dental caries in children.
Periochip is a commercially available local drug delivery system containing
1. Doxycycline
2. Chlorhexidine
3. Minocycline
4. Metronidazole
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
Periochip is a commercially available local drug delivery system containing chlorhexidine.
Occlusal adjustment is affected by all except
1. Compensating curve
2. Cusp height
3. Incisal guidance
4. Postural position
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
Postural position does not affect occlusal adjustment.
Which of the following is true in case of AIDS patient?
1. Acute pain
2. Diffuse red lesion of the attached gingiva
3. Gingiva covered with pseudo membrane
4. Gingival itching
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
In AIDS patients, diffuse red lesions of the attached gingiva are common.
The offset angle of Gracey curette between the blade and shank is
1. 50 degree
2. 70 degree
3. 80 degree
4. 90 degree
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
The offset angle of a Gracey curette between the blade and shank is 70 degrees.
Periodontal pocket wall between tooth and bone is
1. Supra bony pocket
2. Infrabony pocket
3. Gingival pocket
4. Pseudo pocket
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
The periodontal pocket wall between tooth and bone is an infrabony pocket.