MDS PREP
"Tuberous sclerosis" is seen in
1. Vascular fibroma
2. Leprosy
3. Tuberculosis
4. Bone disorders
Tuberous sclerosis is associated with vascular fibroma.
Not a contributing factor for ANUG
1. Pericoronal flap
2. Poor oral hygiene
3. Smoking
4. Aphthous ulcers
Periodontics
Answer: 4
Aphthous ulcers are not a contributing factor for ANUG.
Failures in maintaining adequate plaque control result mostly from failures in patient
1. neuromuscular skills
2. motivation
3. records
4. recalls
Periodontics
Answer: 2
The primary reason for failures in maintaining adequate plaque control is often
a lack of motivation. Patients may understand the importance of oral hygiene but
may not be motivated to implement effective brushing and flossing techniques
consistently.
Which of the following radiographic changes are associated with gingivitis?
1. Increased width of the periodontal ligament space
2. Widening of medullary spaces and loss of trabeculation
3. Irregularity of the crestal lamina dura
4. None of the above
Periodontics
Answer: 4
Typically, gingivitis does not present distinct radiographic changes as seen in
periodontitis, where bone loss is evident. Gingivitis is characterized mainly by
inflammation of the soft tissues.
Least involved furcation is
1. Mandibular first molar
2. Maxillary first molar
3. Maxillary first premolar
4. Mandibular second molar
Periodontics
Answer: 3
The least involved furcation is seen in the maxillary first premolar.
Which of the following structures is most likely to be damaged when per forming flap surgery on the complete mandibular arch?
1. Mental nerve
2. Attachment of mylohyoid muscle
3. Retromolar pad
4. Attachment of buccinator muscle
Periodontics
Answer: 1
The mental nerve is situated beneath the mandibular arch and is at risk during
flap procedures, especially when flaps are elevated or repositioned in that
area.
ANUG patients will have higher levels of one of the following is urine
1. Calcium
2. Bilirubin
3. Free cortisol
4. Glucose
Periodontics
Answer: 3
ANUG patients will have higher levels of free cortisol in urine.
Which is an example of non-graft associated regenerative technique
1. HTR polymer
2. Bioactive glass
3. Osseous coagulum
4. GTR
Periodontics
Answer: 4
GTR is an example of a non-graft associated regenerative technique.