MDS PREP
When was fluoride tooth paste made OTC?
1) 1945 2) 1955 3) 1964 4) 1971
Public Health Dentistry
Answer: 2
The presence of pulp stones on the radiograph of a tooth indicates the presence of
1) Acute pulpitis
2) Acute pulpalgia
3) Chronic periodontitis
4) None of the above
Oral Pathology
Answer: 4
Malformation of the coronal portion of the permanent anterior teeth is most frequently encountered in the
1. maxillary central incisor
2. maxillary lateral incisor
3. maxillary canine
4. mandibular lateral incisor
Dental Anatomy
Answer: 2
Maxillary lateral incisor agenesis:
This is the most common congenital absence of a permanent tooth in the maxillary
anterior region, accounting for about 20% of all dental anomalies.
Coronal developmental invagination (DI):This is a common anomaly in the
permanent maxillary lateral incisor, usually appearing as an accentuation of the
lingual pit.It's often bilateral.
Peg-shaped crown:This is a common alteration in the maxillary lateral incisor.
In amyloidosis of the tongue, the amyloid is deposited primarily in the
1. Stromal connective tissue
2. Cells of the surface epithelium
3. Nuclei of the striated muscles cells
4. Cytoplasm of the striated muscle cells
Oral Pathology
Answer: 1
Chief cause of failure of replantation of avulsed tooth
1) Ankylosis
2) Infection
3) External resorption
4) Internal resorption
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
The most common consequence of bleaching vital teeth
1. Discolouration
2. Cervicalresorption
3. Apical periodontitis
4. Root resorption
Endodontics
Answer: 3
Dopamine is preferred in treatment of shock because of
1) Renal Vasodilatory effect
2) Increased Cardiac Output
3) Peripheral Vasoconstriction
4) Prolonged action
Pharmacology Answer: 1
Dopamine as a first line of drug in patients with shock
Dopamine in low doses can dilate renal vasculature therefore maintaining glomerular filtration.
Activates adenylate cyclase - cAMP – relaxation of vascular smooth muscle