In managing a seven-year-old-child, the dentist should keep in mind that a child at this age is 1) Frequently negative 2) Susceptible to praise 3) Generally uncooperative 4) Prone to sensation anxiety
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
When with calcium hydroxide pulpotomy, immediate reaction is 1) Formation of dentin bridge 2) Fixation of tissues 3) Severe inflammatory reaction 4) Proliferation of pulp tissue
PedodonticsAnswer: 3
When do the primary teeth begin to calcify
1. Between 4 to 5 weeks of fetal life
2. Between 4 to 6 months of fetal life
3. At birth
4. Between 2 to 4 months after birth
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
Which of the following uncooperative behaviour is seen in physically abused child 1) Timid/Shy 2) Stoic 3) Whining type 4) Hysterical
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
The occlusal surface of a deciduous second molar is level with the gingival margin of a permanent second molar which has begun to tip mesially. What would be treatment of choice, if radio- graphs indicate a normal developing permanent second bicuspid?
1. Extract the deciduous second molar
2. Observe for 6 months and then decide
3. Maintain the deciduous molar and up right the permanent molar
4. Extract the deciduous second molar and place a space maintainer
PedodonticsAnswer: 3
The APPCO clamp for rubber dam application is used exclusively in pedodontic practice because of 1) Automatically adjusts to conform to anatomy and size of tooth 2) Provides great distal access 3) Has four point contact giving positive retention 4) All of the above
PedodonticsAnswer: 4
Treatment for pulpless immature young permanent anterior tooth is 1) Apexogenesis 2) Apexification 3) Pulpotomy 4) Mummification
PedodonticsAnswer: 2
Which of the following materials is the most ideal for indirect pulp capping 1) Calcium hydroxide 2) Zinc oxide eugenol cement 3) Zinc oxide powder only 4) Zinc oxyphosphate cement