MDS PREP
The primary advantage of external splint compared to internal splint
1. Improved esthetics
2. Increased rigidity to occlusal forces
3. Conservation of tooth structure
4. All of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
The primary advantage of an external splint compared to an internal splint is conservation of tooth structure.
Electronic device is contraindicated in
1. Pacemakers
2. AIDS
3. TB
4. Asthmatics
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
Electronic devices are contraindicated in patients with pacemakers.
Which of the following determines the amount of shrinkage of inflammed tissue after scaling and root planing
1. Depth of pocket
2. Oedema in the tissue
3. Nature of bone loss
4. Type of instrument
Pedodontics
Answer: 2
Oedema in the tissue determines the amount of shrinkage of inflamed tissue after scaling and root planing.
Band and loop space maintainer is a
1) Passive appliance
2) Active appliance
3) Both of the above
4) None of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
A band and loop space maintainer is a passive appliance used in pediatric dentistry to maintain space for a permanent tooth when a primary tooth is lost prematurely. It does not exert any active forces on the teeth, hence categorized as a passive appliance.
All are true of PMA index except
1. Measures severity of gingivitis and periodontitis
2. Facial surfaces of 5, 8, 9, 12, 21, 25, 28 are considered
3. Each tooth is divided into 3 units
4. Maximum total score measured is 11
Pedodontics
Answer: 1
The PMA index measures the severity of gingivitis and periodontitis.
Which of the following is most appropriate for pseudo pocket
1. Is a feature of periodontitis
2. Is associated with attachement loss
3. Is associated with trans-septal fibres loss
4. May have a depth of more than 3 mm
Pedodontics
Answer: 4
A pseudo pocket may have a depth of more than 3 mm.
Lateral food impaction occurs mainly due to
1. Uneven alteration of occlusal surface
2. Open proximal contact
3. Open gingival embrasure
4. All of the above
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
Lateral food impaction occurs mainly due to open proximal contact.
While sharpening curettes and sickles, the internal angle of ............... must be preserved between the face and lateral surface
1. 50-60
2. 60-70
3. 70-80
4. 80-90
Pedodontics
Answer: 3
While sharpening curettes and sickles, the internal angle of 70-80 degrees must be preserved between the face and lateral surface.