MDS PREP
The following is critical for success of a subgingival curettage procedure
1) Removal of free gingiva
2) Removal of epithelial lining of pocket
3) Removal of cementoenamel junction
4) Placement of sutures
Periodontics
Answer: 2
A retained lower decidious incisor will usually
1) Deflect permanent teeth lingually
2) Deflect permanent teeth labially
3) Deflect permanent teeth distally
4) Cause ankylosis of permanent teeth
Orthodontics
Answer: 1
In a patient with gestational diabetes, which of the following is NOT a risk factor for the development of the condition?
(1) Advanced maternal age.
(2) Obesity.
(3) Previous history of gestational diabetes.
(4) Being a non-smoker.
The risk factors for gestational diabetes include advanced maternal age, obesity, previous history of gestational diabetes, family history of diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain ethnic groups (e.g., African American, Hispanic, Native American). Being a non-smoker is not a risk factor for developing gestational diabetes; rather, smoking is generally associated with a lower risk of developing the condition.
Distal surfaces of upper 3rd molars can be effectively cleaned by
1) Toothbrush
2) Rubber stimulator
3) Dental floss
4) Stim-U-dent
Periodontics
Answer: 3
Ultrasonic scaler can be used in
1) AIDS patients
2) Asthmatics
3) Pacemaker
4) Heavy calculus
Periodontics
Answer: 4
The sprue former should be attached to the wax pattern
1) At the thinnest point
2) At the point of greatest bulk
3) At the junction of proximal and
4) None of the above occulsal surfaces
Dental Materials Answer: 2
The sprue former should be attached to the wax pattern at the area of more bulk