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#1 Periodontics
Equilibration aims to distribute occlusal forces evenly across the dentition to prevent excessive stress on individual teeth, thereby reducing the risk of mobility, wear, and periodontal issues.
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The most important objective in equilibrating the natural dentition is to
1. ensure balance in eccentric movements
2. narrow the occlusal table
3. achieve a more favorable distribution of occiusal forces
4. eliminate open contacts and prevent food impaction
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#2 Periodontics
Maintenance therapy is designed to support the long-term health of periodontal tissues after initial treatment. By regularly monitoring and managing periodontal disease, practitioners can help prevent disease recurrence and maintain periodontal health.
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The main objective of maintenance therapy is
1) To initiate secondary surgical procedures
2) To identify aetiological agent
3) To prevent recurrence of disease
4) None of the above
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#3 Periodontics
Dental plaque is primarily made up of microbial communities, which play a significant role in the development of dental diseases like caries and periodontal disease.
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Which of the following is the main constituent of plaque?
1. Calcium and phosphorus
2. Water
3. Microorganisms
4. Glycoproteins and monosaccharides
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#4 Periodontics
It requires the presence of local irritants to initiate the inflammation.
The systemic condition, such as hormonal changes during pregnancy or puberty, exacerbates the existing inflammation, leading to more pronounced enlargement than local factors alone would cause.
Pregnancy and puberty are classic examples of physiological states that condition the gingival tissues in this manner.
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The conditioned gingival enlargement
1) Requires presence of local irritants
2) Exacerbates existing inflammation
3) Pregnancy and puberty are the examples
4) All of the above
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#5 Periodontics
While changing attitudes and providing information are important, the primary goal of patient education in dentistry is to encourage behavioral changes that lead to improved oral hygiene practices. This may include consistent brushing and flossing, dietary changes, and regular dental visits.
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Educating a patient about dental health should aim at
1) Change in attitude
2) Change in behaviour
3) Increasing the frequency of brushing
4) Providing information about disease
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#6 Periodontics
A suturing needle used in periodontal surgery should have a swedged suture needle.
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A suturing needle used in periodontal surgery should have 
 1. A swedged suture needle
 2. Have rounded point
 3. Have double cutting edge
 4. All of the above
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#7 Periodontics
Histologic examination of desquamative gingivitis shows loss of basement membrane.
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Histologic examination of desquamative gingivitis shows 
1. Hyperkeratosis
2. Loss of retepegs
3. Loss of basement membrane
4. All of the above

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#8 Periodontics
At 6 years of age, interdental papillary necrosis, ulceration, pain, bleeding, and pseudomembrane formation is seen in ANUG.
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At 6-years-age interdental papillary necrosis, ulceration, pain, bleeding and pseudomembrane formation is seen in 
 1. Herpetic gingivostomatitis
 2. ANUG
 3. Erythema multiforme
 4. Streptococcal gingivostomatitis
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#9 Periodontics
a pyogenic granuloma (PG) is most characteristically recognized by its vascular and fragile nature:

Friability and Bleeding: Because they are composed of an overabundance of capillaries, these lesions are extremely delicate and characteristically bleed profusely even with minor trauma or gentle probing.

Surface Appearance: The surface is often ulcerated and may be covered by a thin grayish pseudomembrane or yellow-fibrinous layer. In established lesions, a moist, glistening, or "ground beef" appearance is common.

Morphology: They typically present as solitary, bright red to purple, dome-shaped papules or nodules that can be pedunculated (on a stalk) or sessile (broad-based).

The "Collar": A characteristic finding is a scaly, white keratinized border at the base, often referred to as an epidermal collarette
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A pyogenic granuloma on the skin surface is characterized by which key feature on examination?
1) Hard, fixed mass
2) Yellowish, cheesy discharge
3) Friable (bleeds easily) surface, often with ulceration/pseudomembrane
4) Mottled pigmentation
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