2012

Question 1

What is the purpose of a post ?

Answer 1

To retain the core

Question 2

What is a ferrule ?

Answer 2

a 1-2mm dentine collar required to place a post

Question 3

What are the types of posts?

Answer 3

manufactured - pre-formed

material - cast metal, steel, zirconia, carbon, glass fibre

shape - parallel sided or tapered

Question 4

How much gutta percha should be left in the canal space when placing a post?

Answer 4

at least 3-5mm

Question 5

What is the purpose of placing a post?

Answer 5

Resistance/Retention for a compromised crown

Question 6

Name 2 types of bone loss in radiographs

Answer 6

Horizontal and vertical

Question 7

What metal is used to absorb heat generated by X-Ray production?

Answer 7

Pb

Question 8

What nerve is the mental nerve a branch of?

Answer 8

mandibular branch of the inferior alveolar nerve

Question 9

What are potential storage mediums for an avulsed tooth ?

Answer 9

Milk
Saline
Patient’s saliva

Question 10

What advise would you give to someone phoning with an avulsed tooth ?

Answer 10

• do not allow to dry out
• hold only by the crown of the tooth
• If root is dirty rinse with cold water
• reimplant tooth as soon as possible
• visit the dentist immediately

Question 11

what splint is used for subluxation and how long should it be in place for?

Answer 11

Flexible splint for 2 weeks

Question 12

what fluoride regime is used for a high risk 4 year old ?

Answer 12

1500 ppmF 2x daily

Question 13

what age is suitable to deliver mouthwash to paediatric patients

Answer 13

7+

Question 14

what is the management for fluoride toxicity <5mg/kg

Answer 14

give calcium orally (milk) and observe for a few hours

Question 15

what is the management for fluoride toxicity 5-15mg/kg

Answer 15

give calcium orally (milk or calcium gluconate) and admit to hospital

Question 16

what is the management for fluoride toxicity >15mg/kg

Answer 16

admit to hospital immediately, IV calcium and cardiac monitoring