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2014 Flashcards

1
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Why is nonsetting NSCaOH the ideal inter appointment medicament (2 marks)

A
  • Easy to remove
  • High pH can be bacteriostatic
  • Reduces inflammation through hydrolysis of LPS
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b) Reasons for obturating? (3 marks)

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  • Prevents bacterial ingress at the apical foramen
  • Prevents coronal leakage of bacteria
  • Prevents any bacteria left in the root canal spreading elsewhere
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c) What are the components of GP other than rubber? (2 marks)

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  • 20% GP
  • 65% zinc oxide
  • 10% plasticisers
  • 5% radiopacifers
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a) Name 3 common features of Parkinson’s. (3 marks)

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  • Bradykinesia
  • Rigidity
  • Tremor at rest
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5
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b) How does movement of a Parkinson’s patient differ from other cerebral disease? (1 mark)

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-Tremor will reduce on intention for Parkinson’s patients

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Why would a Parkinson’s patient experience a dry mouth?

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-Anti-cholinergic effect of medication

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7
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e)Most important reason for not extracting teeth in Parkinson’s patient. (2 marks)

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-Psychological impact of keeping their own teeth
-Risk of postural hypotension

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8
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Two key principles affecting future oral health of this patient. (1 mark)
(parkinsons)

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-Prevention of oral disease as future appoitment may be harder

-Timing of dental appointments will be longer

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9
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c)What is the anterior convex portion of TMJ called

What is the concave portion of the TMJ called

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Articular eminence

Articular/mandibular Fossa

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10
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Three forms of candidosis

and what would you treat it with

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  • Pseudomembranous
  • Erythematous
  • Hyperplastic
  • Angular cheilitis

Azole

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11
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Give another name for master impressions.

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Definitive impressions

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12
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Two factors that provide physical retention

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  • Sulcus depth
  • Buccinator muscle
  • Orbicularis oris muscle
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Two anatomical features for position of posterior of maxillary denture. (2 marks)

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-Maxillary tuberosity/hamular notch
-Palatine fovea

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Three anatomical features to be included on lower denture impression. (3 marks)

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  • Buccal shelf
  • Retromolar pad
  • Mandibular tori
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15
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Two materials that can be used for master impressions

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lginate

Polyether

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Two characteristics of biofilm extra cellular matrix ECM that provides antimicrobial resistance. (2 marks)

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-Extra cellular polymeric substances limit diffusion of antimicrobials into the biofilm

-Glucans provide strong cell-cell adhesion

17
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Two bacteria involved in caries

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  • S. Mutans
  • Lactobacillus acidophillus
18
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What are the two types of manual cleaning and name an example of what would be cleaned with each? (2 marks)

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Immersion – Probes

Non-immersion – Handpieces

19
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Why is deionised water used in sterilisers? (1 mark)

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Impurities can provide retention for microorganisms

20
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a) What percentage of patients experience sensitivity after tooth whitening? (1 mark)

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60

21
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Three predisposing factors likely to cause sensitivity. (3 marks

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-Patient has pre-existing sensitivity
-Patient has gingival recession
-Patient has hypomineralised teeth

22
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How does bleaching cause external cervical resorption describing its method of action? (2 marks)

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H2O2 diffuses through dentine into periodontal tissues

Use of high concentrations of H2O2 and heat exacerbates this risk

23
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Four factors to diagnose Alzheimer’s. (4 marks)

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  • Loss of orientation
  • Loss of comprehension
  • Loss of memory
  • Loss of judgement
24
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Three questions to ask patient aiming to quit smoking. (3 marks)

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-How many years have you smoked for?
-How many cigarettes do you smoke per day?
-Have you tried to quit before?
-Would you like me to direct you to some resources to help?

25
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Two services that they can be referred to. (2 marks) (smoking cessation)

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-Local pharmacy

-Local supports groups

26
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Posteriors horizontally magnified on one side what would cause this in a OPT?

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Patient moved away from the machine at this point

27
Q

Three features of a ghost image. (3 marks)

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-Appears contralaterally to item causing it
-Appears higher up
-Appears larger

28
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Which border can be seen horizontal above the molars in a radiograph (1 mark)

Which border can be seen vertically above the 3rd maxillary molar? (1 mark)

A

Inferior border of maxillary sinus

Posterior border of maxillary sinus

29
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How does pulp communicate with the periodontal ligament PDL. (3 marks)

A

Through the apical foramen
Lateral canals contain connective tissue and vessels between the pulp and PDL
Pulp can communicate with PDL through dentine tubules in areas lacking cementum

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