2015 paper Flashcards

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Why is non setting calcium hydroxide an ideal inter appoinment medicament

A

pH = 12.5 - contributes to antimicrobial activity
Effective in removing tissue debris
Adhere directly to dentine rather than restorative material

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2
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What is aim of obturation

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Traps remaining microorganisms within the root canal
Blocks apical foramina and dentinal tubules and accessory canals#
Prevent passage of micro-organisms and fluid aling root canal

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3
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Components of GP

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Radiopacifier = (15%)
Zinc Oxide (65%)
Plasticiser (5%)

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4
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Reasons for using sealers

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Seals between detintal wall and core
Fills voids and irregularities in canals and between GP points
Lubricates during condensation

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5
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2 characterstics of biofilm ECM that enable resistance to antimicrobials?

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Biofilm impairs diffusion of antimicrobials
Biofilm has adhesive properties which trap antimicrobials and can be destroyed by enzymes
Extracellular DNA and biofilm specific resistance gene

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6
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2 bacteria involved in Perio

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P.gingivalis

Prevotella intermedia

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7
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2 bacteria involved in caries

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Streptococcus mutans

Lactobacilli

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8
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2 key features that allow carious bacteria to adhere and survive in acidic environment

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adhesins
binding proteins - glucan binding protein
sugar modifying factors - fructanase, dextranase

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9
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2 systemic diseases related to perio

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Diabetes
CVS
Rhemuatoid arthritis

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10
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What are ideal thermal properties of acrylic denture base and why

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High softening temp - must not distort during ingesitng of hot fluids or cleaning
Thermal expansion same as artifical tooth to avoid internal stresses on cooling during manufracture

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11
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Mould liner used in making acrylic denture

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Reduces porosity

Easier to carry out de flasking

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12
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What is gasous porosity

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Shows fine uniform bubbles/ voids in thicker regions
Occurs due to exothermic reaction of polymerisation
Need efficent polymerisation to give high molecular weight polymer
Fast curing leads to gasous porosity

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13
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Why do you keep denture in moist environment outside the mouth?

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Prevent infection
More comfortable in patients mouth
For retention
If over dried can go brittle
Shape can change and no longer fit
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14
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What are 2 impression materials used for lower complete dentures?

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Alginate
Polyether
Silicone

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15
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What is the defnitive name for master impressions

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Secondary/definitive impressions

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16
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2 factors affecting physical retention

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Border seal

Post dam

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17
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2 anatomical features used for position of upper posterior border

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Hamular notches
Palatine fovea at vibrating line
Border of hard palate

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18
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3 anatomical features to include on lowers

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Buccal shelf
Residual ridge
Retromolar pad

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19
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Maxiallry sinus border

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Inferior border

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20
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Horizontal line for OPT parallel to floor

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Frankfort plane

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21
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What happens if antrior are horizontally magnified

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Patient too far back in machine

Canine behind the guidance mark

22
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Posterior horizontally wider on one side

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Patient rotated in machine

23
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What type of radiograph would you do for pre XLA of 48 only

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Right half panoramic

24
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What type of radiograph do you do for a child that can’t tolerate BW’s

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OPT - setting 4

25
Q

What is a null hypotheisis

A

General statement suggesting no statistical significance in set of data

26
Q

What is xerostomia

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Reduced or absent saliva flow

When flow of saliva <0.3ml/min of unstimulated saliva flow

27
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What are the oral impacts of xerostomia

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Increased caries risk
Increased perio risk
Candidosis
Dental erosion
Sialadentitis - infection of salivery gland
28
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Medications that cause xerostomia

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Diuretics 
Beta blockers
Anti covulsants
Antidepressants
Anti psychiotics
29
Q

What are other causes of xerostomia

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Radio and chemo
Parkinsons
Sjorens Syndrome
Cystic fibrosis
Rheumatoid Arhtritis
30
Q

2 modifications to enable wheelchair patient to get to first floor surgery

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ground floor access
Handrails for support
Wide doors and corridors for wheelchairs
Wheelchair turning circle within surgery

31
Q

2 methods to communicate if cant write etc

A

Makaton
Picture boards
Talking mats

32
Q

How to get patient into suitable position for exam

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Stand aid
Hoist
Banana Board
Wheelchair recliner

33
Q

Mouth access with cerebral palsy is difficult why?

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Due to random and uncontrolled and muscle weakness/stiffness

34
Q

2 non pharmocological management for mouth access problem

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Bedi shield
Open wide mouth rests
Toothbrush

35
Q

XLA 45 - what nerves are anaesthetised?

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Inferior dental nerve

Lingual nerve/mental nerve

36
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How do you test anaesthesia?

A

Numbness of tongue and lower lip

Gently probe around area of tooth and determine if any pain felt

37
Q

3 possible nerve deficity

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Anaesthesia (numbness)
Paraesthesia (tingling)
Dysaesthesia (unpleasant sensation/pain)

38
Q

What are 3 causes of nerve damage?

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Crushing on removal of tooth
Cutting/shredding due to LA
Damage to nerve in surgery
Damage due to LA

39
Q

Upper 1 not erupting after decidious fell out due to trauma

What do you do on first interaction with patient

A
Take medical and dental history
Radiographs and exams
Palpate the buccal sulcus
Maintain space
Monitor for 1 1/2 years
Refer for ortho
Surgical exposure - bond with ortho gold chain
40
Q

2 causes of failed eruption of permanent tooth

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Trauma
Unerupted supernumary preventing eruption
Abnormal developmental position

41
Q

4 principles of ortho management for non eruption of 11

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Create space
Bonded retainer
Surgical exposure
Remove supernumary
Monitor 1 1/2years
42
Q

When is a suitable XLA time for lower 6’s

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Bifurcation of 7’s
Presence of 5’s and 8’s on xrays
Class 1 incisor relationship

43
Q

TX plan for non carious upper 6’s

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Compensating XLA

44
Q

What are 2 advantages of XLA 6’s at right time?

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Caries free dentition
Spontaneous eruption of 7’s and space closure
Reduction of ortho

45
Q

2 disadvantages of XLA 6’s

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Bad experience for child
Loss of a permanent tooth
GA risk

46
Q

3 PPE for carrying out manual cleaning and why?

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Marigold gloves - protect hands from detergent which is iriitant
Plastic disposable apron - protect clothes from splashes when washing
Plastic visor to protect against aerosol during washing contaminated instruments

47
Q

When do you degas an ultrasonic and why?

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Degas after filling from empty to remove air/oxygen from water
You degas oxygen asd can have affect cavitation and instrumentes may not be cleaned correctly

48
Q

2 examples of manual cleaning

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Immersion - non lumen devices, mirros, probes

Non immmersion - lumened devices, handpieces

49
Q

Why use deionised water in sterilisers?

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Prevents deposists of minerals on machine and instruments

50
Q

4 reasons that make you suspect trauma is non accidental

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Delay in seeking help
Account not compatible with story
Injuries to both sides of the body
Injuries with a particular pattern
Injuries to soft tissues
51
Q

2 effects of trauma on decidous teeth

A

Discolouration
Discolouration and infection
Delayed exofoliation of tooth

52
Q

4 effects of trauma on permanent successor

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Hypoplasia
Hypomineralisation
delayed eruption
Ectopic eruption
Damage to crown development
Damage to root development (dilaceration)