2021 Flashcards

1
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what is the success rate of pulpectomies in primary molars

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90%

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2
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the use of general anxiety reducing treatment style can be very helpful to those with mild dental aniety.

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engerndering a trusting relationship

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3
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aetiological factor in development of lymphoma

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epstein barr virus

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4
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prevalance of dental caries in children

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greater among those from poorer socioeconomic backgrounds

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5
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when placing a posterior composite resin restoration, which factor will have the greatest impact on short/long term success

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skill of operator

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6
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which chemical reduces the setting expansion of gypsum products

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potassium sulphate

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7
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diagnosis of periodontitis

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indicates loss of attachment and alveolar bone

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8
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which cavity preparation will have the high configuration factor

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occlusal cavity preparation
MODB

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9
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when RPD, rest seats are prepared in order to

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reduce occlusal loading on abutment teeth

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10
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during cavity preparation of tooth 46 with moderate mesial, distal and occlusal caries, where would unintended/traumatic exposure most likely occur

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on the pulp horn

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11
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px reutrns 5 days post extraction complaining of pain from extraction site. on examination it is obvious that the px has an infected socket
px asks if this is a result of dirty instruments
what are the measures to prevent spread of infection commonly reffered to as

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standard infection control precautions

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12
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which is causative of speech problems

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dry mouth

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13
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regarding a cerebrovascular accident

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any age, result of cerebral bleed or ischaemia

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14
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the part of RPD framework that resists lateral functional movement/stress and provides support for mobile teeth is called a

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bracing component

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15
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[x attends practice and you diagnose occlusal in the fissure of the 26. enamel is cavitated and you decide that the px requires an occlusal restoration
what is the most appropriate to first penetrate the enamel

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high speed diamond fissure bur

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16
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HIV

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has a cytopathic effect of CD4 helper cells

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17
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what route is elemental mercury most easily absorbed

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lungs

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18
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which cranial nerve supplies structures derived from second branchial arch

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facial nerve

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19
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record this BPE for px with gingivtis, what is the tx plan
1 / 0 / 1
1 / 2 / 1

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OHI
supra in 1 sub in 2

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20
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which of the following may account for higher rates of oral cancer among men with SEA background

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use of chewing tobacco

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21
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which is the best reason for placing lining

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protection of the pulp against chemical and thermal stimuli

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22
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what are indications for direct pulp cap on permanent molar

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symptomatic tooth

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23
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disposal of sharps at the point of use is the responsibility of the

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user

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24
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under the equality act 2010 it is illegal to

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offer targeted prevention to teenage boys

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25
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thermal expansion coefficient of dental amalgam is the same as

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composite resin

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26
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maximum dose of prilocaine for a child px

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6mg/kg

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27
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following inferior alveolar nerve block injection, px unable to close eyes or blink. which anatomical feature was affected by this procedure

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facial nerve

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28
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if preformed metal crown is canting to one side after conventional preparation of primary molar, what is the problem

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uneven reduction of occlusal surface

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29
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maxillary RPD for px missing 13, 12, 11, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26

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kennedy class III mod 1

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30
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obstruction of bile duct prevents bile from entering the small intestine. in px which blocked bile duct, which one following dietary constituents is most likely to be incompletelt absorbed

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iron

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31
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composite restoration, what etch

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37% phosphoric acid

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32
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which impression material has the greatest dimensional stability

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addition cured silicone

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33
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cushing syndrome

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px have thin skin, easy bruising, proximal myopathy

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34
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synthesis of extracellular polysaccharide in plaque formation is greatest when which one of the following sugars in present within the diet

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sucrose

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35
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AP are initiate when the membrane potential of a neuron is depolarised to a value fof around -55mV. this is a threshold. which pf the following changes in membrane properties is most likely to occur here

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opening of voltage-gated Na+ channels

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36
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what material should be used for indirect pulp capping

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setting calcium hydroxide

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37
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which baterial pathogen can be treated with antibiotics to prevent gastric ulcers

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helicobacter pylori

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38
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measurements established the max biting force is the greatest for first permanent molars. which is the most plausible explanation. compared with other teeth, first permanent molars have the

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greatest cusp inclinations

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39
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pernicious anemia is a disease that

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usually has an autoimmune basis

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40
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in chewing

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the hyoid bone retracts

41
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which of the following is an indication for primary molar pulptomy

A

radiolucency in furcation area

42
Q

which anaerobic pathogen causes psuedomembranous colitis

A

C.difficile

43
Q

a false periodontal pocket

A

is formed by gingival swelling without any clinical attachment loss

44
Q

where do the active molecules of the LA bind in sensory nerves to block impulse conduction

A

receptor within sodium channel

45
Q

which of the following is correct in relation to px who wish to recieve a copy of dental records in terms of data protection act

A

records must be supplied within calendar month

46
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when cleaning a blood or body fluid spill, which PPE should be worn

A

gloves, mask, visor, goggle,s disposalve apron, sturdy full shoes

47
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following an inferior alveolar nerve block, px develops trismus, what muscle has been hit

A

medial pterygoid

48
Q

when designing an RPD, need to consider support, support is the partial denture ability to

A

resist vertical seating forces

49
Q

when providing oral hygiene the best advice would be

A

oscillating rotating rechargable powered toothbrushes reduce plaquw and gingivitis more than manual toothbrushes

50
Q

which of the following materials undergo the highest thermal expansion

51
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with regards to barriers to communication in dental pratice

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there isa mismatch between what dentist thinks ahs beem cpmminocated, vs what actually has

52
Q

approximately what proportion of cancer is carcinoma

53
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the main principle of PPE is

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to protect yourself and px from spread of micro-organisms

54
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the aim of vaccination is to induce protective long-term immunity that replicates the immune response to natural infection. which antibody response represents the primary outcome of successful vaccination

55
Q

what epidemiological measures is expressed as a proportion, not frequency

A

prevalence

56
Q

DVT medication

57
Q

which dental procedures avoided in px with deficiency of clotting factor VIII

A

inferior alveolar nerve block LA

58
Q

when is development of crown of primary maxillary central incisor complete

A

1.5months after birth

59
Q

px has localised periodontitis, this means

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less thsn 30% teeth affected

60
Q

first primary molar identifying feature

A

cusp of carabelli

61
Q

phase 2 drug metabolism reactions alter drugs by

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conjugation = secretion of drugs

phase 1 = change activity of drug - hydrolysis, oxidation, reductiom, di

62
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what infection control if px with C.difficle infction presenting for dental tx in surgery

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treat px the same way you would for any other px using SICP - standard infection control precautions

63
Q

what is a major failure of Hall crown

A

inter-radicular radiolucency

64
Q

3mm gingival recession, attachment loss is 7mm, how deep is pocket

65
Q

inRPD, what provides indirect retention

66
Q

in chewing, facial muscles

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contribute to all stages of mastication

help in stabiliding hyoid bone, help in repositioning bolus in occlusalt

67
Q

pulp exposed, small exposure, pulp vital and not hyperaemic - what now

A

direct pulp cap, RMGIC and restore temporarily

68
Q

erythrocyte survive in healthy human adults for 120 days before removed and broken down. what is not a nromal product of erythrocyte breakdown in human adults

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erythropoietin

normal - amino acid, bilirubin, biliverdin, iron

69
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blood contains many cells, which type deficiency will lead to prolonged bleeding time

70
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which type of periodontal ligament fibres originate in cervical region of teeth and extend to mesial or distal surface of adjacent teeth

A

transseptal fibres

71
Q

organisation of HP, progreammes to improve health and oral. health promotion can utilise

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process evaluation to look at longer-term effects in health progreammes

72
Q

when preforming initial perio exam, which probe

73
Q

which applies to px consent to tx

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it is equally binding upon px and dentist

74
Q

absolute risk difference

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risk in 1 - risk in 2
[risk figured by the aim and the total amoint]

75
Q

effect of cigarette smoking patterns from 18-35 years of age on cardiovascular diseases later in life
appropriate study design for this study

A

cohort study

76
Q

tooth 27 has caries, remove and restoration
which nerve to anaesthetise

A

posterior superior alveolar nerve

77
Q

ID injection, persistent right lip and chin parasthesia. which anatomical feature affected by this procedure

A

inferior alveolar nerve

78
Q

MOD restoration on 37, IAB
px face begins to droop on left side - what is diagnosis

A

bells palsy

79
Q

what infection is commonly caused by staph aureus

A

osteomyelitis - usually skin/wound infections tho

80
Q

a matrix band is poorly fitting if

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allows material beyond box floor

81
Q

which term is described as force per unit area and is measured in pascals

82
Q

extraction lower right first permanent molar in 8y/o. what single injection site/technique would safely provide adequate anaesthesia

A

IDB, 2%lignocaine 1;80,000 adrenaline

83
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during which week of i.u.l does hard tissue of teeth start to develop

84
Q

GIC setting in absence of light a reduction oxidation reaction is important in

A

ensuring continued acid/base reaction

85
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minamata convention on mercury, the provisions related to dental amalgam state that

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no amalgam in children under 15 y/o

86
Q

regards to IBS, which is correct

A

UC starts at rectum and extends proximally

87
Q

main cytogenic abnormality associated with chronic myeloid leukaemia is

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t(9,22) translocation, philadelphia chromosome
uncontrolled growth, proliferation of white blood cells

88
Q

which is true about Hep B vaccine

A

contains surface antigen

89
Q

correcg time to consider operative intervention for carious lesion is

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when lesion is cavitated

90
Q

which component is common to conventional and resin modified GIC

A

fluoroalumino silicate glass

91
Q

epidemiological index DMFT is used fpr

A

dental caries prevalence in pop;ation

92
Q

growth of base of skull occurs at spheno-occipital synchrondosis, between spehnid and occipital bones. what type of joint is this

A

fibrous joint

93
Q

comparing effectiveness of theroretically based personal hygiene advice to periodontal instrumentation for improving periodontal health in dentate adults

94
Q

what compound for blood spillage

A

sodium hypochlorite

95
Q

preventiing reflux during swallowing is due to

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elevation of soft palate

96
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what porportion of needlestick injuries occur after a procedure

97
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what porportion of needlestick injuries occur after a procedure

98
Q

hyperdynamic mechanism, sitmuli applied to exposed dentine activate intradental nerves by icnreasing rate of dentinal fluid flow. which one of these sitmuli when applied to dentine will increase rate of sentinal fluod flow inwards = towards pulp

A

cold water

99
Q

compared to high socio-economic, low socio-economic are

A

more likely to be edentulous