MCQ Flashcards
What is the most appropriate restoration to use when restoring a primary molar following pulp therapy.
Select one:
Preformed metal crown
Composite
Compomer
Amalgam
performed metal crown
Which of the following can be used as an intra-canal medicament following a pulpectomy on a primary molar?
- vitabond
- vitrabond
- vitapex
- vitramer
vitapex
Which is the best material to fix a preformed metal crown onto a primary molar?
- glass ionomer cement
- zinc phosphate cement
- havard cement
- sodium alginate cement
glass ionomer cement
When would a pulpotomy be considered in a primary molar tooth?
- when there is facial swelling
- when caries extends more than halfway across the dentine towards the pulp
- when there is a very small draining sinus bucally
- when there is a radiolucency at the root furcation
when caries extends more than halfway across the dentine towards the pulp
Which of the following is not a clinical indication for a pulpotomy on a primary molar?
- iatrogenic pulpal exposure
- pt with congenital caridiac disease
- symptoms of reversible pulpitis
- marginal ridge breakdown
pt with congenital caridiac disease
Which material is best used to fill the pulp chamber following pulp therapy on a primary molar?
- amalgam
- thick mix of zinc oxide eugenol cement
- glass ionomer cement
- composite
thick mix of zinc oxide eugenol cement
Which medicament is used in a vital pulpotomy of a prmary molar tooth?
- hydrogen peroxide
- ferric sulphate
- hydrochloric acid
- ferrous sulphate
ferric sulphate
When instrumenting a primary molar root canal how far away from the apex of the root should you instrument?
- at radiological apex
- 1mm
- 4mm
- 2mm
2mm
Which material seems to deliver the highest success rate in terms of restoration of primary teeth?
amalgam
composite
glass ionomer
stainless steel (crown)
stainless steel (crown)
With regard to restorative materials in the primary dentition:
Amalgam is the material of choice for pit and fissure caries
Approximal cavities without occlusal extension should be restored with amalgam
Stainless steal crowns are the most durable restorations for 2 surface cavities and endodontically treated teeth
Nursing caries is best treated with glass ionomer cement
Stainless steal crowns are the most durable restorations for 2 surface cavities and endodontically treated teeth
What are the main advantages of composite in the primary dentition?
aesthetic and easy of use
aesthetic and bonds to tooth tissue
aesthetic and good wear resistance
bond to tooth and resistant to moisture
aesthetic and bonds to tooth tissue
which of the following materials cannot be used to seal residual caries in a primary tooth?
amalgam
composite
compomer
stainless steel (crown)
amalgam
What material is used to cement stainless steal crowns?
composite
compomer
glass ionomer
panavia
glass ionomer
Preventive resin restorations are a suitable treatment option for:
Select one:
- caries extending slightly into dentine
- Caries deep into dentine
- Caries extending onto 3 or more tooth surfaces
- Unrestorable teeth
Caries extending slightly into dentine
If a tooth presents signs of sepsis, which is/are the most appropriate treatment(s)?
Select one:
A. Restore and seal with a stainless steel crown
B. Pulpal therapy or extraction
C. Continued observation and monitoring with no active treatment
D. Atraumatic restorative technique (ART)
B. Pulpal therapy or extraction