Midterm

Question 1

… and counseling are essential components of the dental visit.

Answer 1

Anticipatory guidance

Question 2

84% of babies are infected by S. mutant by …

Answer 2

24 months

Question 3

What is the ideal measurement from the back to the neck?

Answer 3

6 cm is ideal

Question 4

What radiographs are indicated for the initial exam of a pt without previous radiographs, in permanent dentition?

Answer 4

4 BWs

Question 5

In the pedo department do we use a carbide or diamond bur?

Answer 5

Diamond

Question 6

What is vertical transmission?

Answer 6

From parent to child, usually from the mother (> 70%)

Question 7

What restorative procedure is done for a pt < 4 yrs old with a proximal lesion on a molar?

Answer 7

SCC for longevity

Question 8

What radiographs are indicated for the recall exam of a pt with previous radiographs, that has no DMF’s or is a low caries risk, in primary or mixed dentition?

Answer 8

BWs every 12-24 months

Question 9

What is a normal unstimulated whole saliva flow rate? what is significantly abnormal?

Answer 9

0.3-0.4 ml/min

< 0.1 ml/min

Question 10

At what age should we do a bacterial count?

Answer 10

6 months

Question 11

What restorative procedure is done for a pt > 4 yrs old in a high risk category with a proximal lesion on a molar?

Answer 11

SCC

Question 12

1-step

Universal/selective

Answer 12

7th Generation

Question 13

What radiographs are indicated for the initial exam of a pt without previous radiographs, in mixed dentition?

Answer 13

BW + Pano (as soon as 6 yr molars are present)

Question 14

What radiographs are indicated for the recall exam of a pt with previous radiographs, that has DMF’s or is a high caries risk, in primary or mixed dentition?

Answer 14

BWs every 6 months or until no evident caries

Question 15

2-steps

Self Etch

Answer 15

6th Generation

Question 16

When is the 1st examination recommended?

Answer 16

At the time of eruption of the 1st tooth (~6 months), and no later than 12 months of age.

Question 17

What radiographs are indicated for the recall exam of a pt with previous radiographs, that has no DMF’s or is a low caries risk, in permanent dentition?

Answer 17

BWs every 18 or 24 months

Question 18

The periodicity is based on a pts … and risk indicators.

Answer 18

individual needs

Question 19

2-steps

Total Etch

Answer 19

5th Generation

Question 20

What is Diadnodent is used for?

Answer 20

To check remineralization

NOT TO TREAT

Question 21

What restorative procedure is done for a pt > 4 yrs old in a low risk category with a proximal lesion on a molar?

Answer 21

Class II

Question 22

When is remineralization impossible?

Answer 22

When the tooth is fractured.

Question 23

50% of babies are infected by S. mutant by …

Answer 23

6 months

Question 24

Enlarged Tonsils sugest …

Answer 24

Head forward posture

Question 25

What radiographs are indicated for the initial exam of a pt without previous radiographs, in primary dentition?

Answer 25

BW, if we don’t have a direct view of the inter proximal

Question 26

In the acquisition of strep mutant when is the 2nd window of infectivity?

Answer 26

1st permanent tooth erupts

Question 27

What is the ideal distance from the base of the skull to the 1st vertebra?

Answer 27

4-9 mm

Question 28

What radiographs are indicated for the recall exam of a pt with previous radiographs, that has DMF’s or is a high caries risk, in permanent dentition?

Answer 28

BWs every 6 or 12 months

Question 29

In the acquisition of strep mutant when is the 1st window of infectivity?

Answer 29

1st primary tooth erupts

Question 30

3-steps

Total Etch

Answer 30

4th Generation

Question 31

What is horizontal transmission?

Answer 31

From 1 person to another from the same generation

Question 32

What radiographs are indicated for the recall exam of a pt with previous radiographs, that has periodontal disease?

Answer 32

Complete series of PA’s + BW’s