Mock 2

Question 1

Bacteria are attached to the surface of the teeth as a result of which one of the following also being present on the teeth?

Answer 1

The salivary pellicle

Question 2

The interaction of plaque and saliva will produce?

Answer 2

Calculus

Question 3

Which one of the following best describes a healthy gingival crevice?

Answer 3

0-2mm deep

Question 4

Redness, halitosis and grey membrane covering the gingival are three signs of?

Answer 4

Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis

Question 5

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of events associated with the inflammatory process?

Answer 5

Bacterial toxins irritate the gingival and it becomes inflamed

Question 6

Which group of microorganisms is found in early caries?

Answer 6

Streptococci

Question 7

The earliest deposit to form on the cleaned surface of a tooth is?

Answer 7

Salivary pellicle

Question 8

Plaque mainly consists of?

Answer 8

Epithelial cells, bacteria, protein and carbohydrates

Question 9

The recommended concentration of fluoride in the water supply is?

Answer 9

1 part per million

Question 10

Th approximate recommended concentration (in parts per million) of fluoride in children’s toothpaste is?

Answer 10

1000

Question 11

Dental enamel may be etched prior to the placement of a fissure sealant with?

Answer 11

Orthophosphoric acid

Question 12

Which of the following is used to remove sub gingival calculus?

Answer 12

Jacquette scaler

Question 13

Which of the following describes the procedure of root planning?

Answer 13

Removal of the infected cementum

Question 14

The best oral hygiene advice for a patient with white spot lesions on the upper incisors and canines is to?

Answer 14

Rinse with flouride mouthwash daily between brushing

Question 15

In areas of social deprivation, the DMF of 5 year olds is likely to be?

Answer 15

Higher than normal

Question 16

Which of the following would be most suitable method for reinforcing information given to a teenager on caries prevention

Answer 16

Discussion

Question 17

Which of the following instruments may be used to detect interproximal caries?

Answer 17

Briault probe

Question 18

A blacks class V cavity originates on the?

Answer 18

Lingual gingival third of a tooth

Question 19

In an apicectomy, which of the following will remove the remaining debris from the surgical site?

Answer 19

Mitchell’s trimmer

Question 20

A tofflemire retainer and band could be used in placing a restoration on?

Answer 20

An upper left molar

Question 21

Which lining material promotes secondary dentine?

Answer 21

Calcium hydroxide

Question 22

Tooth sectioning is a procedure done if the tooth is

Answer 22

Impacted

Question 23

Which of the following aids the retention of a complete upper denture?

Answer 23

A flange

Question 24

What instrument is used to bond on the brackets for a fixed orthodontic appliance?

Answer 24

Bracket tweezers

Question 25

Which of the following terms indicates that the total pulp has been removed?

Answer 25

Pulpectomy