Mock 3

Question 1

Which one of the following is the most likely presentation of an early carious area in a tooth

Answer 1

White spot lesion

Question 2

The formation of a carious lesion in a previously sound tooth follows a set sequence. Which one of the following events describes the final stage of this sequence?

Answer 2

Caries enters dentine layer

Question 3

Bacterial plaque is linked with the development of both dental caries and periodontal disease. Which one of the followingdescribes the roleof plaquein caries formation rather than in periodontal disease?

Answer 3

Acid formation

Question 4

Which one of the following is the term used to describe non-carious tooth tissue loss caused by bruxism?

Answer 4

Attrition

Question 5

Which one of the following factors is relevant to the development of gingivitis?

Answer 5

Bacterial plaque

Question 6

Periodontal disease can be exacerbated by many medical factors.Which one of the following conditions is NOT directly linked to a worsening severity of periodontal disease?

Answer 6

Asthma

Question 7

There are many different types of bacteria normally present in the oral cavity. Which one of the following organisms Is usually associated with the early onset of dental caries?

Answer 7

Streptococcus

Question 8

Various microorganisms can infect the body to cause diseases. Which one of the following describes a microorganism in its non-infective state?

Answer 8

Spore

Question 9

The body has several lines of defence that should protect a person from a disease developing and making them ill. Which one of the following is the last line of defence available before the disease process takes hold?

Answer 9

Inflammatory response

Question 10

During an attack by pathogenic microorganisms, many defence cells and pathogens are killed and pus forms. Which one of the following terms describes the condition where pus spreads uncontrolled into the surrounding tissues?

Answer 10

Abscess

Question 11

Which one of the following stagnation areas is associated with the development of periodontal disease?

Answer 11

Interprox areas

Question 12

Which one of the following signs of inflammation is usually the last one to occur

Answer 12

Loss of function

Question 13

Which one of the following disease processes presents as a slow growing abnormal sac of fluid within the body tissues?

Answer 13

Cysts

Question 14

Which one of the following toothpaste ingredients has the greatest effect on suppressing the formation of plaque?

Answer 14

Triclosan

Question 15

Which one of the following areas in the oral cavity is least effectively cleaned by manual tooth brushing?

Answer 15

lnterdental areas

Question 16

Which one of the following oral hygiene products is the least effective in removing plaque from between tooth contact points?

Answer 16

Wood stick

Question 17

Detergent foods are those recommended to be eaten after a meal to remove loose food debris and reduce the risk of caries, when conventional oral hygiene methods are unable to be carried out. Which one of the following is a detergent food in this context?

Answer 17

Carrot

Question 18

One method of determining the effect of varying social factors on oral health in a population is to measure the DMF levels of that population . What is the correct meaning of DMF?

Answer 18

Decayed, Missing, Filled

Question 19

Which one of th e following risk factors for general poor health is also associated with enamel erosion of the teeth?

Answer 19

Bullmia

Question 20

Many sugars added to carbohydrate foods cause dental caries. Which one of the following sugars is NOT associated with dental caries?

Answer 20

Lactose

Question 21

There are many contributory factors associated with the worsening of a periodontal condition that is already present in a patient. Which one of the following statements is TRUE with regard to potential contributory factors?

Answer 21

Nicotine products in cigarettes cause gingival bleeding

Question 22

Which one of the following is an example of a systemic fluoride oral health product?

Answer 22

Fluoride tablet

Question 23

Which one of the following is the ideal concentration of fluoride that is artificially added to water supplies as a public health measure, in parts per million (ppm)?

Answer 23

1 PPM

Question 24

Which one of the following actions describes the best method of reinforcing the oral health advicegiven to a patient at the end of an appointment so that they remember the details?

Answer 24

Give it in writing

Question 25

Good communication skills are important in encouraging patients to help with their oral health management. Which oneof the following indicatesa dismissive attitude towards the patient?

Answer 25

Butting in verbally