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Q1 while performing intra oral examination of occlusion in the anteroposterior
dimension, the primary molar relationship is referred to as:
a- class I, II, and III
b- Mesial step, distal step, transverse step
c- Flush, mesial step, distal step
d- Increased or decreased overbite
e- all of the above


Q2 During examination of a child patient, facial profile should be examined in:
a- anterior and posterior plane
b- Both transverse and anteroposterior planes
c- Anteroposterior, vertical; and transverse plane
d- Anteroposterior and vertical planes
e- None of the above

Q3 a well balanced facial profile of an 8-year old child should have the following:
a- slightly convex to straight profile
b- Equal facial thirds
c- Symmetrical
d- Only a, and b
e- all of the above

Q4 the relationship of the distal surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular 2
nd
primary
molars is termed
a- angle classification
b- Terminal plane
c- Skeletal relationship
d- Crossbite
e- None of the above

Q5 the components of the treatment plan that must appear in all treatment plans are
a- preventive, restorative and recall components
b- Preventive, recall, and management of developing dentition components
c- Preventive, management of developing dentition, and restorative components
d- Preventive and recall components
e- None of the above

Q6 which of the following is / are a component of the diagnostic method
a- history taking
b- Radiographic examination
c- Tenderness and mobility
d- Laboratory tests
e- all of the above
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Q7 in class I facial profile the location of the base of the upper lip in relation to the
vertical reference line should be
a- on or slightly anterior to the line
b- Slightly posterior to the line
c- There is no such relation to such line
d- The vertical line should be at least 3 mm anterior too the base of upper lip
e- None of the above

Q8 examination of the childs hands can reflect information on
a- anxiety
b- Some underlying systemic condition
c- Existing habits
d- all of the above
e- Only a and c

Q9 on Palmer tooth identification system, tooth 51 would be
a- primary upper right central incisor
b- Permanent upper central incisor
c- Permanent maxillary second molar
d- Primary upper lateral incisor
e- None of the above

Q10 dental history can yield important information on:
a- expected behaviour of the child
b- School performance
c- Diet of the child
d- A and c
e- all of the above

Q11 dental history should include all of the following questions except
a- use of tooth brush and tooth paste
b- use of fluoridated tooth paste
c- frequency of brushing
d- supervision while brushing
e- none of the above

Q12 the components of the medical history is/are
a- system review questions
b- history of pregnancy and delivery
c- allergies and medications
d- a and c
e- all of the above

Q13 the anterposterior permanent molar relationship is classified as class I if
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a- the mesiobuccal cusp of the lower 1
st
molar is in the buccal groove of the upper 1
st

molar
b- the mesiobuccal cusp of the upper 1
st
molar is in the buccal groove of the
lower 1
st
molar
c- the buccal cusps of the lower molars occlude in the central groove of the upper
molars
d- the mesiobuccal cusp of the upper 1
st
molar is mesial to the buccal groove of the
lower 1
st
molar
e- b and c

Q14 malpositioning of teeth in the transverse relationship is generally termed:
a- overbite
b- open bite
c- cross bite
d- dysocclusion
e- none of the above

Q15 the dentition of a normal healthy 8 years old is termed
a- transitional dentition
b- mixed dentition
c- temporary dentition
d- primary dentition
e- none of the above

Q16 the horizontal overlap of the maxillary and mandibular central incisors is referred to
as
a- overjet
b- overbite
c- overlap
d- openbite
e- crossbite

Q17 the fusion of tooth to bone is called
a- hyperostosis
b- dysostosis
c- ankylosis
d- ostitis
e- none of the above

Q18 during facial profile examination, the bridge of the nose, the base of the lower lip,
and the tip of the chin are called
a- examination points
b- value points
c- cephalometric points
d- indicator points
e- none of the above
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Q19 which notation system refers to primary teeth by using letters of the alphabet
a- FDI system
b- Palmer system
c- Universal system
d- B and c
e- All of the above

Q20 the ideal treatment plan
a- should take into account treating carious teeth only
b- should be designed to suit the parents suggestions
c- should be designed to suit family economic status
d- b and c
e- none of the above

Q21 management of dentition component in ideal treatment plans includes
a- orthodontic referrals
b- space analysis space retainers and maintainers
c- monitoring erupting teeth
d- only a and b
e- all of the above

Q22 pediatric dentistry is concerned with
a- providing restorations for children
b- providing comprehensive oral care for children
c- treating mouths of children
d- all of the above
e- none of the above

Q23 class III incisor relationship is defined when
a- when the lower incisors occlude against the cingulum of upper incisors
b- when the lower incisors occlude against the lingual fossa of upper incisors
c- when the lower incisors occlude against the incisal edge of upper incisors
d- when the lower incisors occlude against the palate
e- none of the above

Q24 if the medical history of a child reflects some problem of concern to dentistry, which
action (s) is are considered correct
a- contact the childs physician to enquire further about medical problem
b- may be asking for some lab tests or investigations before dental treatment
c- taking some precautions while treating the patient
d- b and c
e- all of the above

Q25 on FDI system tooth 51 is
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a- primary maxillary right central incisor
b- permanent maxillary right central incisor
c- primary mandibular right central incisor
d- maxillary second premolar
e- there is no such number on this system

Q Concerning odontogenic infection, all of the following is true accept:
Children tend to present with a facial abscess with pus
The spread of mandibular infections can endanger the airway
Presenting problems for a young patient may include pain and dehydration
Antibiotics should not be considered automatically as a first line of treatment
unless there is systemic involvement

Q A two year old child presented with prodromal symptoms of fever and malaise
followed by the eruption of oral lesions as shown in the slide, the most likely diagnosis
is:

Herpengina
Hand-foot-mouth disease
Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis
Herpes labialis
non of the above

Q The management of the oral lesions presented below includes:











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1. Symptomatic relieve
2. Broad spectrum antibiotics
3. Chlorhexidine mouthwash to prevent secondary infection
4. Paracetamol analgesic of

1 only
1+4
1+3
1+3+4
all the above
none of the above

Q The most common presentation of candidal infection in infants is:
Chronic pseudomenbranous candidias
Angular chelitis
Chronic hyperplstic candidiasis
Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis
None of the above

Q The following is true except:

The lesion is mostly associated with mandibular block
Management may include extraction of lower inciso
Can be caused by trauma from natal teeth
Placement of composite domes on lower incisors can result in noticeable
improvement

Q Typical appearance of a boy with x
1. The skin around the eyes is dry and wrinkled and may be pigmented
2. The hair is thick and sparse and often displays longitudinal grooves on the surface
3. Conical shaped teeth and multiple missing primary and permanent teeth
4. Intolerance of heat due to abnormal distri

1 only
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Broad spectrum antibiotics
mouthwash to prevent secondary infection
Paracetamol analgesic of 40mg/kg 4 hourly
none of the above
Q The most common presentation of candidal infection in infants is:
Chronic pseudomenbranous candidiasis
Chronic hyperplstic candidiasis
Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis
None of the above
Q The following is true except:

The lesion is mostly associated with mandibular block
Management may include extraction of lower incisors in severe cases
Can be caused by trauma from natal teeth
Placement of composite domes on lower incisors can result in noticeable
Q Typical appearance of a boy with x-linked hypohidrotic Ectodermal dysplasia includes:
the eyes is dry and wrinkled and may be pigmented
The hair is thick and sparse and often displays longitudinal grooves on the surface
Conical shaped teeth and multiple missing primary and permanent teeth
Intolerance of heat due to abnormal distribution of sweat glands
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rs in severe cases
Placement of composite domes on lower incisors can result in noticeable
linked hypohidrotic Ectodermal dysplasia includes:

The hair is thick and sparse and often displays longitudinal grooves on the surface
Conical shaped teeth and multiple missing primary and permanent teeth
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1+2
1+3
1+4
all the above
non of the above

Q In relation to supernumerary teeth:
Conical teeth often erupt and are easily extracted
The late eruption of a permanent central incisor is most commonly caused by a
supernumerary tooth
Tubercular or inverted conical teeth require surgical removal
Results from budding of dental lamina, can be inherited as autosomal dominant
or x-linked trait
all of the above
non of the above

Q




Frequency is around 4% in neonates and it increases as age increases
Is completely responsible for inability to breast-feed in infants
Surgical intervention is recommended as soon as the condition is diagnosed
May occur with varying degree of severity but it is always associated with
functional problems
all of the above is true
non of the above is true

Q Occlusal caries which is not diagnosed clinically because the occlusal surface is intact
but radiographically show radiolucencies in dentin is called:

occult caries
Hidden caries
Pre-eruptive intra coronal resorption
all of the above
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non of the above

Q The ability of the test to predict the number of negative cases relative to the total
number of negative cases (how well caries-free teeth are detected) is called:
Sensitivity of a test
Specificity of a test
prediction value of a test
reliability of a test

Q Treatment planning sequence in children starts with emergency care, relief of pain then
surgical treatment followed by preventive and restorative treatment.
True
False

Q Treatment recommended for quadrant 4 is:


MOD of 64 and MO of 65
Restoration of 85 and space management
Fissure sealant of 46 and restoration of 85
MO of 55 and MOD of 54
non of the above

Q Treatment planning should include the following features:
Treat existing problems
Prevent progression of existing problems
Prevent anticipated future problems
Plan periodic exams, preventive care and treatment
all of the above

Q Elements of preventive treatment include:
Antimicrobial agent use
Placement of stainless steel crowns
Restorative treatment
Extraction of grossly carious teeth
all of the above
non of the above
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Q Quadrant therapy allows efficient use of local anesthesia
True
False

Q Patients who live in a fluoridated area with healthy siblings but starting orthodontic
treatment are considered. when caries risk is assessed
low risk patients
medium risk patients
high risk patients

Q The most predictable criteria to assess the risk of caries is
water fluoridation
family history
oral hygiene
diet
past caries experience

Q it is recommended to review patients with low risk of developing dental caries once a
month
3 months
6 months
year

Q A five year old boy presented with a painful grossly carious primary incisor. Upon
examination he was found to have multiple other carious teeth requiring full coverage
with stainless steel crowns. It is recommended to begin the treatment plan with:
Restoration of carious teeth
Extraction of the grossly carious primary incisor
application of fluoride
non of the above

Q Eruption of a permanent tooth usually occurs when:
one half of the root is formed
one third of the root is formed
two thirds of the root is formed
after complete root formation

Q on the FDI notation system what is the tooth referred to as 32
permanent maxillary right canine
permanent mandibular right third molar
permanent maxillary right lateral incisor
permanent mandibular left lateral incisor
none of the above

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Q which of the following symbols does not refer to a tooth on the FDI notation system
86
53
B
34
none of the above

Q while charting teeth, which of the following symbols refers to an extracted tooth
/
O
-
U
non of the above

Q Baums classification refers to primary molar relationship
true
false

Q overjet refers to the vertical overlap between upper and lower incisors
true
false

Q while examining soft tissues, any change noticed is referred to as
a swelling
a lesion
an ulcer
a fistula
none of the above

Q class one molar relationship is present when the mesiolingual cusp of the upper 1
st

molar is occluding in the buccal groove of the lower 1
st
molar
true
false

Q The prevalence of permanent first molar ectopic eruption is 3-4%
true
false

Q While evaluating gingiva, facial clefts related to lower anterior teeth can be treated
with
tooth movement to achieve better position
grafting
gingivectomy
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a and b
none of the above

Q a small maxillary midline diastema is considered normal in the early mixed dentition
true
false






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