TBL 1002 Exam 4 (Peds & TMD)With
Complete Solutions!!
Which of the following is an indication for lesion sterilization/ tissue repair (LSTR)?
A. Asymptomatic primary tooth
B. Primary tooth with reversible pulpitis
C. Primary tooth with irreversible pulpitis
D. Never on a primary tooth - Answer C. Primary tooth with irreversible pulpitis (or
necrotic; LSTR is alternative to pulpectomy)
You are working on tooth #L and a pinpoint exposure (1mm or less) of the pulp is
encountered during cavity preparation. The tooth was asymptomatic and has
radiographically normal findings. Which of the following options are true?
A. With a diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis, a pulpotomy is indicated
B. The pulp chamber should be filled with vitapex or gutta percha
C. Indirect pulp cap is indicated
D. MTA and formocresol are recommended as the medicaments of choice - Answer
D. MTA and formocresol are recommended as the medicaments of choice
What is the ideal restoration material for a patient with gross enamel breakdown on
tooth #L?
A. Resin composite
B. Stainless Steel Crown
C. Porcelain fused to metal crown
D. Sealants - Answer B. Stainless Steel Crown
You are working on a tooth #A (MO) on a 5-year-old child and you are having some
difficulty to complete the procedure due to the child's inability to cooperate. The
parent wants an esthetic restoration but you doubt you will get good isolation. What
material would be the best choice to restore this tooth?
A. Amalgam
B. Resin composite
C. Glass ionomer
D. Sealants - Answer C. Glass ionomer
Which statement is true?
A. Child with daily symptoms of asthma and exacerbation that may affect activity is
classified as mild persistent.
B. Children affected by mild persistent asthma are more susceptible to caries than
healthy children.
C. Children with asthma are similar to healthy subjects for periodontal health status
and the presence of dental enamel defects.
D. Child affected by mild intermittent asthma are more susceptible to caries than
healthy children. - Answer C. Children with asthma are similar to healthy subjects for
periodontal health status and the presence of dental enamel defects.
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, TBL 1002 Exam 4 (Peds & TMD)With
Complete Solutions!!
What is the appropriate age to begin eliminating bottle and breast feeding for an
infant?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months - Answer B. 12 months
A dental home should be established by what age?
A. 6 months after the eruption of the first tooth and no later than 12 months
B. 24 months
C. 36 months
D. Any age - Answer A. 6 months after the eruption of the first tooth and no later than
12 months
A 3 year old presents with interproximal caries on 5 primary molars. What is your
proper diagnosis?
A. Low caries risk with early childhood caries
B. Moderate caries risk with early childhood caries
C. High caries risk with severe early childhood caries
D. Moderate caries risk with severe childhood caries - Answer C. High caries risk
with severe early childhood caries (high risk = >3 sugary snacks between meals,
active white spot lesions, <3 y.o. with caries; ECC presence of 1+ DMFS in 6 y.o. or
younger)
Which of the following is an indication for Lesion Sterilization/tissue repair (LSTR)?
A. Asymptomatic primary tooth
B. Primary tooth with reversible pulpitis
C. Primary tooth with irreversible pulpitis
D. Never on a primary tooth - Answer C. Primary tooth with irreversible pulpitis
Tooth A presents with MOD caries on 5 y.o. male patient. The patient has caries in
additional quadrants as well. Behavior is Frankl 4 with nitrous. What is the treatment
of choice?
A. MOD amalgam
B. MOD comp
C. SDF
D. Stainless steel crown - Answer D. Stainless steel crown
You are working on tooth #K that has a large cavity. The tooth is asymptomatic, and
x-ray shows normal findings. When a pinpoint exposure (1mm or less) of the pulp is
encountered during cavity prep the indicated procedure should be:
A. Indirect pulp cap
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Complete Solutions!!
Which of the following is an indication for lesion sterilization/ tissue repair (LSTR)?
A. Asymptomatic primary tooth
B. Primary tooth with reversible pulpitis
C. Primary tooth with irreversible pulpitis
D. Never on a primary tooth - Answer C. Primary tooth with irreversible pulpitis (or
necrotic; LSTR is alternative to pulpectomy)
You are working on tooth #L and a pinpoint exposure (1mm or less) of the pulp is
encountered during cavity preparation. The tooth was asymptomatic and has
radiographically normal findings. Which of the following options are true?
A. With a diagnosis of irreversible pulpitis, a pulpotomy is indicated
B. The pulp chamber should be filled with vitapex or gutta percha
C. Indirect pulp cap is indicated
D. MTA and formocresol are recommended as the medicaments of choice - Answer
D. MTA and formocresol are recommended as the medicaments of choice
What is the ideal restoration material for a patient with gross enamel breakdown on
tooth #L?
A. Resin composite
B. Stainless Steel Crown
C. Porcelain fused to metal crown
D. Sealants - Answer B. Stainless Steel Crown
You are working on a tooth #A (MO) on a 5-year-old child and you are having some
difficulty to complete the procedure due to the child's inability to cooperate. The
parent wants an esthetic restoration but you doubt you will get good isolation. What
material would be the best choice to restore this tooth?
A. Amalgam
B. Resin composite
C. Glass ionomer
D. Sealants - Answer C. Glass ionomer
Which statement is true?
A. Child with daily symptoms of asthma and exacerbation that may affect activity is
classified as mild persistent.
B. Children affected by mild persistent asthma are more susceptible to caries than
healthy children.
C. Children with asthma are similar to healthy subjects for periodontal health status
and the presence of dental enamel defects.
D. Child affected by mild intermittent asthma are more susceptible to caries than
healthy children. - Answer C. Children with asthma are similar to healthy subjects for
periodontal health status and the presence of dental enamel defects.
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, TBL 1002 Exam 4 (Peds & TMD)With
Complete Solutions!!
What is the appropriate age to begin eliminating bottle and breast feeding for an
infant?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months - Answer B. 12 months
A dental home should be established by what age?
A. 6 months after the eruption of the first tooth and no later than 12 months
B. 24 months
C. 36 months
D. Any age - Answer A. 6 months after the eruption of the first tooth and no later than
12 months
A 3 year old presents with interproximal caries on 5 primary molars. What is your
proper diagnosis?
A. Low caries risk with early childhood caries
B. Moderate caries risk with early childhood caries
C. High caries risk with severe early childhood caries
D. Moderate caries risk with severe childhood caries - Answer C. High caries risk
with severe early childhood caries (high risk = >3 sugary snacks between meals,
active white spot lesions, <3 y.o. with caries; ECC presence of 1+ DMFS in 6 y.o. or
younger)
Which of the following is an indication for Lesion Sterilization/tissue repair (LSTR)?
A. Asymptomatic primary tooth
B. Primary tooth with reversible pulpitis
C. Primary tooth with irreversible pulpitis
D. Never on a primary tooth - Answer C. Primary tooth with irreversible pulpitis
Tooth A presents with MOD caries on 5 y.o. male patient. The patient has caries in
additional quadrants as well. Behavior is Frankl 4 with nitrous. What is the treatment
of choice?
A. MOD amalgam
B. MOD comp
C. SDF
D. Stainless steel crown - Answer D. Stainless steel crown
You are working on tooth #K that has a large cavity. The tooth is asymptomatic, and
x-ray shows normal findings. When a pinpoint exposure (1mm or less) of the pulp is
encountered during cavity prep the indicated procedure should be:
A. Indirect pulp cap
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