FAGD EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
maximum daily dose for Tylenol® extra strength tablets - Correct Answers -4000 mg
Which of the following is a contraindication to using a benzodiazepine as a sedative
agent - Correct Answers -narrow angle glaucoma
Patients suffering severe anxiety may be recognized by all of the following symptoms -
Correct Answers -increased BP, increased HR, excessive sweating
Anesthesia of mandibular teeth in adults by the infiltration method would be achieved
best by the use of - Correct Answers -1.8 mL of Articaine 4% + epinephrine 1:100,000
The ability to titrate medication, predictability, and the ability to provide amnesic
properties best describes __________ sedation - Correct Answers -IV
The only vasoconstrictor used in local anesthetics that is contraindicated with
concomitant MAO inhibitor therapy is - Correct Answers -phenylephrine
(T/F) Following administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB), the clinician
should routinely administer a buccal nerve block. The buccal nerve provides sensory
innervation to the buccal soft tissues adjacent to the mandibular molars only. - Correct
Answers -1 FALSE 2 TRUE
What is the dominant color of an object? - Correct Answers -hue
Which of the following choices has the materials arranged from the highest thermal
conductivity to the lowest? - Correct Answers -Pure Gold, Amalgam, Composite,
Enamel
advantages of vinyl polysiloxane impression materials - Correct Answers -margins
easily seen
stable
repeated pourability
,What is the stress at which a test specimen exhibits a specific amount of plastic strain?
- Correct Answers -yield strength
(T/F) Under clinical conditions, composite resins can suffer surface wear and
degradation by coming in contact with oral fluids. Nanofilled composites wear
significantly more than natural human enamel in a 3 and 5 year study. - Correct
Answers -1 T 2 F
Which of the following is adjusted by manufacturers to create regular and fast-set
alginate impression materials? - Correct Answers -sodium phosphate
Resin cement compressive strength - Correct Answers -Compressive strength is
between 180 and 300 MPa
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is characterized radiographically by: - Correct Answers -total
or partial root canal obliteration
Which of the following is an advantage of digital radiography - Correct Answers -less
radiation
ability to enhance the image
better quality
To determine if an embedded root is positioned lingually or facially to an adjacent tooth,
two radiographs are taken at different horizontal angles. The shadow of the embedded
root moves in the same direction as the tube. What is the position of the embedded root
in relation to the tooth - Correct Answers -lingual to the tooth
Differentiation of internal or external root resorption can best be determined by - Correct
Answers -noting that external resorption moves with respect to the canal with additional
PA images.
A panoramic radiograph of a 15-year-old boy reveals an asymptomatic radiolucency
between the mandibular second premolar and first molar, unilaterally. The margin of the
lesion is well defined and extends superiorly between the roots of the teeth. There is no
buccal expansion; all teeth are vital and noncarious. The radiographic findings are most
consistent with a/n - Correct Answers -traumatic bone cyst.
Panoramic imaging for implant purposes is the most useful in which of the following
stages of implant treatment - Correct Answers -initial examination
A patient presents with acute diffuse cellulitis and trismus due to pulpal necrosis of the
mandibular second molar. The most appropriate technique for achieving regional
anesthesia is - Correct Answers -Vazirani-Akinosi technique
An abscess of the permanent mandibular central incisor may result in which space
infection - Correct Answers -submental
,____________ seem to decrease periradicular inflammation caused by extrusion of root
canal filling materials - Correct Answers -Dexamethasone
Which biodental material is best for the repair of a furcation perforation - Correct
Answers -MTA
A patient presents for emergency treatment of pain associated with the permanent
mandibular first molar. There is a history of pain when drinking cold liquids. Mesial and
distal caries appear radiographically to extend through the dentino-enamel junction.
Heat and cold stimuli both promote prolonged painful responses for at least a minute
following removal of the stimulus. The diagnosis is consistent with: - Correct Answers -
irreversible pulpitis
Considering the possible complications of removing a separated instrument with the
ultrasonic technique, it is best to - Correct Answers -block or obturate the non-involved
canals first
Making an endodontic diagnosis can be difficult because there are several pain
disorders that can refer pain to the teeth. Which of the following groups of non-
odontogenic disorders is most likely to cause tooth pain? - Correct Answers -myofascial
pain
Which of the following aids is most helpful in diagnosing irreversible pulpitis? - Correct
Answers -thermal stimulation
The most definitive diagnostic test to differentiate between a periapical abscess of
pulpal origin and an abscess of periodontal origin is - Correct Answers -loss of tooth
vitality
What could be used to test the function of an ultrasonic unit - Correct Answers -
aluminum foil
Which government agency controls the safety and effectiveness of sterilizers - Correct
Answers -FDA
When seating enamel bonded restorations, if the etched enamel becomes contaminated
with saliva, how should it be treated - Correct Answers -Re-etch enamel for 15 seconds,
rinse, dry, then apply bonding agent.
When teeth overerupt, they bring the bone and gingiva with them. This is termed
_____________. - Correct Answers -dentoalveolar extrustion
The average incisal display of the maxillary central incisors of 20-year-old females in
repose is__________ mm. - Correct Answers -3-4
, The average upper lip length for a young female is __ mm - Correct Answers -20-22
(T/F) When a dental implant is placed at the same time as an extraction (immediate
implant), the bone remodeling process does not take place in which the bone resorbs
from the facial to the lingual, often resulting in compromised bone dimensions. If no
immediate implant or bone grafting is completed at the time of extraction, resorption has
been shown to result in approximately 1 to 2 mm of vertical bone height and 4 to 5 mm
of horizontal bone width within 1 to 3 years. - Correct Answers -Both T
The anterior maxilla has a bone classification of _______. - Correct Answers -D3
To minimize operative trauma to the implant surgical site in D3 bone, the final phase of
site preparation should be prepared with a/an - Correct Answers -ultra slow-handpiece,
high torque (15-30 rpm)
With immediate implant placement, the implant-bone interface is weakest and at most
risk of overload at 3 to 6 weeks after surgical insertion. At 4 months the bone is still only
_____ % mineralized, organized lamellar bone. - Correct Answers -60
(T/F) An important complication to prevent after implant surgery is infection. To reduce
infection the clinician should prescribe an appropriate antibiotic, a .12% chlorhexidine
gluconate rinse, utilize aseptic surgical technique, and minimize surgical time. - Correct
Answers -Both T
(T/F) When comparing nonresorbable vs resorbable guided bone regeneration (GBR)
membranes, a disadvantage of nonresorbable membranes includes the need for reentry
procedures for membrane removal and frequent postoperative infections that may follow
premature membrane exposure. In order to overcome these limitations, resorbable
membranes have become a popular alternative because they are biodegradable and
are less likely to become infected even in the event of exposure. - Correct Answers -
Both T
The articular disc is attached posteriorly to retrodiscal tissue which can be described as
- Correct Answers -loose connective tissue that is highly vascularized and innervated
Which of the following occlusal devices is primarily used for long term muscle relaxation
- Correct Answers -Stabilization appliance
why occlusal appliance therapy can reduce symptoms associated with
temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) - Correct Answers -alteration of occlusal condition
increase VDO
natural musculoskeletal recovery
Potential identifiers of nonodontogenic toothache - Correct Answers -spontaneous
multiple tooth pain
stimulating, burning, non-pulsatile toothache
VERIFIED ANSWERS
maximum daily dose for Tylenol® extra strength tablets - Correct Answers -4000 mg
Which of the following is a contraindication to using a benzodiazepine as a sedative
agent - Correct Answers -narrow angle glaucoma
Patients suffering severe anxiety may be recognized by all of the following symptoms -
Correct Answers -increased BP, increased HR, excessive sweating
Anesthesia of mandibular teeth in adults by the infiltration method would be achieved
best by the use of - Correct Answers -1.8 mL of Articaine 4% + epinephrine 1:100,000
The ability to titrate medication, predictability, and the ability to provide amnesic
properties best describes __________ sedation - Correct Answers -IV
The only vasoconstrictor used in local anesthetics that is contraindicated with
concomitant MAO inhibitor therapy is - Correct Answers -phenylephrine
(T/F) Following administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB), the clinician
should routinely administer a buccal nerve block. The buccal nerve provides sensory
innervation to the buccal soft tissues adjacent to the mandibular molars only. - Correct
Answers -1 FALSE 2 TRUE
What is the dominant color of an object? - Correct Answers -hue
Which of the following choices has the materials arranged from the highest thermal
conductivity to the lowest? - Correct Answers -Pure Gold, Amalgam, Composite,
Enamel
advantages of vinyl polysiloxane impression materials - Correct Answers -margins
easily seen
stable
repeated pourability
,What is the stress at which a test specimen exhibits a specific amount of plastic strain?
- Correct Answers -yield strength
(T/F) Under clinical conditions, composite resins can suffer surface wear and
degradation by coming in contact with oral fluids. Nanofilled composites wear
significantly more than natural human enamel in a 3 and 5 year study. - Correct
Answers -1 T 2 F
Which of the following is adjusted by manufacturers to create regular and fast-set
alginate impression materials? - Correct Answers -sodium phosphate
Resin cement compressive strength - Correct Answers -Compressive strength is
between 180 and 300 MPa
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is characterized radiographically by: - Correct Answers -total
or partial root canal obliteration
Which of the following is an advantage of digital radiography - Correct Answers -less
radiation
ability to enhance the image
better quality
To determine if an embedded root is positioned lingually or facially to an adjacent tooth,
two radiographs are taken at different horizontal angles. The shadow of the embedded
root moves in the same direction as the tube. What is the position of the embedded root
in relation to the tooth - Correct Answers -lingual to the tooth
Differentiation of internal or external root resorption can best be determined by - Correct
Answers -noting that external resorption moves with respect to the canal with additional
PA images.
A panoramic radiograph of a 15-year-old boy reveals an asymptomatic radiolucency
between the mandibular second premolar and first molar, unilaterally. The margin of the
lesion is well defined and extends superiorly between the roots of the teeth. There is no
buccal expansion; all teeth are vital and noncarious. The radiographic findings are most
consistent with a/n - Correct Answers -traumatic bone cyst.
Panoramic imaging for implant purposes is the most useful in which of the following
stages of implant treatment - Correct Answers -initial examination
A patient presents with acute diffuse cellulitis and trismus due to pulpal necrosis of the
mandibular second molar. The most appropriate technique for achieving regional
anesthesia is - Correct Answers -Vazirani-Akinosi technique
An abscess of the permanent mandibular central incisor may result in which space
infection - Correct Answers -submental
,____________ seem to decrease periradicular inflammation caused by extrusion of root
canal filling materials - Correct Answers -Dexamethasone
Which biodental material is best for the repair of a furcation perforation - Correct
Answers -MTA
A patient presents for emergency treatment of pain associated with the permanent
mandibular first molar. There is a history of pain when drinking cold liquids. Mesial and
distal caries appear radiographically to extend through the dentino-enamel junction.
Heat and cold stimuli both promote prolonged painful responses for at least a minute
following removal of the stimulus. The diagnosis is consistent with: - Correct Answers -
irreversible pulpitis
Considering the possible complications of removing a separated instrument with the
ultrasonic technique, it is best to - Correct Answers -block or obturate the non-involved
canals first
Making an endodontic diagnosis can be difficult because there are several pain
disorders that can refer pain to the teeth. Which of the following groups of non-
odontogenic disorders is most likely to cause tooth pain? - Correct Answers -myofascial
pain
Which of the following aids is most helpful in diagnosing irreversible pulpitis? - Correct
Answers -thermal stimulation
The most definitive diagnostic test to differentiate between a periapical abscess of
pulpal origin and an abscess of periodontal origin is - Correct Answers -loss of tooth
vitality
What could be used to test the function of an ultrasonic unit - Correct Answers -
aluminum foil
Which government agency controls the safety and effectiveness of sterilizers - Correct
Answers -FDA
When seating enamel bonded restorations, if the etched enamel becomes contaminated
with saliva, how should it be treated - Correct Answers -Re-etch enamel for 15 seconds,
rinse, dry, then apply bonding agent.
When teeth overerupt, they bring the bone and gingiva with them. This is termed
_____________. - Correct Answers -dentoalveolar extrustion
The average incisal display of the maxillary central incisors of 20-year-old females in
repose is__________ mm. - Correct Answers -3-4
, The average upper lip length for a young female is __ mm - Correct Answers -20-22
(T/F) When a dental implant is placed at the same time as an extraction (immediate
implant), the bone remodeling process does not take place in which the bone resorbs
from the facial to the lingual, often resulting in compromised bone dimensions. If no
immediate implant or bone grafting is completed at the time of extraction, resorption has
been shown to result in approximately 1 to 2 mm of vertical bone height and 4 to 5 mm
of horizontal bone width within 1 to 3 years. - Correct Answers -Both T
The anterior maxilla has a bone classification of _______. - Correct Answers -D3
To minimize operative trauma to the implant surgical site in D3 bone, the final phase of
site preparation should be prepared with a/an - Correct Answers -ultra slow-handpiece,
high torque (15-30 rpm)
With immediate implant placement, the implant-bone interface is weakest and at most
risk of overload at 3 to 6 weeks after surgical insertion. At 4 months the bone is still only
_____ % mineralized, organized lamellar bone. - Correct Answers -60
(T/F) An important complication to prevent after implant surgery is infection. To reduce
infection the clinician should prescribe an appropriate antibiotic, a .12% chlorhexidine
gluconate rinse, utilize aseptic surgical technique, and minimize surgical time. - Correct
Answers -Both T
(T/F) When comparing nonresorbable vs resorbable guided bone regeneration (GBR)
membranes, a disadvantage of nonresorbable membranes includes the need for reentry
procedures for membrane removal and frequent postoperative infections that may follow
premature membrane exposure. In order to overcome these limitations, resorbable
membranes have become a popular alternative because they are biodegradable and
are less likely to become infected even in the event of exposure. - Correct Answers -
Both T
The articular disc is attached posteriorly to retrodiscal tissue which can be described as
- Correct Answers -loose connective tissue that is highly vascularized and innervated
Which of the following occlusal devices is primarily used for long term muscle relaxation
- Correct Answers -Stabilization appliance
why occlusal appliance therapy can reduce symptoms associated with
temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) - Correct Answers -alteration of occlusal condition
increase VDO
natural musculoskeletal recovery
Potential identifiers of nonodontogenic toothache - Correct Answers -spontaneous
multiple tooth pain
stimulating, burning, non-pulsatile toothache
