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GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
In a steam sterilizer, the distilled water is converted to
steam then condensed back into liquid water. What
happened to the condensed water? - ANSWERS-It is drained
from the sterilizer and discarded down the drain in the sink
A patient presents to the dental office with concerns about
sensitivity on a lower canine tooth. The dentist performs an
exam and diagnosis gingival recession and abrasion on the
facial root surface of tooth 33. The patient has 100%
coverage for diagnostic, preventive and restorative services.
1. What is the etiology of the sensitivity?
2. What could cause the tooth pathology?
3. What term refers to the dentist regarding dental
insurance?
,4. The patient should be encouraged to use a dentifrice
containing fluoride and which other chemical agent? -
ANSWERS-- Exposed dentinal tubules
- Use of an abrasive dentifrice
- Provider
- Potassium nitrate
A 24 year old patient presents for an emergency exam.
During the interview it is noted that he is a heavy smoker
and under emotional stress. The clinical findings are : a
biofilm index of 3 with some ulceration of interdental
papillae.
1. What condition does the patient have?
2. What is the recommended treatment?
3. What does the biofilm index assigned to the patient
mean? - ANSWERS-1) Necrotizing periodontitis
2) Debridement, careful brushing at home, warm water
rinses
3) Heavy biofilm accumulations on both tooth and gingival
surfaces
, A 7-year old falls down some stairs, and is immediately
transported to a hospital dental facility. Clinical exam
reveals that tooth 11 has a fracture with pupal exposure and
that 21 has been avulsed. The patients father has the
avulsed tooth.
1. For the re-implantation of the 21 to have the highest
success rate, how quickly should it be placed back into the
alveolus?
2. How should the avulsed tooth be kept during
transportation to the hospital?
3. What would be used to stabilize the re-implanted tooth?
4. What treatment would be correct for tooth 11? -
ANSWERS-1) Within 30 minutes
2) Wrapped in wet gauze
3) An acrylic splint
4) Calcium Hydroxide pulp cap and interim resin restoration
What radiograph image is most useful for inter proximal
caries? - ANSWERS-Bitewing
Which fluid provides lubrication during movements of the
TMJ? - ANSWERS-Synovial Fluid