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Worst place for implant is - CORRECT ANSWER-Maxillary posterior
Best place for implant is - CORRECT ANSWER-Either mandibular posterior or
anterior
Best long term prognosis for an implant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Either
mandibular posterior or anterior
Worst cement for deep restoration? - CORRECT ANSWER-Zinc phosphate
BW xray of a tooth with an amalgam and patient complained of pain when
provoked by hot or cold. Why? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deep amalgam filling
Leave perio pack in for how long? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 week
,T/F: Nifidepine causes gingival hyperplasia. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Ca channel blockers: Amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil, "dipines"
Dilantin (Phenytoin): anti-convulsant
Cyclosporine: immunosuppressant
Large space between 11 and 12. What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Mini
implant
b. Do a bridge
c. Leave it alone****
Picture with white cauliflower nodule on dorsal tongue is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Papilloma on a tongue
How do you treat this? (Mucocele) - CORRECT ANSWER-Excise with salivary
gland remnants
What is the problem with resin bonded bridges? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Debonding
,Hepatitis A/ Jaundice is fine to treat after - CORRECT ANSWER-1 week
Allergic reaction to barbiturate on the lip. What do you give? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Antihistamines (Benadryl)
Picture of patient that didn't like the look of their canine and premolar, and asked
what it was? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypoplasia
Facial erosion on teeth due to - CORRECT ANSWER-Acidic beverages
Amelogenesis imperfecta Xray - CORRECT ANSWER-(Look up other examples
too)
[Picture of blue sclera] What other dental findings should you see? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dentinogenesis imperfecta
short roots
bulbous bell crowns (DEJ constriction)
obliterated pulps
, blue sclera
Hyperthyroid symptoms are all except:
1. Exopthalmos
2. Tachycardia
3. Tremors of extremities
4. Fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Fatigue
Minimum axial reduction for a crown is - CORRECT ANSWER-1.5mm
Replacing #9 crown. Which measurement is correct? (weird question with weird
wording) - CORRECT ANSWER-2mm
What is the maximum amount of unsupported porcelain allowed? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2mm
T/F: Cyclosporine causes gingival hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Ca channel blockers: Amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil, "dipines"
Dilantin (Phenytoin): anti-convulsant
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
Worst place for implant is - CORRECT ANSWER-Maxillary posterior
Best place for implant is - CORRECT ANSWER-Either mandibular posterior or
anterior
Best long term prognosis for an implant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Either
mandibular posterior or anterior
Worst cement for deep restoration? - CORRECT ANSWER-Zinc phosphate
BW xray of a tooth with an amalgam and patient complained of pain when
provoked by hot or cold. Why? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deep amalgam filling
Leave perio pack in for how long? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 week
,T/F: Nifidepine causes gingival hyperplasia. - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Ca channel blockers: Amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil, "dipines"
Dilantin (Phenytoin): anti-convulsant
Cyclosporine: immunosuppressant
Large space between 11 and 12. What do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Mini
implant
b. Do a bridge
c. Leave it alone****
Picture with white cauliflower nodule on dorsal tongue is: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Papilloma on a tongue
How do you treat this? (Mucocele) - CORRECT ANSWER-Excise with salivary
gland remnants
What is the problem with resin bonded bridges? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Debonding
,Hepatitis A/ Jaundice is fine to treat after - CORRECT ANSWER-1 week
Allergic reaction to barbiturate on the lip. What do you give? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Antihistamines (Benadryl)
Picture of patient that didn't like the look of their canine and premolar, and asked
what it was? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypoplasia
Facial erosion on teeth due to - CORRECT ANSWER-Acidic beverages
Amelogenesis imperfecta Xray - CORRECT ANSWER-(Look up other examples
too)
[Picture of blue sclera] What other dental findings should you see? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dentinogenesis imperfecta
short roots
bulbous bell crowns (DEJ constriction)
obliterated pulps
, blue sclera
Hyperthyroid symptoms are all except:
1. Exopthalmos
2. Tachycardia
3. Tremors of extremities
4. Fatigue - CORRECT ANSWER-4. Fatigue
Minimum axial reduction for a crown is - CORRECT ANSWER-1.5mm
Replacing #9 crown. Which measurement is correct? (weird question with weird
wording) - CORRECT ANSWER-2mm
What is the maximum amount of unsupported porcelain allowed? - CORRECT
ANSWER-2mm
T/F: Cyclosporine causes gingival hyperplasia - CORRECT ANSWER-True
Ca channel blockers: Amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil, "dipines"
Dilantin (Phenytoin): anti-convulsant
