DSE Remembered Questions – Detailed Q&A
for Dental School Exam (2025)
What drug causes gingival hyperplasia -CORRECT ->>Nifedipine Cyclosporine
Large space (diastema) between number 11 and number 12. What do you do? -CORRECT -
>>Leave alone
(no implants or bridges)
Papilloma on tongue - correct answer
Mucocele. How is this treated? -CORRECT ->>Excise with salivary gland remnants
What is the greatest problem with resin bonded bridges -CORRECT ->>Debonding
How long before you can treat Hep A patient -CORRECT ->>tx after 1 week (called Jaundice)
How should an allergic reaction to barbiturates on lip be treated? -CORRECT ->>Benadryl
Patient does not like look on canine (pictured), asked what it was -CORRECT ->>Hypoplasia
Facial erosion due to acidic beverages - correct answer
Amelogenesis Imperfecta (x-ray) - correct answer
Blue sclera (eye picture), what dental findings should you see? -CORRECT ->>Dentinogenetic
imperfecta
, All of the following are Hyperthyroid symptoms except?
fatigue
exopthalamus
tachycardia
tremor of extremities -CORRECT ->>a. fatigue
The minimal axial reduction for crowns are -CORRECT ->>1.5mm
Crown on number 9 needs to be replaced. What measurement is correct? -CORRECT ->>2mm
occlusal reduction
What is the maximum amount of unsupported porcelain allowed? -CORRECT ->>2mm
The most important treatment for ANUG is -CORRECT ->>debridement
What is Gingivectomy used for -CORRECT ->>gingival hyperplasia
What is the treatment for a patient with a liver clot? -CORRECT ->>Irrigate, apply pressure,
reassess
(liver clot-unstable and often large, friable clot commonly forming in mucous membranes.
Usually lead to excessive bleeding and abnormal wound healing.)
In order to improve gingival health, what must you do to temporary crown? -CORRECT -
>>Under contour
Picture of Upper and lower complete arch crowns. What is wrong? -CORRECT ->>Impingement
on gums/gums health
Patient presents with pain on swallowing when wearing their denture. What is wrong? -
CORRECT ->>Overextension of lingual flange
for Dental School Exam (2025)
What drug causes gingival hyperplasia -CORRECT ->>Nifedipine Cyclosporine
Large space (diastema) between number 11 and number 12. What do you do? -CORRECT -
>>Leave alone
(no implants or bridges)
Papilloma on tongue - correct answer
Mucocele. How is this treated? -CORRECT ->>Excise with salivary gland remnants
What is the greatest problem with resin bonded bridges -CORRECT ->>Debonding
How long before you can treat Hep A patient -CORRECT ->>tx after 1 week (called Jaundice)
How should an allergic reaction to barbiturates on lip be treated? -CORRECT ->>Benadryl
Patient does not like look on canine (pictured), asked what it was -CORRECT ->>Hypoplasia
Facial erosion due to acidic beverages - correct answer
Amelogenesis Imperfecta (x-ray) - correct answer
Blue sclera (eye picture), what dental findings should you see? -CORRECT ->>Dentinogenetic
imperfecta
, All of the following are Hyperthyroid symptoms except?
fatigue
exopthalamus
tachycardia
tremor of extremities -CORRECT ->>a. fatigue
The minimal axial reduction for crowns are -CORRECT ->>1.5mm
Crown on number 9 needs to be replaced. What measurement is correct? -CORRECT ->>2mm
occlusal reduction
What is the maximum amount of unsupported porcelain allowed? -CORRECT ->>2mm
The most important treatment for ANUG is -CORRECT ->>debridement
What is Gingivectomy used for -CORRECT ->>gingival hyperplasia
What is the treatment for a patient with a liver clot? -CORRECT ->>Irrigate, apply pressure,
reassess
(liver clot-unstable and often large, friable clot commonly forming in mucous membranes.
Usually lead to excessive bleeding and abnormal wound healing.)
In order to improve gingival health, what must you do to temporary crown? -CORRECT -
>>Under contour
Picture of Upper and lower complete arch crowns. What is wrong? -CORRECT ->>Impingement
on gums/gums health
Patient presents with pain on swallowing when wearing their denture. What is wrong? -
CORRECT ->>Overextension of lingual flange
