AAPD QE Board Review Questions
and Answers 100% Correct
Agensis of third molars is associated with agenesis of which permanent tooth? -
ANSWER-Maxillary lateral - either one or both
Amalgam is an alloy made of: - ANSWER-Silver
Tin
Copper
Zinc
Mercury (wetting agent)
Amelogenesis imperfect is associated with disruption during which stage of
development?
A. Initiation
B. Proliferation
C. Histodifferentiation
D. Morphodifferentiation - ANSWER-C. Histodifferentiation
Are neonatal alveolar hemangiomas more common on the maxillary or mandibular
ridge? - ANSWER-Mandibular > maxillary
No treatment necessary, resolves spontaneously
ASA I - ASA VI - ANSWER-ASA I: Normal, healthy patient
ASA II: Mild systemic disease (controlled asthma, pregnant women)
ASA III: Severe systemic disease (wheezing child)
ASAS IV: Severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
ASA V: Moribund patient not expected to survive the operation
ASA VI: Braid dead
At what age do permanent central incisors begin to calcify? - ANSWER-3 - 4 months
At what age in utero does calcification of all primary teeth begin? - ANSWER-4th fetal
month
At what embryonic age does the dental lamina begin to develop? - ANSWER-6 weeks
,BPA (Bisphenol A) is considered a toxin and it is recommended to minimize exposure to
it. Which commonly used dental materials is it in? - ANSWER-Composites
Sealants
FDA & ADA conclude that any low-level exposure from dental materials poses no
known health threat
Bupivacaine 0.5% has how many mg in 1.7 cc? What is the dosage and maximum? -
ANSWER-8.5 mg bupivacaine 0.5% in 1.7 cc
1.3 mg/kg,
Do not exceed 9 mg
Can you use ZOE under resins? - ANSWER-Nope. Eugenol inhibits polymerization
Caries is how many times more likely to be found in low SES families? - ANSWER-32x
more likely to have caries
Childhood infection that involves the parotid gland and is caused by paramyxovirus? -
ANSWER-Mumps
Cleft lip vs cleft palate, which is more common in males? females? - ANSWER-Males:
cleft lip
Females: cleft palate
Cleft lips are more common on which side? - ANSWER-Left
Congenital epulis:
Males vs females?
Maxilla vs mandibule?
Treatment? - ANSWER-Females > males
Maxilla > mandible
Tx: excision
Cranial base vs cranial vault. Which bone occurs via intramembranous vs endochondral
bone growth? - ANSWER-Cranial base = endochondral
Cranial vault = intramembranous
Disruptions of proliferation may result in what type of tooth anomalies? (4) - ANSWER-
Size
Proportion
Numbers
Twinning
, Does an anesthetic injection through non-infected tissue need SBE prophylaxis? -
ANSWER-No. Also, SBE prophylaxis not required for
X-rays
removable prosth placement, ortho appliance
ortho adjustments
ortho bracket placement
exfoliation of deciduous teeth
bleeding from trauma to lips or oral mucosa
During the bell stage invagination of the epithelium occurs, which layer is essential for
enamel production? - ANSWER-Stratum intermedium
During which stage of tooth development may problems that lead to anomalies of tooth
number occur? - ANSWER-Initiation
Enamel hypoplasia is associated with disruption during which stage of development?
A. Initiation
B. Apposition
C. Histodifferentiation
D. Morphodifferentiation - ANSWER-B. Apposition
For a patient not taking anti-coagulants what is a normal INR? What about for a patient
taking anti-coagulatnts? - ANSWER-Without anti-coag therapy = 1
Taking anti-caog therapy 2 -3
From which pharyngeal arch do the maxillary and mandibular processes arise from? -
ANSWER-First pharyngeal arch
From which pharyngeal arch is CN IX derived? - ANSWER-3rd pharyngeal arch
From which pharyngeal arch is CN VII derived? - ANSWER-2nd pharyngeal arch
High risk dietary practices appear to be established by what age? - ANSWER-12 mos
How big should a blood pressure cuff be? - ANSWER-2/3 upper arm length
(Small gives high reading, large gives low reading)
How do cycles of chemo typically affect blood counts? - ANSWER-Blood counts start
falling 5-7 days after beginning of cycle.
Stay low for 14-21 days
Rise to normal a few days before next cycle begins.
Ideally all dental tx complete before therapy begins.
and Answers 100% Correct
Agensis of third molars is associated with agenesis of which permanent tooth? -
ANSWER-Maxillary lateral - either one or both
Amalgam is an alloy made of: - ANSWER-Silver
Tin
Copper
Zinc
Mercury (wetting agent)
Amelogenesis imperfect is associated with disruption during which stage of
development?
A. Initiation
B. Proliferation
C. Histodifferentiation
D. Morphodifferentiation - ANSWER-C. Histodifferentiation
Are neonatal alveolar hemangiomas more common on the maxillary or mandibular
ridge? - ANSWER-Mandibular > maxillary
No treatment necessary, resolves spontaneously
ASA I - ASA VI - ANSWER-ASA I: Normal, healthy patient
ASA II: Mild systemic disease (controlled asthma, pregnant women)
ASA III: Severe systemic disease (wheezing child)
ASAS IV: Severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life
ASA V: Moribund patient not expected to survive the operation
ASA VI: Braid dead
At what age do permanent central incisors begin to calcify? - ANSWER-3 - 4 months
At what age in utero does calcification of all primary teeth begin? - ANSWER-4th fetal
month
At what embryonic age does the dental lamina begin to develop? - ANSWER-6 weeks
,BPA (Bisphenol A) is considered a toxin and it is recommended to minimize exposure to
it. Which commonly used dental materials is it in? - ANSWER-Composites
Sealants
FDA & ADA conclude that any low-level exposure from dental materials poses no
known health threat
Bupivacaine 0.5% has how many mg in 1.7 cc? What is the dosage and maximum? -
ANSWER-8.5 mg bupivacaine 0.5% in 1.7 cc
1.3 mg/kg,
Do not exceed 9 mg
Can you use ZOE under resins? - ANSWER-Nope. Eugenol inhibits polymerization
Caries is how many times more likely to be found in low SES families? - ANSWER-32x
more likely to have caries
Childhood infection that involves the parotid gland and is caused by paramyxovirus? -
ANSWER-Mumps
Cleft lip vs cleft palate, which is more common in males? females? - ANSWER-Males:
cleft lip
Females: cleft palate
Cleft lips are more common on which side? - ANSWER-Left
Congenital epulis:
Males vs females?
Maxilla vs mandibule?
Treatment? - ANSWER-Females > males
Maxilla > mandible
Tx: excision
Cranial base vs cranial vault. Which bone occurs via intramembranous vs endochondral
bone growth? - ANSWER-Cranial base = endochondral
Cranial vault = intramembranous
Disruptions of proliferation may result in what type of tooth anomalies? (4) - ANSWER-
Size
Proportion
Numbers
Twinning
, Does an anesthetic injection through non-infected tissue need SBE prophylaxis? -
ANSWER-No. Also, SBE prophylaxis not required for
X-rays
removable prosth placement, ortho appliance
ortho adjustments
ortho bracket placement
exfoliation of deciduous teeth
bleeding from trauma to lips or oral mucosa
During the bell stage invagination of the epithelium occurs, which layer is essential for
enamel production? - ANSWER-Stratum intermedium
During which stage of tooth development may problems that lead to anomalies of tooth
number occur? - ANSWER-Initiation
Enamel hypoplasia is associated with disruption during which stage of development?
A. Initiation
B. Apposition
C. Histodifferentiation
D. Morphodifferentiation - ANSWER-B. Apposition
For a patient not taking anti-coagulants what is a normal INR? What about for a patient
taking anti-coagulatnts? - ANSWER-Without anti-coag therapy = 1
Taking anti-caog therapy 2 -3
From which pharyngeal arch do the maxillary and mandibular processes arise from? -
ANSWER-First pharyngeal arch
From which pharyngeal arch is CN IX derived? - ANSWER-3rd pharyngeal arch
From which pharyngeal arch is CN VII derived? - ANSWER-2nd pharyngeal arch
High risk dietary practices appear to be established by what age? - ANSWER-12 mos
How big should a blood pressure cuff be? - ANSWER-2/3 upper arm length
(Small gives high reading, large gives low reading)
How do cycles of chemo typically affect blood counts? - ANSWER-Blood counts start
falling 5-7 days after beginning of cycle.
Stay low for 14-21 days
Rise to normal a few days before next cycle begins.
Ideally all dental tx complete before therapy begins.
