Pediatric Dentistry Practice Exam Questions from and Answers

Pediatric Dentistry Practice Exam Questions from and Answers B. Maxillary anteriors > Maxillary Molars > Mandibular Molars (2010)Most common sequence of dental caries in the primary dentition is: A. Mandi molars > Maxi molars > Maxi anterior B. Maxi anteriors > Maxi molars > Mandi molars C. Mandi molars > Maxi anteriors > Maxi molars D. All areas are equally susceptible for caries B. Pulpectomy (aka RCT) in patients with mature apices, RCT (pulpectomy) is indicated. and since 2 week delay, no vitality, so pulp capping or partial pulpotomy (vital pulp options) not indicated. (2010)A 14-year-old child is brought to your office three weeks after fracturing the left central incisor. The tooth has a pulpal exposure of more than 2mm and does not respond to heat or cold. The tooth is tender to percussion. The treatment of choice is: A. Pulpotomy B. Pulpectomy C. Apexification D. Direct pulp cap Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More A. Both statements are TRUE (2010)Nursing bottle caries can occur in otherwise healthy infants. Persistent on-demand breast feeding or constant feeding of sweetened beverages to the child can cause the oral malady. A. Both statements are TRUE B. Both statements are FALSE C. Both statements are FALSE; the second statement is FALSE D. The First statement is FALSE; the second statement is TRUE B. Direct composite other cost effective options - SDF/SMART - Hall technique (2010)The most cost effective means of treating tooth surface loss in children is: A. Cast metal B. Direct composite C. Indirect composite D. Porcelain or ceramic A. Both statements are TRUE (2010)The major problems with mandibular infections in pediatric patients are spread along the fascial planes surrounding the airway and spread via the fascial planes to the mediastinum. These problems coupled with dehydration and fever can mandate hospitalization of the child. A. Both statements are TRUE B. Both statements are FALSE C. First statement is TRUE; Second statement is FALSE D. First statement is FALSE; Second statement is TRUE D. 7 years of age key thing here the question is asking - AFTER what age of ADMINISTRATION of tetracycline will it not have any impact on tooth development. (2012)Tetracycline ceases to result in esthestically significant dental discoloration after ___ years of age A. 2 B. 4 C. 5 D. 7 D. Observation for the next six months with periapical radiograph (2012)Treatment for a 3-year-old patient who falls and strikes his maxillary central on a coffee table, forcefully impacting it into the alveolar process includes: A. Repositioning the tooth with local anesthetic and sedation B. Constructing a splint or stabilizing appliance within two weeks C. Extraction in 3-4 weeks after injury D. Observation for next six months with periapical radiograph C. Xylitol (2012)The best anticariogenic substance in chewing gum, candy and other products is: A. Fructose B. Sorbitol C. Xylitol D. Aspartame A. Pulpal Necrosis Note*** Yellow = Pulp canal obliteration Gray = Pulpal necrosis Pink = Internal resorption (2013)Dark gray discoloration in a traumatized primary incisor is evidence of: A. Pulpal necrosis B. Chromogenic bacteria in non-vital pulp C. Extravasation of blood elements from the pulp D. Internal resorption A. 20-30 mg/kg The maximum TID dosage amoxicillin for children weight less than 20kg is _____ mg/kg. A.20-30 B.30-40 C.40-50 D.50-60 B. Radiographics may not reveal lesions within highly fluoridated and non-cavitated enamel (2013)Which of the following new clinical theories best applies to the placing of sealants? A. Laser fluorescence is a very valuable tool to investigate stained pits and fissures. B. Radiographics may not reveal lesions within highly fluoridated and non-cavitated enamel C. Caries that extend minimally past the DEJ can be sealed D. Hypoplastic and aprismatic enamel can be retained, but all demineralized enamel must be removed. A. Pulpotomy ***even though adult tooth here, root is not fully developed. —- ROOTS ARE USUALLY FULLY DEVELOPED 2-3 years AFTER eruption. So pulpotomy it is! (2014)A 7-year-old patient presents to your office one hour after an accident in which the crown of a maxillary central incisor was fractured, grossly exposing the vital pulp. Treatment should be: A. Pulpotomy B. Pulp capping C. Root canal therapy D. Placement of a temporary crown with ZOE D. Fracture of the root Common dental injuries in children - Intrusion - Extrusion - Avulsion - CROWN fracture (2014)Which of the following is the least common traumatic injury to primary teeth? A. Lateral luxation B. Intrusive luxation C. Avulsion D. Fracture of the root C. Eruption of the premolar is delayed in children who lose one primary molar prior to the age of 5. KEY - DELAYED eruption of succ tooth IF > 2 years before age of natural eruption - ACCEL eruption of succ tooth IF < 2 years before age of natural eruption (2014)Which of the following is true regarding eruption? A. Eruption in the maxilla is generally ahead of that in the mandible B. Teeth reach occlusion after root development is complete C. Eruption of the premolar teeth is delayed in children who lose one primary molar prior to the age of 5 D. Girls and boys have completely different patterns of tooth eruption