1-Oral diagnosis involves:
A-History taking
B-Clinical examination
C-Laboratory investigations
D-All of the above
2-A lump is:
A-A large swelling
B-A small swelling
C-Pain felt in a remote place of the causative tooth
D-None of the above
3-During diagnosis:
A-The patient should describe his symptoms in his own words
B-The operator can ask the patient some leading questions
C-Both A and B are true
D-None of the above
4-During history taking:
A-The occupation of the patient should be recorded
B-The patient’s chief complaint should be recorded
C-The patient’s past dental history should be recorded
D-All of the above
5-Biographic data include/s:
A-Patient’s previous visits to another dentist
B-The main reason for visiting our dental office
C-Patient’s Gender
D-Childhood illnesses
6-The patient’s complaints should be listed:
A-From the least important to the most important
B-From most important to the least important
C-Only one complaint should be listed in the case sheet
D-None of the above is true
7-Periodontal pain is most frequently stimulated by:
A-Hot food
B-Sweets
C-Cold food
D-On chewing
8-Medical history involves:
A-History of cardiovascular diseases
B-History of difficult extractions
C-Patient’s name, age, gender, and occupation
D-All of the above
9-Viral hepatitis:
A-Is not considered as a serious illness
B-Should be listed in the past dental history
C-Is contagious
D-All of the above are true
10-Systemic diseases may:
A-Influence the treatment plan
B-Present some oral manifestations
C-Both of the above are true
D-None of the above are true
1- The second step in the diagnostic process is?
A-Taking the chief complaint
B-Taking the history of the presence illness
C-Doing the clinical examination
D-Taking the medical history
2-The patient’s habits should be recorded in:
A-The investigations
B-Clinical examination
C-History
D-Either A or C
3-Diagnostic instruments used in dentistry include:
A-Periodontal probe
B-Dental probe
C-Both A and B
D-None of the above
4-In intraoral examination we check:
A-Maxillary sinus
B-Frontal Sinus
C-Anterior and posterior cervical lymph node
D-All of the above
5-The presence of signs of pathology can be checked during:
A-Clinical exam
B-Radiological exam
C-Both A and B
D-None of the above
6-Ausculation is used in dentistry to check for:
A-TMJ clicking
B-Deviation during mouth opening
C-Presence of pain on opening
D-A and B are true
7-Inspection is:
A-Striking on tissues
B-Detection with one’s eyes
C-Done intraorally using the mirror’s handle
D-Both A and C are true
8-During extraoral examination we check the:
A-Orifice of the parotid gland
B-Vermillion’s border
C-Mucogingival junction
D-A and B
9-The normal extent of mouth opening is:
A-3.5-5.5 cm wide
B-3 to 4 dentist’s fingers wide
C-Is the first step made during extraoral examination
D-All of the above
10-Signs of bone changes hidden to the eye can be checked using:
A-Periapical radiograph
B-OPG
C-CBCT
D-All of the above
11-During excisional biopsy:
A-A small part of the lesion is cut out
B-The outer layer of the lesion is shed
C-The whole lesion is removed
D-A and C are true
12-The patient’s record is useful for:
A-Diagnosis
B-Obtaining a good personal relationship with the patient
C-Treatment planning
D-Both A and C
13-A left-handed operator wants to extract a lower left canine, his ideal position in relation to the
patient is:
A-To the left and in front of the patient
B-To the right and in front of the patient
C-To the left and behind the patient
C-To the right and behind the patient
14-During extraction of mandibular teeth, the relationship of the mandibular arch with the ground floor
should be:
A-Parallel to the floor
B-Making a 60 degree angle with the floor
C- Making a 30--45 degree angle with the floor
D-None of the above
15-Considering the height of the dental chair during mandibular tooth extraction, the operator’s elbow
should be:
A- On the same level of the teeth
B-The operator’s elbow should be 15 cm higher than the teeth when the patient’s mouth is open
C-The operator’s elbow should be 15 cm higher than the teeth when the patient’s mouth is closed
D-The operator’s elbow should be 15 cm lower than the teeth when the patient’s mouth is open
1-Ideal extraction involves:
A-Removal of the tooth/root
B-Raising a flap when needed
C-Removal of some bone when needed
D-All of the above
2-Retraction of the soft tissues from around tooth:
A-Can be made using a chisel
B-Is not always necessary in case of intra-alveolar extraction
C-Allows the surgeon to ensure that profound anesthesia is secured before starting extraction
D-A and C
3-Dental forceps:
A-Should be held in the dominant hand
B-The convex side of the handles should face the palm of the hand
C-The thumb should be placed over the joint
D-All of the above
4-A tooth should be extracted when:
A-Conservative treatment is indicated
B-One quarter of the bone support is lost
C-Caries is severe yet the tooth can be restored with restorative treatment
D-None of the above
5-The non-dominant hand’s roles are:
A-Protection of soft tissues
B-Reflection of soft tissues
C-Stabilizes and supports the head
D-All of the above
6-In case of periapical lesion:
A-The causative tooth should be always extracted
B-The causative tooth should be extracted if the lesion is not responding to treatment
C-Treatment is considered hard and should not be attempted
D-B and C
7-During the course of orthodontic treatment a tooth maybe extracted:
A-During mixed dentition phase
B-For therapeutic reasons
C-For preventive reasons
D-All of the above
8-Extraction is sometimes undergone:
A-To decrease the efficiency of a dental prosthesis
B-After irradiation
C-In case of eye surgery
D-All of the above
9-An impacted tooth:
A-Should not be extracted
B-Is always accompanied with a cystic lesion
C-May cause food impaction in the adjacent tooth
D-All of the above
10-The beaks of the dental forceps:
A-Should be perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth
B-Should grasp the tooth at the CEJ
C-Should be first applied to the more accessible side
D A and C
11-The forceps should be grasped:
A-Lightly
B-Firmly
C-With excessive crushing force
D-A and B
12-The extraction force should be applied:
A-Usually towards buccal side first
B-Towards carious side first
C-Towards less accessible side first
D-All of the above
13-Final extraction movement is directed:
A-Lingually
B-Facially
C-Occlusally
D-A and C
14- A tooth should be extracted if:
A-It is sound
B-If it is malposed and can be corrected orthodontically
C-If it is accompanied with osteomyelitis
D-B and C
15-A retained apex should be:
A-Always extracted
B-Extracted if it is infected
C-Should be kept under periodic observation if it is not to be extracted
D-B and C
16-The purpose of extraction movements is:
A-Cutting the tooth attachment
B- Separating the tooth from the wall of the socket
C- Dilatation of the bony wall of the socket
D-All of the above
17-Teeth should not be extracted if:
A-There is a chronic infection
B-There is an acute infection
C-There’s controlled diabetes
D-B and C
18-Post-operative care of extraction wound involves:
A-Placing a gauze into the extraction socket and asking the patient to bite on it
B-Placing the gauze over the occlusal table of the teeth
C-Compression of the expanded socket walls
D-A and C
19-Post-operative instructions to the patient include:
A-Examine the extracted tooth to be sure that there is no fracture in the roots
B-Always examine the socket for any loose fragments of bone or roots
C-Use only cold fluid and soft diet for the few postoperative hours
D-All of the above
20-In case of epilepsy:
A-Extraction is never possible
B-Extraction can be done if the condition becomes controlled
C- Extraction can be done if the condition is uncontrolled
D-A and C are true
21- In general, P.E.E may help you in:
A-Determine the method of extraction
B-Determine the type of anaesthesia that is to be used
C Reduce the time spend for extraction.
D-All of the above
22-You’re a left-handed dentist and you want to extract a lower left second molar using a dental
forceps, you stand:
A-Behind the patient and to his left
B-Infront of the patient and to hist left
C-Behind the patient and to right
D-Infront of the patient and to hist right
23-When extracting an upper molar tooth:
A-The tooth should be at the same level of the operator’s shoulder
B-The back of the chair should be reclined for about 45-degree angle from its original position
C-The occlusal plane of the upper arch should make a 60-degree angle with the floor
D-A and C
24-In physics forceps:
A-The bumper engages the lingual tooth surface
B-The tooth is usually subject to a squeezing force
C-Two points of contact are made with the tooth
D-Wrist rotational force is applied to the handles
25-When using a physics forceps:
A-Creep occurs in bone and pdl
B-Creep rupture is wanted to occur in bone
C-Tooth dislodgement happens with little pressure using leverage
D-A and C
