The purpose of an orthodontic retainer is Correct Ans-Stabilise teeth while the bone
remodels
A patient who sucks their thumb often has Correct Ans-Proclined incisors and an anterior
*open bite*
A functional orthodontic appliance will move teeth by: Correct Ans-Increase overbite
Proclined upper central incisors is a feature of Correct Ans-Class II Div I
The most appropriate advice for a patient who has been supplied with an upper removable
appliance Correct Ans-Remove it when eating
It is a part of the fixed appliance Correct Ans-Bracket
Good oral hygiene is important for those patients who? Correct Ans-Are wearing any
orthodontic appliance
Functional appliances work by using Correct Ans-Muscular forces to move the *jaw*
Congenitally absent teeth are those which? Correct Ans-Have been missing since birth
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Instruments tha should be set out for a patient attending with a removable orthodontic
appliance are: Correct Ans-Adam's universal and spring forming pliers
The impression material often used for denture construction is Correct Ans-ALGINATE
(irreversible hydrocolloid)
A fixed movable type of bridge is necessary in some circumstances to allow Correct Ans-
Slight movement at the bridge joint
The inhalation or swallowing of endo instruments can be prevented by the use of: Correct
Ans-- Parachute chains
- Rubber dam
- Floss ties around the instruments
A bridge which has retainers several teeth away from the pontic is called a Correct Ans-
Spring cantilever bridge
The instrument used to curette infected or cystic debris from a surgical site is Correct Ans-
Mitchells trimmer
An oroantral fistula is most likely to develop following the attempted extraction of Correct
Ans-Upper molar roots
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The commonest post operative extraction complication is Correct Ans-A localised
*osteitis*
Critical pH is Correct Ans-5.5
Streptococcal bacteria have been indicated in causing Correct Ans-Caries
Subgingival plaque will contain Correct Ans-- Anaerobic bacteria
- Food debris
- Dead blood cells
The natural repair of enamel is known as Correct Ans-Remineralisation
The wear of the teeth by *grinding* is known as Correct Ans-ATTRITION
The hard rock like substance found commonly on the lingual surfaces of anterior teeth is
known as Correct Ans-CALCULUS
Excessive consumption of fluoride can result in Correct Ans-FLUOROSIS
Titanium implants can be used in edentulous patients to Correct Ans-Replace teeth
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A tooth which is correctly root filled but has residual periapical pathology may require
Correct Ans-Apicectomy
A Willis Gauge is used to measure Correct Ans-intercanthal distance
The bacteria in plaque turns sugar into Correct Ans-Lactic acid
Inflammation around an erupting tooth is known as Correct Ans-PERICORONITIS
Topical fluoride includes: Correct Ans-Mouthwash
Toothpaste
Varnish
How does the first stage of periodontal disease initially present? Correct Ans-CHRONIC
GINGIVITIS
Which is most effective at reducing periodontal disease? Correct Ans-Having a good oral
hygiene routine
What is the most important message for the prevention of caries? Correct Ans-Reducing
the frequency of sugar intake
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