Guest guest Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 1. A periapical infection of a mandibular third molar may spread by direct extension to the 1. parapharyngeal space. 2. submandibular space. 3. pterygomandibular space. 4. submental space. A. (1) (2) (3) B. (1) and (3) C. (2) and (4) D. (4) only E. All of the above. 2. Allergic reactions to amide-type local anesthetic solutions are most likely caused by sensitivity to A. lidocaine hydrochloride. B. epinephrine. C. methylparaben. D. contaminants. 3. The most appropriate radiographic examination for a 4 year old without visible or clinically detectable caries or anomalies, and with open proximal contacts is A. maxillary and mandibular anterior occlusals. B. a pair of posterior bitewings. C. maxillary and mandibular posterior periapicals. D. none. 4. The washing of hands must be performed before putting on and after removing gloves because it 1. reduces the number of skin bacteria which multiply and cause irritation. 2. completely eliminates skin bacteria. 3. minimizes the transient bacteria which could contaminate hands through small pinholes. 4. allows gloves to slide on easier when the hands are moist. A. (1) (2) (3) B. (1) and (3) C. (2) and (4) D. (4) only E. All of the above. 5. For prevention of cross infection, which of the following impression materials can be treated with a disinfecting spray solution/ agent? A. Irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate). B. Polyether. C. Polysulfide. D. Polysiloxane. E. All of the above. 6. One week after an amalgam restoration is placed in the mandibular first premolar, the patient returns complaining of a sharp pain of short duration when eating or drinking something cold. Teeth respond normally to electric pulp testing and heat and the radiographs are normal. The most likely diagnosis is A. hypercementosis. B. reversible pulpitis. C. pulpal microabscess. D. acute apical periodontitis. 7. The most frequent cause of malocclusion is A. thumbsucking. B. mouth breathing. C. heredity. D. ectopic eruption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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