Aug 2021 Ortho-Pedo

A 6-year-old boy was referred by his pediatrician for a dental check-up. History and clinical examination revealed liver failure, for which the patient will undergo a liver transplant. Plaque accumulation and early enamel lesions on several primary teeth were noted. Which of the following would be the advice regarding topical fluorides for this boy?

Which of the following is a tissue-borne maxillary expansion appliance?

There are clinical instances in which simultaneous bone resorption is increased along the mesial surfaces of teeth, and new bone is formed along the distal surfaces of the same teeth. Which of the following is an example for such instances?

The normal or average value for the horizontal overlap between the upper and lower teeth is:

The average age of growth spurt in boys is:

Which of the following would be the most common extraction pattern for a camouflage treatment for an adult class III patient with no crowding?

A 12-year-old teen presents with a class III skeletal malocclusion due to a deficient maxilla. Which of the following appliances can be useful for enhancing maxillary growth in this patient?

When is the appropriate period for presurgical naso-alveolar molding?

Which of the following relationships is diagnosed clinically as a class I molar relationship?

Which of the following is considered the most cost-effective and reliable method of reducing the incidence of caries in the general population?

A 10-year old patient visited the clinic with her father to consult the spacing on her upper front teeth. Clinical examination revealed the presence of high frenal attachment and 4mm spacing between the central incisors. Which of the following procedures would help close the spacing?

What is the most likely cause of persistent bleeding following a pulpotomy procedure in a primary mandibular second molar?

What is the recommended dilution of formocresol for pulpotomies?

The difference (in years) of puberty between boys and girls is:

Which of the following is the function of the instrument while selecting bands for space maintainers?

A 35-year-old went to the clinic for an orthodontic consultation. Clinical examination revealed moderate plaque and calculus deposits, a temporary crown on tooth #46, and temporary restorations on teeth #24 and #35. Radiographically, tooth #35 is endodontically-treated with the obturation 1.5mm short of the apex. Which of these findings must be addressed first before starting orthodontic treatment?

The average age of growth spurt in girls is:

When an adult knowingly permits a child to endure pain or suffering, or fails to provide the basic needs for proper development, which of the following types of abuse is described in this situation?

Which of the following substances are considered toxic to the pulp?

Which of the following is true regarding the difference between primary and permanent teeth?

Which of the following pathologies can cause malocclusion by loss of space?

A few days after starting orthodontic treatment, an adult patient came to the clinic with a chief complaint of pain, discomfort, and mouth sores. Examination reveals protruding archwire and several areas of ulceration of the cheeks, lips, and tongue. Which of the following is the best treatment at this stage?

Which type of GI is used as pit and fissure sealants?

Which type of retainer is given to retain a tooth in its position, which has been relieved from a crossbite?

A 24-year-old man came to the clinic and stated that he would like to have his “overbite” corrected. Examination revealed a good facial profile, class II molar relationship, with increased overjet, moderate overbite, and a well-aligned lower arch. The patient was referred to an orthodontist. Which of the following would be the optimal recommended treatment?

Which of the following cephalometric measurements helps determine the anteroposterior position of the maxilla relative to the cranial base?

A 15-year-old girl came to the clinic to seek orthodontic treatment for her protruded upper incisors. Which of the following is the first step in the dentist orthodontic evaluation?