Pedodontics SDLE MCQ

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1) What is a property of zinc oxide eugenol in primary molar pulpectomy?

High cost

Fast resorption

Slow resorption

Poor sealing ability

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2) What should be used to prevent injury during pediatric dental procedures?

No protection needed

Mouth prop

Rubber dam

Bite block

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3) A 3-year-old patient has multiple caries. What is the best management?

Amalgam

RMGIC

GIC

Composite

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4) A girl has neck scratches and petechiae on the palate. What is the most likely cause?

Sexual abuse

Physical abuse

Emotional abuse

Neglect

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5) What is the leeway space in the mandible per side?

3.0 mm

1.7 mm

2.5 mm

0.5 mm

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6) What is the most common type of child abuse related to orofacial injuries?

Psychological abuse

Sexual abuse

Neglect

Physical abuse

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7) A pediatric patient has caries on the lateral incisor incisally and proximally. What is the best esthetic restoration?

SSC

Resin-faced SSC

GIC

Composite

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8) How do primary roots compare to permanent roots?

Long and convergent

Long and divergent

Short and divergent

Short and convergent

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9) A pediatric patient has multiple cavities, poor oral hygiene, a cut in the labial frenum, and bruises on the neck and arms. What is the most likely cause?

Abuse and neglect

Dental caries

Periodontitis

Gingivitis

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10) A child’s family has hurt his feelings. What type of abuse is this?

Sexual abuse

Physical abuse

Neglect

Emotional abuse

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11) A child has petechiae on the hard palate. What is the most likely cause?

Emotional abuse

Physical abuse

Neglect

Sexual abuse

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12) A 3-year-old patient has multiple surface caries. What is the best restoration?

Amalgam

RMGIC

SSC

Composite

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13) What is the sequence of conventional serial extraction?

Primary lateral incisors, primary canines, primary molars, first premolars

Primary laterals, primary canines, second premolars

Primary canines, primary molars only

Primary canines, primary molars, second premolars

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14) When should occlusion be checked after placing an SSC?

No need to check

At the next appointment

After cementation

Before cementation

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15) An apprehensive pediatric patient has a carious molar. What is the best restoration?

SSC

RMGIC

Amalgam

Composite

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16) A 9-year-old patient has insufficient arch size in the mandible. Which tooth is most likely malpositioned?

Canine

First premolar

Lateral incisor

Second premolar

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17) A mother reports her child is on a strict diet and has interproximal caries on lower molars. What is the best restoration?

Adhesive resin restoration

GIC

Amalgam

SSC

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18) Where is the loop located in a band and loop space maintainer?

At the contact point

On the occlusal surface

On the lingual surface

On the buccal surface

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19) A pediatric patient has a picture provided. What is the estimated age?

5 years

3 years

9 years

7 years

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20) What is the advantage of using GIC with SCC?

Low compressive strength

Soluble

High cost

Fast setting

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21) A pediatric patient has an avulsed tooth for less than 1 hour. What should be done before splinting?

Extract the tooth (primary tooth)

Immerse in 2% sodium fluoride for 20 minutes (closed apex)

Immerse in minocycline (open apex)

No immersion needed

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22) A 5-year-old patient has a permanent first molar. What best describes the molar in the provided bitewing?

Ectopic eruption

Internal resorption

Ankylosis

External resorption

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23) What is recommended for a caries-free pediatric patient with cardiac issues?

Non-fluoridated toothpaste with biannual varnish

Fluoridated toothpaste

Non-fluoridated toothpaste

Fluoridated toothpaste with biannual varnish

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24) A pediatric patient has an abscess for 2 weeks. What type of abuse is this?

Sexual abuse

Neglect

Emotional abuse

Physical abuse

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25) A pediatric patient is missing tooth #85, and a distal shoe space maintainer on #46 is causing inflammation. What is the best management?

Nance appliance

Reverse band and loop

Transpalatal arch

Lingual arch

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26) A child has multiple abscesses, caries, and appears medically neglected. What is the most likely cause?

Neglect

Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

Emotional abuse

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27) A pediatric patient has multiple caries, poor oral hygiene, pain for 3 days, and fever for 1 week. What type of abuse is this?

Physical abuse

Medical neglect

Emotional abuse

Sexual abuse

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28) A pediatric patient has an ankylosed primary molar and a missing permanent successor. What is the best management?

Wait for natural exfoliation

Extract the primary molar

No treatment

Refer to a specialist

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29) What is the most critical consideration for a child with premature loss of a primary second molar?

Space maintenance

Orthodontic treatment

No treatment

Extraction

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30) What is the transmission of disease from mother to baby called?

Vertical transmission

Horizontal transmission

Genetic transmission

Bottle feeding

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31) What is true about root formation?

Root formation begins once the tooth erupts into occlusion

Root formation continues even after the tooth is moved

Root formation begins once the tooth emerges from the gingiva

Root formation stops after eruption

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32) A child has irreversible pulpitis in a primary tooth with extensive caries. What X-ray is needed?

Periapical

Panoramic

OPG

Bitewing

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33) Which child is most likely to be abused?

Child with high socioeconomic status

Child with no siblings

Child with low socioeconomic status

Child with good academic performance

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34) A 10-year-old patient has superficial caries in all first permanent molars. What is the best management?

Extraction

Acid fissure sealant

No treatment

Preventive resin restoration

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35) At the end of treatment, how can the dentist reinforce desired behavior in a pediatric patient?

Punishment

No reinforcement

Negative reinforcement

Positive reinforcement

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36) What is the first step when child abuse is suspected?

Confront the parents

Documentation and report

Reassure and review again

No action needed

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37) A 12-year-old patient has an ankylosed primary molar with no successor. What is the best management?

Wait until age 18

Refer to a pediatric dentist

No treatment

Extract the tooth

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38) How does the crown of a primary tooth differ from a permanent tooth?

More bulbous

Converge apically

Smaller overall

Wider mesiodistally

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39) A pediatric patient with an SSC complains of pain and bleeding. The SSC is 2 mm high, and X-rays show overhangs. What is the cause?

Normal adjustment

Poor cementation

Improper SSC size

Inadequate occlusal reduction

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40) After placing PRR and pit and fissure sealants, when should the patient return for follow-up?

3 months

12 months

2 years

6 months

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41) A 3-year-old patient has caries on the lateral incisor, and the mother is concerned about esthetics. What is the best restoration?

Composite

GIC

SSC

Resin-faced SSC

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42) A pediatric patient is missing lower primary molars (E and D) with permanent molars and incisors present. What space maintainer should be used?

Transpalatal arch

Nance appliance

Band and loop

Lingual arch

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43) A pediatric patient needs an appliance. Which one is most appropriate?

Bluegrass appliance

Nance appliance

Thumb crib

Herbst appliance

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44) A pediatric patient has multiple colored restorations. What fluoride regimen is recommended?

1100 ppm fluoridated toothpaste, 0.05% fluoride mouthwash

500 ppm fluoridated toothpaste

Fluoride varnish only

No fluoride

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45) A patient has neck bruising and ulcers on the palate. What is the most likely cause?

Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

Neglect

Emotional abuse

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46) What makes primary tooth extraction difficult?

Short, convergent roots

Long, divergent roots

Long, convergent roots

Short, divergent roots

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47) An uncooperative pediatric patient has deep stains on permanent teeth. What is the best management?

Prophy with fluoride varnish

No treatment

Varnish and pit and fissure sealants

Extraction

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48) A pediatric patient with an SSC complains of pain and bleeding. The SSC is 2 mm high, and X-rays show overhangs. What is the cause?

Poor cementation

Improper SSC size

Inadequate occlusal reduction

Normal adjustment

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49) A 2-year-old caries-free child uses a bottle at night. What fluoride regimen is recommended?

Smear size non-fluoridated toothpaste

Smear size fluoridated toothpaste

Pea size non-fluoridated toothpaste

Pea size fluoridated toothpaste

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50) A pediatric patient has multiple surface caries in a primary molar. What is the best restoration?

Composite

Amalgam

Stainless steel crown (SSC)

GIC

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51) A 9-year-old patient has fully erupted tooth #21 but missing/delayed eruption of #11. What is the cause?

Fibrous tissue

Delayed eruption

Congenitally missing

Trauma

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52) A pediatric patient is severely apprehensive and has multiple caries. What is the best management?

Composite

Resin

SSC

RMGIC

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53) What makes primary tooth extraction difficult?

Long, divergent roots

Short, convergent roots

Long, convergent roots

Short, divergent roots

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54) A 6-year-old patient with low caries risk comes for a follow-up. What X-ray is needed?

Periapical

2 bitewings

Panoramic

OPG

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55) A pediatric patient in mixed dentition has deep caries. What is the best radiographic technique?

Vertical bitewing

Horizontal bitewing

OPG

Periapical X-ray

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56) A 4-year-old pediatric patient has multiple surface caries. What is the best restoration?

GIC

Stainless steel crown (SSC)

Amalgam

Composite

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57) A pediatric patient has multiple surface lesions and heavy plaque. What is the best restoration?

Composite

RMGIC

SSC

Amalgam

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