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If you believe an answer is incorrect, please click the Report button to let us know. Please fill in your details to continue NameEmailPhone Number 1 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 1) A 5-year-old patient has a permanent first molar. What best describes the molar in the provided bitewing? External resorption Ankylosis Internal resorption Ectopic eruption Ectopic eruption is common in young children. 2 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 2) A child’s family has hurt his feelings. What type of abuse is this? Sexual abuse Emotional abuse Neglect Physical abuse Emotional abuse involves psychological harm. 3 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 3) What is the most common type of child abuse related to orofacial injuries? Physical abuse Sexual abuse Neglect Psychological abuse Physical abuse is the most common cause of orofacial injuries in children. 4 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 4) What is a property of zinc oxide eugenol in primary molar pulpectomy? Slow resorption Fast resorption Poor sealing ability High cost Zinc oxide eugenol resorbs slowly, making it ideal for primary teeth. 5 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 5) At the end of treatment, how can the dentist reinforce desired behavior in a pediatric patient? Negative reinforcement No reinforcement Punishment Positive reinforcement Positive reinforcement encourages cooperative behavior. 6 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 6) A pediatric patient needs an appliance. Which one is most appropriate? Nance appliance Herbst appliance Thumb crib Bluegrass appliance The Bluegrass appliance is used for thumb-sucking habits. 7 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 7) A child has multiple abscesses, caries, and appears medically neglected. What is the most likely cause? Neglect Emotional abuse Physical abuse Sexual abuse Multiple untreated dental issues suggest neglect. 8 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 8) How do primary roots compare to permanent roots? Long and divergent Short and convergent Short and divergent Long and convergent Primary roots are longer and more divergent than permanent roots. 9 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 9) A child has petechiae on the hard palate. What is the most likely cause? Physical abuse Sexual abuse Neglect Emotional abuse Petechiae on the palate can indicate sexual abuse. 10 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 10) A pediatric patient has an ankylosed primary molar and a missing permanent successor. What is the best management? No treatment Extract the primary molar Refer to a specialist Wait for natural exfoliation Ankylosed primary molars with missing successors require specialist intervention. 11 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 11) A child has irreversible pulpitis in a primary tooth with extensive caries. What X-ray is needed? Periapical OPG Panoramic Bitewing A periapical X-ray is necessary to assess furcation involvement and successor teeth. 12 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 12) After placing PRR and pit and fissure sealants, when should the patient return for follow-up? 3 months 2 years 12 months 6 months A 3-month follow-up is recommended for preventive care. 13 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 13) A 4-year-old pediatric patient has multiple surface caries. What is the best restoration? Stainless steel crown (SSC) GIC Amalgam Composite SSCs are durable and ideal for extensive caries in primary teeth. 14 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 14) What is true about root formation? Root formation begins once the tooth emerges from the gingiva Root formation stops after eruption Root formation continues even after the tooth is moved Root formation begins once the tooth erupts into occlusion Root formation continues even after tooth movement. 15 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 15) A 9-year-old patient has fully erupted tooth #21 but missing/delayed eruption of #11. What is the cause? Delayed eruption Trauma Congenitally missing Fibrous tissue Fibrous tissue can impede tooth eruption. 16 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 16) Which child is most likely to be abused? Child with good academic performance Child with no siblings Child with low socioeconomic status Child with high socioeconomic status Children from low socioeconomic backgrounds are at higher risk of abuse. 17 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 17) An apprehensive pediatric patient has a carious molar. What is the best restoration? Composite Amalgam SSC RMGIC SSCs are durable and ideal for apprehensive patients. 18 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 18) When should occlusion be checked after placing an SSC? After cementation Before cementation At the next appointment No need to check Occlusion should be checked before cementation to ensure proper fit. 19 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 19) What makes primary tooth extraction difficult? Short, convergent roots Short, divergent roots Long, divergent roots Long, convergent roots Long, divergent roots make primary tooth extraction challenging. 20 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 20) A 9-year-old patient has insufficient arch size in the mandible. Which tooth is most likely malpositioned? Lateral incisor First premolar Canine Second premolar The second premolar is often affected by insufficient arch size. 21 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 21) A 3-year-old patient has multiple caries. What is the best management? RMGIC Amalgam Composite GIC RMGIC is ideal for extensive caries in young children. 22 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 22) What is the advantage of using GIC with SCC? Soluble Low compressive strength Fast setting High cost GIC has a fast setting time, making it convenient for pediatric patients. 23 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 23) A 3-year-old patient has multiple surface caries. What is the best restoration? SSC Composite Amalgam RMGIC SSCs are ideal for extensive caries in primary teeth. 24 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 24) A pediatric patient has multiple surface lesions and heavy plaque. What is the best restoration? Composite Amalgam RMGIC SSC RMGIC is ideal for extensive caries and high plaque levels. 25 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 25) What is the most critical consideration for a child with premature loss of a primary second molar? Orthodontic treatment Extraction Space maintenance No treatment Space maintenance is essential to prevent crowding. 26 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 26) What is the leeway space in the mandible per side? 3.0 mm 1.7 mm 0.5 mm 2.5 mm The leeway space in the mandible is approximately 1.7 mm per side. 27 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 27) A 12-year-old patient has an ankylosed primary molar with no successor. What is the best management? Extract the tooth Refer to a pediatric dentist Wait until age 18 No treatment Specialist referral is necessary for ankylosed teeth with no successors. 28 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 28) A pediatric patient is missing lower primary molars (E and D) with permanent molars and incisors present. What space maintainer should be used? Nance appliance Transpalatal arch Lingual arch Band and loop A band and loop is ideal for unilateral space maintenance. 29 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 29) A patient has neck bruising and ulcers on the palate. What is the most likely cause? Physical abuse Sexual abuse Neglect Emotional abuse These signs are often associated with sexual abuse. 30 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 30) Where is the loop located in a band and loop space maintainer? On the occlusal surface On the buccal surface On the lingual surface At the contact point The loop is placed at the contact point to maintain space. 31 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 31) A pediatric patient has an abscess for 2 weeks. What type of abuse is this? Emotional abuse Neglect Sexual abuse Physical abuse Untreated dental issues suggest neglect. 32 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 32) A pediatric patient has multiple surface caries in a primary molar. What is the best restoration? Composite GIC Stainless steel crown (SSC) Amalgam SSCs are the best option for extensive caries in primary molars. 33 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 33) A pediatric patient has a picture provided. What is the estimated age? 9 years 3 years 7 years 5 years Based on dental development, the patient is likely 3 years old. 34 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 34) A 10-year-old patient has superficial caries in all first permanent molars. What is the best management? Extraction Preventive resin restoration Acid fissure sealant No treatment Preventive resin restorations are ideal for non-cavitated caries. 35 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 35) A 2-year-old caries-free child uses a bottle at night. What fluoride regimen is recommended? Pea size fluoridated toothpaste Smear size fluoridated toothpaste Smear size non-fluoridated toothpaste Pea size non-fluoridated toothpaste A smear of fluoridated toothpaste is recommended for young children. 36 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 36) A mother reports her child is on a strict diet and has interproximal caries on lower molars. What is the best restoration? Amalgam GIC SSC Adhesive resin restoration Adhesive resin restorations are ideal for small interproximal caries. 37 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 37) A pediatric patient in mixed dentition has deep caries. What is the best radiographic technique? OPG Horizontal bitewing Periapical X-ray Vertical bitewing Horizontal bitewings are ideal for detecting interproximal caries in mixed dentition. 38 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 38) What is recommended for a caries-free pediatric patient with cardiac issues? Fluoridated toothpaste with biannual varnish Non-fluoridated toothpaste with biannual varnish Non-fluoridated toothpaste Fluoridated toothpaste Fluoridated toothpaste with biannual varnish is safe and effective for caries prevention. 39 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 39) A 6-year-old patient with low caries risk comes for a follow-up. What X-ray is needed? OPG Periapical 2 bitewings Panoramic Bitewings are sufficient for low-risk patients. 40 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 40) An uncooperative pediatric patient has deep stains on permanent teeth. What is the best management? Extraction Varnish and pit and fissure sealants Prophy with fluoride varnish No treatment Prophy with fluoride varnish is effective for stain removal and prevention. 41 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 41) 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 Sodium fluoride immersion is recommended for avulsed permanent teeth with closed apices. 42 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 42) A pediatric patient is severely apprehensive and has multiple caries. What is the best management? SSC RMGIC Composite Resin RMGIC is ideal for extensive caries in apprehensive patients. 43 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 43) What makes primary tooth extraction difficult? Long, divergent roots Long, convergent roots Short, convergent roots Short, divergent roots Long, divergent roots make primary tooth extraction challenging. 44 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 44) What is the sequence of conventional serial extraction? Primary canines, primary molars, second premolars Primary laterals, primary canines, second premolars Primary lateral incisors, primary canines, primary molars, first premolars Primary canines, primary molars only The correct sequence involves removing primary laterals, canines, molars, and first premolars. 45 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 45) A pediatric patient has multiple caries, poor oral hygiene, pain for 3 days, and fever for 1 week. What type of abuse is this? Medical neglect Sexual abuse Physical abuse Emotional abuse Untreated dental and medical issues suggest neglect. 46 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 46) How does the crown of a primary tooth differ from a permanent tooth? More bulbous Smaller overall Converge apically Wider mesiodistally Primary tooth crowns are more bulbous compared to permanent teeth. 47 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 47) A 3-year-old patient has caries on the lateral incisor, and the mother is concerned about esthetics. What is the best restoration? SSC Composite Resin-faced SSC GIC Resin-faced SSCs provide both durability and esthetics. 48 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 48) A girl has neck scratches and petechiae on the palate. What is the most likely cause? Emotional abuse Sexual abuse Physical abuse Neglect These signs are often associated with sexual abuse. 49 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 49) 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 Improper SSC size can cause overhangs and discomfort. 50 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 50) What is the first step when child abuse is suspected? Documentation and report No action needed Reassure and review again Confront the parents Documentation and reporting are critical first steps in suspected abuse cases. 51 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 51) What should be used to prevent injury during pediatric dental procedures? Mouth prop Bite block No protection needed Rubber dam A bite block helps stabilize the jaw and prevent injury. 52 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 52) What is the transmission of disease from mother to baby called? Bottle feeding Genetic transmission Vertical transmission Horizontal transmission Vertical transmission refers to disease passing from mother to baby. 53 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 53) 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 Normal adjustment Inadequate occlusal reduction Improper SSC size can cause overhangs and discomfort. 54 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 54) A pediatric patient is missing tooth #85, and a distal shoe space maintainer on #46 is causing inflammation. What is the best management? Reverse band and loop Transpalatal arch Lingual arch Nance appliance A reverse band and loop is ideal for this situation. 55 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 55) A pediatric patient has multiple colored restorations. What fluoride regimen is recommended? Fluoride varnish only No fluoride 1100 ppm fluoridated toothpaste, 0.05% fluoride mouthwash 500 ppm fluoridated toothpaste A combination of fluoridated toothpaste and mouthwash is effective for caries prevention. 56 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 56) A pediatric patient has caries on the lateral incisor incisally and proximally. What is the best esthetic restoration? Composite GIC SSC Resin-faced SSC Resin-faced SSCs provide both durability and esthetics. 57 / 57 Category: Pedodontics 57) 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? Gingivitis Periodontitis Abuse and neglect Dental caries The combination of injuries and poor oral health suggests abuse and neglect. Your score is The average score is 75% Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz Please rate this exam and leave a comment with any notes or suggestions. Anonymous feedback Thank you for your feedback Send feedback
