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2. How much force is usually used to move a tooth with an orthodontic appliance?
A. extremely light force, less than 1 gram
B. b moderate force, in the range of 50 to 150 grams
C. very heavy force, greater than 500 grams
D. whatever the patient can tolerate
Ans B. moderate force, in the range of 50 to 150grams
4. A properly-taken lower impression for orthodontic study casts includes all of the teeth in the arch, plus the
retromolar pad. A properly-taken lower impression for orthodontic study casts registers all of the alveolar
process to the deepest part of the vestibule.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false
Answer:A both true T, T
5. What Angle is the relation of mandibular first molar to the upper first molar in Angles III malocclusion of the
lower?
A. distal
B. lateral
C. mesial
D. normal
Answer:C Mesial
6. Malocclusion can be caused by both hereditary and environmental factors. Which of the following is
environmental?
A. Crowding
B. dental agenesis
C. posterior crossbite
D. Thumb sucking
Answer D - thumb sucking
9. Which of the following cephalometric landmarks is located at the suture between two bones?
A. Gonion
B. Nasion
C. Porion
D. Sella
Answer. Nasion
11. Which of the following should be used to position the head for a cephalometric radiograph?
A. Anterior cranial base parallel to the floor
B. Ear rods inserted into both external ear openings
C. Mandibular plane parallel to the floor
D. Natural head position
Answer: Natural head position
12. What is the purpose of the soft tissue shield when taking a cephalometric radiograph?
A. To correct for improper magnification of soft tissues
B. To ensure proper visualization of the soft tissues on the radiograph
C. To protect the soft tissue from excess radiation
D. To standardize head position in a series of radiographs
Answer. To ensure proper visualization of the soft tissues on the radiograph
13. Orthodontic problems cannot be properly diagnosed and treated without first obtaining documentation. An
essential piece of documentation for every patient is the postero-anterior (PA ) cephalometric radiograph.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
Answer A: T, F
15. The facial angle measures the position of which of the following?
A. Forehead
B. Mandible
C. Maxilla
D. Nose
Answer B: Mandible (parameters are FH plane and N pog)
16. Patients with acute herpetic gingivostomatitis are instructed to avoid eating all except
A. arginine-rich foods
B. chocolate
C. amino acid lysine
D. nuts
17. According to Kraus and Jordan, the first macroscopic indication of morphologic development occurs at
approximately at
A. 11 weeks in utero
B. 13 and 14 weeks in utero
C. 14 and 16 weeks in utero
D. 17 weeks in utero
Ans: a. 11 weeks in utero (memorized past ques)
Source: Mc Donald 11th edition, page- 91
18. Pulp canal obliteration (PCO) occurs more frequently in teeth with open apices which have suffered
A. Subluxated
B. Crown fractured
C. Luxation injury
D. None
Ans: c. Luxation injury
Explanation: Pulp canal obliteration (PCO) occurs more frequently in teeth with open apices which have suffered a
severe luxation injury. It usually indicates the presence of viable tissue within the root canal. Extrusion, intrusion, and
lateral luxation injuries have high rates of PCO.39,40 Subluxated and crownfractured teeth also may exhibit PCO,
although with lower frequency.41 Additionally, PCO is a common occurrence following root fractures.
19. Tetracycline or doxycycline are generally not recommended for patients under
A. 10 years of age
B. 12 years of age
C. 14 years of age
D. 15 years of age
Ans: b. 12 years of age
Explanation: Tetracyclines are contraindicated in children aged under 12 years, as they are associated with impaired bone
growth and permanent discoloration of teeth and enamel hypoplasia. This is because tetracyclines bind to calcium
molecules and are deposited in calcifying areas in bone, nails and teeth
Ans: d. Maxillary and mandibular anterior occlusal and two posterior bitewing radiographs
Explanation:
Ans: c. Clindamycin
Explanation:
26. According to the Mount & Hume (1998)classification, when caries is present in cervical third of teeth, it is
A. Site 1
B. Site 2
C. Site 3
D. All of the above
Answer: c. Site 3
Explanation:
28. A child of age 3 yrs came with multiple dental caries and restorations due to caries. The diagnosis will be
severe early childhood caries when the total caries, missing due to caries or filling is
A. ≥4
B. ≥5
C. ≥6
D. All of the above
Ans: a. ≥4
Explanation:
➢ ≥4 (age 3)
➢ ≥5 (age 4)
➢ ≥6 (age 5)
29. During the process of dental caries, the greatest amount of demineralization occurs ---------beneath the enamel
surface
A. 5 to 10 μm
B. 10 to 15 μm
C. 15 to 20 μm
D. 20 to 25 μm
Ans: b. 10 to 15 μm
Explanation:
Because the outer surface of enamel is far more resistant to demineralization by acid than is the deeper
portion of enamel, the greatest amount of demineralization occurs 10 to 15 μm beneath the enamel surface
30. According to the international caries detection and assessment system (ICDAS), code for ‘Distinct visual
change in enamel visible when wet, lesion must be visible when dry’ is
A. Code 0
B. Code 1
C. Code 2
D. Code 3
Ans: c. Code 2
31. Which one of the following drugs is approved by FDA for treatment of COVID-19?
A. Remdesivir
B. Chloroquine
C. Azithromycin
D. Amoxicillin
(Key-A)
32. The highest number of enamel rods (12 million) is found in:
A. Lower laterals
B. Upper laterals
C. Upper first molars
D. Lower first molars
(key- c)
33. Identify the systemic factor in the etiologic chart of periodontal disease:
A. Food impaction
B. Faulty nutrition
C. Bruxism
D. Improper tooth brushing
(key-b)
35. An index measuring the conditions of the past and present are:
A. Composite
B. Cumulative
C. Simplified
D. Simple
(key-b)
36. The process of matching patients with a particular disease to their controls is:
A. Meta analysis
B. RCT
C. Longitudinal cohort study
D. Case control study
(key- d)
37. The approach employed to assist people in identifying their own concerns and priorities and developing skills
to address their problems is termed as:
A. Preventive approach
B. Behaviour change
C. Educational approach
D. Empowerment
(key- d)
38. According to Guyatt, if the lower boundary of the confidence interval is above the threshold considered for
clinical significance, then the trial is:
A. Positive and definitive
B. Negative and definitive
C. Deemed positive
D. More trials are needed with larger sample size
(key- a)
39. Which stage of Erikson’s theory is equated to oral stage of Freud’s theory?
A. Trust vs mistrust
B. Autonomy vs shame
C. Initiative vs guilt
D. Identity vs Role confusion
(Key- a)
41. The process by which an individual gradually acquires culture and becomes a member of a social group is
called
A. Acculturation
B. Socialization
C. Family
D. Custom
(key-b)
43. Genes whose combined action affectsone particular character are known as
A. Polygene
B. Uni-gene
C. Dominant gene
D. Recessive gene
(key-a)
46. A complete denture came back after 1 day of delivery complaining of clicking of denture during speaking.
This is due to
A. Increased vertical dimension of occlusion
B. Increased interocclusal space
C. Decreased vertical dimension of occlusion
D. Using acrylic teeth against porcelain teeth
Ans A
47. In a complete denture patient a semi-adjustable articulator was used. For obtaining lateral condylar guidance
angle what formula the dentist should apply?
A. L = 12 + D/H
B. L = H/8 + 12
C. L = H + 8/12
D. L = H + D/12
Ans B
48. A medical-supply company shipped a semi-adjustable articulator to you. How could you make sure that this
articulator is an Arcon one?
A. The condylar heads are placed on the upper member of the articulator
B. The condylar heads are placed on the lower member of thearticulator
C. The condylar elements are non-movable
D. The inclination of condylar path is in a curved plane
Ans B
49. While preparing heavily restored mandibular right first molar, you find that the clinical crown height is less
than 4 mm. As the patient has to travel back to his country in couple of days he did not have time for any
crown lengthening procedure. So, as a prosthodontist, how can you
obtain extra retention in this abutment tooth?
A. Dovetail
B. Slots, pins and grooves
C. Outline form
D. Decreasing tooth reduction
Ans : B
50. During diagnosis and treatment planning for a FPD Ante’s law should be respected. In your opinion, If you
want to apply this law while planning for fixed partial denture restoration it will provide an aid for
A. Selection of pontic
B. Selection of connector
C. Selection of retainer
D. Selection of abutments
Ans D
51. The mechanical principle of tooth preparation plays a major role in overall success of the fixed partial
denture prosthesis. You can obtain extra retention by different methods while preparing the tooth. Grooves
are one of the features for enhancing retention. When you prepare grooves in vertical walls of bulk tooth
structure it must be
A. At least 1.0 mm
B. At least 2.0 mm
C. At least 1.5 mm
D. At least 1.2 mm
Ans A
52. A 45 years old patient came to your clinic asking for a restoration for his teeth. After clinical and
radiographic examination, you found that the maxillary right first molar is endodontically treated with large
restoration. You planned to make complete metal cast crown for this
patient. What is the best choice for the finish line in this case?
A. Chamfer
B. Chamfer with bevel
C. Feather edge
D. Shoulder
Ans A
53. In your fixed prosthodontic pre-clinical lab session, you were asked to do metal ceramic preparation for
mandibular second molar. As per your knowledge, how much amount of occlusal reduction is required for
functional cusp in metal-ceramic crown restoration?
A. 1.0 – 2.5 mm
B. 2.0 – 2.25 mm
C. 1.5 – 2.0 mm
D. 2.25 – 3 mm
Ans C
54. The technician applies a layer of die spacer on the die to create a space for the luting agent, the ideal
dimension for this luting agent space is
A. 0 – 20 microns
B.20 – 40 microns
C. 40 – 80 microns
D. 80 – 100 microns
Ans B
55. A patient came for post and core restoration on upper central incisor in which root canal treatment has been
done, upon examination of the tooth before starting the treatment, the tooth was painful on percussion, the
ideal treatment is
A. To proceed with post and core restoration
B. To give patient antibiotic and analgesics and proceed the post and core restoration
C. To proceed post and core but don’t make full crown until the tooth get relieve
D. Don’t make post and core
Ans D
56. Many clinical situations such as distal extension partially edentulous conditions, require making functional
impression of the arch, In a functional impression for RPD
A. Teeth are recorded in anatomical form and ridge in functional form
B. Teeth are recorded in functional form and ridge in anatomical form
C. Teeth and ridge are recorded both in anatomical and functional form
D. None of above
Ans A
57. A patient reported to the clinic after 3 months of implant surgery with firmly attached implant at the site of
placement. This phenomena by which the bone adapts to the implant is known as
A. Osteofixation
B. Osseoadaptation
C. Ossification
D. Osseointegration
Ans D
58. The most advantageous aspect of implant supported FPD over a conventional FPD is that
A. It is cheaper than conventional FPD
B. It precludes no damage to the abutment teeth
C. Requires no maintenance
D. It provides superior strength with good hygiene
Ans B
59. One of the most important factors in treatment planning for implant therapy is the quantity and quality of
bone available. The most effective way to determine bone dimensions and density for treatment planning in
implant treatment is
A. Cone beam tomography
B. Clinical bone mapping
C. Radiograph
D. Bimanual palpation of the ridge
Ans A
60. A young adult patient consulted you about advantages of a resin retained FPD over an Implant to restore his
missing lateral incisor. The following are the advantages of the resin retained bridge except
A. Minimal or no preparation required
B. Good aesthetics if ideal spacing exists
C. Less expensive than conventional bridges and implants
D. More durable than conventional bridge or implants
Ans D
61. Patient attitudes toward implant treatment are often vague due to lack of knowledge about the advantages of
overdentures. Studies have shown that patient satisfaction after therapy is significantly higher in patients who
receive mandibular overdentures versus conventional
dentures. The main reason for the increased satisfaction is improved
A. Oral function
B. Aesthetics
C. Adaptation of the denture to the edentulous ridge
D. Proprioception
Ans D
62. Using proper terminology is essential for communicating with the patient as well as the lab technician, what
would you call the component of the implant assembly on which the prosthetic tooth is fixed?
A. Retainer
B. Denture
C. Abutment
D. Connector
Ans C
63. A patient by name Abdulla came to college of Dentistry clinic for replacement of his missing teeth. On
thorough intraoral examination, treatment plan include a distal extension partial denture. Which of the
following is considered the least favorable choice of retainer in a
distal extension removable partial denture design?
A. I bar
B. Embrassure clasp
C. Aker’s clasp
D. Wrought wire clasp
Ans B
64. A patient came for replacement of missing teeth. What is the minimal acceptable crown/prosthesis-to- root
ratio for planning a fixed partial denture?
A. 1:2
B. 1:3
C. 1:1
D. 1:4
Ans D
65. If a patient comes to dental clinic, which of the following is the most important reason for treatment of
hyperplastic tissue before construction of a complete or removable partial denture?
A. To feel the patient better
B. To make the face-bow transfer easier
C. To make the final impression material flow better
D. To provide firm, stable base for the denture
Ans D
67. When dispensing paste/paste dental materials, equal ……. are usually the proper method for proportioning
the two pastes.
A. Weights
B. Volumes
C. Lengths
D. Loads
Ans: C
Explanation: The tubes of paste/paste materials have openings sized to dispense the proper ratio of pastes when equal
lengths are utilized.
69. An operator is polishing an amalgam and inadvertently overheats it. The overheating may likely cause the
following except one. Which one is the exception?
A. Pulpal injury
B. Release of mercury
C. A dull appearance to restoration
D. Decreased susceptibility to corrosion
Ans: D
Explanation: Excessive heat generation may produce an increased susceptibility to breakdown and corrosion.
70. When polishing amalgams, green and brown points and cusps are utilized to:
A. Remove the gross irregularities from the amalgam surface
B. Remove bulky contact area
C. Polish the amalgam to achieve high surface luster
D. Prepare the surface for finishing burs
Ans: C
Explanation: Green and brown points and cups are used to produce a smooth satin and shiny surface to the amalgam
restoration. They are used only for polishing and not for finishing.
71. When finishing the lingual of a composite restoration in an anterior tooth, the most effect abrasive would be
a?
A. Finishing disk
B. Finishing cup
C. Flame-shaped finishing bur
D. Egg/football-shaped finishing bur
Ans: D
Explanation: The egg/football-shaped finishing bur most closely matches the desired shape of the anatomy of the lingual
surface of an anterior tooth and therefore, is the most effective abrasives to use.
72. The term ‘Non-vital’ may be used to describe a tooth that has:
A. Been treated with a root canal procedure
B. A necrotic pulp
C. No pulp tissue in the pulp cavity
D. All of the above
Ans: D
Explanation: A non-vital tooth is one that does not have a live (vital) pulp. The pulp may be present but necrotic, missing
or replaced with a root canal filling material.
74. A complete or incomplete isthmus between three or more canals is classified as:
A. Type II
B. Type III
C. Type IV
D. Type V
Ans: C
Explanation: According to Kim et al classification, the complete or incomplete isthmus between three or more canals
come under Type IV.
77. Two separate, distinct canals extend from the pulp chamber to the apex in which Type of Vertucci’s
classification?
A. IV
B. V
C. VI
D. VII
Ans: A
Explanation: The morphological patterns of the root canal systems in Type IV consist of two separate, distinct canals
extending from the pulp chamber to the apex.
79. According to Cohen, the preferred temperature for performing heat test is:..
A. 130 F
B. 140 F
C. 150 F
D. 160 F
Ans: C
Explanation: The temperature of 150 F or 65.5 degree Celsius was recommend by Cohen for the process of heat test.
80. In Universal protaper retreatment file, end cutting tip is seen in:
A. D-1
B. D-2
C. D-3
D. All of the above
Ans: A
Explanation: D-1 has a cutting tip for effective entrance into the obturation material in the coronal third. D-2 and D-3 are
used in the middle third and apical third fo the canals respectively and have non-cutting tips.
Answer: C- There is no definite Stratum granulosum; just merely dispersed keratohyaline granules.
87. The major component of facial and lingual plates of alveolar bone:
A. Cortical bone
B. Cancellous bone
C. Bone marrow
D. Neurovascular bundle
Answer: A- The major component, incl the alveolar bone proper is cortical bone.
89. What is the adequate width of keratinized gingiva necessary to maintain gingival health (Lang and Löe)?
A. 2 mm.
B. 3 mm.
C. 4 mm.
D. 5 mm.
Answer: A- At least 2mm of keratinized gingiva is required.
90. The first bone to be formed during development of alveolar bone is called:
A. Lamellar bone
B. Woven bone
C. Compact bone
D. Bundle bone
Answer: B- The first formed bone is the woven bone.
94. Which of the following does not have modifying effect on gingivitis:
A. Pregnancy
B. Puberty
C. Diabetes
D. Hypertension
Answer: D- Hypertension is the least likely among the four to have an effect on periodontium.
95. Significant serum antibody response to specific plaque organisms is found in:
A. Localized form of chronic periodontitis
B. Generalized form of chronic periodontitis
C. Localized form of aggressive periodontitis
D. Generalized form of aggressive periodontitis
Answer: C- The serum antibody response is robust in LAP.
107. Carcinoma arising within the odontogenic cyst linings is a complication seen most commonly in which
cyst?
A. Dentigerous cyst
B. Odontogenic keratocyst
C. Lateral periodontal cyst
D. Radicular cyst
(The lining of a dentigerous cyst might undergo neoplastic transformation to an ameloblastomas and in a squamous
cell carcinoma. It is also possible for some intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinomas to develop from mucous cells
in the lining of a dentigerous cyst.)
115. Which laboratory test is most useful for patienunder dicumarol therapy? .
A. PT
B. Platelet count
C. BT
D. CT
Ans A.
129. An accurate method of measuring fluid replacementfollowing acute blood loss is to check the:
A. Hematocrit
B. Hemoglobin
C. Blood pressure
D. Central venous pressure
Ans D
132. Which needle is recommended for the posterior superior alveolar nerve (PSA) block?
A. 25-gauge short.
B. 25-gauge long.
C. 27-gauge short.
D. 27-gauge long.
Ans C. A 27-gauge short needle is recommended for the administration of the posterior superior alveolar nerve block.
134. Transient facial paralysis results when which cranial nerve is anesthetized?
A. V.
B. VII.
C. IX.
D. XI.
Ans B. The seventh (VII) cranial nerve innervates the muscles of facial expression; its inadvertent anesthesia results in
transient hemiparalysis of the face.
135. A prolonged jaw muscle spasm, which restricts the opening of the mouth, is called
A. ageusia.
B. trismus.
C. paralysis.
D. dysesthesia
Ans b. Trismus is a restricted opening of the mouth due to a prolonged jaw muscle spasm.
144. What is the temperature which is maintained by theFreezers in the pathology labs?
A. 10℃– 15℃
B. 0℃– 10℃
C. -10℃– -60℃
D. -100℃
Answer: CClarification: When pathological samples are collected, they may have
to be stored for further study or for future use. They are stored at a
temperature of -10℃– -60℃. At this temperature, the solution used
for preserving freezes without causing damage to the samples.
147. Cyanosis in which location of the neonate is concerning in the hours after birth?
A. Hands
B. Feet
C. Lips
D. Cyanosis in all of these are concerning
Ans c. Cyanosis that is only present in the hands and feet is considered a normal finding in most neonates (i.e.
acrocyanosis). Cyanosis in the hands and feet is not particularly concerning. However, blueness in the perioral area (lips,
tongue, gums) or on the chest, abdomen, and back is a cause for concern.
150. Which abrasive agent used in dentifrices interferes with fluoride efficacy?
A. Calcium salts.
B. Hydrated silica.
C. Aluminum oxide.
D. Polymethyl methacrylate.
Ans A. When calcium salts are used as an abrasive agent they cause fluoride to be ineffective
152. Which powerful, naturally occurring anticoagulant originates from the saliva of leeches?
A. Hirudin.
B. Heparin.
C. Bivalirudin.
D. Danaparoid.
Ans A. Hirudin is a powerful, naturally occurring anticoagulant that originates from the saliva of leeches. heparin is
produced endogenously; commercial preparations are derived from recombinant DNA techniques. ;bivalirudin is a
semisynthetic analog of hirudin,danaparoid is made up of heparan sulfate, dermatan sulfate, and chondroitin sulfate.
156. Which portion of the articular disc is the main load-bearing area?
A. Medial.
B. Lateral.
C. Anterior.
D. Posterior
Ans B. The lateral portion is the main load-bearing area of the articular disc.
172. In horizontally unfavorable angle fracture of mandible, the proximal segment is displaced
A. Superiorly
B. Medially
C. Posteriorly
D. Both A and B
AnsD,
187. A 20 year old female student presents with red patches on her tongue that move from one location to
another. They have been previously symptomless but have recently become sensitive to spicy foods and tongue
has become sore. Student feels tired & week. The most likely cause of these symptoms are:
A. Progression of geographic tongue to malignancy
B. Iron deficiency anaemia accompanying geographic tongue
C. Patient has developed lichen planus from benign migratory glossitis
D. Symptoms are typical of geographic tongue and no further management isrequired
AnsB
188. A 70 year old gardener presents with crusting of lower lip for the last 4-5 years which gets worse in the
cold weather. It is diagnosed as actinic cheilitis which shows significant dysplasia on histopathology. Its
management is:
A. Advise the patient to apply Vaseline when going outdoors
B. Advise the patient to avoid of sun exposure
C. Advise the patient to apply sun blocks with high sun protection factor (SPF)
D. Vermillionectomy or Laser ablation, sun avoidance & use of sun screens
AnsD
189. A 30 year old male presents with a painful ulceration on the gingiva adjacent to carious lower right 5 for
the last one week. He has been placing aspirin as a remedy for toothache in this carious tooth. The
management of this patient includes:
A. Treat the carious tooth
B. Take an incisional/excisional biopsy of the ulceration depending upon its size
C. Extraction of the adjacent tooth and application of lignocaine gel on ulceration
D. Cessation of aspirin placement and application of topical benzydamine andchlorhexidine preparations
Ans d
190. A 50 years old ex-smoker is referred to you by a cardiologist. He has a history of severe recurrent oral
ulcerations affecting lateral borders of tongue, labial mucosa & soft palate. Ulcers are one or two at a time
and persist for about 8 weeks. Patient has been on potassium channel activator (nicorandil) for unstable
angina and aspirin (75mg/day) since his MI 9months ago. He has no eye, skin or genital ulcerations. The most
probable cause of these major RAS ulcers is:
A. Smoking cessation
B. Use of nicorandil (potassium channel activator)
C. Behcet’s disease
D. Both a & b
Ans: d
191. All of the following are etiologically associated with aphthous ulcers except:
A. Trauma, stress
B. Diabetes Mellitus
C. Smoking cessation
D. Microbial agents
AnsB
192. In a patient with chronic hyperplastic candidiasis, topical antifungal treatment fails to eliminate the
infection. Systemic anti-fungal (Fluconazole) was prescribed to this patient. The best dosage regime of
fluconazole is
A. 50-100mg daily
B. 150-200mg daily
C. 500mg daily
D. 1g daily
AnsA
193. A 40 year old female presents to you with painless, indurated, dark red swelling in her mouth with glazed
surface. These were diagnosed as chancres and Traponema Pallidum was isolated from these chancres. The
first & second drug of choice for this patient is
A. Tetracycline and Erythromycin
B. Acyclovir and Fluconazole
C. Fluconazole and tetracycline
D. Penicillin and Tetracylince or erythromycin
AnsD
195.. A patient presents with soreness and bleeding of gingivae, necrosis of the gingival
papillae and marked halitosis. The drug of choice in this case would be
A. Metronidazole 200mg T.D.S with chlorhexidine mouthwash
B. Penicillin 500mg T.D.S with amphotericin mouthwash
C. Chlorhexidine mouthwash with lignocaine gel
D. Systemic steroids and anti-fungals
AnsA
196. All are components added to flm emulsion that serve to improve silver halide crystal
sensitivity EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?
A. Gold.
B. Iodide.
C. Polyethylene terephthalate.
D. Sulfur-containing compound.
Ans C. The base of the flm is made of polyester polyethylene terephthalate.
Trace amounts of gold are added to the flm emulsion to improve silver halide crystalsensitivity.
Iodide is added to the flm emulsion to improve silver halide crystal sensitivity.
Sulfur-containing compounds are added to the flm emulsion to improve silver halide
crystal sensitivity
197. Which flm type contains silver halide grains that are flat, tabular crystals about 1.8 µm in diameter?
A. InSight.
B. Panoramic.
C. Duplicating.
D. Ultra-Speed.
Ans A. InSightflm contains silver halide grains that are flat, tabular crystals about1.8 µm in diameter.
Panoramic flm contains silver halide grains that are sensitive to visible light.
Duplicating flm contains silver halide grains that are sensitive to visible light.
Ultra-Speed flm contains silver halide grains that are globular-shaped and about 1 µmin diameter.
198. Which is the standard format that specifes handling, storage, printing, and transmission of medical
images?
A. DICOM (digital imaging and communications in medicine).
B. Tagged Image File Format (tiff ).
C. Joint Photography Experts Group (jpeg).
D. None of the above
Ans A. DICOM is a standard that specifes handling, storage, printing, and transmission of medical images. The
American Dental Association endorses the use of DICOMas the standard for exchange of all dental digital images and
recommends that all newdigital X-ray units should be DICOM compliant.
Tagged Image File Format (tiff ) is a standard imaging format. It is not the standard thatspecifes handling, storage,
printing, and transmission of medical images.
Joint Photography Experts Group (jpeg) is a standard imaging format. It is not the
standard that specifes handling, storage, printing, and transmission of medical images.
199. The presence of scratches or debris on the intensifying screen results in which artifact?
A. Dark lines.
B. Light areas.
C. Loss of sharpness.
D. Obscured anatomy.
Ans B. The presence of scratches or debris on the intensifying screen results in lightareas on the resultant image.
200. If the supporting cassette foam fails to hold the intensifying screen tightly against the flm, the resulting
image
A. appears light.
B. loses sharpness.
C. has a dark density.
D. shows dark pebbling
Ans B. The panoramic flm must be held securely against the intensifying screen or theimage loses sharpness.