1-Oral diagnosis involves:

A-History taking
B-Clinical examination
C-Laboratory investigations
D-All of the above

2-A lump is:

A-A large swelling
B-A small swelling
C-Pain felt in a remote place of the causative tooth
D-None of the above

3-During diagnosis:
A-The patient should describe his symptoms in his own words
B-The operator can ask the patient some leading questions
C-Both A and B are true
D-None of the above

4-During history taking:

A-The occupation of the patient should be recorded
B-The patient’s chief complaint should be recorded
C-The patient’s past dental history should be recorded
D-All of the above
5-Biographic data include/s:
A-Patient’s previous visits to another dentist
B-The main reason for visiting our dental office
C-Patient’s Gender
D-Childhood illnesses

6-The patient’s complaints should be listed:

A-From the least important to the most important
B-From most important to the least important
C-Only one complaint should be listed in the case sheet
D-None of the above is true

7-Periodontal pain is most frequently stimulated by:

A-Hot food
B-Sweets
C-Cold food
D-On chewing

8-Medical history involves:

A-History of cardiovascular diseases
B-History of difficult extractions
C-Patient’s name, age, gender, and occupation
D-All of the above
9-Viral hepatitis:
A-Is not considered as a serious illness
B-Should be listed in the past dental history
C-Is contagious
D-All of the above are true

10-Systemic diseases may:

A-Influence the treatment plan
B-Present some oral manifestations
C-Both of the above are true
D-None of the above are true

1- The second step in the diagnostic process is?

A-Taking the chief complaint

B-Taking the history of the presence illness

C-Doing the clinical examination

D-Taking the medical history

2-The patient’s habits should be recorded in:

A-The investigations

B-Clinical examination

C-History

D-Either A or C

3-Diagnostic instruments used in dentistry include:

A-Periodontal probe

B-Dental probe

C-Both A and B

D-None of the above

4-In intraoral examination we check:

A-Maxillary sinus

B-Frontal Sinus

C-Anterior and posterior cervical lymph node

D-All of the above

5-The presence of signs of pathology can be checked during:

A-Clinical exam

B-Radiological exam

C-Both A and B

D-None of the above

6-Ausculation is used in dentistry to check for:

A-TMJ clicking

B-Deviation during mouth opening

C-Presence of pain on opening

D-A and B are true

7-Inspection is:

A-Striking on tissues

B-Detection with one’s eyes

C-Done intraorally using the mirror’s handle

D-Both A and C are true

8-During extraoral examination we check the:

A-Orifice of the parotid gland

B-Vermillion’s border

C-Mucogingival junction

D-A and B
9-The normal extent of mouth opening is:

A-3.5-5.5 cm wide

B-3 to 4 dentist’s fingers wide

C-Is the first step made during extraoral examination

D-All of the above

10-Signs of bone changes hidden to the eye can be checked using:

A-Periapical radiograph

B-OPG

C-CBCT

D-All of the above

11-During excisional biopsy:

A-A small part of the lesion is cut out

B-The outer layer of the lesion is shed

C-The whole lesion is removed

D-A and C are true

12-The patient’s record is useful for:

A-Diagnosis

B-Obtaining a good personal relationship with the patient

C-Treatment planning

D-Both A and C
 13-A left-handed operator wants to extract a lower left canine, his ideal position in relation to the
patient is:

A-To the left and in front of the patient

B-To the right and in front of the patient

C-To the left and behind the patient

C-To the right and behind the patient

14-During extraction of mandibular teeth, the relationship of the mandibular arch with the ground floor
should be:

A-Parallel to the floor

B-Making a 60 degree angle with the floor

C- Making a 30--45 degree angle with the floor

D-None of the above

15-Considering the height of the dental chair during mandibular tooth extraction, the operator’s elbow
should be:

A- On the same level of the teeth

B-The operator’s elbow should be 15 cm higher than the teeth when the patient’s mouth is open

C-The operator’s elbow should be 15 cm higher than the teeth when the patient’s mouth is closed

D-The operator’s elbow should be 15 cm lower than the teeth when the patient’s mouth is open

1-Ideal extraction involves:

A-Removal of the tooth/root

B-Raising a flap when needed

C-Removal of some bone when needed

D-All of the above

2-Retraction of the soft tissues from around tooth:

A-Can be made using a chisel

B-Is not always necessary in case of intra-alveolar extraction

C-Allows the surgeon to ensure that profound anesthesia is secured before starting extraction

D-A and C

3-Dental forceps:

A-Should be held in the dominant hand

B-The convex side of the handles should face the palm of the hand

C-The thumb should be placed over the joint

D-All of the above

4-A tooth should be extracted when:

A-Conservative treatment is indicated

B-One quarter of the bone support is lost

C-Caries is severe yet the tooth can be restored with restorative treatment

D-None of the above

5-The non-dominant hand’s roles are:

A-Protection of soft tissues

B-Reflection of soft tissues

C-Stabilizes and supports the head

D-All of the above

6-In case of periapical lesion:

A-The causative tooth should be always extracted

B-The causative tooth should be extracted if the lesion is not responding to treatment

C-Treatment is considered hard and should not be attempted

D-B and C
7-During the course of orthodontic treatment a tooth maybe extracted:

A-During mixed dentition phase

B-For therapeutic reasons

C-For preventive reasons

D-All of the above

8-Extraction is sometimes undergone:

A-To decrease the efficiency of a dental prosthesis

B-After irradiation

C-In case of eye surgery

D-All of the above

9-An impacted tooth:

A-Should not be extracted

B-Is always accompanied with a cystic lesion

C-May cause food impaction in the adjacent tooth

D-All of the above

10-The beaks of the dental forceps:

A-Should be perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth

B-Should grasp the tooth at the CEJ

C-Should be first applied to the more accessible side

D A and C

11-The forceps should be grasped:

A-Lightly

B-Firmly

C-With excessive crushing force

D-A and B
12-The extraction force should be applied:

A-Usually towards buccal side first

B-Towards carious side first

C-Towards less accessible side first

D-All of the above

13-Final extraction movement is directed:

A-Lingually

B-Facially

C-Occlusally

D-A and C

14- A tooth should be extracted if:

A-It is sound

B-If it is malposed and can be corrected orthodontically

C-If it is accompanied with osteomyelitis

D-B and C

15-A retained apex should be:

A-Always extracted

B-Extracted if it is infected

C-Should be kept under periodic observation if it is not to be extracted

D-B and C

16-The purpose of extraction movements is:

A-Cutting the tooth attachment

B- Separating the tooth from the wall of the socket

C- Dilatation of the bony wall of the socket

D-All of the above

17-Teeth should not be extracted if:

A-There is a chronic infection

B-There is an acute infection

C-There’s controlled diabetes

D-B and C

18-Post-operative care of extraction wound involves:

A-Placing a gauze into the extraction socket and asking the patient to bite on it

B-Placing the gauze over the occlusal table of the teeth

C-Compression of the expanded socket walls

D-A and C

19-Post-operative instructions to the patient include:

A-Examine the extracted tooth to be sure that there is no fracture in the roots

B-Always examine the socket for any loose fragments of bone or roots

C-Use only cold fluid and soft diet for the few postoperative hours

D-All of the above

20-In case of epilepsy:

A-Extraction is never possible

B-Extraction can be done if the condition becomes controlled

C- Extraction can be done if the condition is uncontrolled

D-A and C are true

21- In general, P.E.E may help you in:

A-Determine the method of extraction

B-Determine the type of anaesthesia that is to be used

C Reduce the time spend for extraction.

D-All of the above

22-You’re a left-handed dentist and you want to extract a lower left second molar using a dental
forceps, you stand:

A-Behind the patient and to his left

B-Infront of the patient and to hist left

C-Behind the patient and to right

D-Infront of the patient and to hist right

23-When extracting an upper molar tooth:

A-The tooth should be at the same level of the operator’s shoulder

B-The back of the chair should be reclined for about 45-degree angle from its original position

C-The occlusal plane of the upper arch should make a 60-degree angle with the floor

D-A and C

24-In physics forceps:

A-The bumper engages the lingual tooth surface

B-The tooth is usually subject to a squeezing force

C-Two points of contact are made with the tooth

D-Wrist rotational force is applied to the handles

25-When using a physics forceps:

A-Creep occurs in bone and pdl

B-Creep rupture is wanted to occur in bone

C-Tooth dislodgement happens with little pressure using leverage

D-A and C