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1.

Maxillary facial and mandibular lingual cusps require sufficient occclusal length and horizontal overlap for_____________?

A. Esthetics
B. Centric stability
C. Chewing efficiency
D. Soft tissue protection
Answer» E.
2.

Maxillary first molar has how many roots ?

A. 1 facial and 2 lingual
B. 1 lingual and 2 facial
C. 1 mesial and 2 buccal
D. 1 mesial and 1 distal
Answer» C. 1 mesial and 2 buccal
3.

Mandibular second premolar 3- cusp type id developed from_______________?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
4.

Longest tooth of the maxillary arch is_____________?

A. Permanent incisor
B. First premolar
C. Permanent canine
D. Decidous incisor
Answer» D. Decidous incisor
5.

Lateral movement of condyle is caused by_____________?

A. Contralateral lateral pterygoid muscle
B. Both lateral and medial pterygoid muscle
C. Epsilateral lateal pterygoid muscle
D. Bilateral contraction of lateral pterygoid muscle
Answer» C. Epsilateral lateal pterygoid muscle
6.

Largest tooth in the mandibular arch is_________________?

A. Canine
B. Decidous first molar
C. Permanent first molar
D. Third molar
Answer» D. Third molar
7.

Largest embrasure lies between______________?

A. Maxillary central incisors
B. Maxillary central and lateral incisor
C. Maxillary canine and first premolar
D. Maxillary lateral incisor and canine
Answer» D. Maxillary lateral incisor and canine
8.

Largest cusp in permanent mandibular first molar is__________________?

A. Mesiobuccal
B. Distobuccal
C. Mesio lingual
D. Distal
Answer» B. Distobuccal
9.

Kalu, a 6- years – old child, received tetracycline. Noticeable discoloration will be seen in______________?

A. Premolars, incisors and 1st molars
B. Canine and 2nd molars
C. Canines, premolars and 2nd molars
D. Incisors and 1st molars
Answer» D. Incisors and 1st molars
10.

In which of the tooth is the mesiodistal measurements is greater lingually than facially_____________?

A. Maxillary 1stpremolar
B. Mandibular 2ndpremolar
C. Mandibular 1st premolar
D. Maxillary 1st molar
Answer» E.
11.

In which of the tooth is the mesiodistal measurements is greater lingually than facially________________?

A. Maxillary 1stpremolar
B. Mandibular 2ndpremolar
C. Mandibular 1st premolar
D. Maxillary 1st molar
Answer» E.
12.

In which of the following areas is the alveolar process the thinnest_____________?

A. Lingual to the maxillary central incisors
B. Buccal to the mandibular central incisors
C. Lingual to the maxillary canines
D. Lingual to the mandibular first molar
Answer» C. Lingual to the maxillary canines
13.

In which of the following a nonfunctional cusp is present________________?

A. Maxillary 1st molar
B. Maxillary 2ndmolar
C. Mandibular 1st molar
D. Mandibular 2nd molar
Answer» B. Maxillary 2ndmolar
14.

In the triangle formed by the projection of the orifices of the canals of a maxillary molar, the_________________?

A. Line connecting mesial with distal is longest
B. Line connecting mesial with lingual is longest
C. Line connecting distal with lingual is longest
D. Angle at the mesio facial canal is obtuse
Answer» C. Line connecting distal with lingual is longest
15.

In the mandibular arch, in which tooth maximum lingual inclination is present_______________?

A. 1st premolar
B. 3rd molar
C. Lateral incisors
D. Canine
Answer» B. 3rd molar
16.

In the majority of situations, the first decidous tooth to erupt is the______________?

A. Mandibular central incisor
B. Mandibular first molar
C. Maxillary central incisor
D. Maxillary second molar
Answer» B. Mandibular first molar
17.

In the majority of situations, that first decidous tooth to erupt is the____________?

A. Mandibular central incisor
B. Mandibular first molar
C. Maxillary central incisor
D. Maxillary second molar
Answer» B. Mandibular first molar
18.

In the intercuspal position, the lingual cusp of maxillary 2nd premolar contacts the______________?

A. Distal fossa of mandibular 2ndpremolar
B. Mesial fossa of mandibular 1st molar
C. Distal marginal ridge of mandibular 2ndmolar
D. Distal marginal ridge of mandibular 1st premolar
Answer» B. Mesial fossa of mandibular 1st molar
19.

In primates; a tooth with single conical cusp and single root is seen in________________?

A. Haplodont
B. Heterodont
C. Acrodont
D. Thecodont
Answer» B. Heterodont
20.

In occlusion the teeth have_______________?

A. Cusp to cusp contact
B. Edge to edge contact
C. Marginal contact
D. Surface to surface contact
Answer» E.
21.

IN occlusion, the teeth have______________?

A. Cusp – to – cusp contact
B. Edge- to – edge contact
C. Marginal contact
D. Surface – to- surface contact
Answer» E.
22.

In normal occlusion , with which grooves / surface of the permanent mandibular first molar does the mesiobuccal cusp of the permanent maxillary first molar occlude______________?

A. Distobuccal groove
B. Mesial surface
C. Mesiobuccal surface
D. Transverse groove
Answer» D. Transverse groove
23.

In maxillary 1st permanent molar, the 2 obtuse angles are________________?

A. Mesiolingual and mesiofacial
B. Mesiofacial and distolingual
C. Distofacial and mesiolingual
D. Distofacial and mesiofacial
Answer» D. Distofacial and mesiofacial
24.

In how many years, the central incisors erupt as permanent teeth ______________?

A. 8-9 years
B. 10-12 years
C. 6-7 years
D. 17-25 years
Answer» B. 10-12 years
25.

In comparison to maxillary central incisor , Maxillary canine has a height of contour that is______________?

A. More
B. Less
C. Same
D. Different on different teeth
Answer» B. Less
26.

In centric occlusion, the cusp tip of the maxillary canine is in alignment with which mandibular tooth_____________?

A. Facial embrasure of canine and premolar
B. incisal embrasure of canine and premolar
C. Distal ridge of the cusp of mandibular canine
D. Mesial ridge on the facial cusp of mandibular first premolar
Answer» B. incisal embrasure of canine and premolar
27.

In anxious parent calls you that her 5- month -old child has still no teeth in his mouth then you should_____________?

A. Call and do radiographic survey
B. Tell her that it is normal at this age
C. Child has retarded growth
D. Systemic problem
Answer» C. Child has retarded growth
28.

In an ideal occlustion buccal cusps of maxillary teeth, occlude with______________?

A. Fossa and rdges
B. Grooves and embrasures
C. Lingual cusps of mandibular teeth
D. Occlusal pits and fissures of mandibular teeth
Answer» C. Lingual cusps of mandibular teeth
29.

If the pulp of a single rooted tooth canal were triangular in cross section with the base of the triangle located facially and the apex lingually with a longer mesial side than distal side; the tooth most likely is_____________?

A. Maxillary central incisor
B. Maxillary second premolar
C. Mandibular lateral incisor
D. Mandibular central incisor
Answer» B. Maxillary second premolar
30.

If a permanent first molar is lost, the permanent second molar drifts to the______________?

A. Buccal side
B. Distal side
C. Mesial side
D. Lingual side
Answer» D. Lingual side
31.

If a mandibular canine has bifurcated roots, they are most commonly placed_______________?

A. Mesial and distal
B. Facial and lingual
C. Mesiobuccal and distobuccal
D. Mesiolingual and distolingual
Answer» C. Mesiobuccal and distobuccal
32.

How many roots does a primary maxillary first molar have ___________?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» D. Four
33.

How many pulpal horns are there in the mandibular second primary molar ?

A. 3
B. 6
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» E.
34.

How many cusps does the crown of the maxillary first primary molar have ?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
35.

Growth of all permanent teeth except last molars is completed by___________?

A. 6 years
B. 8 years
C. 12 years
D. 17 years
Answer» E.
36.

Group function occlusion is common in_____________?

A. 10 – 14 years
B. 15 -25 years
C. Above 30 years
D. Edentulous patients
Answer» D. Edentulous patients
37.

Greater crown bulk distal to the faciolingual bisecting plane of a tooth is most typical of the mandibular_______________?

A. Central incisor
B. Lateral incisor
C. Canine
D. Second premolar (AIPG – 97, Man-95)
Answer» D. Second premolar (AIPG – 97, Man-95)
38.

Generally in majority of children, the sequence of eruption of permanent teeth in mandible is____________?

A. 1-6-2-3-5-4-7-8
B. 6-1-2-4-5-3-7-8
C. 6-1-2-3-4-5-7-8
D. 6-1-2-4-3-5-7-8
Answer» D. 6-1-2-4-3-5-7-8
39.

Generally , contact areas between posterior teeth are located in which directions from the centr of the proximal surface ____________?

A. Facially and occlusally
B. Facially and gingivally
C. Lingually and gingivally
D. Lingually and occlusally
Answer» B. Facially and gingivally
40.

Fourth canal is present in_____________?

A. Mesiobuccal roots of maxillary first molar
B. Distal root of mandibular first molar
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
41.

Forward moment of mandible is done by_________?

A. Lateral pterygoid
B. Medial pterygoid
C. Temporalis – anterior fibers
D. Temporalis- posterior fibers
Answer» B. Medial pterygoid
42.

Following eruption , the root of the maxillary central incisor completes development at what approximate age ?

A. 7 years
B. 8 years
C. 9 years
D. 10 years
Answer» E.
43.

Five cusps are present in___________________?

A. Maxillary first molar only
B. Mandibular first molar only
C. Maxillary and mandibular first molar
D. Maxillary and Mandibular second molar
Answer» D. Maxillary and Mandibular second molar
44.

First permanent molars begin to calcify at ______________?

A. 6 months of intra utrerine life
B. At birth
C. Before decidous incisors
D. About 1 year after birth
Answer» C. Before decidous incisors
45.

First evidence of initiation of primary dentition is usually around_____________?

A. 4 months in utere
B. Birth
C. 4 months after birth
D. One year after birth
Answer» B. Birth
46.

First evidence of calcification of maxillary permanent central incisors occurs at_____________?

A. 3-4 months
B. 10-12 months
C. 2-3 years
D. 3-4 years
Answer» B. 10-12 months
47.

Facial occlusal line in the maxillary arch is formed by_______________?

A. Stamp cusps
B. Centric holding cusps
C. Supporting cusps
D. Non- supporting cusps
Answer» E.
48.

Eruption date of decidous maxillary 2nd molar is ______________?

A. 20 months
B. 18 months
C. 24 months
D. 28 months
Answer» E.
49.

During the development of a tooth, sound coalescence of the lobes results in_____________?

A. Grooves
B. Fissures
C. Cusps
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Fissures
50.

Divergence from contact area in proximal surfaces causes embrasures____________?

A. Facially
B. Lingually
C. Cervically
D. Facially, lingually , cervically & occlusally
Answer» E.