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101.

The geometric outline of the buccal surface of posterior teeth are_______________?

A. Trapezoidal
B. Rhomboidal
C. Quadrilateral
D. Square
Answer» B. Rhomboidal
102.

The first permanent tooth to erupt in the oral cavity is the_____________?

A. Mandibular central incisor
B. Mandibular first molar
C. Maxillary central incisor
D. Maxillary first molar
Answer» C. Maxillary central incisor
103.

The first macroscopic indication of morphologic development of primary incisors approximately at____________?

A. 11 weeks in utero
B. 14 weeks in utero
C. 16 weeks in utero
D. 6 weeks in utero
Answer» B. 14 weeks in utero
104.

The first evidence of calcification of primary anterior teeth begins approximately between ______________?

A. 14 to 17 weeks in utero
B. 9 to 12 weeks in utero
C. 6- to 9 weeks in utero
D. 17 to 20 weeks in utero
Answer» B. 9 to 12 weeks in utero
105.

The faciolingual angulation of the upper central incisor is approximately___________________?

A. 20°
B. 28°
C. 33°
D. 38°
Answer» C. 33°
106.

The eruption are of maxillary permanent lateral incisor is_____________?

A. 8-9 years
B. 6-7 years
C. 10-11 years
D. 8-9 months
Answer» B. 6-7 years
107.

The eruption age of maxillary permanent lateral incisor is________________?

A. 8-9 years
B. 6-7 years
C. 10-11 years
D. 8-9 months
Answer» B. 6-7 years
108.

The embrasure areas in the following areas are contentious______________?

A. Labial and lingual
B. Lingual and Occlusal
C. Incisal and Occlusal
D. Labial and Occlusal
Answer» B. Lingual and Occlusal
109.

The distance from the CEJ to the alveolar crest normally is____________?

A. 1 – 1.5 mm
B. 2 mm
C. 2 – 2.3 mm
D. 3 mm
Answer» B. 2 mm
110.

The direction of enamel rods in decidous teeth is_____________?

A. Same as permanent teeth
B. Inclined in an apical direction in the cervical third of crown
C. Inclined in an occlusal direction in the cervical third of crown
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
111.

The decidous canine emerges______________?

A. Before lateral incisor
B. Before first molar
C. After first molar
D. After second molar
Answer» D. After second molar
112.

The curvature of the cervical line of most teeth will be approximately____________?

A. 2 mm less distally than mesially
B. 1 mm less distally than mesially
C. 2 mm less lingually than buccally
D. 1 mm less lingually than buccally
Answer» C. 2 mm less lingually than buccally
113.

The crowns and roots of primary molar at their cervical portions are more____________?

A. Slender mesiodistally
B. Slender anteroposteriorly
C. Bulkier mesiodistally
D. Buliker anteroposteriorly
Answer» B. Slender anteroposteriorly
114.

The correct dentition in a 9- years old child is_____________?

A. 12 CDE6
B. 12C456
C. 123DE6
D. 123456
Answer» B. 12C456
115.

The contact area on the distal surface of a maxillary first premolar should be placed in________________?

A. Middle 3rd of proximal surface with lingual embrasure greater than the facial embrasure
B. Occlusal 3rd of proximal surface with the lingual embrasure greater than facial embrasure
C. Occlusal 3rd of proximal surface with facial embrasure greater than lingual embrasure
D. Middle 3rd with facial embrasure greater than the lingual embrasure
Answer» B. Occlusal 3rd of proximal surface with the lingual embrasure greater than facial embrasure
116.

The contact area on the distal side of a maxillary first premolar is located _____________?

A. Middle of the middle third with buccal embrasure wider than lingual
B. Middle of the middle third with lingual embrasure wider than buccal
C. Litter cervical to the junction of occlusal and middle third of the crown with wide occlusal embrasure
D. Cervical third with buccal embrasure wider than lingual embrasure
Answer» D. Cervical third with buccal embrasure wider than lingual embrasure
117.

The biting forces at molar region during mastication is_______________?

A. 20 to 55 pounds
B. 30 to 75 pounds
C. 50 to 75 pounds
D. 90 to 200 pounds
Answer» E.
118.

Rounded protuberances on the incisal edges of newly erupted permanent incisors are____________?

A. Mamelons
B. Tubercles
C. Enamel pits
D. Cingulum
Answer» B. Tubercles
119.

Roots of primary and secondary teeth are different in that the primary roots are more divergent and flaring. The other difference _____________?

A. Primary roots show less a accessory and lateral canals
B. Primary roots resorb more easily
C. Primary roots are shorter
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Primary roots resorb more easily
120.

Root completion of the mandibular first molar takes place by the age_______________?

A. 7-8 years
B. 8-9 years
C. 9-10 years
D. 10 – 11 years
Answer» D. 10 – 11 years
121.

Retrusion of mandible is achieved by _______________?

A. Lateral pterygoid
B. Temporalis
C. Masseter
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Masseter
122.

Resorption of root of primary incisors starts at_____________?

A. 4 yrs
B. 6 yrs
C. 8 yrs
D. 10 yrs
Answer» B. 6 yrs
123.

Ratio of mesiodistal width to height of crown of maxillary canine is______________?

A. 6:10
B. 8:10
C. 6:8
D. 7:10
Answer» C. 6:8
124.

Pulp chambers and roots canals in decidous teeth______________?

A. Wide and deep
B. Shallow and narrow
C. Wide and narrow
D. Shallow and wide
Answer» E.
125.

Protective crests of contour on buccal and lingual surfaces are found______________?

A. In the middle third of the lingual
B. Nearest the occlusal third of the lingual
C. In the cervical third of the buccal
D. Both A and C
Answer» E.
126.

Primary teeth differ from permanent teeth in following aspects ?

A. Thickness of enamel and dentin
B. Pulp chambers are longer
C. Roots are flaring
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
127.

Primary dentition period is______________?

A. From birth to 11 years
B. From 6 months to 11 years
C. From 6 months to 6 years
D. From 6 years to 11 years
Answer» D. From 6 years to 11 years
128.

Primary canine erupts______________?

A. After D
B. Before B
C. After B
D. After E
Answer» B. Before B
129.

Posterior embrasures are generally larger on the lingual than on the facial, with the contact area within the facial moiety, except between maxillary_______________?

A. Premolars
B. 1st and 2ndmolar
C. 1st premolar and cane
D. First molar and 2nd premolar
Answer» E.
130.

Position and movement of articular disc of TMJ is controlled by fibers of_____________?

A. Lower head of lateral pterygoid muscle
B. Sphenomandibular ligament
C. Superficial head of medial pterygoid muscle
D. Upper head of lateral pterygoid muscle
Answer» E.
131.

Permanent mandibular first molar is developed from ______ lobes?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
132.

Permanent Mandibular central incisor develops from_____________?

A. 1 lobe
B. 3 lobes
C. 4 lobes
D. 5 lobes
Answer» D. 5 lobes
133.

Palatogingival groove is found in______________?

A. Maxillary lateral incisor
B. Maxillary first premolar
C. Maxillary first molar
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Maxillary first premolar
134.

Over jet is defined as______________?

A. Horizontal overlap
B. Vertical overlap
C. Transverse plane discrepancy
D. Transverse plane discrepancy
Answer» B. Vertical overlap
135.

Once the enamel formation is complete, the tooth will erupt after approximately______________?

A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Four years
Answer» D. Four years
136.

On which of the following permanent teeth is it most difficult to distinguish between mesial and distal aspects ?

A. Maxillary central incisor
B. Mandibular central incisor
C. Mandibular lateral incisor
D. Mandibular second premolar
Answer» C. Mandibular lateral incisor
137.

On opening the mouth , if the jaw deviates to the right side, it indicates the paralysis of__________?

A. Right lateral pterygoid
B. Left lateral pterygoid
C. Right medial pterygoid
D. Left medial pterygoid
Answer» B. Left lateral pterygoid
138.

Oblique ridge in maxillary first molar joins which of the following cusps____________________?

A. DL and DB
B. ML and MB
C. ML and DB
D. DL and MB
Answer» D. DL and MB
139.

Number of teeth seen on X- ray at birth_______________?

A. 20
B. 22
C. 24
D. 30
Answer» D. 30
140.

Number of roots in maxillary 2nd molar is_______________?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
141.

Normal dentition in centric occlusion, opposing contact may be expected at_____________?

A. Buccals slopes of buccal cusps of maxillary posterior teeth
B. Buccal slopes of lingual cusps of maxillary posterior teeth
C. Lingual slopes of lingual cusps of mandibular posterior teeth
D. All slopes of lingual cusps of mandibular posterior teeth
Answer» C. Lingual slopes of lingual cusps of mandibular posterior teeth
142.

No. of cusps in mandibular 1st molar_____________?

A. 4
B. 3
C. 5
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
143.

Most common morpholgical variation is seen in________________?

A. Maxillary lateral incisor
B. Mandibular lateral incisor
C. Maxillary canine
D. Mandibular canine
Answer» B. Mandibular lateral incisor
144.

Mesiolingual grooves may be found on which of the following permanent teeth ______________?

A. Mandibular second molars
B. Mandibular first premolars
C. Maxillary first molars
D. Maxillary canines
Answer» C. Maxillary first molars
145.

Mesiodistal width is more than cervico- incisal length of crown in_____________?

A. Permanent central incisors
B. Decidous maxillary central incisors
C. Permanent maxillary canines
D. Permanent mandibular lateral incisors
Answer» C. Permanent maxillary canines
146.

Mesial slope of buccal cusp is longer than distal slope in_________________?

A. Maxillary 2nd premolar
B. Maxillary 1st premolar
C. Mandibular canine
D. Maxillary canine
Answer» C. Mandibular canine
147.

Mesial concavity making the prognosis poor for a furcation involvement is present in_____________?

A. Maxillary canine
B. Maxillary 1st premolar
C. Mandibular 1st premolar
D. Maxillary 2nd premolar
Answer» C. Mandibular 1st premolar
148.

Mesial contact area of the permanent canine is at the______________?

A. Middle third
B. Junction of the incisal and middle thirds
C. Junction of the middle and cedrvical thirds
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
149.

Maximum contact between occlusal surfaces, of maxillary and mandibular teeth occur during________________?

A. Centric occlusion
B. Rest position
C. Protrusive contacts
D. Laterotrusive contacts
Answer» B. Rest position
150.

Maxillary primary cuspid enamel completion takes place at______________?

A. 6 months in utero
B. 6 months after birth
C. 9 months in utero
D. 9 months after birth
Answer» E.