Question 1

Gingivoplasty can help with:

Accepted Answer

A) Gingivitis 
B) Occlusions 
C) Esthetics 
D) Perodontitis

Question 2

Sutures are jigsaw puzzle-like lines in the skull. What is the joint type?

Accepted Answer

A) Temporomandibular joint 
B) Hinge joint 
C) Synarthrosis joint 
D) Ellipsoidal joint

Question 3

What syndrome displays freckle-like spots on the hands, oral mucosa, and perioral skin?

Accepted Answer

A) Nerve compression syndrome 
B) Saal Bulas syndrome 
C) CREST syndrome 
D) Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

Question 4

Which of the following is the only movable bone of the skull (head)?

Accepted Answer

A) Temporal bone 
B) Mandible 
C) Maxilla 
D) Occipital bone

Question 5

One of the basic differences between deciduous and permanent teeth is that the enamel of deciduous teeth is:

Accepted Answer

A) Harder and thicker 
B) Thicker and yellowish 
C) Thinner and whiter 
D) None of the above

Question 6

Endotoxin exists in the cell walls of:

Accepted Answer

A) Gram-positive bacteria 
B) Gram-negative bacteria 
C) Nonpathogenic bacteria 
D) All bacteria

Question 7

Where are mast cells located?

Accepted Answer

A) Tendons 
B) Ligaments 
C) Connective tissue 
D) Blood

Question 8

Regarding the pathophysiology of shock, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) There is a decrease in urinary output 
B) The patient becomes hypertensive 
C) There is an increase in blood flow 
D) There is an increase in cardiac output

Question 9

Which type of taste would most likely be altered if the entire tip of the tongue were damaged?

Accepted Answer

A) Sweet 
B) Salt 
C) Bitter 
D) Sour

Question 10

What does the masticatory system consist of?

Accepted Answer

A) Maxillary 
B) Skull and vertebrae 
C) Mandible 
D) Mandible and maxillary

Question 11

Lateral periodontal cysts are:

Accepted Answer

A) Inflamed 
B) Lack demarcation 
C) Large 
D) Well demarcated

Question 12

Tooth trauma with no injury of the supporting structures is:

Accepted Answer

A) Subluxation 
B) Lateral luxation 
C) Intrusion 
D) Concussion

Question 13

Traumatic bone cysts are most common in:

Accepted Answer

A) Toddlers 
B) The elderly 
C) Young adults 
D) Men

Question 14

Which of the following nerves innervates the anterior belly of the digastric muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) Inferior alveolar nerve 
B) Mental nerve 
C) Mylohyoid nerve 
D) Auriculotemporal nerve

Question 15

What pulpal diagnosis elicits no response to thermal tests?

Accepted Answer

A) Normal pulp 
B) Reversible pulpitis 
C) Necrotic pulp 
D) Irreversible pulp

Question 16

Difluorodichloromethane is:

Accepted Answer

A) "Endo ice" 
B) "Aired ice" 
C) Fluoride capsules 
D) EPT pellets

Question 17

What condition exclusively affects the gingiva or edentulous alveolar ridge?

Accepted Answer

A) Condensing osteitis 
B) Osteomyelitis 
C) Osteopetrosis 
D) Peripheral giant cell granuloma

Question 18

A malfunction of which cranial nerve would affect the efferent output of the gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

A) CN XII 
B) CN V 
C) CN IX 
D) CN X

Question 19

B-cells are:

Accepted Answer

A) Antibody-producing plasma cells 
B) Antihistamine-producing cells 
C) Leukocyte-producing cells 
D) Neutropenia cells

Question 20

When teeth cannot be retained during a maxillary protrusion modification, the technique used is:

Accepted Answer

A) Craig's pendulum 
B) Dean's intraseptal alveoloplasty 
C) Class II maxillary extraction 
D) Bone grafting

Exam 1: Dental Board