Question 1

Type III osteogenesis imperfecta is what inheritance pattern?

Accepted Answer

A) Autosomal dominant 
B) Autosomal recessive 
C) Autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive 
D) Autosomal latent

Question 2

The jaw-jerk reflex involves efferent signals from which of the following cranial nerves?

Accepted Answer

A) V-1 
B) V-3 
C) VII 
D) V-2

Question 3

The anatomy of deciduous teeth is:

Accepted Answer

A) Deep 
B) Shallow 
C) Long 
D) Prominent

Question 4

What is addition silicone is used for?

Accepted Answer

A) Veneers 
B) Impressions 
C) Bone filler 
D) Dentin repair

Question 5

During swallowing, food may become lodged in which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A) Vallecula 
B) Pyriform recess 
C) Salpingopharyngeal fold 
D) A and B

Question 6

In what condition do patients characteristically have a "brawn"? or "woody" induration of the neck above the hyoid bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Anug 
B) Ludwig's angina 
C) Erythroplakia 
D) Denture stomatitis

Question 7

Prosthodontics is:

Accepted Answer

A) A dental specialty that is concerned with maxillofacial abnormalities, congenital disorders, esthetics, and biocompatible substitutes 
B) A dental specialty that is concerned with maxillofacial abnormalities, alginic acid formation, tissue disruption, and tooth movement 
C) There is no such profession as prosthodontics 
D) A non-specialty discipline of dentistry

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding cellular dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a nonmalignant cellular growth 
B) It involves atypical cells with invasion 
C) It is a disorganized and structure-less maturation and spatial arrangement of cells 
D) It can be caused by chronic irritation

Question 9

Which of the following periods of dentofacial development is sometimes characterized by the presence of various developmental errors, skeletal alignment, and soft tissue problems?

Accepted Answer

A) The predentition period 
B) Deciduous dentition period 
C) Mixed dentition period 
D) Permanent dentition period

Question 10

Which of the following alternatives can lead to secondary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) adrenal insufficiency 
B) estrogen deficiency 
C) hyperparathyroidism 
D) renal artery stenosis

Question 11

Hard, discolored, and asymptomatic, describe what caries:

Accepted Answer

A) Rampant caries 
B) Arrested caries 
C) Acute caries 
D) Frank Caries

Question 12

Which of the following "plaque control agents" has the highest alcohol content?

Accepted Answer

A) Total (sodium fluoride triclosan) 
B) Gel-Kam (stannous fluoride) 
C) Listerine (phenolic/essential oil compound) 
D) Peridex (chlorhexidine gluconate)

Question 13

Androgenic steroids to stimulate bone marrow are used as a treatment for:

Accepted Answer

A) Pallor 
B) Cyclosporine 
C) Town syndrome 
D) Aplastic anemia

Question 14

When tooth loss does not correlate with functional patterns, the damage is due to:

Accepted Answer

A) Abrasion 
B) Erosion 
C) Attrition 
D) Abrasion level 2

Question 15

The common facial vein receives drainage from each of the following veins EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) maxillary vein 
B) anterior retromandibular vein 
C) retromandibular vein 
D) internal jugular vein

Question 16

During a clinical exam, three exams are included. What does the intraoral exam check:

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation, skin tone, and mucosa infection 
B) Inflammation, cancerous cells, and facial asymmetry 
C) Swelling, skin tone, and mucosa infection 
D) Mucosa and gingiva infections and discoloration, and sinus tract

Question 17

When do the upper deciduous canines usually erupt?

Accepted Answer

A) 8-12 months 
B) 10-14 months 
C) 16-20 months 
D) 20-24 months

Question 18

Which of the following has the LOWEST organic composition?

Accepted Answer

A) Cementum 
B) Dentin 
C) Pulp 
D) Enamel

Question 19

Which of the following is the depression of the interdental gingiva that connects the lingual and facial papillae?

Accepted Answer

A) Gingival col 
B) Alveolar mucosa 
C) Attached gingiva 
D) Mucogingival junction

Question 20

What is the anatomic gingiva?

Accepted Answer

A) Mucosa that surrounds the entire oral cavity 
B) Mucosa that covers the tongue 
C) Mucosa that covers the alveolar process 
D) Mucosa that covers the floor of the mouth

Exam 1: Dental Board