1.A healthy 64-year-old patient has acute apical periodontitis of tooth 2.5 which is in hyperocclusion. Which of the following are acceptable in the initial management of this patient?
A.Extraction and analgesics.
B.Root canal therapy, analgesics, antibiotics, and adjustment of occlusion.
C.Extraction, analgesics and antibiotics.
D.Analgesics and antibiotics.
2.Dental plaques are
1.organized biofilms.
2.controlled by essential oil mouthwash.
3.protected by extracellular matrix.
4.managed by dental floss.
A.1, 2, 3
B.1 and 3
C.2 and 4
D.4 only
E.All of the above
3.The smear layer is
1.impervious.
2.incorporated into the hybrid layer in bonding.
3.strongly attached to dentin.
4. porous.
A.1, 2, 3
B.1 and 3
C.2 and 4
D.4 only
E.All of the above
4.Risk to periodontal disease must take account of
1.family history.
2.age.
3.periodontal status.
4.oral hygiene.
A.1, 2, 3
B.1 and 3
C.2 and 4
D.4 only
E.All of the above
5.A well-designed removable partial denture (RPD) causes deterioration of the periodontium.
Teeth in contact with a RPD show increased plaque formation with no alteration of the bacterial composition.
A.The first statement is true, the second is false.
B.The first statement is false, the second is true.
C.Both statements are true.
D.Both statements are false.
6.In the management of xerostomia, you would
1.assess the oral hygiene status.
2.assess salivary function.
3.investigate medications taken.
4.provide nutritional counselling.
A.1, 2, 3
B.1 and 3
C.2 and 4
D.4 only
E.All of the above
7.Management of a missing gingival papilla in the anterior maxilla of a patient with a high smile line could include
1.orthodontic movement of teeth.
2.papillary reconstruction with a subepithelial connective tissue graft.
3.controlled crown lengthening.
4.enameloplasty.
A.1, 2, 3
B.1 and 3
C.2 and 4
D.4 only
E.All of the above
8.Ten percent carbamide peroxide when used as a bleaching agent
A.results in a permanent decrease in enamel microhardness.
B.causes an initial increase in enamel microhardness.
C.causes an initial decrease in enamel microhardness, followed by an increase.
D.has no effect on enamel microhardness.
9.In endodontic therapy, deeper penetration of the canal system can be achieved with the use of side-venting irrigation needles.
Hydrogen peroxide is the irrigant of choice in endodontic therapy.
A.The first statement is true, the second is false.
B.The first statement is false, the second is true.
C.Both statements are true.
D.Both statements are false.
10.Which of the following is the material of choice for retrofilling of a root following apicoectomy?
A.Amalgam
B.IRM
C.Mineral trioxide aggregate
D.Super EBA
11.With resin-based composite Class II restorations, use of self-etch adhesives rather than total etch adhesives causes less post-operative sensitivity.
For Class II restorations, packable resin-based composites provide tighter interproximal contacts than conventional resin-based composites.
A.The first statement is true, the second is false.
B.The first statement is false, the second is true.
C.Both statements are true.
D.Both statements are false.
12.For a patient who may develop herpes simplex labialis following dental treatment, which of the following would you prescribe prophylactically prior to a dental procedure?
A.Acyclovir 400 mg bid beginning three days before the procedure.
B.Acyclovir 400 mg bid beginning 24 hours before the procedure.
C.Famciclovir 200 mg daily beginning immediately prior to the procedure.
D.Penciclovir 1% cream every 2 hours beginning immediately prior to the procedure.
13.Oral malodor is associated with volatile sulphur compounds.
Cetylpyridinium chloride is most effective in countering oral malodor.
A.The first statement is true, the second is false.
B.The first statement is false, the second is true.
C.Both statements are true.
D.Both statements are false.
14.The posterior superior maxillary nerve supplies molars, premolars and cuspids.
Accessory innervation by the mylohyoid nerve through the retromental foramina can give sensation to premolars, cuspids and incisors.
A.The first statement is true, the second is false.
B.The first statement is false, the second is true.
C.Both statements are true.
D.Both statements are false.
15.In the control of interproximal gingivitis, which of the following is the most effective?
A.Tooth brushing and flossing
B.Toothbrushing and essential oil mouthrinse
C.Toothbrushing with an antimicrobial dentifrice
D.Flossing alone
Answers to the October 2005 SLSA Questions
37. E
38. E
39. E
40. B
