1. The order from greatest to least change of the 1.

Speno-occipital synchondrosis
dimension of the cranium: 2. Maxillary tuberosity
3. Mandibular condyle
4. Zygomaticomaxillary suture
a. Width, height, depth
5. Apex of an erupting premolar
b. Depth, height, width
c. Height, depth, width
d. Depth, width, height a. 2&4
b. 2&5
c. 1&2
2. The optimum force for intruding a tooth is:
d. 1&3
e. 1&4
a. 50-75 grams
b. All of the choices 6. Relapse of rotated tooth can be prevented by:
c. 15-25 grams
d. 120-150 grams
e. 70-100 grams a. Fiberotomy
f. None of the choice b. Transection of fibers
c. All of the choices
d. Over-rotation
3. Abnormality wherein there is non-union of
e. None of the choices
palatine process with the nasal septum:

7. What is the chief factor in the formation of the

a. Macrogschisis alveolar process?
b. Cheiloschisis
c. None of the choices
d. Staphyloschisis a. Lengthening of the condyle
e. Uranoschisis b. Eruption of teeth
c. Overall growth of the maxilla and
mandible
4. The major mechanism for growth of the cranial
d. Normal process of growth
base is the:
e. None of the choices

a. Expansion of the cartilage cells 8. In the mandible, appositional growth occurs on

b. Apposition of new bone at the the following areas, except:
synchondroses
c. Interstitial growth of bone
d. None of the choice A. anterior border of the ramus
e. Apposition of new bone at the sutures B. Posterior border of the ramus
C. Inferior border of the mandibular body
D. Alveolar margins
5. Interstitial growth is observed at which of the
E. None of the choices
following sites?

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 9. An inherent disposition of most teeth to drift
mesially even before they are in occlusion:
a. Genital
b. Neural
c. Lymphoid
a. None of the choices
d. Somatic
b. All of the choices
e. Dental
c. Physiologic movement of teeth
d. Mesial drifting tendency
e. Anterior component of force 14. The following tooth movements require mechanical
application of force, except:

10. The correct angulation of the inclined plane in

relation to the tooth in crossbite is:
a. Physiologic tooth movement
b. Orthodontic tooth movement
c. None of the choices
a. 15o
d. Torque
b. 35o
e. Bodily movement
c. 55o
f. rotation
d. 25o
e. 45o
15. Bodily force that moves the central incisors mesially
produces:
11. The type of force which is most likely to form
osteoid bone is:

a. Osteoclastic activity on the distal side

b. Osteoblastic activity on the mesial side
a. Functional
c. Stretching of the periodontal fiber on
b. None of the choices
the distal side
c. Light continuous
d. Compression of the periodontal fiber in
d. Heavy
the distal side
e. Light intermittent

16. Muscle that is injured in wry neck

12. An inhibited growth of the mandible due to
ankylosis of the TMJ.

a. Masseter
a. Pierre Robins b. None of the choices
b. Vogelgesicht c. Sternocleidomastoid
c. Treacher Collins syndrome d. Sternohyoid
d. None of the choices e. Trapezius
e. Crouzon f. buccinator

13. The cranial vault increases rapidly in size the first 17. The following landmarks are used to determine the
few years postnatally. This growth is typical of which of protrussiveness of the mandibular base in relation to
the following types of tissue? the cranial base.

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 a. 1&5
b. 1&3
a. Sella, nasion, subspinale
c. 3&4
b. All of the choices
d. 1&2
c. Sella, orbitale, pogonion
e. 3&5
d. None of the choices
e. Sella, nasion, supramentale
22. The reaction of periodontal membrane to an
elongating force would be:
18. As arch perimeter increases, arch length?

a. Compression along one surface only

a. No answer text provided
b. None of the choices
b. Decreases
c. Compression at the lingual alveolar
c. Increases
crest & labial apical third
d. No change
d. Generalized are of compression
e. Generalized are of tension
19. A narrow maxillary arch with respect to midsagittal
plane is said to be in?
23. The following are vertical planes, except:

a. Retraction
a. Axis of 1
b. None of the choices
b. Facial Plane
c. Protraction
c. Palatal
d. Distraction
d. V-axis
e. contraction

24. The best alternative diagnostic aid in the absence of

20. The following are factors that will compensate
cephalometric headplate.
incisor liability, except:

a. All of the choices

a. Upright position of primary incisors
b. Study cast
b. Labial positioning of permanent incisors
c. Facial photographs
c. Favorable tooth size ratio
d. None of the choice
d. Intercanine width growth
e. Radiograph

21. Which of the following orthodontic movements of

25. The principal growth site of the cranial base
the teeth are most difficult to accomplish?
believed to be responsible for its anteroposterior
growth is?

1. Tipping Rotation
2. Intrusion Extrusion
a. Intraoccipital
3. Translation
b. Spheno-ethmoidal
4. Rotation
c. Spheno-occipital
5. Extrusion
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 d. None of the choices
e. Intersphenoidal
a. Late mesial shift of first permanent
molar
26. Arch dimensions can be measured with the use of? b. No answer text provided
c. Labial position of the permanent
incisors
a. Cephalometrics d. Distal tipping of lower cuspid
b. None of the choices
c. Photos
31. Which of the following fibers are responsible for
d. Panorex
relapse after rotation?
e. Study Cast
27. The following are distinctive structural features
related to cartilage of the cranial base, except:
a. Oblique
b. Circumferential
c. Supra-alveolar
a. Pressure-tolerant
d. None of the choices
b. Grows appositionally
e. transosseous
c. Matrix is non-vascular
d. Grows interstitially and appositionally
e. None of the choices 32. Abnormal habit often known as a residuum of the
finger sucking habit.

28. Median and lateral nasal process develops from:

a. Bruxism
b. None of the choices
a. Mandibular process
c. Tongue thrusting
b. Frontonasal process
d. Nail biting
c. Maxillary process
e. Thumb sucking
d. All of the choices
e. None of the choices
f. Hyoid arch 33. A single rooted tooth that is tipped with a moderate
force would have an axis of rotation at:

29. Neutrocclusion with labioversion of maxillary

centrals and buccoversions of mandibular 1st premolar.
a. None of the choices
b. The cervical line
c. The alveolar crest
a. Class 1 type 2 & 3
d. Or near the apex
b. None of the choices
e. About ⅓ the root length from the apex
c. All of the choices
d. Class 1 type 2 & 5
e. Class 1 type 2 & 4 34. Maxillary alveolar process growth is:

30. This will decrease lower arch perimeter during

a. None of the choices
transitional period:
b. All of the choices
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 c. Diverging e. Maternal fibroids
d. Converging
e. Parallel
39. What is the response of alveolar bone to
orthodontic forces?
35. Functional matrix growth theory:

a. Bone is deposited at tension side &

a. Petrovic’s resorbed at pressure side
b. All of the choices b. Alveolar bone does not respond to
c. Scotts’s forces unless the individual is growing
d. Sichers’s c. Tooth movement stimulates jaw growth
e. Moss d. None of the choices
f. None of the choices e. Bone is deposited at pressure side &
resorbed at tension side
f. All of the choices
36. Mild forces during orthodontic tooth movement
produce:
40. The action taken to preserve the integrity of what
appears to be normal occlusion at a specific time:
a. Hyperemia
b. None of the choices
c. Acute pulpitis a. Limited corrective orthodontics
d. Necrosis of the pulp b. Extensive corrective orthodontics
e. No effect on the pulp c. Preventive orthodontics
f. All of the choices d. Interceptive orthodontics

37. The theory states that the growth of the craniofacial 41. The arrangement of 2 forces of equal magnitude
bones is caused by the soft tissues adjacent to them. and opposite but non collinear lines of action:

a. None of the choices a. Moment

b. Sutural Dominance Theory b. Center of rotation
c. Functional Matrix c. Center of resistance
d. Limborgh’s theory d. couple
e. Cartilaginous growth theory
42. Which among the following are vertical planes?
38. Which of the following will not cause facial
asymmetry?
I. Facial II. Y axis III. axis of 1 IV.
Palatal planes
a. Fracture of mandibular condyle
b. None of the choices
a. II, III, IV
c. Syphilis
b. I, II, III
d. Torticollis
c. II & IV
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 d. None of the choices 47. A criss cross elastic to correct posterior crossbite.
e. I, II,III & IV

a. Simple, reciprocal, intraoral,

43. This appraises the soft tissue adaptation to the bony
intermaxillary
profile, lip size, shape and posture of soft tissue
b. None of the choices
thickness over the symphysis.
c. All of the choices
d. Multiple, reciprocal, intraoral,
a. None of the choices intramaxillary
b. All of the choices e. Stationary, reciprocal, intraoral,
c. Profile intermaxillary
d. Skeletal analysis
e. denture 48. The following are sequelae of untreated crossbite,
except:
44. The “V” principle of growth is best illustrated by the:

a. Periodontal involvement
b. Abrasion
a. Nasal septum
c. Faceting on the labial surface of the
b. Spheno-occipital synchondrosis
tooth in crossbite
c. Mandibular symphysis
d. Faceting of the labial surface of the
d. Mandibular ramus
tooth opposing the unlocked tooth

45. The major criterion to differentiate between a true

Class III and a pseudo-Class III malocclusion is: 49. Physiologic tooth movement occurs primarily in a
________ direction.

a. Degree of anterior crossbite

a. Mesio-occlusal
b. Presence of a bilateral crossbite
b. Bucco-lingual
c. Occlusal relationship between maxillary
c. Labio-lingual
and mandibular first molars
d. None of the choices
d. Existence of a forward shift of the
e. disto-lingual
mandible during closure

50. Theory which relates tooth movement to changes in

46. In the mandible, appositional growth occurs on the
bone metabolism controlled by electric signals
following areas, except:
produced by the deformation of crystalline structures
during flexing & bending of alveolar bone.

a. Inferior border of the mandibular body

b. None of the choices
a. Mechanical tension
c. Posterior border of the ramus
b. Pressure-tension
d. Alveolar margins
c. All of the choices
e. anterior border of the ramus
d. None of the choices
e. piezoelectric
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51. Type of fear which is produced by direct physical

stimulation of the sense organ. 56. The type of fear that is based on the feelings and
attitude that have been suggested to the child by others
without having had the experience:
a. Subjective fear
b. Associative fear
c. Objective fear a. Objective fear
d. Acquired fear b. No answers text provided
c. Both
d. Subjective fear
52. In managing abnormal oral habits, therapy must be:

57. The least desirable method used in child

a. Of conditioning responses management is:
b. A means of punishment
c. Mechanical
d. Of physical control a. Voice control
b. Gift before treatment
c. Hand-over-mouth technique
53. Least reduction in tooth preparation for posterior
d. Tell-show do technique
SSC:

58. In treating a pediatric patient, one must establish

a. Occlusal good communication with the
b. Buccal
c. Lingual
d. Proximal surfaces a. Parents only, because they are the ones
who will pay the bill
b. Both parent and child
54. Slow progress in molar uprighting in an adult patient
c. The caretaker or the yaya who takes
is usually due to:
care of the child
d. Child only, since he is the one to be
treated
a. Lack of anchorage control
b. Overextended bands
c. An overcontoured spring 59. Sudden and firm commands used to get the child’s
d. The occlusion not being relieved attention:

55. Neurocranium follows Scammon's curve?

a. Voice control
b. Hypnodontics
c. Tell, show and do
a. Lymphoid
d. HOME
b. Genital type
c. General
d. Bodily 60. The ultimate objective of pulp capping is:
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a. To prevent bacterial contamination

b. To preserve the pulp and odontoblast 65. Indicated restoration on a primary anterior tooth
so that secondary dentin will be with small mesial and distal caries and a cervical caries
deposited but without pulp involvement:
c. No answer text provided
d. To prevent pain
a. No answer text provided
b. Composite resin
61. In pulpectomy of primary teeth, filling of root canal c. Strip-off crown
should be:
d. Stainless steel crown

a. 2-3 mm above the radiographic apex 66. Spoiled children are with parents who are:
b. 4-5 mm above the radiographic apex
c. No answer text provided
d. 0.5-1 mm above the radiographic apex a. Overindulging
b. Rejecting
c. No answer text provided
62. The most common cause of sinus tracts in gingival
d. dominating
tissues of children is:

67. If a child complains of pain on a direct pulp capped

a. Chronic periapical abscess tooth, the first treatment option should be:
b. Acute periapical abscess
c. Periapcial cyst
d. pericementitis a. Pulpectomy
b. Indirect pulp capping
c. Pulpotomy
63. Gingival margin of a tooth that will receive a
d. extraction
stainless steel crown should have a ____ finish line.

68. Supervision of a child’s development of occlusion is

a. No answer text provided most critical at ages:
b. Shoulder
c. Both
d. Feather edge a. 14-17 years
b. 3-6 years
c. 11-14 years
64. Method of early examination where the dentist and
d. 7-10 years
parent are seated face to face

69. Choice of nursing nipple to prevent oral habit

a. Leg position formation:
b. Knee to knee position
c. Knee position
d. Cradling position a. Evenflo
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 b. Nuk Sauger nipple
c. Non-physiologic nipple
a. 17-year-old patient ingesting 1 ppm of
d. mimiflo
fluoride
b. On a 3-year-old child ingesting 0.50
70. A 3 ½ year old child has an acute fever, diarrhea, ppm of fluoride
oral vesicular lesions and gingival tenderness. The most c. Two-year-old child ingesting 1 ppm of
likely diagnosis is: fluoride
d. None of the above

a. Drug allergy
b. Aphthous ulcerations 75. In periodontal triangle the apex of the triangle is:
c. Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
d. Acute herpetic stomatitis
a. Child
e. thrush
b. Assistant
c. Dentist
71. The following irrigating solution can be used as d. parent
irrigant in pulpectomy procedure except:

76. A child with Down’s syndrome is characterized as

a. Anesthetic solution being:
b. Sodium hypochlorite and water solution
c. Normal saline solution
a. Capable of learning dental procedures
d. Distilled water
b. Affectionate
c. All of these
72. They have minimal apprehensions and are d. Fearful of quick movements
reasonably relaxed:

77. In acute ingestion of fluoride, the following can be

a. Defiant given to the patient to counteract its effect, except:
b. Enthusiastic
c. Cooperative
a. Milk
d. timid
b. Alum
c. 2 tsp. Of ipecac syrup
73. Medium-size punch hole is used for: d. Milk of magnesia

a. Permanent molars 78. Which of the following approaches is best for a child
suffering from cerebral palsy
b. Maxillary permanent incisors
c. Lower permanent incisors
d. Primary molars
a. HOM exercise
b. Use of sedation
74. Dental fluorosis is most likely to occur on a: c. Psychological approaches
d. Towel method
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79. The most common sequence of eruption of the d. Prolong the usefulness of a tooth to
upper arch: function in mastication

84. Primary second molars usually erupt during ages:

a. 6124537
b. 6142537
c. 6123457
a. 14-20 months
d. 6125437
b. 30-36 months
c. 36-48 months
80. Anodontia, diagnosed in a 5-year-old child, primarily d. 8-14 months
affects the growth of the: e. 20-30 months

a. Maxilla 85. A mechanical aid for keeping the mouth open and
operates on a reverse scissors action:
b. Maxilla & mandible
c. Midface
d. Mandible
a. Molt mouth prop
e. Alveolar bone
b. Finger guard
c. Rubber bite block
81. This is an increase in size by expansion from within d. Mc Kesson bite block
e. Padded and wrapped tongue blade

a. Maturation
86. Child is 11 years old. Tooth #55 has been exfoliated
b. Interstitial growth
but tooth #65 is still very intact. What must be done?
c. Sutural apposition
d. development

a. Retain 65 and place a band and loop for

82. Induce formation of apical closure of young
55
permanent molar using CaOH
b. Do percussion test before extracting
c. Extract 65 at once
d. None, wait for 65 to exfoliate
a. Apex formation
b. Apexogenesis
c. Apexification 87. Stabilization period for teeth with fractured roots:
d. Approximation

a. 2-3 weeks
83. The purpose of pulp treatment and root canal filling
b. 2-3 days
is to:
c. 7-14 days
d. 2-3 months
a. Enlarge the root canal
b. No answer text provided 88. Pulpotomy with formocresol of primary tooth:
c. Remove pulpal tissue

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 a. Result in lower success rate compared c. Infraorbital injection
to calcium hydroxide d. An inferior alveolar and long buccal
b. Should never be used injection
c. None of the above
d. Induces formation of a dentin bridge at
93. Restore with bonding agent and composite
site of amputation
e. Result in higher success rate compared
to calcium hydroxide
a. Extrusion
b. Enamel-dentin fracture
89. A mechanical aid for keeping the mouth open and c. Dentin fracture
operates on reverse scissor action d. Intrusion
e. Enamel fracture

a. Padded and wrapped tongue blade

94. Radiographs of a 5-year-old patient show
b. Molt mouth prop
permanent maxillary first molars inclined mesially with
c. Finger guard
resulting resorption of the distal portions of the roots of
d. Rubber bite block primary second molars. The condition described is:
e. Mc Kesson bite block

90. Child is 11 years old. Tooth #55 has been exfoliated a. Ankylosis
but tooth #65 is still very intact. What must be done? b. Intrafollicular resorption
c. Premature eruption
d. Ectopic eruption
a. Retain 65 and place a band and loop for e. Internal resorption
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b. Do percussion test before extracting
95. The maximum number of cartridges of 2% lidocaine
c. Extract 65 at once with 1:100,000 epinephrine for a 40 pound child patient
d. None, wait for 65 to exfoliate is:

91. Treatment for crown fracture involving the pulp of a

primary incisor: a. 10
b. 3
c. 5
a. Pulpectomy d. 7
b. Extraction e. 9
c. Formocresol pulpotomy
d. DPC 96. In young child, paradoxical excitement occurs most
frequently following premedication with:
92. Mandibular teeth are best anesthetized with: a. A barbiturate
b. An amphetamine
c. Nitrous oxide
a. No answer text provided
d. A narcotic
b. Mental injection

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97. The least desirable method used in child c. Root resorption between the apex and
management is: the bifurcation
d. Ankylosis of the tooth
e. Presence of supernumerary premolar
a. Voice control
b. Hand-over-mouth technique
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c. Gift before treatment
d. Tell-show do technique

1. The following are sequelae of untreated crossbite,

98. A child with congenital heart disease requires except: A. faceting on the labial surface of the tooth in
special treatment planning for dental care because of crossbite B. faceting of the labial surface of the tooth
potential problems with: opposing the inlocked tooth C. abrasion D. periodontal
involvement

2. The following are factors that will compensate incisor

1. Bleeding
liability, except: A. intercanine width growth C. labial
2. Local infection positioning of permanent incisors C. upright position of
3. Systemic infection primary incisors D. favorable tooth size ratio
4. Enamel hypoplasia
3. The following tooth movements require mechanical
application of force, except: A. Physiologic tooth
a. 1 only movement B. Orthodontic tooth movement C. None of
b. 1, 2, 3 the choices D. Torque E. Bodily movement F. rotation
c. 3 only
4. This will decrease lower arch perimeter during
d. 1,2,3 & 4
transitional period: F. Late mesial shift of first
e. 1&3
permanent molar G. No answer text provided H. Labial
position of the permanent incisors I. Distal tipping of
99. A child in long-term remission of acute leukemia has lower cuspid
dental problems characterized by unusual susceptibility
5. Which of the following fibers are responsible for
to:
relapse after rotation? E. Oblique F. Circumferential G.
Supra-alveolar H. None of the choices I. transosseous

a. Development of jaw deformities 6. Functional matrix growth theory: E. Petrovic’s F. All of

b. Periodontal bone loss the choices G. Scotts’s H. Sichers’s I. Moss J. None of the
c. Dental caries choices
d. Oral infection 7. Neutroclusion with labioversion of max centrals &
buccoversion of mand. 1st premolar. A. Class 1 type 2 &
3 B. Class 1 type 2 & 4 C. Class 1 type 2 & 5
100. The most frequent cause of fracture of a root tip
during extraction of a primary molar is: 8. Abnormality wherein there is non-union of palatine
process with the nasal septum: E. Macrogschisis F.
Cheiloschisis G. None of the choices H. Staphyloschisis I.
a. Improper use of cowhorn forceps Uranoschisis
b. Asymmetric root resorption in which
9. Abnormal habit often known as a residuum of the
only one root is completely resorbed
finger sucking habit. E. Bruxism F. None of the choices
G. Tongue thrusting H. Nail biting I. Thumb sucking
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10. In the mandible, appositional growth occurs on the
following areas, except: a. Inferior border of the
mandibular body b. None of the choices c. Posterior
border of the ramus d. Alveolar margins e. anterior
border of the ramus
11. The type of force which is most likely to form
osteoid bone is: E. Functional F. None of the choices G.
Light continuous H. Heavy I. Light intermittent
12. Functional matrix growth theory: E. Petrovic’s F. All
of the choices G. Scotts’s H. Sichers’s I. Moss J. None of
the choices
13. The correct angulation of the inclined plane in
relation to the tooth in crossbite is: A. 15º B. 25º C. 35º
D. 45º E. 55º
14. The following are distinctive structural features
related to cartilage of the cranial base, except: A.
pressure- tolerant C. grows interstitially and
appositionally B. matrix is non-vascular D. grows
appositionally
15. A narrow maxillary arch with respect to midsagittal
plane is said to be in: A. Protraction C. Contraction B.
Retraction D. distraction E. both C & D
16. Relapse of rotated tooth can be prevented by: E.
Fiberotomy F. Transection of fibers G. All of the choices
H. Over-rotation I. None of the choices
17. The theory which states that the growth of the
craniofacial bones is caused by the soft tissues adjacent
to them. A. Functional matrix C. Sutural Dominance
theory B. Cartilaginous growth theory D. Limborgh’s
theory
18. The major criterion to differentiate between a true
Class III and a pseudo-Class III malocclusion is: A. degree
of anterior crossbite B. presence of a bilateral crossbite
C. existence of a forward shift of the mandible during
closure D. occlusal relationship between maxillary and
mandibular first molars
19. Theory which relates tooth movement to changes in
bone metabolism controlled by electric signals
produced by the deformation of crystalline structures
during flexing & bending of alveolar bone. a. Mechanical
tension b. Pressure-tension c. All of the choices d. None
of the choices e. piezoelectric
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20. A single rooted tooth that is tipped with a moderate
force would have an axis of rotation at: E. None of the
choices F. The cervical line G. The alveolar crest H. Or
near the apex I. About ⅓ the root length from the apex
21. The reaction of periodontal membrane to an
elongating force would be: E. Compression along one
surface only F. None of the choices G. Compression at
the lingual alveolar crest & labial apical third H.
Generalized are of compression I. Generalized are of
tension
22. What is the chief factor in the formation of the
alveolar process? A. normal process of growth B.
eruption of teeth C. lengthening of the condyle D.
overall growth of the maxilla and mandible
23.Which among the following are vertical planes?
F. Facial II. Y axis III. axis of 1 IV. Palatal planes
F. II, III, IV
G. I, II, III
H. II & IV
I. None of the choices
J. I, II,III & IV
24. Maxillary alveolar process growth is: F. None of the
choices G. All of the choices H. Diverging I. Converging J.
Parallel
25. Median and lateral nasal process develops from: E.
Mandibular process F. Frontonasal process G. Maxillary
process H. All of the choices I. None of the choices J.
Hyoid arch
26. Which of the following orthodontic movements of
teeth are most difficult to accomplish? 1. Tipping 2.
Rotation 3. Intrusion 4. Extrusion 5. Translation A. 1 & 2
B. 1 & 3 C. 1 & 5 D. 3 & 4 E. 3 & 5
27. Physiologic tooth movement occurs primarily in a
________ direction. a. Mesio-occlusal b. Bucco-lingual c.
Labio-lingual d. None of the choices e. disto-lingual
28. what is the response of alveolar bone to orthodontic
forces? E. Bone is deposited at tension side & resorbed
at pressure side F. Alveolar bone does not respond to
forces unless the individual is growing G. Tooth
movement stimulates jaw growth H. None of the
choices I. Bone is deposited at pressure side & resorbed
at tension side J. All of the choices
29. The order from greatest to least change of the
dimensions of the cranium: A. height, depth, width C.
depth, width, height B. depth, height , width D. width,
height, depth
30. Bodily force that moves the central incisors mesially
produces: F. Osteoclastic activity on the distal side G.
Osteoblastic activity on the mesial side H. Stretching of
the periodontal fiber on the distal side I. Compression of
the periodontal fiber in the distal side
31. In the mandible, appositional growth occurs on the
following areas, except: a. Inferior border of the
mandibular body b. None of the choices c. Posterior
border of the ramus d. Alveolar margins e. anterior
border of the ramus
32. The cranial vault increases rapidly in size the first
few years postnatally and completes approximately 90%
of its growth by 6 years of age. This growth is typical of
which of the following types of tissues? A. Neural B.
dental C. genital D. lymphoid E. general (somatic)
33. Interstitial growth is observed at which of the
following sites?
11. Spheno-occipital syndrondrosis
12. Maxillary tuberosity
13. Mandibular condyle
14. Zygomaticomaxillary suture
15. Apex of an erupting premolar
A. 1 & 2 B. 1 & 3 C. 1 & 4 D. 2 & 4 E. 2 & 5
34. An inherent disposition of most teeth to drift
mesially even before they are in occlusion: A. mesial
drifting tendency B. anterior component of force D.
both A & B C. physiologic movement of teeth E. both B
&C
35. The action taken to preserve the integrity of what
appears to be normal occlusion at a specific time: A.
Preventive Orthodontics C. Interceptive Orthodontics B.
Limited Corrective Orthodontics D. Extensive Corrective
Orthodontics
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36. Muscle that is injured in wry neck F. Masseter G.
None of the choices H. Sternocleidomastoid I.
Sternohyoid J. Trapezius K. buccinator
37. Arch dimensions can be measured with the use of?
E. Cephalometrics F. None of the choices G. Photos H.
Panorex I. Study Cast
38. The best alternative diagnostic aid in the absence of
cephalometric headplate. F. All of the choices G. Study
cast H. Facial photographs I. None of the choice J.
Radiograph
39. As arch perimeter increase, arch length? A.
increases B. decreases C. no change
40. The “V” principle of growth is best illustrated by the:
a. Nasal septum b. Spheno-occipital synchondrosis c.
Mandibular symphysis d. Mandibular ramus
41. Which of the following will not cause facial
asymmetry? F. Fracture of mandibular condyle G. None
of the choices H. Syphilis I. Torticollis J. Maternal
fibroids
42. An inhibited growth of the mandible due to
ankylosis of the TMJ. F. Pierre Robins G. Vogelgesicht H.
Treacher Collins syndrome I. None of the choices J.
Crouzon
43. Gonion, menton and pogonion are cephalometric
landmarks located on the midline C. bony chin B.
mandible D. skeletal profile
44. The principal growth site of the cranial base
believed to be responsible for its anteroposterior
growth is? A. spheno-occipital C. spheno-ethmoidal B.
intersphenoidal D. intraoccipital
45. A criss cross elastic to correct posterior crossbite. a.
Simple, reciprocal, intraoral, intermaxillary b. None of
the choices c. All of the choices d. Multiple, reciprocal,
intraoral, intramaxillary e. Stationary, reciprocal,
intraoral, intermaxillary
46. The major mechanism for growth of the cranial case
is the: A. expansion of the cartilage cells B. interstitial
growth of bone C. apposition of new bone at the
synchondroses D. apposition of new bone at the
sutures.
47. The major mechanism for growth of the cranial case
is the: A. expansion of the cartilage cells B. interstitial
growth of bone C. apposition of new bone at the
synchondroses D. apposition of new bone at the
sutures.
48. The optimum force for intruding a tooth is: F. 50-75
grams G. All of the choices H. 15-25 grams I. 120-150
grams J. 70-100 grams K. None of the choice
49. The following landmarks are used to determine the
protrussiveness of the mandibular base in relation to
the cranial base. F. Sella, nasion, subspinale G. All of the
choices H. Sella, orbitale, pogonion I. None of the
choices J. Sella, nasion, supramentale
50. Mild forces during orthodontic tooth movement
produce: F. Hyperemia G. None of the choices H. Acute
pulpitis I. Necrosis of the pulp J. No effect on the pulp K.
All of the choices
51. A light bluish, dome-shaped lesion on the inside lip
of a 2-year old child is most likely a: mucocele
melanoma hematoma hemangioma sucking callous
52. In young child, paradoxical excitement occurs most
frequently following premedication with: a narcotic B. a
barbiturate C. nitrous oxide D. an amphetamine
53. Mandible comes from ? branchial arch A. first B.
second C. third D. fourth
54. Treatment for crown fracture involving the pulp of a
primary incisor: A. DPC B. formocresol-pulpotomy C.
pulpectomy D. extraction
55. In pulpectomy of primary teeth, filling of root canal
should be: A. 0.5 - 1 mm above the radiographic apex,
B. 2 - 3 mm above the radiographic apex, C. 4 - 5 mm
above the radiographic apex
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56. The stage at which a tooth begins its eruptive
movement: A. stage 0 B. stage 2 C. stage 3 D. stage 6 E.
stage 10
57. Indicated restoration on a primary anterior tooth
with small mesial and distalcaries and a cervical caries
but without pulp involvement: A. stainless steel crown,
B. composite resin C. strip-off crown
58. Dental fluorosis is most likely to occur on a: a. 17-
year-old patient ingesting 1 ppm of fluoride b. On a 3-
year-old child ingesting 0.50 ppm of fluoride c. Two-
year-old child ingesting 1 ppm of fluoride
59. Slow progress in molar uprighting in an adult patient
is usally due to: A. overextended bands D. an
overcontoured spring B. lack of anchorage control E. the
occlusion not being relieved C. the stabilizing wire not
being passive
60. Child is 11 years old. Tooth #55 has been exfoliated
but tooth #65 is still very intact. What must be done? a.
Retain 65 and place a band and loop for 55 b. Do
percussion test before extracting c. Extract 65 at once d.
None, wait for 65 to exfoliate
61. Radiographs of a 5-year-old patient show
permanent maxillary first molars inclined mesially with
resulting resorption of the distal portions of the roots of
primary second molars. The condition described is: a.
Ankylosis b. Intrafollicular resorption c. Premature
eruption d. Ectopic eruption e. Internal resorption
62. In inferior nerve block for a child patient, the
injection must be made__ than for an adult patient. A.
slightly higher B. in level C. slightly lower and more
posteriorly.
63. Stabilization period for teeth with fractured roots: a.
2-3 weeks b. 2-3 days c. 7-14 days d. 2-3 months
64. The most frequent cause of fracture of a root tip
during extraction of a primary molar is: a. Improper use
of cowhorn forceps b. Asymmetric root resorption in
which only one root is completely resorbed c. Root
resorption between the apex and the bifurcation d.
Ankylosis of the tooth e. Presence of supernumerary
premolar
65. The treatment option for patients who have
sustained extensive orofacial & or dental trauma no
treatment C. nitrous oxide & oxygen inhalation B.
conscious sedation D. general anesthesia
66. In pedodontic triangle the apex of the triangle is: A.
Child B. Dentist C. Parent D. Assistant
67. The treatment option contraindicated in patients
who are not able to breathe nasally. A. no treatment C.
nitrous oxide & oxygen inhalation B. conscious sedation
D. general anesthesia
68. Primary second molars usually erupt during ages: A.
8-14 months C. 14-20 months B. 20-30 months D. 30-36
months E. 36-48 months
69. Periapical lesions, pulpitis and pulpotomy of a
primary molar will___ the eruption of successor
premolar. A. hasten B. delay C. have no effect on
70. Which of the following approaches is best for a child
suffering from cerebral palsy a. HOM exercise b. Use of
sedation c. Psychological approaches d. Towel method
71. How will extraction of a primary maxillary central
incisor in a 5-year old child with incisal spacingaffect the
size of the intercanine space? A. The intercanine space
will increase in size. B. The intercanine space will
decrease in size. C. No change will occur in the size of
the intercanine space.
72. A distal shoe space maintainer is indicated when a
primary: A. incisor is avulsed B. first molar is
prematurely lost C. second molar is lost after eruption
of a permanent first molar D. second molar is lost
before eruption of a permanent first mola
73. In infant oral care, clean mouth with gauze after
feedings and at bed time done during: A. 0-6 mons B. 6-
12 mons C. 12-24 mons. D. 24-36 mons
74. Device that assess the arterial hemoglobin oxygen
saturation and pulse rate: A. automated vital sign
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monitor C. pulse oximeter B. pretracheal stethoscope D.
none
75. A child in long-term remission of acute leukemia has
dental problems characterized by unusual susceptibility
to: a. Development of jaw deformities b. Periodontal
bone loss c. Dental caries d. Oral infection
76. The tooth in the mandibular arch most likely to be
malposed in cases of arch space discrepancy is the: A.
first molar B. second molar C. first premolar D. second
premolar
77. Transillumination of soft tissues is useful in
detecting which of the following problems in a child? A.
Koplick’s spot C. Sialolithiasis B. Aortic stenosis D. Sickle
cell disease E. abnormal frenum attachment
78. Type of fear which is produced by direct physical
stimulation of sense organ A. associative fear B.
objective fear C. subjective fear D. acquired fear
79. The prognosis of a cervical third root fracture: A is
not favorable, B. is favorable, C. depends on whether
tooth is discolored
80. Anodontia, diagnosed in a 5-year-old child, primarily
affects the growth of the: Midface C. mandible B.
maxilla D. alveolar bone E. maxilla & mandible
81. In acute ingestion of fluoride, the following can be
given to the patient to counteract its effect, except: A. 2
tsp of ipecac syrup B. milk C. milk of magnesia D. alum
82. Which of the developmental space will cause a
decrease in arch perimeter when pre-empted? primate
space B. interocclusal space C. interdental space D.
leeway space
83. The least desirable method used in child
management is: A. tell-show do technique, C. voice
control, B. gift before treatment, D. hand-over-mouth
technique.
84. Lack of anatomic detail of dental restoration
produces: A. increased arch length B. elongation of
adjacent teeth B. elongation of opposing teeth D. A and
B 95. This is growth movement which mean movement of
85. Spoiled children are with parents who are: A,
dominating, B. rejecting, C overindulging,
86. The most common cause of sinus tracts in gingival
tissues of children is: a. Chronic periapical abscess b.
Acute periapical abscess c. Periapcial cyst d.
pericementitis
87. Which of the following dental sequelae is likely in a
child with a history of generalized growth failure (failure
to thrive) in the first six months of life? A. Retrusive
maxilla C. Enamel hypoplasia B. Retrusive mandible D.
Small permanent teeth E. Dentinogenesis imperfecta
88. The purpose of pulp treatment and root canal filling
is to: A. remove pulpal tissue, B. prolong the usefulness
of a tooth to function in mastication, C. enlarge the root
canal
89. Gingival margin of a tooth that will receive a
stainless steel crown should have a ___finish line: A.
shoulder B. feather edge C. BOTH
90. A mechanical aid for keeping the mouth open and
operates on a reverse scissors action: a. Molt mouth
prop b. Finger guard c. Rubber bite block d. Mc Kesson
bite block e. Padded and wrapped tongue blade
whole bone as a unit A. drift B. displacement C.
deposition D. relocation E. remodeling
96. This is an increase in size by expansion from within
a. Maturation b. Interstitial growth c. Sutural apposition
d. development
97. The ultimate objective of pulp capping is: A. to
preserve the pulp and odontoblast so that secondary
dentin will be deposited B. to prevent bacterial
contamination, C. to prevent pain,
98. When comparing cementum to bone in their
responses to orthodontic forces, cementum resorbs:
more readily C. not at all B. less readily D. under lighter
loads E. by indirect (undermining) resoprtion
99. Maxilla is formed from the maxillary processes and ?
A. medial nasal process C. globular process B. lateral
processes D. tuberculum impar
100. The dental procedure that produces the greatest
negative response in children: A. extraction B. injection
C. cavity preparation D. all of these

91. Frankl behavior rating characterized by refusal of

treatment and extreme negativism: A. rating 1 B. rating
2 C. rating 3 D. rating 4

92. The most common sequence of eruption for the

upper arch: A. 6124537 B. 6123457 C. 6142537 D.
6125437

93. The most important predisposing factor to injury of

the anterior teeth is: A. rotated anterior teeth, B.
protruding anterior teeth C.crossbite of anterior teeth,

94. The least desirable method used in child

management is: a. Voice control b. Gift before
treatment c. Hand-over-mouth technique d. Tell-show
do technique

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