Republic of Iraq ‫جمهورية العراق‬

Ministry of Higher Education ‫وزارةالتعليم العالي والبحث العلمي‬

& Scientific research ‫جامعة الفراهيدي‬
Al-Farahidi University ‫سنان‬A‫كلية طب ا‬
Collage of Dentistry 2024-2023‫امتحان نصف السنه‬
Mid exam 2023-2024 ‫االخامسة‬:‫رحلة‬L‫ا‬
Stage: 5th Stage ‫سنان‬A‫ معالجة ا‬:‫ادة‬L‫ا‬
Subject: Conservative Dentistry ‫ ساعة‬2 : ‫الزمن‬
Time: 2 Hrs.

Q1 - Choose the most appropriate answer (0.3 for each answer ):

1-File is manufactured from :

a- Triangular blank b-round blank c-square blank
d-rhomboid blank e-none of them
2-Gate Glidden drill is :
a- flexible and used with low speed b- flexible and used with high speed c-
inflexible and used with low speed d-inflexible and used with high speed e –
none of them
3-The best instrument for cutting dentin :
a- file b-Pesso reamer c- reamer d-gate glidden e-barbed broach
4-Reaners and files differ mainly in :
a- cross section b- number of flutes c-color coding d-instrument formula
e-A&B
5- working length of root canal is :
a- at radiographic apex b -0.5-1 mm short of apex c- 1-2 short of apex
d- 0.5-1mm apical to apex e-all of them
6-Lentulospirals are used :
a-locating canal orifice b-application of root canal sealer c-pulp extirpation
d-preparation of coronal third of the root canal e- all of them
7-An advantage of digitized radiography in endodontic treatment is which of
the following?
a. Image quality is better for working length radiographs
b. X-ray generating source is not required c. Radiation exposure is reduced.
d- less cost e-all of them
8- With the cone moved to the distal and directed toward the mesial, which of
the following accurately describes the mesiobuccal root of the first molar?
a. It is projected mesially on the film. b. It is projected distally on the film.
c. It does not move. d-It is projected lingually on the film e-none of
them

9- Indication/s of post crown :

a- It commonly indicated for endodontically abutment tooth.
b- Abutment tooth with short clinical crown.
c- Re-alignment of malposed abutment. d- all of them e-a&b.
10-We do tissue management to get the following/s :
a- Infection control to minimize aerosol production b- Increased accessibility to
operative site c- Improves visibility of the working field.
d-all of above e-none of them.
11-Non- Mechanical gingival retraction might be done :
a- Retraction cord b- Retraction Crown c- Copper band or tube
d-magic foam e-none of them
12-Dual cord technique is not indicated when we have:
a- Impression of multiple prepared teeth b- Impression for healthy tissue
c- Impression of single prepared tooth d-All of them e-b&c
13-Advantages of Digital impression is /are :
a- The large size and the weight of the camera head and the device size.
b- Reducing Chairside time c- Digital equipment’s are complex and trained
operator is required . d- High Cost. E-a&b
14-Requirements to obtain a good final impression:
a- Special tray. b- Impression syringe. C- Gingival retraction when needed.
d-all of them e-A&C
15- Procedures of mouth preparation are except :
a-Relief of symptoms (chief complaint) b-Removal of etiological factors
c- Repair of damage d-Evaluation of Medical health e-none of them
16-The term centric occlusion refers to a:
a. bone to bone relationship. c. tooth to tooth relationship.
b. mandible to maxilla relationship. D-tooth to bone relationship. e-none of
them
17- To replace a missing central incisor, the best pontic design is
a-Modified ridge lap b-Ridge lap c-Ovoid d-Sanitary e-Hygienic

18-A restoration that restores one or more cusps and adjoining occlusal
surfaces or the entire occlusal surface and is a:
a-inlay b-pinledge c-post crown d-onlay e-none of them.
19 -Onlay is contraindicated in the following except:
a- High caries risk b- poor plaque control c- Long clinical crown
d- Bruxism e-None of them.
20-Indications of a partial veneer retainer preparation incorporating pins
holes to provide retention are except :
a- High esthetic requirement b-Undamaged anterior teeth c-When proximal
grooves are possible to prepare d-To alter lingual contour of maxillary anterior
teeth e- none of them.
21- If the patient perceives no functional, occlusal or esthetic impairment , We
prefer:
a--3/4 crown b-post crown c-No treatment d-A&B e- none of them
22-Type of the restoration, Materials used in construction and the amount of
occlussal force are factors affecting the:
a-Retention b-resistance c-Type of F.L. d-luting material e-All of them.
23-Types of retainer based on preparation design are except:
a- Extra coronal retainer b- Intra coronal retainer. C-Intra radicular (Post &
core). d-All ceramic retainer. e-none of them.
24-- Residual ridge class I defect :
a-faciolingual loss of tissue width with normal height.
b-a combination of loss in both dimensions.
C- loss of ridge height with normal ridge width. d-none of them. e-All are true
25-The forces through a FPD on the abutment should be directed :
a- At right angles to long axis of the tooth. b- Parallel to the long axis
c-By decreasing mesio-distal dimension d-All of them e- none of above .
26-Ante”s Law provides an aid for selection of :
a- Retainer b-Pontic c-connector d-abutment e- all of them.
27-Knife finishing line is done with:
a-Tapered flat end fissure bur b-Tapered needle fissure bur c-tapered round end
fissure bur d-parallel side round end fissure bur e-noneof them

28-Retraction cord is needed to obtain:

a-Adequate access to the prepared tooth. b-To expose prepared and non-
prepared portions c-To minimize contamination d-A&B e-all of them
29---……….stated that “Two abutment teeth could support two pontics:
a-Johnston et al b-Clark c-Ante d-Dawson e-none of them.
30- Used when path of insertion of FPD does not coincide with long axis of
abutment :
a- post crown b- telescope crown c- FMC d-PFM e- none of them
31- LYSOL can be used as :
a- impression material b-disinfectant c-bleeding control agent
d- Tissue management agent e-none of them
32- Accurate if poured without delay and long working time are properties of
:
a-Poly ether b-polysulfide c-Condensation silicon d-agar-agar e-none of
them
33- Which one of the statements about a cavity test is accurate?
A-It’s the first test in diagnostic sequence. b-It’s often result in a dull pain.
c-It’s used when all other tests are equivocal.
d-It should be done with local anesthesia. e-It’s an efficient test.
34-A percussion test of a tooth for which of the following:
a-pulpal necrosis b-pulpal inflammation c-acute periradicular inflammation
d-chronic periradicular inflammation e-reversible pulpitis
35-Palpation test used to determine :
a-periodental inflammation b-periapical inflammation c-pulpal inflammation
d-periodental histology e-all of them
36-Which of the following is most likely to cause referred pain :
a-reversible pulpitis b- irreversible pulpitis c-acute periradicular periodontitis
d- chronic periapical abscess e-cracked tooth
37-which of the following cases may undergo flare up after first visit:
a-chronic apical abscess b-symptomatic irreversible pulpitis
c-asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis d-asymptomatic apical periodontitis
e-none of above

38- The pain exerted from exposed dentine is due :

a- Thermal changes that damage the C fibers
b- Movement of fluid inside the dentinal tubules.
c- Exposing nerve fiber at dentine enamel junction d- Stimulation of the
inflammatory mediator that stimulate nerve fibers e- none of them
39- Endodontic treatment is contraindicated when:
a- The canal appears to be calcified b- A large periapical lesion is present.
c- The patient has no motivation to maintain the tooth.
d- dilacerated canal . e-all of them
40-Anesthetic testing is most effective in localizing pain to which of the
following?
a. Specific tooth b. Mandible or maxilla c. Across the midline of the face
d. Posterior tooth e-all of them
41-Radiographically, which of the following statements regarding acute apical
abscess is most accurate?
a. It is generally of larger size than other lesions. b. It has more diffuse margins
than other lesions. c. It often contains radiopacities (i.e., calcification).
d. It may not be evident e-all of them
42- In inferior alveolar nerve block:
a. Pulpal anesthesia obtained from central incisor to 3rd molar b. Usually results
in lingual nerve block as well c. Anesthetize buccal soft tissues of molar region
d. All of the above e. A and B
43-Advantages of the study model:
a- Diagnosis and treatment planning. b- Construction of final restoration.
c- Construction of special tray. D-All of them e-A&C
44 -……..is
A a porous, osteoconductive and biocompatible:
a-Alvogyl b-Alvelac c-GIC d-Modified GIC e-none of them.
45-Factors affecting the amount of required retention:
a- length of span b- type of bridge c-tooth preparation
d- all of them e –A&B.
46-Strength of the bite will vary with:
a- Sex b-Age c- Muscular development d- All of them e- B&C.

47-The preparation must be designed so that it provide S.D. to the restoration:

a- to retain restoration in position . b-not to bend or fracture
c-Easily in manipulation . d-to provide stability e- b&c
48- In FPD major retention is provided by:
a. Cement b. Parallel walls c. Grooves d. proximal slice e-none of them
49- The taper that should be present in a prepared tooth as abutment for FPD
is:
a. 10 degree b. 6 degree c. 2 degree d. It’s not important e-7-8 degree
50-Optimum tooth preparation should satisfy :
a-Biological requirement b-Esthetic requirement c-Biological and mechanical
d- Mechanical, biological and esthetic e- None of them
51-Which of the following are advantages of dark shade rubber darn?
A. It provides good contrast with teeth B. It reduces light reflection
C. Both of the above D. Advantages are same as light shade e-none of them
52-The rapid and easy method of tooth separation is:
A. Mechanical separation B. Chemical separation
C. Grass line ligature thread D. True separator e-all of them
53-There is greater potential for thermal sensitivity to:
A. Gold castings B. Amalgam restorations C. Composite restorations
D. Silicate restorations e-None of them
54-In a tooth with no caries fine occlusion and no sensitivity to percussion and
in whom pain is brought about only by biting on something or release of
pressure, the probable diagnosis IS:
A. Hypersensitive dentin B. Acute reversible pulpitis C. Cracked tooth syndrome D.
Acute apical periodontitis e-chronic pulpitis
55-Advantages of RVG are:
a- The need of X-ray film and developing facility is eliminated.
b- Radiation time is very much reduced c- The image can be further enlarged
d- All the root canal procedures can be seen on screen e-all of them
56-In treating a tooth with a non-vital pulp and a fistula, the fistula should be
treated as follows:
A. Cauterization with phenol B. Curettage of the fistula c. No special treatment is required
D. Use of cautery to eliminate the fistula e-Antibiotic and surgical treatment
57-Pulpal inflammation reaches to the periodontal area through:
A. Accessory canals in the root B. Furcation area C. Apical foramen
D. All of the above e-none of them
58-Routine root canal treatment is contraindicated in case of:
A. Canals whose greater diameter is at the cervix B. Malformed teeth and roots
C. Non-calcified canals D. Non-tortuous canals e-all of them
59-The term 'tug back' is related to:
A. Condensation of the gutta-percha B. Fit of the cone in the apical 1 or 2mm
C. Length of the cone d-width of the cone e-Tensile strength of the gutta-percha
60- In single rooted tooth ideal length of the post is:
A. 1/ 3rd of the root length B. 3/ 4th of the root length C. Half of the root length
D. Equal to the length of clinical crown e-All of them
61-Disinfection differs from sterilization in that:
A. Spores are not more readily killed by disinfection B. Viruses are not more readily killed by
disinfection C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above e-used for living tissues
62-For the success of root canal treatment the most important step is:
A. Chemical debridement of the pulp cavity B. Exploration of the root canal
C. The accurate determination of the length of the root
D. The radiographic examination e-all of them
63-Debridement of pulp cavity is:
A. Always the total surgical removal of a vital pulp B. Partial removal of a vital pulp
C. Surgical removal of a vital pulp
D. Surgical removal of necrotic or mummified non-vital pulp e-mechanical preparation
64-Sodium hypochlorite is an ideal root canal irrigation solution because:
A. It acts as a dentin chelating agent B. It is cheap
C. It is a solvent for organic material like pus and necrotic tissue
D. Of its ability to release oxygen e-all of them
65-The correct method for using a root canal H type file is:
A. Always use one size smaller than previous reamer used B. Never bend a file
C. One-fourth turn to the right (clockwise) and pull back
D. Rasping or pulling motion e-reaming action
66-Recapitulation process is:
A. Circumferential filing with H-file and reamer B. Removing the debris with smaller
instruments C. Using successively larger files to flare the canal
D. Using various types of files and reamers to enlarge canal e-b&c
67-Biomechanical preparation of root canal is done:
A. In a wet environment with irrigants flooded in the canal
B. In a dry environment with no irrigants in the canal
c. In dry or wet environlnent depending on the operator's
D. All of the above e-A&B
68-The longest root canal instrument is a:
A. Broach B. File C. GG D-lentula e- None of the above
69-Which of the following instruments is most likely to break during the root
canal treatment?
A. Barbed broach B. Reamer C. Spreader D. Plane broach e-pathfinder
70-The mental foramen may be mistaken with a periapical lesion on a:
A. Mandibular premolar B. Maxillary premolar C. Mandibular lateral incisor
D_ maxillary central incisor e-none of them

71-Uniform reduction on the tooth surface may be ensured by placement of :

a-pins b-ledge c-grooves d- parallel surfaces e-none of them
72-Immediate pouring of impression is critical for:
a--condensation silicon b-additional silicon c-polyether d-agar-agar e-ZOE
73-The impression material used to record prepared areas on abutment:
a-high viscosity elastomeric b-medium viscosity elastomeric
c-low viscosity elastomeric d-A&B e-all of them
74- Syringe material is:
a-high viscosity elastomeric b-medium viscosity elastomeric c-low viscosity elastomeric
d-low and medium viscosity elastomeric e-all of them
75-Byproduct of condensation silicon impression material is :
a-Glycol b-Ethyl alcohol c-Acetate d-Water e-Propranolol

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