Preview: DENTISTRY / DENTAL SURGERY

An inferior alveolar nerve block is intended to anaesthetize structures supplied by: Context: outpatient service. [Dentistry/Dental Surgery Degree Graduate Practice Set 15, Case 150]

A The inferior alveolar nerve and related target distribution B The radial nerve C The femoral nerve D The vagus nerve only E The optic nerve

A key principle in endodontic treatment is: Context: district hospital. [Dentistry/Dental Surgery Degree Graduate Practice Set 15, Case 7]

A No working-length control B Leaving infected tissue intentionally C Opening the canal permanently D Avoiding isolation E Cleaning, shaping, disinfection and three-dimensional sealing of the root-canal system

Occlusal trauma refers to injury associated with: Context: quality-assurance review. [Dentistry/Dental Surgery Degree Graduate Practice Set 15, Case 60]

A Excessive or abnormal occlusal forces affecting supporting structures B Only viral infection C Only salivary flow D Only dental caries E Only tooth colour

A fluctuant odontogenic abscess generally requires consideration of: Context: community service. [Dentistry/Dental Surgery Degree Graduate Practice Set 15, Case 27]

A Only analgesics indefinitely B Source control including drainage plus appropriate definitive dental treatment C Cosmetic polishing D No treatment E Antibiotics alone in every case

Irreversible pulpitis classically presents with: Context: regional referral hospital. [Dentistry/Dental Surgery Degree Graduate Practice Set 15, Case 48]

A Normal pulp in every case B No response to any history C Completely asymptomatic healthy pulp D Only gingival pigmentation E Persistent spontaneous or lingering pulpal pain consistent with irreversible inflammation

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