Question 1

The success rate for replantation of permanent teeth is highest when the tooth is replanted within _____ of the avulsion.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes
B)  60 minutes
C)  2 hours
D)  4 hoursE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which type of matrix is used to restore primary teeth where a proximal surface is missing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cellophane strip
B)  Ivory holder
C)  T-band
D)  TofflemireE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Which government agencies should be contacted in cases of suspected child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) 
B)  State police
C)  Child protective services agency
D)  Welfare officeE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which statement identifies an example of a pharmacologic restraint?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mouth prop
B)  Nitrous oxide/oxygen
C)  Holding the child's hand during treatment
D)  A papoose boardE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which level of mental retardation describes individuals with IQs ranging from 35 to 55?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mild
B)  Moderate
C)  Severe
D)  ProfoundE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth,what instrument will the dentist use to remove pulp tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Handpiece with a #4 round bur
B)  Handpiece with a #169 tapered bur
C)  Explorer
D)  Spoon excavatorE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

How often does The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months
B)  6 months
C)  1 year
D)  2 yearsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

For which set of patients does a pediatric dentist focus on providing oral healthcare?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants, children, and adolescents
B)  Infants and children, but not adolescents
C)  Children and adolescents, but not infants
D)  Children, but neither infants nor adolescentsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of pit and fissure sealants?

Accepted Answer

A)  To prevent decay on recently erupted teeth
B)  To replace the use of topical fluorides
C)  To stop the progression of interproximal decay
D)  All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

If the pulp of a newly erupted permanent tooth has been exposed,which procedure is indicated to promote healing of the pulp?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct pulp cap
B)  Formocresol pulpotomy
C)  Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
D)  PulpectomyE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following indicators is not a reason to suspect child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trauma to oral tissues
B)  Bite marks
C)  Bruises in various stages of healing
D)  Mild shynessE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

What parameters must be met when sizing a stainless steel crown?

Accepted Answer

A)  Above the plane of occlusion
B)  Fits snugly on the prepared tooth
C)  Have both mesial and distal contact
D)  Both b and cE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Pediatric dentists recommend the first appointment for a child should take place by _____ year(s) of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which guideline should not be used routinely when treating children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use terms a child can understand.
B)  Give rewards for good behavior.
C)  Tell the child that it will not hurt.
D)  Use tell-show-do.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

How will a dentist restore a severely decayed and endodontically treated primary tooth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stainless steel crowns
B)  Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns
C)  Gold crowns
D)  Provisional coverageE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 57: Pediatric Dentistry

Which level of mental retardation describes individuals with IQs ranging from 35 to 55?

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The success rate for replantation of permanent teeth is highest when the tooth is replanted within _____ of the avulsion.

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Which of the following indicators is not a reason to suspect child abuse?

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Which type of matrix is used to restore primary teeth where a proximal surface is missing?

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How often does The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay?

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Pediatric dentists recommend the first appointment for a child should take place by _____ year(s) of age.

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Which government agencies should be contacted in cases of suspected child abuse?

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What parameters must be met when sizing a stainless steel crown?

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If the pulp of a newly erupted permanent tooth has been exposed,which procedure is indicated to promote healing of the pulp?

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What is the primary purpose of pit and fissure sealants?

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Which guideline should not be used routinely when treating children?

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For which set of patients does a pediatric dentist focus on providing oral healthcare?

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When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth,what instrument will the dentist use to remove pulp tissue?

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Which statement identifies an example of a pharmacologic restraint?

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How will a dentist restore a severely decayed and endodontically treated primary tooth?

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Exam 57: Pediatric Dentistry

Which level of mental retardation describes individuals with IQs ranging from 35 to 55?

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The success rate for replantation of permanent teeth is highest when the tooth is replanted within _____ of the avulsion.

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Which of the following indicators is not a reason to suspect child abuse?

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Which type of matrix is used to restore primary teeth where a proximal surface is missing?

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How often does The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend that radiographic imaging be performed for children at high risk for tooth decay?

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Pediatric dentists recommend the first appointment for a child should take place by _____ year(s) of age.

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Which government agencies should be contacted in cases of suspected child abuse?

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What parameters must be met when sizing a stainless steel crown?

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If the pulp of a newly erupted permanent tooth has been exposed,which procedure is indicated to promote healing of the pulp?

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What is the primary purpose of pit and fissure sealants?

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Which guideline should not be used routinely when treating children?

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For which set of patients does a pediatric dentist focus on providing oral healthcare?

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When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth,what instrument will the dentist use to remove pulp tissue?

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Which statement identifies an example of a pharmacologic restraint?

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How will a dentist restore a severely decayed and endodontically treated primary tooth?

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