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1 1. Absolute indication for Open Reduction in Condylar Fractures is A. Medical dislocation of condyle B. Deviated Condyle C. Undisplaced Condyle D. Lateral fracture dislocation condyle 2. Choose the correct nerve-pharyngeal arch pair A. 2 nd arch-mandibular nerve B. 4 th arch –oculomotor nerve C. 3 rd arch=glosso-pharyngeal nerve D. 1 st arch-facial nerve 3. Anaphylaxis refers to A. The severe reaction followings re- injection of protein solutions in a sensitized animal B. The severe reaction followings primary injection of protein solutions C. The state of immunity developed by repeated injections of any foreign substance D. The severe reaction resulting from sensitivity to common allergens 4. Infection with Helicobacter pylori is associated with A. Acute gastritis B. Chronic gastritis C. Eosinophilic gastritis D. Recurrent esophagitis 5. The most important factor associated with causation of head and neck carcinoma’s is A. Intravenous drug abuse B. Exposure to nickel C. History of syphilis D. Tobacco use 6. Which of the following is a step in case control study? A. Matching B. Selection C. Follow-up D. Analysis 7. The primary principle of treating endodontic periapical lesions is A. To eradicate irritants in the root canal system B. To reduce the inflammation in the periapex C. To maintain the health of the periodontium D. To relieve the symptoms 8. The fourth canal in maxillary first molar is commonly located in A. Distobuccal B. Palatal C. Mesiobuccal D. Distolingual 9. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set a threshold limit value as the maximum amount of mercury vapor allowed in a work place. This value is A. 0.05mg/m 3 B. 0.5mg/m 3 C. 1.5mg/m 3 D. 4mg/m 3 10. Acquired, symmetric hyper pigmentation of the sun exposed skin of the face & neck which is strongly associated with pregnancy & use of oral contraceptives is called as A. Melanoma B. Café-au-lait spots C. Freckle D. Melasma 11. The suckling reflex and infantile swallow normally disappear by the A. First year B. Second year C. Sixth year D. Eight year 12. Id, ego and super ego are part of A. Piaget’s theory B. Freud’s psychoanalytical theory C. Stone and Churchil’s theory D. Erickson’s theory 13. The number of fibroblasts in the periodontal ligament -------------with age A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remains same D. May increase or decrease

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1. Absolute indication for Open Reduction in Condylar Fractures is A. Medical dislocation of condyleB. Deviated CondyleC. Undisplaced CondyleD. Lateral fracture dislocation condyle

2. Choose the correct nerve-pharyngeal arch pairA. 2nd arch-mandibular nerveB. 4th arch –oculomotor nerveC. 3rd arch=glosso-pharyngeal nerveD. 1st arch-facial nerve

3. Anaphylaxis refers toA. The severe reaction followings re-injection of

protein solutions in a sensitized animalB. The severe reaction followings primary

injection of protein solutionsC. The state of immunity developed by repeated

injections of any foreign substanceD. The severe reaction resulting from sensitivity to

common allergens

4. Infection with Helicobacter pylori is associated withA. Acute gastritisB. Chronic gastritisC. Eosinophilic gastritisD. Recurrent esophagitis

5. The most important factor associated with causation of head and neck carcinoma’s isA. Intravenous drug abuseB. Exposure to nickelC. History of syphilisD. Tobacco use

6. Which of the following is a step in case control study?A. MatchingB. SelectionC. Follow-upD. Analysis

7. The primary principle of treating endodontic periapical lesions isA. To eradicate irritants in the root canal systemB. To reduce the inflammation in the periapexC. To maintain the health of the periodontiumD. To relieve the symptoms

8. The fourth canal in maxillary first molar is commonly located inA. DistobuccalB. PalatalC. MesiobuccalD. Distolingual

9. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set a threshold limit value as the maximum amount of

mercury vapor allowed in a work place. This value isA. 0.05mg/m3

B. 0.5mg/m3

C. 1.5mg/m3

D. 4mg/m3

10. Acquired, symmetric hyper pigmentation of the sun exposed skin of the face & neck which is strongly associated with pregnancy & use of oral contraceptives is called asA. MelanomaB. Café-au-lait spotsC. FreckleD. Melasma

11. The suckling reflex and infantile swallow normally disappear by theA. First yearB. Second yearC. Sixth yearD. Eight year

12. Id, ego and super ego are part ofA. Piaget’s theoryB. Freud’s psychoanalytical theoryC. Stone and Churchil’s theoryD. Erickson’s theory

13. The number of fibroblasts in the periodontal ligament -------------with ageA. IncreasesB. DecreasesC. Remains sameD. May increase or decrease

14. Most common lesion in Mucous membrane pemphigoid isA. Esophageal ulcerB. SymblepharonC. Ulcer of soft palateD. Desquammative gingivitis

15. Incipient caries consists of opaque, chalky white areas that appear when the tooth surface is dried, this is referred asA. White spotB. Hot spotC. Translucent zoneD. Body of lesion

16. Which of the following is not a salivary antibacterial substanceA. AmylaseB. LactoperoxidaseC. LaysozymeD. Lactoferrin

17. The most likely cause of fluctuating jaundice in a middle aged or elderly man isA. Periampullary carcinoma

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B. Liver flukeC. Choledochal cystD. Carcinoma of head of pancreas

18. Which of the following diagnostic techniques is most specific for pulmonary embolism?A. Pulmonary angiographyB. Ventilation lung scanningC. Perfusion lung scanningD. Arterial blood gas analysis

19. A full course of immunization against, Tetanus with 3 doses of Tetanus toxoid, confers immunity for how many years?A. 5B. 10C. 15D. 20

20. Malignant ulcer is differentiated from benign byA. Heaping up of marginsB. Fibrous scars radiationg from craterC. Induration of baseD. Clean base

21. Direct Coombs test is positive forA. IgAB. IgEC. IgMD. IgG

22. Treatment for recurrent ranula isA. IncisionB. ExcisionC. Excision with adjacent glandsD. Marsupializatio

23. The mean denture bearing area of edentulous mandible and maxilla respectively isA. 14cm2 and 24cm2B. 24cm2 and 14cm2C. 14mm2 and 24mm2D. 24mm2 and 14mm2

24. Which one of the following is NOT a lichenoid reaction?A. Graft versus Host diseaseB. Fixed drug eruptionC. Pemphigus vulgarisD. Secondary syphilis

25. Dentoalveolar ablations are caused byA. Decalcification by acid beveragesB. Mechanical wearC. Forceful frictional actions between oral soft

tissues & adjacent hard tissuesD. Occlusal wear from functional contacts of

opposing teeth

26. Frequent periodontal abscesses appear to be an important periodontal feature inA. Nutritional deficiencyB. Diabetes MellitusC. Hormonal imbalanceD. Cardiovascular diseases

27. Antibiotic prophylaxis is not recommended inA. Making of impressionsB. Dental extractionC. Replantation of a toothD. Gingivectomy

28. Center of resistance for maxillaA. Posterosuperior aspect of the

zygomaticomaxillary sutureB. Posteroiferior aspect of the

zygomaticomaxillary sutureC. Anterosuperior aspect of the

zygomaticomaxillary sutureD. Anteroinferior aspect of the

zygomaticomaxillary suture

29. The explosive and widespread form of secondary syphilis in immune compromised individual is known asA. Condylomata lataB. Mucouos patchesC. Lues malignaD. Lupus vulgaris

30. The external carotid artery divides at the level of A. Angle of mandibleB. Neck of mandibleC. Oblique line of thyroid cartilageD. Lower border of cricoid cartilage

31. The absorption of dietary triglycerides from the gut is mainly asA. TriglyceridesB. Mono acyl glycerolC. Di acyl glycerolD. Fatty acids and glycerol

32. The most frequent non sporing anaerobic bacilli isolatead from clinical specimens isA. Bacteroides fragilisB. Clostridium tetaniC. Prevotella melaninogenicaD. Fuscobacterium nucleatum

33. The most common benign tumor of the lung is A. HamartomaB. Alveolar adenomaC. TeratomaD. Fibroma

34. “The meeting of accumulate dental need at the time a population group is taken into the program and the detection and correction of

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new increments of dental disease on a semiannual/other periods basis” is A. Incremental Dental CareB. Comprehensive Dental CareC. Total Dental CareD. Preventive Dental Care

35. The recommended rubber dam to provide effective retraction of gingival tissue isA. ThinB. Extra heavyC. HeavyD. Medium

36. Cells occurring in greatest number in pulp are A. CementoblastsB. FibroblastsC. OsteoblastsD. Ameloblasts

37. The monophase elastomeric material can be used as both tray and syringe material because it hasA. A long setting timeB. It is economicalC. Pseudo plastic propertiesD. Better recording of tissues

38. Which of the following material used in orthodontics, commonly causes sensitivityA. SteelB. CeramicC. Nickel D. Plastic

39. Cartilage differs from bone in that, the cartilage can increase in size byA. AppositionB. Interstitial growthC. Selective resorptionD. Endosteal remodeling

40. Down’s syndrome is characterized byA. Low incidence of periodontal disease and low

incidence of cariesB. High incidence of caries and high incidence of

periodontal diseaseC. Low incidence of caries and high incidence of

periodontal diseaseD. High incidence of caries and low incidence of

periodontal disease

41. A patient who complains of constant radiating gnawing pain intensified by eating spicy or hot foods, metallic foul taste & has excessive amount of “pasty” salilva, lesions are extremely sensitivity to touch could beA. Chronic gingivitisB. Chronic periodontitisC. Necrotizing Ulcerative GingivitisD. Herpetic Gingivostomatitis

42. Oral hairy leucoplakia is implicated with A. Entero virusesB. Epstein-Barr virusC. Hepatitis A virusD. Coxsackie virus A4

43. Advocated apical seal for dowel core isA. 2 mmB. 5 mmC. 8 mmD. 10 mm

44. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is given in the treatment of Osteomyelitis of JawA. 100% Oxygen at 2.4 Atm pressureB. 95% Oxygen at 2.0 Atm pressureC. 100% Oxygen at 2 Atm pressureD. 95% Oxygen at 2.4Atm pressure

45. Epinephrine should NOT be combined with one fo the following local anestheticA. CocaineB. LignocaineC. ProcaineD. Mepivacaine

46. Ethical principles that requires health professionals to fully inform their patients and protect their confidentiality is the principle of A. JusticeB. AutonomyC. VeracityD. Beneficence

47. Major drawback of porcelain is A. High compressive strengthB. BrittlenessC. TransuluscencyD. Hardness

48. Instrument used for lateral condensation of gutta perch along the canal wallA. Barbed broachB. PluggerC. ReamerD. Spreader

49. Test tube retepegs are seen in the microscopic sections ofA. ANUGB. Inflammatory gingival hyperplasiaC. Gingival enlargement due to Dilantin sodiumD. Plasma cell gingivitis

50. Typically rapid palatal expansion is done with a jack screw that is activated at the rate of A. 1.0 to 2.0 mm/weekB. 1.0 to 2.0 mm/dayC. 0.5 to 1.0 mm/weekD. 0.5 to 1.0 mm/day

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51. Genetic factors, Age, Gender & Socioeconomic status are also known as A. Risk indicatorsB. Risk DeterminantsC. Risk MarkersD. Risk Factors

52. A radiographic film too dark and fogged could be because of A. Increased Exposure timeB. Thin patient tissuesC. Poor film storageD. High developer concentration

53. Adequate interocclusal rest space required for the comfort of the patient and health of the tissues is A. 1-8mmB. 4-6mmC. 5-8mmD. 2-4mm

54. SUN RAY or SUN BURST radiographic pattern is seen is A. Osteogenic SarcomaB. Osteogenic CarcinomaC. AmeloblastomaD. Fibrous Dysplasia

55. Absorbable Suture is A. Cat GutB. NylonC. SilkD. Linen

56. Overall optimum degree of taper of tooth preparation for maxillary anterior tooth is A. 6°B. 10°C. 14°D. 19°

57. Glucose concentration in Gingival Crevicular Fluid is A. 2-3 times greater than in serumB. 2-3 times lesser than in serumC. 10 times greater than in serumD. 10 times lesser than in serum

58. In children below age of 8 yrs, high level of cranio-facial disjunction of Lefort III classification is rarely seen becauseA. Children in that age group really get affected

by such traumatic incidenceB. Facial skeleton is covered with thick soft tissueC. There is lack of poorly developed ethmoidal &

sphenoidal sinusD. The line of demarcation between medullary &

cortical bone is less evident

59. To minimize the effects of diffusion hypoxia during N2O-O2 analgesia, the patient should be oxygenated forA. 30 seconds to 1 minuteB. 3 to 5 minutesC. 10 to 30 minutesD. 30 to 45 minutes

60. Cricothyroidotomy is contraindicated in A. Age below 5 yrsB. Age between 15-20 yrsC. Age between 20-30 yrsD. Age between 30-40

61. The ideal crown height space needed for a fixed implant prosthesis should range between A. 4-6mmB. 6-8mmC. 8-12mmD. 15-16mm

62. Sailography of normal salivary glands reveal the ductal architecture as having an appearance of A. Sausage stringB. Fruitladen treeC. Leaf less treeD. Ball in hand

63. Drug of choice in the treatment of localized form of Juvenile Periodontitis is A. Metronidazole B. PenicillinsC. TetracyclinesD. Clindamycin

64. Agent responsible for increasing factor VIII activity in hemophilia isA. Epsilon amino caproic acidB. Tranexamic acidC. AviteneD. Deamino D Arginine vasopressin

65. The abnormalities of tooth morphology in cleft lip and palate patients are mostly observed in primary and permanentA. Mandibular molarsB. Maxillary incisorsC. Maxillary molarsD. Mandibular incisors

66. Which of the following is not a bilateral landmark on cephalogramA. GonionB. CondylionC. GnathionD. Porion

67. Antibiotic stomatitis is the other name forA. Acute atrophic CandidiasisB. Chronic atrophic Candidiasis

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C. Chronic hyperplastic CandidiasisD. Acute pseudomembranous Candidiasis

68. An example of rigid reversible impression material isA. Agar-agarB. Impression compoundC. AlginateD. Impression paste

69. The hormone inhibiting both resorption and formation of boneA. Estrogen B. Vitamin D C. GlucocorticoidsD. Parathormone

70. Which of the following is generally the longest root canal on the maxillary first molar?A. MesiobuccalB. DistobuccalC. PalatalD. Distolingual

71. Periodontal tissue destruction apically and potentially migrating towards the Gingival margin is called A. Marginal periodontitisB. Marginal GingivitisC. Retrograde PeriodontitisD. Chronic destructive periodontitis

72. A data collected for specific purpose and used for the same purpose is A. Original dataB. Primary dataC. Secondary dataD. Specific data

73. The commonest site for impaction of foreign body in the Gastero Intestinal Tract is A. Ileocaecal junctionB. Pyriform fossaC. Pyloric sphincterD. Cricopharynx

74. Among the following which one is considered as ‘pathologic problem, when planning treatment in orthodonticsA. Tendency of lower jaw & teeth to be behind

upperB. Deep OverbiteC. Minimal attached gingival in lower anteriorD. Decalcification

75. In hypodontia, the most commonly affected tooth is A. Permanent third molarB. Permanent second premolarC. Permanent lateral incisorD. Permanent Canine

76. The best bio-compatible dental casting alloy is A. Co-CrB. Ni-CrC. Titanium alloyD. Gold

77. Instruments used for removal of lingual shoulder and enlarge orifices of a root canal are A. Gates Glidden drillsB. Peeso reamersC. CompactorD. H file

78. A two-way process of exchanging or shaping ideas, feelings and information is called as A. EducationB. CommunicationC. InterviewD. Suggestion

79. Heparin therapy is best monitored by which of the following given test?A. Prothombin timeB. Bleeding timeC. Activated partial Thromboplastin TimeD. International Normalised Ratio

80. The presence of Heinz bodies in erythrocytes indicatesA. Malarial infectionB. Haemoglobin abnormalitiesC. Oxidative stressD. Degraded bacterial forms

81. Which one of the following is seen in facial palsyA. Drooping of eyelidB. Loss of taste sensation in anterior 2/3 of tongueC. Excess of saliva secretionD. Loss of general sensation in check

82. The objective of the access cavity preparation is to gain direct access to A. Pulp chamberB. Canal orificeC. Apical foramenD. Middle third of the canal

83. According to FDI tooth numbering system the number 45 refers to A. Deciduous mandibular right second molarB. Madibular right second premolarC. Maxillary right second premolarD. Deciduous maxillary right second molar

84. The unalloyed form of titanium used to form dental implants is in the A. Beta formB. Alpha form

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C. Gamma formD. Delta form

85. The shcilling test is used for detectingA. Presence of intrinsic factorB. Deficiency of riboflavinC. Excreation of Folic acidD. Capillary fragility

86. In a preadolescent child the maximum midline diastema that will be closed spontaneously after canine eruptionA. 1mmB. 2mmC. 4mmD. 5mm

87. Cyclic neutropenia is an autosomal dominant condition in which the individuals are at a risk for opportunistric infection at intervals of A. 25 daysB. 21 daysC. 45 daysD. 31 days

88. One of the following is used for root bio-modificationA. MetronidazoleB. CiprofloxacinC. PencillinD. Tetracycline

89. The principal consideration in cases of surgical obturators during initial healing period is to gain maximum A. EstheticsB. PhoneticsC. Accuracy in fit of the defectD. Stabilization

90. The Maximum Lidocaine dose with VasoconstrictorA. 49 mg/kgB. 7mg/kgC. 3.6mg/kgD. 7.4 mg/kg

91. The amino acid which undergoes most significant hepataic oxidative deamination which is used for urea synthesis is A. GlutamineB. GlutamateC. AspartateD. Arginine

92. Which one of them is not a Measure of DispersionA. Range B. Mean DeviationC. Standard DeviationD. Mean

93. At what age does calcification of the primary dentition begin?A. 6-10 weeks in uteroB. 13-16 weeks in uteroC. 22-26 weeks in uteroD. 30-34 weeks in utero

94. The term Localized acute Alveolar Osteomyelitis is also used to describeA. Dry SocketB. Garre’s OsteomyelitisC. Sclerotic cemental massesD. Florid osseous dysplasia

95. Primary tumours of the posterior third of the tongue are best treated byA. Radium implantsB. External beam radiotherapyC. SurgeryD. Chemotherapy

96. Tram line is seen inA. CSF OttorhoeaB. CSF RhinorrhoeaC. Condylar fracture of mandibleD. Infra orbital rim fracture

97. The encircled number in the given instrument formula represents 10-80-6-12A. Width of the bladeB. Length of the bladeC. Angulation of the blade to the long axisD. Angulation of the cutting edge of blade to the

long axis

98. The control for mastication is normally excercised byA. Pontine centresB. Sub cortical centresC. Cerebellar centresD. Medulla centres

99. Inflammation of the preiapical tissue is sustained by which of the followingA. Stagnant tissue fluidB. Necrotic tissueC. MicroorganismsD. Pus cells

100. Perel pontic isA. OvateB. ConicalC. HygienicD. Modified sanitary

101. Long acting local anesthetic agentA. LidocaineB. PrilocaineC. BupivacineD. Procaine

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102. “PERICISION” is the sectioning of the A. Transeptal gingival fibersB. Horizontal fibersC. Oblique fibersD. Apical fibers

103. All of the following are true about H-files EXCEPTA. They have good cutting efficiencyB. They are fragile and tend to break easilyC. They are used in torquing actionD. They have more positive rake angle

104. Which among the following antibiotics should be avoided in pregnancy?A. ErythromycinB. TetracyclineC. CephalexinD. Amoxicillin

105. Most commonly used treponemal test in diagnosis of syphilis is A. TPI (Treponema pallidum immobilization)B. TPIA (Treponema pallidum immune adherence)C. TPHA(Treponema palliclum

Haemagglutination)D. FTA ABS (Fluroescent treponemal antibody

absorption test)

106. Which one of the following is a DNA virusA. Hepatitis A virusB. Hepatitis B virusC. Hepatitis C virusD. Hepatitis D virus

107. Glucose transporters present in the β cells of the Islets of Langherhans is A. GLUT1B. GLUT2C. GLUT3D. GLUT4

108. Ludwig’s angina is caused due to pus collection in A. Submandibular regionB. Parotid regionC. Cardiac muscleD. Nasal cavity

109. Best treatment for large cyst involving vital structuresA. Enucleation with primary closureB. Enucleation followed by chemical cauterizationC. Marsupialization followed by enucleation D. Marsupialization

110. Which of the following are stress bearing areas?A. Buccal shelf area, incisive papilla and palatine

rugae

B. Slopes of residual ridge, palatine rugae and midpalatine raphe

C. Incisive papilla, slope of the residual ridge and crest of the residual ridge

D. Slope of residual ridge, buccal shelf area and hard palate

111. In Anterior mandibular occlusal projection, the central x-ray beam enters the patient’s face through the A. Tip of the chinB. Tip of the noseC. Floor of the mouthD. Below the chin

112. Most common cause of clickingA. Disc displacement with reductionB. Disc displacement without reductionC. HypermobilityD. Loose articular bodies

113. Gingival enlargement is associated withA. AnemiaB. HyperpigmentationC. LeukemiaD. Hyperthyroidism

114. The least favourable form of attempted repair of the root fracture isA. Healing with calcified tissueB. Healing with interposition of connective tissueC. Interposition of bone and connective tissueD. Interposition of granulation tissue

115. Which of the following orthodontic appliance allows “passive expansion”?A. Transpalatal archB. Quad helixC. FrankelD. Rapid maxillary expansion

116. Which of the following shows’Inverted pear’ shaped radiolucency in Radiographs?A. Globulomaxillary cystB. Stafne cystC. Median palatine cystD. Lateral periodontal cyst

117. Which of the following is likely to have bifurcated roots?A. Mandibular canineB. Maxillary canineC. Mandibular incisorD. Maxillary incisor

118. The following condition is associated with brown skin pigmentation, hypoplasia of kidney and spleen,absent or hypoplastic thumb or radius, microcephaly and mental and sexual retardationA. Aplastic anemia

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B. Pernicious anemiaC. Sickle cell anemiaD. Megaloblastic anemia

119. The Hinge axis is an imaginary line passing through or near the A. Center of the external auditory meatusB. The coronoid processC. Center of the condylar fossaeD. The center of the condyle

120. Gow-Gates L.A. Block refers to A. Mandibular BlockB. Posterior Superior Alveolar BlockC. Infra Orbital BlockD. Auriculo Temporal Block

121. The plasma coating of a Titanium Dental Implant (TPS) is done to A. To increase its acceptance in boneB. To make the implant BiocompatibleC. To avoid contamination of the ImplantD. To improve implant anchorage power in bone

122. Narrow, high arched palate, prolonged retention of deciduous teeth and failure in the eruption of permanent teeth is a characteristic feature of A. Pagets diseaseB. CherubismC. Cleidocranial dysplasiaD. Osteogenesis imperfect

123. When the dental plaque is allowed to accumulate in the absence of any plaque control procedures, it results in gingivitis withinA. 1 to 3 daysB. 7 to 21 daysC. 2 months to 3 monthsD. 24 hours to 48 hours

124. Negative space with respect to buccal corridors is an indication forA. Intrusion of maxillaB. Distalization of molarC. Expansion of archesD. Construction of arches

125. Most commonly occurring neoplasm in AIDS patients is A. FibrosarcomaB. Verrucous carcinomaC. Kaposi’s sarcomaD. Angiosarcoma

126. Type of cementum located in the furcation areas of multi-rooted teeth isA. Cellular Extrinsic fiber CementumB. Cellular Intrinsic fiber CementumC. Cellular Mixed Stratified Cementum

D. Acellular Intrinsic fiber Cementum

127. Which of the following material SHOULD NOT be used as liner or base under composite restorationsA. Resin modified Glass IonomersB. Flowable compositeC. Zinc Oxide EugenolD. Compomer

128. According to the American Dental Association, examining the oral cavity by tongue depressor and available illumination isA. Type-I examinationB. Type-II examinationC. Type-III examinationD. Type-IV examination

129. Indicator of viral replication in Hepatitis B infection is A. HbsAgB. HbeAgC. IgM anti HBcD. Anti Hbe

130. Combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim is synergistic due to A. Enhanced entry into bacteriaB. Sequential blockade in folate metabolismC. Inhibition of drug inactivating enzymesD. Inhibition of drug efflux

131. Microscopic examination of a pus sample shows a filamentous organism which is Acid fast with 1% sulphuric acid. Which of the following organisms could it be?A. Actinomyces IsraeliB. Nocardia brasiliensisC. Streptomyces somaliensisD. Blastomyces dermatitidis

132. The first plasma protein to be generated after severe protein deficiency isA. AlbuminB. GlobulinC. FibrinogenD. Thrombin

133. Which color of articulating paper is used for diagnosis of premature contacts in eccentric relationsA. GreenB. BlueC. RedD. Pink

134. Number of developmental lobes in human permanent anterior teethA. 1B. 2C. 3

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135. Dentinal sensitivity is attributed for A. Neural stimulation of dentinal tubules B. Craze lines in dentinC. Dentinoenamel junctionD. Pain transmission through movements of fluid

in dentinal tubules

136. DOTS is a community based treatment and care strategy forA. FilariaB. LeprosyC. TuberculosisD. Malaria

137. Texas Statewide Preventive Dentistry program is also known as A. Sharp programB. Tattle tooth program C. Smile train programD. Theta program

138. Thrombocytopenia due to increased platelet destruction is seen inA. Aplastic anemiaB. Cancer chemotherapyC. Acute leukemiaD. Systemic lupus erythematosus

139. Which of the following is associated with defective apoptosis and increased cell survivalA. Neuro degenerative diseasesB. Auto immune disordersC. Myocardial infarctionD. Stroke

140. Local anesthetics block nerve conduction byA. Depolarsising the nerve membrane reducing

threshold potentialB. Decreasing the membrane permeability to Na+

ions there by stabilizing nerve membraneC. Increasing the membrane permeability to K+

ions and thereby depolarizing nerve membraneD. None of the above

141. The most common variety of soft tissue sarcoma is A. RhabdomyosarcomaB. Liposarcoma C. Malignant fibrous histiocytomaD. Synovial sarcoma

142. A Dental professional may be criminally liable if he/she commits tortA. AccidentallyB. ContributoryC. IntentionallyD. Unintentionally

143. The sigmoid notch is also commonly called as A. Coronoid notchB. Condylar notchC. Rami notchD. Pterygoid notch

144. The surface of ceramic restoration can be etched byA. Phosphoric acidB. Hydrochloric acidC. PumiceD. Acidulated phosphate fluoride

145. Which of the following lesion is often multiple & are distinguished from periapical abcess by their association with vital teethA. Hyper cementosisB. Peripical cemental dysplasiaC. Myxo fibromaD. Peripheral ossifying firbroma

146. The reservoir of protozoal infection caused by toxoplasma gondii in children is usuallyA. CatsB. Sheep C. DogsD. Rats

147. The predominant immunoglobulin found in GCF A. IgGB. IgAC. IgMD. IgE

148. When the time of exposure is doubledA. The number of photons generated is doubledB. The energy of photons generated is doubledC. The velocity of photons is doubled D. The mass of photons is doubled

149. While making impression of flabby fibrous tissues on maxillary ridge for complete denture prosthesis, care is taken to A. Use mucostatic impression techniqueB. Use selective pressure technique of impression

makingC. Use a close fitting trayD. Follow normal procedures

150. Clinician should avoid using cow-horn forcep for extraction of primary molars becauseA. It has poor grip due to peculiar morphology of

primary molarsB. It cause damage to gingival tissues C. It poses great possibility of injury to the crypt

of the permanent toothD. Greater chances of splitting the concerned

tooth while extracting

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A 70- year old male complains of ulceration on lower lip since 1 month. Patient has history of tobacco chewing since 30 years 6-7 times per day. Patient also complains of loss of weight since 2 months and change in voice since one month.

151. A reliable clinical condition to consider for the diagnosis as malignancy is A. An ulcerative lesionB. An ulcerative and painful lesionC. Ulceration and fixation of the lymph nodeD. Bilateral involvement of lymph node

152. In this condition the lymph node enlargement may be due to A. Infection of the malignant lesionB. Reactive hyperplasia secondary to infectionC. Infiltration of lymph node by bacteria or virusD. Infiltration of lymph node by tumor cell

153. The patient is complaining of change in voice, which nerve could be affected?A. Recurrent laryngealB. Internal laryngealC. External laryngealD. Superficial laryngeal

A 16 year old female patient reported with chief complaint of small ulcers on the cheek and tongue since one week. Mild rise tin temperature was noted on general examination. On oral examination, multiple ulcers were noted on the buccal and labial mucosa. She also reported that she is having her board exams in a week.

154. The likely diagnosis isA. Bullous pemphigoidB. Minor aphthous ulcersC. Traumatic ulcerD. Tuberculoid ulcer

155. The probable etiology isA. Emotional disturbancesB. Vitamin deficiencyC. Hormonal disturbancesD. Any of the above

156. The management of such a case would beA. Antibiotics and analgesicsB. Symptomatic treatment, topical steroids and

relaxationC. Anti-fungal medicationsD. Systemic steroids

The parents of an 8-yr old boy complained of frequent severe bleeding on minor trauma

157. The patient could be suffering fromA. Hemophilila AB. Anaemia

C. Attention deficit hyperactive disorderD. Disseminated intravascular coagulation

158. His blood picture will showA. Bleeding time is prolonged, clotting time is

normalB. Bleeding time is normal, clotting time is normalC. Bleeding time is normal, clotting time is

prolongedD. None

159. When they consulted a dentist for a decayed tooth, he advised for checking of prothrombin time (PT) and plasma thromboplastin time (PTT), which would be as followsA. PT is normal, PTT is normalB. PT is prolonged, PTT is prolongedC. PT is normal, PTT is prolongedD. PT is prolonged, PTT is normal

A lady in the second trimester underwent a hemogram and her hemoglobin was found to be 6mg%. the gynaecologist suggested for IV transfusion of packed red cells to improve the level

160. How much of iron is absorbed by transfusion of 2 units of packed red cells?A. 2gmB. 2mgC. 1gmD. 500mg

161. The most common oral change due to nutritional anemia is A. Enlarged tongueB. Atrophic glossitisC. Generalized osteolysisD. Focal marrow expansion

162. Anaemia can manifest as all of the following exceptA. HeadacheB. VertigoC. DeliriumD. Tinnitus

48 year old male reported with the chief complaint of ulcer on the gums and on general examination headache, fever and malaise was observed. On oral examination, sharply punched out crater-like erosions of the interdental papillae of sudden onset were noted. The patient also complained of bad breath.

163. Diagnosis is A. ANUGB. PericornoitisC. Chediak Higashi diseaseD. Desquamative gingivitis

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164. In the first visit, this patient should be treated withA. Antifungal drugsB. Deep scaling and root planningC. Superficial scaling, debriment, chlorhexidine

mouth washD. Mucogingival surgery

165. This patient’s lower anterior marginal gingival showed comma-shapped defect called A. Stillman’s cleftB. DehiscenceC. FenestrationD. Cul-de-sac

A 3-yr old child was brought to a physician, his mother was complaining of cranky child who does not eat well and does not sleep well too. On general examination, his teeth were severely decayed and had signs of malnutrition. The doctor referred him to a pedodontist

166. What did the dentist suspect?A. Early childhood cariesB. Radiation cariesC. Primary herpetic gingivostomatitisD. PFAPA syndrome

167. In the first appointment, the dentist willA. Start the endodontic treatment of the grossly

decayed teeth B. Examine the teeth and take radiographsC. Extract the root piecesD. Start the restoration of decayed teeth

168. Which among these is not the etiology of this condition?A. Bed-time breast feedingB. Honey coated pacifiersC. Frequent medicationD. Viral infection

8 year old presented with swelling on both sides of the face, below the ears of 4 days duration it first started on the left side and then 3 days later on the right side

169. Possible diagnosis will beA. Bacterial sialadenitisB. SialadenosisC. Epidemic parotitisD. Sialadenitis

170. Cause for the disease will beA. Herpes simplex virusB. Cytomegalo virusC. Paramyxo virusD. Hepatitis c virus

171. Immunization to this disease can be achieved by the following vaccinationA. MMRB. BCGC. Hepatitis BD. Polio

60 yr old diabetic female presented with burning sensation to spicy food. Intra oral examination revealed multiple periodontal absoess and keratotic area in a lace pattern with occasional erosive areas inside the lace pattern

172. Provisional diagnosis for this lady will beA. Oral hairy leukoplakiaB. Oral lichen planusC. Oral squamous cell carcinomaD. Oral permphigus

173. Syndrome associated with this disease is A. Down’s syndromeB. Greenspan syndromeC. Peutz jeghers syndromeD. Sjogren’s syndrome

174. Histological feature will beA. Elongated rete ridgesB. Flattened rete ridgesC. Saw tooth rete ridgesD. Bulbous rete ridges

A 32 year old male patient complains of swelling in left maxillary region with heaviness in the maxillary sinus following tooth extraction of maxillary first molar. Patient gives a history of tooth extraction one week before with transalveolar type of extraction

175. Considering the heaviness in the operated site of the maxillary region the use of Mucolytics helps inA. Reducing the stasis of mucusB. Reduces the growth of gram negative bacteriaC. Brings about aeration in the maxillary sinusD. All of the above

176. The average mucociliary air flow transport in the maxillary sinus isA. 5 to 20 mm per minB. 5 to 20 cm per minC. 5 to 20 km per minD. 5 to 20 dm per min

177. The most common microbial population found in a infected maxillary sinus are A. Poly microbial with anaerobic organismB. Aerobic organismsC. Fungal D. Viral

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You have injected local anaesthesia for a patient for extraction of lower molar using classical inferior alveolar nerve black

178. Which space has the highest chance of infection with this block?A. Lateral pharyngeal spaceB. Pterygomandibular spaceC. Para pharyngeal spaceD. Pretracheal space

179. If patient develops postoperatively trismus the probable cause may beA. Injury to the inferior alveolar nerveB. Toxicity of the LA solutionC. Injury to the lateral pterygoid muscleD. All of the above

180. If the patient is asthmatic what precautions can you take from the following?A. L.A with adrenalineB. L.A without adrenalineC. Should not do the procedureD. Use steroids before the procedure

SL No.

Ans

1. D

2. C

3. A

4. B

5. D

6. A

7. A

8. C

9. A

10. D

11. A

12. B

13. B

14. D

15. A

16. A

17. A

18. A

19. B

20. A

21. D

22. C

23. A

24. C

25. C

26. B

27. A

28. A

29. C

30. B

31. B

32. A

33. A

34. B

35. C

36. B

37. C

38. C

39. B

40. C

41. C

42. B

43. B

44. A

45. A

46. B

47. B

48. D

49. C

50. D

51. B

52. C

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53. D

54. A

55. A

56. B

57. A

58. C

59. B

60. A

61. C

62. C

63. C

64. D

65. B

66. C

67. A

68. B

69. C

70. C

71. C

72. B

73. D

74. C

75. A

76. C

77. A

78. B

79. C

80. C

81. B

82. C

83. B

84. B

85. A

86. B

87. B

88. D

89. D

90. B

91. B

92. D

93. B

94. A

95. B

96. B

97. D

98. B

99. C

100. D

101. C

102. A

103. C

104. B

105. C

106. B

107. B

108. A

109. C

110. D

111. A

112. A

113. C

114. D

115. C

116. A

117. A

118. A

119. D

120. A

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121. D

122. C

123. B

124. C

125. C

126. C

127. C

128. D

129. B

130. B

131. B

132. C

133. B

134. D

135. D

136. C

137. B

138. D

139. B

140. B

141. C

142. C

143. A

144. D

145. B

146. A

147. A

148. A

149. A

150. C

151. C

152. D

153. A

154. B

155. D

156. B

157. A

158. C

159. D

160. D

161. B

162. C

163. A

164. C

165. A

166. A

167. B

168. D

169. C

170. C

171. A

172. B

173. B

174. C

175. D

176. A

177. A

178. B

179. C

180. D