OPERATIVE BCQS

DR MUNESH KUMAR
LUMHS JAMSHORO

1. Which one of the following advantage of wet bonding is most desirable for good bond
strength?
a. No need of washing
b. No need of Drying
c. Good Penetration
d. Less chances of contamination
e. Prevents collapse of dentine

2. In RCT, over preparation of outer wall of the opposite curvature of the canal with inflexible
instrument will cause:
a. Perforation
b. Elbow Formation
c. Zipping
d. Crazing
e. Ledge Formation

3. Which one of the following is responsible for expansion during the dental amalgam setting
reaction?
a. Lower density of the product versus reactant phases
b. Impingement of Ag-Hg crystals in matrix during growth
c. Increased temperature of the mass due to exothermic heat
d. Dissolution of selective components out of the particles
e. Formation of by-product gases during the reaction

4. Which one of the following variables does not influence the amount of dimensional change
during setting of dental amalgams?
a. Alloy particle size or shape
b. Hg/alloy ratio
c. Trituration time
d. Condensation method
e. Burnishing technique

5. In patients showing generalized attrition, normal treatment prior to crown preparation is :

a. Desensitization of crown of tooth
b. Root Canal Treatment
c. Periodontal Surgery
d. Scaling
e. Surgical crown lengthening
6. Temporary crowns are made to last for short period of time to:
a. to prevent over eruption of prepared tooth
b. to protect prepared dentine
c. to maintain appearance
d. Improve masticatory process
e. Maintain Occlusion

7. What is the most common cause of failure of pulpotomy, which employs Calcium Hydroxide
in primary molars?
a. Pulp Fibrosis
b. Pulp Calcification
c. Ankylosis
d. Internal Resorption
e. Profuse Bleeding

8. Which one of the following mechanisms of failure is most common for high copper dental
amalgam?
a. Excessive tarnish
b. Bulk fracture
c. Intergranular corrosion of the occlusal surface
d. Enamel wall fracture from thermal expansion stresses
e. Marginal fracture

9. A stabilized horizontal root fracture with evidence of hyper-calcification of pulpal space

requires:
a. Endotherapy with gutta percha
b. Endotherapy with Calcium Hydroxide
c. Post retained Crown
d. No further Treatment
e. Surgical removal of apical Segment

10. All are radiographic characterstics of occlusal trauma, except

a. Furcation radiolucencies
b. Widening of Periodontal ligament space (irregular)
c. Vertical or angular bone loss
d. General Periodontal widening(Crestal Portion)
e. Fremitus on Mesial cone shift

11. In Aesthetic Dentistry, colour of tooth is

a. Hue
b. Chroma
c. Value
d. Translucency
e. Prismatic Effects
12. Which one of the following factor affects mostly the natural colour of tooth after endodontic
treatment:
a. Recurrent caries
b. Alteration of Collagen
c. Dehydration
d. Dental Materials
e. loss of dentine

13. Identify the macro-mechanical minimal preparation bridge:

a. Adhesive bridge
b. Conventional Bridge
c. Maryland bridge
d. Rochette bridge
e. Resin Bounded bridge

14. How many surfaces do the Pontic has:

a. Six
b. Five
c. Four
d. Three
e. Two

15. During electrochemical corrosion of low copper dental amalgam, which corrosion product
which forms is insoluble?
a. Sn-O
b. Sn-O-Cl
c. Sn-Cl
d. Ag-Cl
e. Cu-Sn

16. Which of the following Root Canal antiseptic not belongs to Phenol or Aldehyde groups:
a. Sodium Hypochlorite
b. Thymol
c. Formocresol
d. Gluteraldehyde
e. Eugenol

17. Which crown will have the maximum retention:

a. Post retain crown
b. 7/8 crown and groove
c. 3/4 Crown
d. Full cast crown
e. Crown with minimal preparation

18. Comminution is:

a. Milling or filing an ingot into powder particles
b. Heat treatment to control the setting reaction of powder particles
c. Decreasing the mercury content of an amalgam
d. Eliminating the copper content of an amalgam alloy
e. Elimination of the tarnish on an amalgam restoration

19. The principal goal(s) of bonding are:

a. Sealing and retention
b. Esthetics and reduction of postoperative sensitivity
c. Retention and reduction of tooth flexure
d. Strengthening teeth and esthetics
e. Sealing and thermal insulation

20. Which one of the following is not a major requirement for development of good adhesion?
a. Clean adherend
b. Calcium ions present for bonding
c. Good wetting
d. Collagen meshwork
e. Good curing

21. Dentin bonding systems involve which of the following exclusive joint components?
a. Adhesive only
b. Adherend only
c. Adhesive/adherend
d. Adhesive/adherend/adhesive
e. Adherend/adhesive/adherend

22. Following is not commonly used in occulsal pressure test:

a. Orange Wood Stick
b. Green Wood Stick
c. Burlew Rubber Disc
d. Frac Finder
e. Tooth Slooth

23. Which of the following variables is least important for bonding?

a. Substrate
b. Tooth
c. Material
d. Patient
e. Fluoride history

24. At which location in enamel is the density of enamel crystals the lowest?
a. Prismless enamel
b. DEJ
c. Center of enamel prisms
d. Edges of enamel prisms
e. Facial enamel

25. Which of the following is not a dentine conditioner?

a. Phosphoric acid
b. EDTA
c. Maleic acid
d. Citric acid
e. BIS-GMA

26. In normal dentin, how far does an odontoblastic process extend from the cell?
a. 10-20 μm
b. 0.5 mm
c. 1 mm
d. Half way to the DEJ
e. Most of the way to the DEJ

27. Which one of the following is most important event for dentin bonding?
a. Smear layer removal
b. Smear plug removal
c. Peritubular dentin decalcification
d. Intertubular dentin decalcification
e. Collagen denaturation

28. What is the hybrid zone?

a. Decalcified peritubular dentin
b. Embedded smear layer
c. Embedded smear plugs
d. Bonding agent/ composite interface
e. Embedded smear layer and intertubular dentin

29. Electronic caries meters

a. Record caries destruction
b. Record caries acid production
c. Record decrease resistance of carious lesions compared to sound surfaces
d. Record increase resistance of carious lesions compared to sound surfaces
e. Record increase resilience of carious lesions compared to sound surfaces

30. According to Black all cutting instruments are

1. Hatchets
2. Chisels
3. Trimmers
4. Excavators
5. Knives

31. What is the most important clinical variable affecting "amalgam bonding" system strength?
a. Conditioning time for enamel
b. Bonding agent thickness
c. Type of dental amalgam
d. Moisture control
e. Age of the tooth structure

32. All are types of full mucoperiosteal flaps, except:

a. Triangular
b. Rectangular
c. Horizontal
d. Trapezoidal
e. Free Rectilinear

33. In class V cavity preparation best non surgical method of isolation is

1. Retraction cords
2. Retraction cord with stringent
3. Rubber dam retraction clamp number 215 SA
4. Rubber dam retraction clamp number 212 SA
5. Rubber dam retraction clamp number 115 SA

34. Which one of the following is not a stage in chain reaction polymerization?
a. Activation
b. Initiation
c. Configuration
d. Propagation
e. Termination

35. Which of the following is false about chain reaction polymerization reactions during the
setting of composite materials?
a. Fast
b. Involves double bonds
c. Endothermic
d. Requires initiation
e. Involves acrylic monomers

36. Ideally first dental examination of a child is done at

1. 3 months of age
2. 6 months of age
3. 9 months of age
4. 11 months of age
5. 14 months of age

37. Suggestions is a phase of

1. Pain
2. Sedation
3. Hypnosis
4. Local discomfort
5. Counseling

38. Class I X fracture according to Ellis and Davey’s classification is:

1. Enamel and dentin fracture
2. Enamel and dentin fracture involving pulp
3. Cervical fracture
4. Mid root fracture
5. Fracture of deciduous teeth

39. The three major components of composite restorative materials are:

a. Resin -- Silane -- Filler
b. Silane -- Filler -- Bonding System
c. Bonding System -- Filler -- Acrylic Resin
d. Acid Etchant -- Bonding Agent -- Acrylic Resin
e. Acid Etchant -- Bonding Agent – Filler

40. In which of the following categories is dentin bonding of critical importance?

a. Class III and IV restorations
b. Class V and Erosion-Abrasion Restorations
c. Class I and II restorations
d. Class IV restorations
e. Class I restorations

41. What is the minimum acceptable level for visible curing light outputs?
a. 50 mW/cm2
b. 150 mW/cm2
c. 300 mW/cm2
d. 550 mW/cm2
e. 1500 mW/cm2

42. Which of the following mechanisms best explains the wear of surfaces of posterior
restorations?
a. Microfracture Theory
b. Hydrolysis Theory
c. Chemical Degradation Theory
d. Protection Theory
e. Degradation theory

43. What is the objective of "rebonding"?

a. Repairing voids at margins during composite insertion
b. Bonding together of adjacent composites at proximal contacts
c. Bonding of composite to glass ionomer cement bases
d. Bonding of new over old composite for esthetic improvement
e. Re-application of dentin bonding agent
44. The primary role of the luting agent in cementing cast restoration is
a) Retention
b) Resistance
c) Sealing
d) Prevention of pulpal damage
e) Insulation

45. A 65 year old woman arrived for dental therapy. The answered questionnaire shows that she
is suffering from severe cirrhosis. The problem that can be anticipated in the routine dental
therapy is:
A. Extreme susceptibility to pain
B. Tendency towards prolonged haemorrhage
C. Recurring oral infection
D. Increased tendency to syncope
E. Difficulty in achieving adequate local anaesthesia

46. A 45 year old patient awoke with swollen face, puffiness around the eyes, and oedema of the
upper lip with redness and dryness. When he went to bed he had the swelling, pain & other
dental complaints. Examination shows several deep silicate restorations in the anterior teeth but
examination is negative for caries, thermal tests, percussion, palpation, pain, and periapical area
of rarefaction. The patient’s temperature is normal. The day before he had a series of
gastrointestinal x-rays at the local hospital and was given a clean bill of health. The condition is:
A. Acute periapical abscess
B. Angioneurotic oedema
C. Infectious mononucleosis
D. Acute maxillary sinusitis
E. Acute apical periodontitis

47. What is the space between lateral incisor & canine called in maxillary deciduous teeth
A. Primate Space
B. Leeway Space
C. Frreway Space
D. Bolton Space
E. Interdental Space

48. Diamond burs are superior to cut

A cementum
B dentine
C enamel
D caries
E bone
49. Final finishing of G I Cement is indicated after
a 15 mins
b 30 mins
c 60 mins
d 12 hours
e 24 hours

50. Ideally instruments selected for handling resins are made of

A stainless steel
B Carbon steel
C Teflon coated metals
D platinum
E Gold