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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Odontogram Purpose: The primary purpose of an odontogram is to record the dental health status of a patient.
• Dental Nomenclature System: The FDI system uses a two-digit code for tooth identification.
• Tooth Crown Composition: The crown of a tooth is primarily covered by enamel.
• Soft Tissue Retraction Instrument: A mouth mirror is used to retract soft tissues and reflect light during dental procedures.
• Orthodontic Pliers: Mershon pliers are specifically designed for bending and shaping orthodontic wires.

Additional Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Psychomotor Training with Mirror Vision: The purpose is to practice hand-eye coordination with indirect vision.
• High-Speed Turbine Use: High-speed turbines are primarily used for cutting and shaping hard tissues.
• Ergonomic Principle: Keeping the patient at eye level with the dentist is an ergonomic principle.
• Dental Clinic Preparation First Step: The first step in preparing a dental clinic for a patient is disinfecting surfaces.
• Periodontal Probe Function: The periodontal probe is used to measure gum pocket depths.
• Dental Instrument Material: Stainless steel is the most durable material for dental instruments.
• Universal Tooth Numbering: The Universal numbering system assigns the number 1 to the upper right central incisor.
• Placing Separators Tool: Weingart pliers are essential for placing separators in orthodontics.
• Sterilization Purpose: Sterilization is primarily required to eliminate all microorganisms.
• Band Pusher Role: The role of a band pusher is to seat bands securely.
• Enamel Structure: Enamel is primarily composed of hydroxyapatite crystals.
• Primary vs. Permanent Teeth Differentiation: Primary teeth have fewer roots, a lighter color, and lack the same degree of wear and damage seen on permanent teeth.
• Odontogram Red Line: A red line in an odontogram typically indicates a carious lesion within the tooth.
• Ergonomics for Dentists: Using a static chair without lumbar support is not an essential ergonomic adjustment.
• Effective Sterilization Method (High-Temp. Resistant): Chemical sterilization is the most effective sterilization method for instruments that cannot withstand high temperatures.
• Enamel Removal Bur: The tapered diamond bur is most suitable for removing enamel in cavity preparation.
• Neutral Zone in Dentistry: The area in the oral cavity where soft tissues balance muscle forces is the neutral zone in dentistry.
• Pocket Depth Instrument: A periodontal probe measures pocket depths.

Short Answer Questions (Dental Numbering Systems)

• Universal System: Used in United States, permanent teeth numbered 1-32.
• FDI (ISO) System: International system, two-digit notation. First digit represents quadrant, second digit represents tooth number within the quadrant.
• Palmer Notation: Mostly used in the UK, each quadrant represented by a bracket and teeth numbered 1-8, from the midline outward for permanent teeth.

Other Short Answer Questions

• Ergonomic Position: The recommended position for dentists, assistants, and patients is the Human Balanced Operating Position.
• Dental Instrument Sterilization: Steps for sterilization of dental instruments include immersing in a detergent-disinfectant solution, penetrating ultrasonic cleaning, rinsing and drying, bagging with color indicators, autoclaving, and storing in a sealed container.
• Clinical Examination Key Elements: Extraoral general inspection, height/weight, extremities, facial expression, face symmetry, patient profile, analyze smile, scars, types of breathing, swallowing, Lip filling, presence of habits, exploration T.M.J, mouth opening, deviations, popping/cracking, discomfort/pain. Soft tissue: mucosa and floor of mouth, lips and cheeks, gingiva, tongue, structure, and alterations.

Short Answer Questions (Waste Management)

• Waste Management: Sharps are disposed of in puncture-proof containers, medical waste (gauze, etc.) is segregated for proper disposal.