ADC ADC - Australian Dental Council Treatment Planning and Clinical Examination Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of a study cast (diagnostic model) in treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

To provide a three-dimensional record of the patient's dentition for diagnosis and planning

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To fabricate temporary restorations chairside

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To check the patient's gingival health over time

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To determine the correct shade for ceramic restorations

Question 2

Which of the following systemic conditions requires antibiotic prophylaxis before invasive dental procedures per current guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Patients with a prosthetic cardiac valve

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Well-controlled type 2 diabetes

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Mild hypertension controlled with medication

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Patients with a previous healed myocardial infarction (>6 months ago)

Question 3

When assessing a patient's periodontal status, what does a pocket depth of 6 mm with bleeding on probing most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Active periodontal disease with likely bone loss

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Healthy sulcus with pseudo-pocketing due to gingival overgrowth

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Normal pocket depth within acceptable limits

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Early gingivitis only

Question 4

In the ADC examination context, what is the recommended approach for a tooth with a periapical abscess in an otherwise healthy patient?

Accepted Answer

Incision and drainage if fluctuant, with antibiotics only if systemic signs are present, followed by definitive treatment

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Immediate extraction in all cases

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Prescribe antibiotics alone without any surgical intervention

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Leave untreated as periapical abscesses resolve spontaneously

Question 5

What is the purpose of a facebow transfer in prosthodontic treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

To relate the maxillary cast to the hinge axis of the articulator, replicating the patient's jaw movements

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To measure the patient's facial symmetry

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To record the vertical dimension of occlusion

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To determine the shade of the patient's teeth

Question 6

Which nerve block is most appropriate to anesthetize the mandibular molars for restorative work?

Accepted Answer

Inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB)

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Long buccal nerve block

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Mental nerve block

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Incisive nerve block