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Clinical Skills & Patient Care in General Dentistry Flashcards

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  1. A patient reports sensitivity to sweets that resolves within seconds after removal of the stimulus. Which condition BEST explains this finding?

    Answer: Dentinal hypersensitivity

    Dentinal hypersensitivity is characterized by sharp, short-duration pain in response to osmotic stimuli like sweets, resolving immediately upon removal.

  2. The landmark used to determine the proper vertical dimension when mounting casts for complete denture fabrication is:

    Answer: Inter-occlusal rest space and phonetics

    Vertical dimension of occlusion is established by subtracting the inter-occlusal rest space (freeway space, ~2–4 mm) from the vertical dimension of rest, confirmed with phonetics.

  3. During operative dentistry, which caries removal technique minimizes the risk of pulp exposure in a deep lesion of a tooth with no pulpal symptoms?

    Answer: Stepwise excavation

    Stepwise excavation involves partial removal of infected dentin in the first visit, placing a biocompatible base, and completing removal months later after reactionary dentin formation.

  4. Which pharmacological agent is the FIRST-LINE choice for managing acute anaphylaxis during a dental procedure?

    Answer: Epinephrine 1:1,000 — 0.3 mg IM

    Epinephrine 1:1,000 (0.3 mg intramuscularly in the mid-outer thigh) is the definitive first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.

  5. In Class II composite resin placement, the PRIMARY purpose of a sectional matrix system with a separating ring is to:

    Answer: Achieve a tight proximal contact and proper contour

    Sectional matrix systems with separating rings create proper proximal contour and tight interproximal contacts, which are the most challenging aspects of Class II restorations.

  6. A dentist discovers an incidental 8 mm radiolucent lesion at the apex of a non-restored vital tooth on a panoramic radiograph. What is the most appropriate next step?

    Answer: Periapical radiograph and vitality testing

    A periapical radiograph provides better detail and vitality testing determines pulp status before any definitive treatment decision is made.

  7. Which statement BEST describes the concept of 'selective enamel etching' in adhesive dentistry?

    Answer: Applying phosphoric acid to enamel margins only when using a self-etch adhesive

    Selective enamel etching applies 35–37% phosphoric acid only to enamel when using a self-etch adhesive to enhance the enamel bond without over-etching dentin.