DMD DMD Oral Surgery and Periodontics

Question 1

Which suture technique is most commonly used to close a simple extraction socket?

Accepted Answer

Figure-eight suture

Answer

Interrupted suture

Answer

Continuous sling suture

Answer

Mattress suture

Question 2

What is the primary indication for performing an alveoloplasty?

Accepted Answer

To smooth sharp bony edges after extraction to facilitate prosthetic fit

Answer

To remove a periapical cyst

Answer

To expose an impacted tooth for orthodontic traction

Answer

To treat periodontal bone loss

Question 3

Which classification system is used to describe the position of impacted mandibular third molars?

Accepted Answer

Pell and Gregory classification

Answer

Miller classification

Answer

Angle classification

Answer

Black classification

Question 4

The 'dry socket' (alveolar osteitis) most commonly occurs within how many days after extraction?

Accepted Answer

3–5 days

Answer

1–3 days

Answer

7–10 days

Answer

10–14 days

Question 5

Which nerve block is used to anesthetize the mandibular premolars and anterior teeth without anesthetizing the lower lip?

Accepted Answer

Mental nerve block

Answer

Inferior alveolar nerve block

Answer

Buccal nerve block

Answer

Gow-Gates block

Question 6

What is the furcation involvement classification when the probe enters the furcation but does not pass through?

Accepted Answer

Class II

Answer

Class I

Answer

Class III

Answer

Class IV