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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY EXAM I 2025 EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY EXAM I 2025 EXAMWITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
Which primary tooth has the most pronounced cervical bulge?
Correct Answer - Primary 1st mandibular molar on the MB
How does the enamel and dentin of primary teeth compare to
permanent teeth? Correct Answer - Enamel is thinner, uniformly
about 0.75-1.0mm
- Enamel rods at gingival ⅓ don't slant gingivally but are inclined
occlusally
- Primary teeth whiter in color
- Dentin is thinner in proportion to tooth size
How do the pulp chambers of primary molars compare to
permanent molars? How do they change with age? Correct
Answer - Proportionately larger pulp chambers
- Pulp horns extend further into the crown and follow the outline of
the crown
- Becomes smaller with age
Which pulp horn of the primary dentition is especially prominent?
Correct Answer - MB pulp horn of the mandibular 1st molar
Which primary molar resembles no permanent tooth? Describe its
shape. Correct Answer - Mandibular 1st molar
- Has prominent MB dip with large cervical bulge, is longer MD
than BL
The primary mandibular second molar resembles what permanent
tooth? Describe it. Correct Answer - Mandibular first molar
- Has 5 cusps with a mesial root that can be bifurcated
,The primary maxillary first molar resembles what permanent
tooth? Describe its shape. Correct Answer - The crown
resembles a maxillary premolar but it has 3 roots
- This tooth has a prominent buccal "reach-out" on the MB in the
occlusal 1/3 of the tooth to make contact; this tooth is triangular in
shape from the occlusal
The primary maxillary second molar resembles what permanent
tooth? Describe its shape. Correct Answer - Resembles the
permanent first molar
- It is rhomboidal in shape from the occlusal with a prominent
oblique ridge
When charting the presence/absence of permanent and primary
teeth, how should you indicate that a tooth is present? Correct
Answer - Circle the letter or the number of the tooth on the chart
but *do not* circle the entire tooth
What is the purpose of the first dental visit for a new child? What
should the tone be? Correct Answer - The purpose should be to
introduce yourself to the patient and their parent, communicate to
begin building trust with the patient, and be a low-key and easy
appointment for everyone
- The tone should be easy going and run smoothly
What components of the medical history do you need to know
about your patient's general health? Correct Answer - Medical
conditions: asthma, ADD, ADHD, heart problems
- Medications currently taking, including OTC & herbal
- Allergies: drugs, sedative agents, food, latex
- Hospitalizations: reason, date, & outcome
- Surgeries: reason, date, & outcome
- Immunization status: including tetanus
- Traumatic injuries: reason, date, outcome
, When taking the medical history of adolescents, what additional
factors should be looked at? Correct Answer - Nutritional and
dietary considerations
- Eating disorders
- Alcohol and Substance abuse
- Body art
- Pregnancy
How often should the medical history be updated? Correct
Answer - Should be updated at *every visit*
When reviewing the dental history of the patient, what should be
addressed? Correct Answer - Previous dental experiences?
- Family history of caries?
- Dental pain & infection?
- Diet and habits
- Behavior of child during previous treatment
- Date of last radiographs
- OH practices
- Fluoride use
- Dietary habits
- Oral habits (thumbsucking)
- Trauma history
- Dental home (an established dental practice with routine recall)
Generate appropriate questions to evaluate the following
components of the dental history:
- Previous dental experiences
- Family history of caries
- Dental Pain and infection
- Diet and Habits
- Behavior of child during past treatment Correct Answer - What
did you think about your last visit?
- Do your brothers or sisters have cavities?
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