MN DASLE BOARD PREP 2025
with complete verified
solutions
Topical Medications - answer - Numbs 2-3 mm below surface
-Lidocaine and benzocaine
-TA to be left in place for 1 min according to ADA
-Dry mucosa before applying
Local Ansethetic - answer -Amide vs Ester
-Infiltration (short needle) or Block (long needle)
Maxillary Infiltration - answer -Short needle
-Numbs individual teeth
-Targets apex of tooth
-Most common for maxillary anterior teeth
Maxillary Nasopalatine Nerve Block - answer -Long needle
-Numbs anterior one third of hard palate (canine to canine)
-Target adjacent to lingual papilla
Maxillary Nerve Block - answer -Long needle
-Quadrant based
-Target muccobuccal fold above distal of 2nd molar of quad.
Mandibular Buccal Nerve Block - answer -Long needle
-Buccal tissues adjacent to molars
-Target distal and toward last molar in arch
,Mandibular Incisive Nerve Block - answer -Long needle
-Premolars, canines, lateral, and incisors. Buccal mucous from mandibular
2nd premolar, lips, and chin.
-Target height of muccobuccal fold in front of mental foramen
Temporary Custom Crowns - answer -Custom provisionals are MOST
COMMON
-Acrylic or composite material
-Alginate impression or digital scan completed BEFORE teeth are prepared
-Made by DA while pt is in chair
Temporary Provisional Crowns - answer -SS crowns, preformed polymer
crowns, or polycarbonate crowns
-Resin setting time = 90 seconds
-Prefabricated and made by supplier
-Remove from mouth at rubber stage to complete curing process
Criteria for Provisional Crowns - answer -Cervical margins smooth and
snug (no more than 0.5mm of space between crown and preparation)
-Occlusion lines up nicely
-Provisional placed on tooth before set to avoid shrinkage during final
cure
-Crown remains stable, comfortable, yet easily removable at time of
removal
-DDS may purposefully make occlusion lower to avoid trauma
ZOE Luting Cement for Temporary Crowns - answer -MOST COMMON
TEMP CEMENT
-Sedative and soothing effect on sensitive teeth
-Excellent antibacterial agents
, Resin Temporary Luting Cement - answer -High strength
-Better esthetics
-High incidents of microleakage, discoloration, and odor
Which instrument is best to use while removing temporary cement? -
answer Explorer
Which suture type is most widely used? - answer Simple suture- widely
used for one tooth
Catgut Suture - answer -Most common type of suture
-Provides fastest healing
Absorable Sutures - answer Suture that dissolves and is absorbed by
bodies emzymes during the healing process
Non-absorable Sutures - answer -Silk, polyester fiber, or nylon material
-To be removed 5-7 days after surgery
Post-Op care after sutures - answer -Sterile 2x2 placed over socket to
control bleeding (keep on 30-45 mins)
-First 24 hours, place cold pack 20 mins on 20 mins off
-After first 24 hours, apply external heat to area of cheek and begin gently
rinsing oral cavity with warm salt water every 2 hours
Most common postsurgical complications of sutures? - answer Alveolitis
(dry sockets)
Pulpotomy - answer Removal of pulp in the crown portion of the primary
tooth
Pulpectomy - answer Complete removal of vital pulp from a primary tooth
(baby RTC)
with complete verified
solutions
Topical Medications - answer - Numbs 2-3 mm below surface
-Lidocaine and benzocaine
-TA to be left in place for 1 min according to ADA
-Dry mucosa before applying
Local Ansethetic - answer -Amide vs Ester
-Infiltration (short needle) or Block (long needle)
Maxillary Infiltration - answer -Short needle
-Numbs individual teeth
-Targets apex of tooth
-Most common for maxillary anterior teeth
Maxillary Nasopalatine Nerve Block - answer -Long needle
-Numbs anterior one third of hard palate (canine to canine)
-Target adjacent to lingual papilla
Maxillary Nerve Block - answer -Long needle
-Quadrant based
-Target muccobuccal fold above distal of 2nd molar of quad.
Mandibular Buccal Nerve Block - answer -Long needle
-Buccal tissues adjacent to molars
-Target distal and toward last molar in arch
,Mandibular Incisive Nerve Block - answer -Long needle
-Premolars, canines, lateral, and incisors. Buccal mucous from mandibular
2nd premolar, lips, and chin.
-Target height of muccobuccal fold in front of mental foramen
Temporary Custom Crowns - answer -Custom provisionals are MOST
COMMON
-Acrylic or composite material
-Alginate impression or digital scan completed BEFORE teeth are prepared
-Made by DA while pt is in chair
Temporary Provisional Crowns - answer -SS crowns, preformed polymer
crowns, or polycarbonate crowns
-Resin setting time = 90 seconds
-Prefabricated and made by supplier
-Remove from mouth at rubber stage to complete curing process
Criteria for Provisional Crowns - answer -Cervical margins smooth and
snug (no more than 0.5mm of space between crown and preparation)
-Occlusion lines up nicely
-Provisional placed on tooth before set to avoid shrinkage during final
cure
-Crown remains stable, comfortable, yet easily removable at time of
removal
-DDS may purposefully make occlusion lower to avoid trauma
ZOE Luting Cement for Temporary Crowns - answer -MOST COMMON
TEMP CEMENT
-Sedative and soothing effect on sensitive teeth
-Excellent antibacterial agents
, Resin Temporary Luting Cement - answer -High strength
-Better esthetics
-High incidents of microleakage, discoloration, and odor
Which instrument is best to use while removing temporary cement? -
answer Explorer
Which suture type is most widely used? - answer Simple suture- widely
used for one tooth
Catgut Suture - answer -Most common type of suture
-Provides fastest healing
Absorable Sutures - answer Suture that dissolves and is absorbed by
bodies emzymes during the healing process
Non-absorable Sutures - answer -Silk, polyester fiber, or nylon material
-To be removed 5-7 days after surgery
Post-Op care after sutures - answer -Sterile 2x2 placed over socket to
control bleeding (keep on 30-45 mins)
-First 24 hours, place cold pack 20 mins on 20 mins off
-After first 24 hours, apply external heat to area of cheek and begin gently
rinsing oral cavity with warm salt water every 2 hours
Most common postsurgical complications of sutures? - answer Alveolitis
(dry sockets)
Pulpotomy - answer Removal of pulp in the crown portion of the primary
tooth
Pulpectomy - answer Complete removal of vital pulp from a primary tooth
(baby RTC)
