PED 100 Presentation Questions with
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Which of the following is not an advantage of the Isolite system over rubber dam
isolation?
a. Reduced chair time
b. Greater patient satisfaction
c. Greater degree of tissue isolation
d. Topical anesthetic is not needed - Answer-c. Greater degree of tissue isolation
Which are criteria for sealant placement? 1)isolation 2)erupted <2yrs 3)sound proximal
surfaces 4)Frankl score 1
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 - Answer-b. 1, 3
Most dentists use RD isolation when placing sealants. IS takes more time to set up
when compared with RD.
a. Both are true
b. 1st is true, 2nd is false
c. 1st is false, 2nd is true
d. Both are false - Answer-d. Both are false
A Frankl Score of 1 is given to a child that is uncooperative and "Definitely Negative? (-
,-)
a. True
b. False - Answer-a. True
4 (++) definitely positive
3 (+) positive; reserved but obedient
2 (-) negative; reluctant, uncooperative
1 (--) definitely negative; refuses treatment, forceful cruing
t/f Children whose parents had a permissive parenting style showed significantly lower
levels of anxiety during dental treatment. - Answer-false
What is the most important lesson dentists should learn from this study?
, A. Dentists do not need to take note of parenting styles because they do not correlate
with a child's temperament.
B. Dentists should encourage authoritarian parenting styles because it has been shown
to reduce dental anxiety in children.
C. Dentists should observe parenting styles and tailor their own clinical behavior to
provide the pt with the best outcome.
D. Dentists should have the papoose board ready whenever an anxious pediatric
patient is scheduled. - Answer-C. Dentists should observe parenting styles and tailor
their own clinical behavior to provide the pt with the best outcome.
Why are the limitations of this study (and similar studies) important to consider?
a. Clinical environments are always identical to research environments
b. Clinical environments usually are NOT identical to research environments
c. A is correct
d. B is incorrect - Answer-b. Clinical environments usually are NOT identical to research
environments
In early development, the outermost primary germ layer termed ectoderm contributes to
which tooth structure?
a. Enamel
b. Dentin
c. Pulp
d. Cementum - Answer-a. Enamel
To truly diagnose molar incisor hypoplasia, which teeth may potentially be affected?
a. 4 permanent first molars only
b. 4 permanent first molars, 4 central incisors
c. 4 permanent first molars, 8 incisors
d. At least 1 permanent first molar - Answer-d. At least 1 permanent first molar
Other diagnoses like amelogenesis imperfecta may affect any tooth so these teeth are
key to identification of MIH
Which is an appropriate treatment for a patient seen at LECOM with mild/asymptomatic
MIH?
a. Extract
b. monitor
c. SSC
d. B and C - Answer-b. monitor
At which month of age both MDs and PDs predominantly recommended that weaning
finish by?
a. 10-14 months
b. 24-36 months
c. 12-15 months
d. 9-13 months - Answer-c. 12-15 months
All Correct Answers 2024/2025 Latest
Update
Which of the following is not an advantage of the Isolite system over rubber dam
isolation?
a. Reduced chair time
b. Greater patient satisfaction
c. Greater degree of tissue isolation
d. Topical anesthetic is not needed - Answer-c. Greater degree of tissue isolation
Which are criteria for sealant placement? 1)isolation 2)erupted <2yrs 3)sound proximal
surfaces 4)Frankl score 1
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 - Answer-b. 1, 3
Most dentists use RD isolation when placing sealants. IS takes more time to set up
when compared with RD.
a. Both are true
b. 1st is true, 2nd is false
c. 1st is false, 2nd is true
d. Both are false - Answer-d. Both are false
A Frankl Score of 1 is given to a child that is uncooperative and "Definitely Negative? (-
,-)
a. True
b. False - Answer-a. True
4 (++) definitely positive
3 (+) positive; reserved but obedient
2 (-) negative; reluctant, uncooperative
1 (--) definitely negative; refuses treatment, forceful cruing
t/f Children whose parents had a permissive parenting style showed significantly lower
levels of anxiety during dental treatment. - Answer-false
What is the most important lesson dentists should learn from this study?
, A. Dentists do not need to take note of parenting styles because they do not correlate
with a child's temperament.
B. Dentists should encourage authoritarian parenting styles because it has been shown
to reduce dental anxiety in children.
C. Dentists should observe parenting styles and tailor their own clinical behavior to
provide the pt with the best outcome.
D. Dentists should have the papoose board ready whenever an anxious pediatric
patient is scheduled. - Answer-C. Dentists should observe parenting styles and tailor
their own clinical behavior to provide the pt with the best outcome.
Why are the limitations of this study (and similar studies) important to consider?
a. Clinical environments are always identical to research environments
b. Clinical environments usually are NOT identical to research environments
c. A is correct
d. B is incorrect - Answer-b. Clinical environments usually are NOT identical to research
environments
In early development, the outermost primary germ layer termed ectoderm contributes to
which tooth structure?
a. Enamel
b. Dentin
c. Pulp
d. Cementum - Answer-a. Enamel
To truly diagnose molar incisor hypoplasia, which teeth may potentially be affected?
a. 4 permanent first molars only
b. 4 permanent first molars, 4 central incisors
c. 4 permanent first molars, 8 incisors
d. At least 1 permanent first molar - Answer-d. At least 1 permanent first molar
Other diagnoses like amelogenesis imperfecta may affect any tooth so these teeth are
key to identification of MIH
Which is an appropriate treatment for a patient seen at LECOM with mild/asymptomatic
MIH?
a. Extract
b. monitor
c. SSC
d. B and C - Answer-b. monitor
At which month of age both MDs and PDs predominantly recommended that weaning
finish by?
a. 10-14 months
b. 24-36 months
c. 12-15 months
d. 9-13 months - Answer-c. 12-15 months
