AGD Clinical Skills & Patient Care in General Dentistry 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Dentinal hypersensitivity

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Inter-occlusal rest space and phonetics

Answer

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.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Stepwise excavation

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1:1,000 — 0.3 mg IM

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Achieve a tight proximal contact and proper contour

Answer

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

(AGD) Academy of General Dentistry Certification Practice Test

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AGD Clinical Skills & Patient Care in General Dentistry 3