DMD DMD - Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics Questions and Answers

Question 1

At what age do the primary (deciduous) mandibular central incisors typically erupt?

Accepted Answer

6–10 months

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12–16 months

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16–20 months

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20–24 months

Question 2

Which behavior management technique involves explaining a procedure in simple terms, demonstrating on a model, and then performing it on the child?

Accepted Answer

Tell-Show-Do

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Desensitization

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Positive reinforcement

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Voice control

Question 3

Which pulp treatment is indicated for a primary tooth with reversible pulpitis limited to the coronal pulp?

Accepted Answer

Pulpotomy

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Pulpectomy

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Direct pulp cap

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Extraction

Question 4

Stainless steel crowns are the preferred restoration for primary molars with which condition?

Accepted Answer

Extensive caries involving multiple surfaces

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Small pit-and-fissure caries only

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Smooth surface caries on proximal contacts

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Superficial enamel demineralization

Question 5

Nursing bottle caries (early childhood caries) most commonly affects which teeth first?

Accepted Answer

Maxillary primary incisors

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Mandibular primary incisors

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Primary first molars

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Primary canines

Question 6

What is the recommended fluoride varnish application schedule for high-caries-risk children under 6 years of age according to ADA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Every 3–6 months

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Once per year

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Monthly

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Only at initial diagnosis