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A patient experiences pain and some
gingival swelling in the anterior segment
of the mandible. The mandibular lateral
incisor has a shallow restoration, is tender
to percussion and gives a positive
response to the electric pulp tester. There
is some mobility. The most likely
diagnosis is
lateral periodontal abscess.
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Which of the following statements are true concerning the adult mandible?
1. The mandibular foramen lies in the centre of the mandibular ramus both in the vertical and horizontal planes.
2. The angle formed by the junction of the ramus and the body of the mandible is an acute one.
3. The genial tubercles are attachments for the anterior bellies of the digastric muscles.
4. The temporalis muscle attaches to the lateral surface of the coronoid process.
(1) and (4)
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In the mandibular first premolar, the occlusal dovetail of an ideal disto-occlusal amalgam preparation is usually not extended into the mesial fossa because of the
prominent transverse ridge.NDEB released questions set 1
The muscle primarily responsible for moving the mandible to a lateral position is the
lateral (external) pterygoid.NDEB released questions set 1
A loss of sensation in the lower lip may be produced by
1. Bell's palsy.
2. metastatic malignancy to the body of the mandible.
3. trigeminal neuralgia.
4. fracture in the mandibular first molar region.
(2) and (4)
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Osteomyelitis of the mandible may follow
1. radiotherapy.
2. dentoalveolar abscess.
3. fracture.
4. Vincent’s angina.
All of the above.
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Between the ages of 6 and 12, the length of the mandibular arch from the permanent left first molar to the permanent right first molar will normally
decrease with the eruption of the premolars.NDEB released questions part 2 set 1
Which of the following landmarks are recognizable in periapical radiographs of the mandible?
1. External oblique ridge.
2. Coronoid process.
3. Mylohyoid ridge.
4. Mental foramen.
5. Incisive canal.
(1) (3) (4)
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A well circumscribed 3mm radiolucent lesion is present in the apical region of the mandibular second premolar. The lesion may be
1. a periapical granuloma.
2. a periapical cyst.
3. a chronic periapical abscess.
4. the mental foramen.
(2) and (4)
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Following radiation therapy to the mandible, extraction of mandibular teeth is most likely to result in
osteomyelitisNDEB released questions part 2 set 2
A patient experiences pain and some gingival swelling in the anterior segment of the mandible. The mandibular lateral incisor has a shallow restoration, is tender to percussion and gives a positive response to the electric pulp tester. There is some mobility. The most likely diagnosis is:
Lateral periodontal abscessNDEB released questions 2012 online set 1
Which of the following statements are true concerning the adult mandible?
(1) The mandibular foramen lies in the centre of the mandibular ramus both in the vertical and horizontal planes
(2) The angle formed by the junction of the ramus and the body mandible is an acute one
(3) The genial tubercles are attachments for the anterior bellies of the digastric muscle
(4) The temporalis muscle attaches to the lateral surface of the coronoid process
(1) and (4)
NDEB released questions 2012 online set 1
Radiographs of the mandibular incisor teeth of a 45 year old healthy black female patient reveal periapical radiolucencies. The teeth are vital and asymptomatic. You would
observe periodically.NDEB released questions 2012 online set 1
The muscle primarily responsible for moving the mandible to a lateral position is the
lateral (external) pterygoid.NDEB released questions 2012 online set 1
A loss of sensation in the lower lip may be produced by
1. Bell's palsy.
2. metastatic malignancy to the body of the mandible.
3. trigeminal neuralgia.
4. fracture in the mandibular first molar region.
(2) and (4)
NDEB released questions 2012 online set 1

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