A patient presents with underdeveloped nasal and maxillary bones that do not provide sufficient space for the tongue. Which is the most likely condition of the patient?

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Which treatment procedure is indicated for a patient with asymptomatic age related gingival recession?

No treatment.
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Which of the following systemic diseases does/do NOT predispose a patient to periodontitis?
1. Cyclic neutropenia.
2. Diabetes mellitus.
3. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
4. Hereditary hypohydrotic ectodermal dysplasia.

(4) only
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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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A patient telephones and tells you he has
just knocked out his front tooth but that it
is still intact. Your instructions should be
to

place the tooth in milk and come to your office immediately.
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A patient has suffered a blow resulting in the loosening of three maxillary incisors. Vitality tests give negative readings. The most appropriate management would be to

splint the teeth, check vitality in one month and if negative, treat endodontically.
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A patient who uses nitroglycerine has

coronary artery disease.
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Extraction of a tooth is CONTRAINDICATED in the dental office for a patient who
1. had a myocardial infarct two months ago.
2. is hypothyroid.
3. has a Factor VIII deficiency.
4. is 4 months pregnant.

(1) and (3)
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A patient who uses nitroglycerine has

coronary artery disease.
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When a patient experiences continuous pain in the maxillary premolar and molar areas and there is no evidence of dental infection, the most likely diagnosis is

acute maxillary sinusitis.
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A patient presents with a 3 week history of prolonged tooth pain to hot and cold. Three days ago, the symptoms changed to moderate pain on biting combined with a dull, spontaneous ache relieved by cold. The most likely diagnosis is

acute pulpitis with periradicular periodontitis.
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A patient has suffered a blow, 4 hours previously, resulting in the loosening of three maxillary incisors. Vitality tests give negative readings. The most appropriate initial management would be to

splint the teeth, check vitality in one month and if negative, treat endodontically.
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A patient complains of acute pain 24 hours after the insertion of a restoration in a tooth with no pre-existing periapical pathology. The tooth is vital and tender to percussion. The radiograph will show

none of the above.
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A patient has a prosthetic heart valve and is allergic to penicillin. The most appropriate antibiotic to be used prophylactically is

clindamycin.
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A patient presents with apparent paralysis of one side of the face which appeared the day before. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Bell's palsy.
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Which procedure requires antibiotic prophylaxis in a patient susceptible to bacterial endocarditis?

Suture removal.
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