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When root canals are treated topically with
antibiotics rather than with disinfectants
1. a greater success rate results.
2. the same rules of mechanical
preparation and filling must be
observed.
3. treatment may be completed in fewer
appointments.
4. there is greater assurance that all
micro-organisms are destroyed.
5. there is a danger of sensitizing
patients to antibiotics.

(2) and (5)
NDEB released questions set 1

The desired termination point of apical root canal preparation when performing endodontic treatment on a vital tooth is

0.5 to 1mm short of the radiographic apex.
NDEB released questions set 1

When root canals are treated topically with antibiotics rather than with disinfectants
(1) a greater success rate results
(2) the same rules of mechanical preparation and filling must be observed
(3) treatment may be completed in fewer appointments
(4) there is greater assurance that all microorganisms are destroyed
(5) There is a danger of sensitizing patients to antibiotics

(2) (5)
NDEB released questions 2012 online set 1

The desired termination point of apical root canal preparation when performing endodontic treatment on a vital tooth is:

0.5 to 1.0mm short of the radiographic apex
NDEB released questions 2012 online set 1

When root canals are treated topically with antibiotics rather than with disinfectants
1. a greater success rate results.
2. the same rules of mechanical preparation and filling must be observed.
3. treatment may be completed in fewer appointments.
4. there is greater assurance that all microorganisms are destroyed.
5. there is a danger of sensitizing patients to antibiotics.

(2) and (5)
NDEB released questions 2012 online set 2

The desired termination point of apical root canal preparation when performing endodontic treatment on a vital tooth is

0.5 to 1mm short of the radiographic apex.
NDEB released questions 2012 online set 2

A 75 year old male patient whose wife died 10 months ago presents for his recall
appointment. Looking wasted and fatigued, he confirms he has lost about 6kg in the last 8 months but is otherwise in good health. The most appropriate management for this patient is to

refer him back to his physician requesting a more thorough assessment.
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A 45 year old with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus comes for a morning dental appointment. During the examination, the patient complains of being lightheaded and weak. Sweating is observed. The patient is most likely experiencing

hypoglycemia.
NDEB released questions part 2 set 12

Which of the following problems of a permanent fixed bridge, detected at the delivery appointment, can be caused by an inadequate temporary restoration?
1. Hypersensitivity of the abutments that decreases after permanent luting.
2. Exposed gingival margins in an esthetic area.
3. Contacts with adjacent teeth that prevent complete seating of the bridge.
4. Need for significant occlusal adjustment

All of the above.
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Patients with new dentures should be instructed to
1. clean dentures over a bowl of water.
2. hold dentures properly when cleaning.
3. correct minor soreness by filing dentures.
4. persist with soreness for one week, then return for an appointment.

(1) and (2)
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At his first post insertion appointment, a patient with a new removable partial denture complains of a tender abutment tooth. The most likely cause is

the occlusion.
NDEB released questions part 2 set 14

The addition of platinum to a dental gold alloy results in increased
1. strength.
2. hardness.
3. melting point.
4. resistance to corrosion.

All of the above.
NDEB released questions part 2 set 15

In cephalometry, the most stable point in a growing skull is the

sella turcica
NDEB released questions part 2 set 15

An acute periapical abscess originating from a mandibular third molar generally points and drains in the

submandibular space
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Which of the following may be used to disinfect gutta-percha points?

Chemical solutions
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