Which of the following are semi-critical items?

Mouth mirror

Digital sensor

Dental handpiece

Scalpel

Which of the following is NOT a common potential side effect of local anesthetics used in dentistry?

Nausea

Dizziness

Paresthesia

Bradycardia

"Distal shoe" and "band and loop" are examples of which type of orthodontic appliances?

Fixed and bilateral

Fixed and unilateral

Removable and bilateral

Removable and unilateral

A group of people who have a habit of smoking is followed for 8 years to check the incidence of cancer. Which type of study is used for analysis?

cohort

cross-sectional

case control

experimental study

Which is not a phase of Zirconia?

Cubic

Monolithic

Pyramidal

Tetragonal

When placing a Screw-retained implant crown, approximately how much interocclusal space is needed from the implant platform/abutment top to the opposing tooth?

4 mm

7 mm

9 mm

2 mm

What is the mechanism of action (MOA) of Botox (Botulinum toxin)?

Promotes the release of acetylcholine

Enhances the sensitivity of muscle receptors to acetylcholine

Blocks the release of acetylcholine

Stimulates muscle contraction by releasing acetylcholine

A dentist may dismiss a patient from their care in all of the following situations, EXCEPT:

Non-compliance with treatment

Missed multiple appointments

Patient harassment of staff

Completion of treatment

What is the clinical significance of Janeway lesions in endocarditis?

They are painless, red macules or papules on the palms and soles.

They are painful ulcers on the mucous membranes.

They are caused by emboli in the brain.

They are indicative of immune-mediated vasculitis.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended treatment for aphthous ulcers?

Topical corticosteroids

Antimicrobial mouthwash

Nutritional supplementation (if deficiency-related)

Excisional surgery

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