1. Difficulty in seating a stainless steel crown following the
preparation of a primary molar is
most likely a result of
A. inadequate lingual reduction.
B. ledging at the gingival area of the
preparation.
C. supraeruption of the opposing molar.
D. impingement of gingival tissue under the
crown margin.
2. After placement of the rubber dam you notice that
the interdental papilla is protruding from beneath
the rubber dam. The reason for this is That
A. a rubber dam frame was used.
B. the holes were placed too far apart.
C. a light weight dam was used.
D. the holes were placed too close together.
E. the teeth were not individually ligated.
3. The most appropriate restoration for a primary
molar with extensive carious destruction of the
crown is a
A. posterior composite resin.
B. pin retained amalgam.
C. stainless steel crown.
D. glass ionomer.
4. A child has received a successful inferior alveolar nerve block using
1.5ml of lidocaine 2% with 1:100000 epinephrine. However,
during placement of a rubber dam clamp on the first permanent
molar, the child complains that the tooth ring is hurting. Which
of the following is the most appropriate management?
A. Wait 15 minutes until more profound anesthesia is achieved.
B. Anesthetize the lingual nerve with the remaining lidocaine.
C. Anesthetize the long buccal nerve with the remaining lidocaine.
D. Proceed with treatment without rubber dam.