Pedodontics MCQs
Introduction on Pediatric dentistry MCQs _ Pediatric Dentistry MCQs

Introduction on Pediatric dentistry MCQs _ Pediatric Dentistry MCQs
- Word pedodontics is derived fromwhich greek word:
A. Rot
B. Pais
C. Chais
D. Rosh - Pedodontic triangle wasgiven by:
A. Celsius
B. Freud
C. McDonald
D. GZ Wright - Pedodontic triangle is modifed by:
A. McDonald et al. in 2004
B. McDonald et al. in 2000
C. GZ Wright in 1987
D. Robert et al. in 1999 - The emblem of pedodontics is based on:
A. GZ Wright model
B. Keyes model
C. Modifed Wright model
D. Treatment model - Father of pedodontics:
A. Dr Robert Bunon
B. Dr Samuel D Harris
C. Dr Alferd C Fones
D. Dr Pierre Fauchard - First dental visit was proposed by:
A. Nowak in 1997
B. Lenchner in 1978
C. Wolking in 1963
D. Nowak in 1979 - Dental home is advocated by:
A. Nowak
B. Milgrom
C. Grembowski
D. Morris - Best ensuring factor of positive behavior:
A. Appreciation
B. Positive reinforcement (Reward)
C. Reinforcement
D. Attire of dentist - Best method of distracting a child:
A. Audiovisual
B. Audio
C. Modeling
D. Visual - Dental clinic should have:
A. Horseshoe pattern
B. U shape pattern
C. Valley like
D. Star shape - The first comprehensive tooth numbering system was developed by:
A. Adolf Zsigmondy
B. Corydon Palmer
C. Jochen Viohl
D. Julius - Grid and Angular system was same as:
A. Zsigmondy system
B. Hadderup system
C. Wadhwan system
D. Jochen Viohl - FDI system was coined by:
A. Dr Jochen Viohl
B. Adolf Zsigmondy
C. Corydon Palmer
D. Hadderup - Julius Perreidt proposed:
A. Universal system
B. Palmer system
C. Two-digit system
D. FDI system - Dental formula for primary tooth:
A. I-2/2 C-1/1 M4/2
B. I-2/2 C-1/1 P2/2 M2/2
C. I-2/2 C-1/1 M2/2
D. I-2/2 C-1/1 M3/3 - Child’s first dental visit should be scheduled at:
A. Within 6 months of eruption of first permanent tooth and no later than 12 years of age
B. Within 6 months of eruption of first primary tooth and no later than 12 months of age
C. After the eruption of all primary teeth
D. After the eruption of all permanent teeth - The recommended positioning of an infant of oral examination is:
A. Knee to knee
B. Upright
C. Supine
D. Child lying in mothers lap - An infant refers to a child:
A. Less than 2 years of age
B. Less than 1 year of age
C. Less than 6 months of age
D. Less than 1 month of age - Newborn (neonatal period) refers to a child during his:
A. First 7 days after birth
B. First 21 days after birth
C. First 4 weeks after birth
D. First 52 weeks after birth - In universal tooth numbering system primary teeth are denoted by:
A. First five letters of alphabet (A to E) showed in separate quadrants
B. Two numbers, the first depicting the quadrant
C. First 20 letters of alphabet (A to T)
D. Numbers (1–5) showed in different quadrants - FDI method of nomenclature is also known as:
A. Federation dentaire internationale
B. Two-digit system
C. Universal system
D. Both a and b - A submucous cleft of the palate is best detected by:
A. Maxillary occlusal radiograph
B. Fiber optics trans illumination
C. Orthopantomogram
D. Palpation - Diagnosis of a small occlusal cavities is most readily made by:
A. Bite-wing radiograph
B. Periapical radiograph
C. Trans illumination
D. An explorer and compressed air - According to the universal tooth numbering system maxillary right deciduous central incisor is denoted as:
A. E
B. J
C. A
D. K - Florida probe is used for:
A. The detection of dental caries
B. Examination of the furcation area
C. Measuring pocket depth
D. Detecting developmental defects of enamel - In extraoral assessment, the height and weight information is recorded for:
A. Comparing chronological age with dental age
B. Predicting growth spurts
C. Comparing with the standard growth curve
D. Diet counseling of child - Tuned aperture computed tomography is a method to detect:
A. White spot lesions
B. Salivary gland infections
C. Proximal caries
D. External root resorption - Child in the pedodontic treatment triangle is placed at:
A. The apex
B. The center
C. The base
D. Can be anywhere - Which of the following has greatest influence on a child’s reaction to his initial visit to the dental clinic?
A. Dentist
B. Dental assistant
C. School teacher
D. Parents - An intelligent girl of 3 years comes for her first dental visit. Patient’s family possess a high dental risk. The parents are educated with high IQ. You would do most probably what type of treatment:
A. Radiographs and topical fluorides
B. Get the patient accustomed to the dental clinic
C. Employ desensitization
D. Employ behavior modification