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2 The proportion of test item categories within the bank is not necessarily representative of the Written Examination and Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge Blueprints. Furthermore, the content of the released test items is not necessarily representative of any given form ofpast assessments or of the items in the bank may have been discontinued due to outdated science or errors. In addition, some question formats may not be currently used. The NDEB periodically reviews the bank to improve its quality, content, and translation. Note: Some of the items in the Released Test Item Bank may have been discontinued due to outdated science or errors. In addition, the format of some items is not currently used. The NDEB periodically reviews the bank to improve its quality, content, and translation. The National Dental Examining Board of Canada 2019 Lichen planus occurs most frequently on the A. buccal mucosa. B.
3 Tongue. C. floor of the mouth. D. gingiva. In the absence of Hanks balanced salt solution , what is the most appropriate media to transport an avulsed tooth? A. Saliva. B. Milk. C. Saline. D. Tap water. Which of the following is the most likely cause of osteoporosis, glaucoma, hypertension and peptic ulcers in a 65 year old with Crohn s disease? A. Uncontrolled diabetes. B. Systemic corticosteroid therapy. C. Chronic renal failure. D. Prolonged NSAID therapy. E. Malabsorption syndrome. A 7 year old patient is missing tooth and tooth Space maintainers were not placed. A current mixed dentition analysis yields the following data: R L -5mm -3mm (maxilla) -3mm (mandible) The actual space loss assuming there was no asymmetry in tooth sizes is A. 8mm in the maxilla. B. 2mm in the maxilla. C. in the mandible. D. in the mandible. The setting of a zinc-phosphate cement can best be retarded by A.
4 Decreasing the particle size. B. increasing the concentration of water in the liquid. C. increasing the rate of addition of the powder to the liquid. D. cooling the glass mixing slab. What is the most likely diagnosis of a white lesion on the retromolar pad opposing a non-functional molar? A. Alveolar ridge keratosis. B. Candidiasis. C. Lichen planus. D. Squamous cell carcinoma. Upon examination of an edentulous patient, it is observed that the tuberosities contact the retromolar pads at the correct occlusal vertical dimension. The treatment of choice is to A. reduce the retromolar pads surgically to provide the necessary clearance. B. reduce the tuberosities surgically to provide the necessary clearance. C. construct new dentures at an increased occlusal vertical dimension to gain the necessary clearance. D. proceed with construction of the denture and reduce the posterior extension of the mandibular denture to eliminate interferences.
5 A hinge axis facebow records A. Bennett angle. B. centric relation. C. lateral condylar inclination. D. horizontal condylar inclination. E. opening and closing axis of the mandible. Note: Some of the items in the Released Test Item Bank may have been discontinued due to outdated science or errors. In addition, the format of some items is not currently used. The NDEB periodically reviews the bank to improve its quality, content, and translation. The National Dental Examining Board of Canada 2019 The most important objective of occlusal adjustment of a natural dentition is to A. prevent temporomandibular joint syndrome. B. increase the shearing action in mastication. C. improve oral hygiene by preventing food impaction. D. achieve a more favorable direction and distribution of forces of occlusion. Which of the following is essential for successful periodontal treatment? A.
6 Scaling. B. Final evaluation and maintenance on a one-year recall. C. Periodontal flap surgery. D. Elimination of local etiologic factors. A hinge axis facebow records A. Bennett angle. B. centric relation. C. lateral condylar inclination. D. horizontal condylar inclination. E. opening and closing axis of the mandible. The predominant type of movement produced by a finger spring on a removable appliance is A. torque. B. tipping. C. rotation. D. translation. Which condition has NOT been associated with Candida albicans infection? A. Median rhomboid glossitis. B. Angular cheilitis. C. Denture stomatitis. D. Aphthous ulcerations. E. Oral hairy leukoplakia. If a complete mandibular denture causes a burning sensation in the premolar region, this is due to the denture exerting pressure in/on the A. fibres of the buccinator muscle. B. lingual branch of the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve.
7 C. underlying bone. D. mental branch of the inferior alveolar nerve. E. buccal frenum area. Which of the following microorganisms are most frequently found in infected root canals? A. Streptococcus viridans. B. Staphylococcus aureus. C. Lactobacilli. D. Enterococci. E. Staphylococcus albus. Epinephrine should be administered immediately in which of the following emergencies? A. A severe angina attack. B. A mild asthmatic attack. C. Severe anaphylaxis. D. Severe hypotension. Note: Some of the items in the Released Test Item Bank may have been discontinued due to outdated science or errors. In addition, the format of some items is not currently used. The NDEB periodically reviews the bank to improve its quality, content, and translation. The National Dental Examining Board of Canada 2019 The location and extent of subgingival calculus is most accurately determined clinically by A. radiopaque solution used in conjunction with radiographs.
8 B. disclosing solution. C. probing with a fine instrument. D. visual inspection. In inhalation analgesia, what is the safe maximal nitrous oxide concentration that can be delivered? A. 50%. B. 60%. C. 70%. D. 80%. The predominant immunoglobulin isolated from saliva is A. IgG. B. IgM. C. IgA. D. IgD. Roots of the permanent maxillary central incisors are completed by what age? A. 8 years. B. 10 years. C. 12 years. D. Later than 12 years. Increased overjet, moderate facial convexity and a deep labio-mental sulcus is most characteristic of which facial type? A. Prognathic. B. Orthognathic. C. Retrognathic. Endotoxin is A. a cell wall component of gram-negative bacteria. B. a potent inflammatory agent. C. present in diseased root cementum. D. All of the above. The bond between porcelain and metal in a ceramometal (porcelain bonded to metal) crown is A.
9 Chemical. B. mechanical. C. equally chemical and mechanical. D. neither chemical nor mechanical. Soft tissue pockets CANNOT be reduced by A. occlusal adjustment. B. scaling and root planing (debridement). C. open flap curettage. D. guided tissue regeneration. When designing a removable partial denture, changing the tilt of the cast on the surveyor alters the A. path of insertion of the planned removable partial denture. B. the position of the survey line on the cast. C. the undercut and non-undercut areas. D. the direction of forces applied to the partial denture. Needle deflection increases as A. depth of injection increases. B. needle length increases. C. needle gauge decreases. D. All of the above. Note: Some of the items in the Released Test Item Bank may have been discontinued due to outdated science or errors. In addition, the format of some items is not currently used. The NDEB periodically reviews the bank to improve its quality, content, and translation.
10 The National Dental Examining Board of Canada 2019 Acute or subacute suppurative osteomyelitis occurs most frequently in the A. anterior maxilla. B. posterior mandible. C. posterior maxilla. D. anterior mandible. Intraoral soft tissue examination will NOT assist in the diagnosis of A. lichen planus. B. sinusitis. C. erythema multiforme. D. anemia. E. vitamin deficiencies. Which of the following improves the prognosis of pulp vitality after indirect pulp capping? A. Use of calcium hydroxide. B. Having a well sealed restoration. C. Reducing other traumas to the pulp. D. Removing all demineralized dentin. An 8 year old patient has a permanent central incisor with a necrotic pulp and a wide open apex. The most appropriate management is to perform a/an A. pulpotomy. B. apexification. C. regenerative endodontics. D. root canal therapy. Hyperplastic lingual tonsils may resemble which of the following?
