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1. According to Weines classification of root canal configuration a single canal from pulp chamber to apex can be A. Type IV B. Type II C. Type III D. Type I 2. Glass ionomer cement is used as a barrier over gutta percha filling before bleaching an endodontically treated discolored tooth A. To prevent bleaching agent from dissolving the gutta-percha B. To prevent percolation of the bleaching agent into the apical area C. To prevent contamination of the bleaching agent D. To prevent discoloration of tooth from obturating materials 3. Apical third root fracture in a vital tooth are treated by A. Pulpotomy B. Periapical surgery and removal of the fragment C. Relieve from occlusion and observe D. Pulpectomy 4. In root canal treatment, the canal orifices are located by A. Endodontic excavator B. DG-16 Endodontic explorer C. C+ file D. H-file 5. The commonly used root canal irrigant, which was used for irrigation wounds during world war I by Dakin is A. Saline B. Hydrogen peroxide C. Buffered sodium hypochlorite D. Distilled water

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6. Tip angle of endodontics hand instruments of A. 6515 B. 7515 C. 8515 D. 9515 7. The endodontics instrument number indicates the A. Tip diameter B. Length of the instrument C. Cutting length of the instrument

D. Tip angle 8. The file which has a non-cutting side is A. K-files B. Safety K files C. Hedstrom files D. Safety Hedstrom files

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Ideal properties of a sealer would include all of the following EXCEPT A. Capable of achieving a thin film B. Have high tissue tolerance C. Have uniform consistency D. Have high solubility

10. Which of the following root filling materials is contraindicated for use in deciduous teeth A. Calcium hydroxide B. Zinc oxide eugenol C. KRI paste D. None of the above 11. The objectives of cleaning and shaping are all the following except A. To debride the root canal B. To shape/contour the root canal walls C. To aid condensation of an inert filling material D. Should keep the apical foramen as small as practical 12. Reaction of the tooth to trauma include A. Pulpal hyperemia B. Internal hemorrhage C. Internal resorption D. All of the above

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13. In an endodontic file, D2 will be A. At the tip of the instrument B. At 2 mm from the tip of the instrument C. At 3 mm from the tip of the instrument D. At 16 mm from the tip of the instrument 14. The advantage of silver point as obturating material is that is A. Can be used in fine tortuous canals B. Is easier to retrieve if retreatment becomes necessary

C. Gives a perfect seal at the apical 1/3rd of the root canal D. Provides better adaptation to canal walls compared to Gutta Percha 15. A pulp vitality test which uses the principles of measuring the velocity the red blood cell in capillaries is A. Laser Doppler flowmetry B. Pulse oximetry C. Electric pulp tester D. Dual wavelength spectrometry 16. For indirect tooth-colored restorations the recommended gingival occlusal divergence per wall is the range of A. Greater than 2-5 degree B. 2-5 degree C. Less than 2-5 degree D. Less than 5 degree 17. The color code for the Regular size pins the TMS (Thread Mate System) pins system is A. Gold B. Silver C. Pink D. Red 18. A peeso reamer is used for A. Preparation of post space in the root canal for receiving a post B. Enlarging the canal orifices during access cavity preparation C. Removal of the lingual shoulder to improve the access in anterior teeth D. Cleaning and shaping of the cervical third of the root canal 19. Grossmans sealer is a type of A. Epoxy resin-based sealer B. Calcium hydroxide based sealer C. Glass ionomer based sealer D. Zinc oxide eugenol based sealer 20. The disadvantage of winged rubber dam retainer is that is interferes with the placement of A. Matrix bands B. Dental floss C. Rubber dam frames D. Rubber dam sheet