Free INBDE: Integrated National Board Dental Examination Exam Questions and Answers

The sensation of touch, pain, pressure, or temperature is determined by the

• AA. degree of myelinization of a nerve fiber.
• BB. frequency of the stimulation to a nerve fiber.
• CC. method of stimulation of a nerve fiber.
• DD. strength of the stimulation to a nerve fiber.

This panoramic radiograph was taken from a 10-year-old female patient. Which permanent tooth is LEAST likely to spontaneously erupt?

• AA. 1
• BB. 4
• CC. 6
• DD. 13

Patient: Male, 32 years old. Chief Complaint: "My gums hurt over my front tooth." Background and/or Patient History: Recurrent gingival lesion. Outbreaks last 7 to 10 days. Current Findings: Vesicular lesion between teeth 9 and 10. Which is the best treatment for the lesion on the labial buccal mucosa?

• AA. Amoxicillin (Amoxil®) capsules
• BB. Nystatin suspension
• CC. Tetracycline oral rinse
• DD. Valacyclovir (Valtrex®) tablets

Patient: Male, 48 years old. Chief Complaint: "I've been in pain for two days and now my face is swollen." Background and/or Patient History: Hypertension, Type 2 diabetes. Allergies: Penicillin. Current Findings: BP: 150/93; Temp: 100.3°F; Blood glucose: 240 mg/dL; Facial edema; Lymphadenopathy; Extensive apical radiolucency associated with tooth 6. Where is the infection most likely located?

• AA. Buccal vestibule
• BB. Canine space
• CC. Nasal cavity
• DD. Pterygomaxillary space

Patient: Male, 48 years old. Chief Complaint: "I've been in pain for two days and now my face is swollen." Background and/or Patient History: Hypertension, Type 2 diabetes. Allergies: Penicillin. Current Findings: BP: 150/93; Temp: 100.3°F; Blood glucose: 240 mg/dL; Facial edema; Lymphadenopathy; Extensive apical radiolucency associated with tooth 6. Which is the most appropriate antimicrobial agent?

• AA. Amoxicillin and clavulanate (Augmentin®)
• BB. Azithromycin (Zithromax®)
• CC. Cephalexin
• DD. Metronidazole (Flagyl®)

Patient: Male, 5 years old, accompanied by parent. Chief Complaint: Parent: "We're here for my son's follow-up exam." Background and/or Patient History: First dental examination was two weeks ago. Current Findings: Patient is nervous, but cooperative. Restorable caries in one or more primary molars in every quadrant. During the first restorative appointment, which is the next management technique after explaining the procedure?

• AA. Demonstrate
• BB. Rationalize
• CC. Restraint
• DD. Sedate

Patient: Female, 12 years old. Chief Complaint: "My mouth hurts." Background and/or Patient History: Four first premolars extracted 24 hours ago. Post-treatment discomfort is best managed with

• AA. acetaminophen and oxycodone (Percocet®).
• BB. codeine.
• CC. ibuprofen (Motrin®).
• DD. tramadol.

Patient: Male, 64 years old. Chief Complaint: "My tooth has turned dark grey." Background and/or Patient History: Prosthetic heart valve placed three years ago. Allergies: none. Current Findings: Necrotic tooth 24; Tooth 24 not responsive to cold; No swelling present. Which medication should be prescribed prior to extracting tooth 24, if any?

• AA. Amoxicillin 2 grams to be taken 60 minutes before procedure.
• BB. Clarithromycin (Biaxin®) 500 milligrams to be taken 60 minutes before procedure.
• CC. Clindamycin (Cleocin®) 600 mg to be taken 60 minutes before procedure.
• DD. No antibiotic administration is required.

Patient: Male, 35 years old. Chief Complaint: “I’ve had a metallic taste in my mouth for the past few days.” Background and/or Patient History: Good oral hygiene. Several implants. Several restorations recently completed: Gold crown, tooth 2; MOD amalgam, tooth 3; Zirconia crown, tooth 4; Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) fixed partial denture, teeth 29 to 31. Which is the most likely cause of the chief complaint?

• AA. Interaction between gold and amalgam
• BB. Interaction between zirconia and amalgam
• CC. PFM fixed partial denture
• DD. Titanium implants

Patient: Male, 14 years old. Chief Complaint: “I can’t seem to get rid of the sores at the corners of my mouth.” Background and/or Patient History: Allergies: penicillin. Painful, recurrent lesion that never goes away entirely. Which is the most appropriate treatment?

• AA. Amoxicillin (Amoxil®) capsules
• BB. Acyclovir (Zovirax®) cream
• CC. Clindamycin (Cleocin®) capsules
• DD. Nystatin and triamcinolone cream