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# Which of the following materials could be used for cementing a bridge as well as restoring a cervical lesion? A. Glass Ionomer cement B. Zinc Polycarboxylate C. Zinc Phosphate D. Zinc Oxide Eugenol Answer: Correct Answer is: A. Glass Ionomer Cement Only glass ionomer is used as a cement (luting agent) and a permanent restorative material. Glass ionomer cement is often used for root surface carious lesions because of the potential advantage of fluoride release in helping to control the spread of caries. CLICK HERE TO VIEW  ALL MCQS

# Gutta Percha is plasticized / softened by: A. Alcohol B. Chloroform C. Eugenol D. EDTA Ans: Reference: Grossman's Endodontic Practice, 13th Edition Page no. 366 Correct answer is B. Chloroform Gutta Percha can be plasticized by chemical solvents such as Chloroform, Eucalyptol, or xylol  which enables the gutta percha to flow into small and curved wavy canals.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW  ALL MCQS

# The Largest Component of Gutta Percha Cones is: A. Gutta Percha B. Zinc Oxide C. Resins and Waxes D. Coloring Agents

Most Dentists and Dental Students assume that dental extraction is a relatively easy procedure which takes less time to perform and they need not charge much for extractions because all you need is few milliliters of Local anesthetic, a pair of gloves and some reusable instruments which need to be autoclaved. So, in the fear that their competitor could charge less for the dental extraction and acquire more customers because we all have realized that Nepal, India, and Asia in general, is a price-sensitive economy, dentists prefer to charge less than they actually should have charged for dental extractions. Non - Asian dental patients are price sensitive too because dental treatment is something the general public has envisioned as a costly treatment. But, it is to be noted that  Dentists  in Asia are actually charging very less for dental extractions as well as other dental treatments and they should charge many times higher for the treatment than they are currently charging. ...

Kantipur Dental College BDS Program Pre- Board Examination, October 2018 Subject: Oral Pathology                                                        Level : BDS Third Year  Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes      Full Marks: 50 SECTION 'B' - 25 Marks 1. Define Dental caries. Discuss the histological features of enamel caries.  [1+5=6] 2. Enumerate the potentially malignant disorders affecting the oral cavity. Describe the pathogenesis and histological gradings of OSMF.    [1+2+2=5] 3. Enumerate the proliferative lesions of the oral cavity. Add a note on epithelial papilloma. [2+3=5] 4. Write short notes on: [3*3=9] a. Garre's Osteomyelitis b. Carcinoma In Situ c. Kaposi's Sarcoma [Section 'C' 25 marks] 5. A 40 year old male patient came with the complaint of a non he...

Most people don't know that dental pain is not the only symptom of dental diseases. Even we dentists before going to the dental college were unaware of the fact that the teeth may never be painful but are lost untimely due to periodontitis. In fact, there is no such thing as untimely loss. If you lose your permanent teeth before you die, that is untimely loss of teeth. Because, you need to eat until the day you die. And, When you lose your teeth earlier, your choices of food change, your amount of food changes and your speech becomes less understandable and children and youngsters hate being around with you because of the foul odor emanating from your oral cavity. Let's discuss some symptoms other than dental pain that may be an indication of oral and dental disease for which you need to see a dentist for consultation. 1. Loosening of teeth Loosening of teeth which used to be firm can be due to various reasons including trauma, periodontitis, trauma from occlusion, and an...

People these days have adopted a noisier, more violent and more partying lifestyle.  They expect every day to be a party day. And, that party too, must be with a deafening loud DJ music in which more than 5-6 notes are played at any instant. Overloaded music in very high volume, intense exercises and cardiovascular workout trainings, movie shows, dance Clubs and Restaurants, all are ruling the current world. Have you ever contemplated why is it happening so? Yes, in the days of past, there used to be fairs too, loudspeakers with music used to be played, but they were gentler and less disturbing to a calm soul observing it. An enlightened soul also cannot tolerate the upbeats and cacophony of the revelry these days, it is becoming extreme. Well, that might be due to the rat race that is going on. People need to have good grades, get a good job and earn a lot of money before they are reputable in society. While trying to do so, everyone finds himself in the chasm of servitude, help...