3. SEQ (Structured Essay Question)
• Discuss the etiology, clinical feature, and management of irreversible pulpitis (2+3+5).
4. SAQ (Short
answer
question)
A grossly carious mandibular right first molar #46 with
healthy pulp is prepared for restoration. Frictional
retention form is not present in the prepared cavity.
Describe how this tooth will be restored with
amalgam? (3)
Discuss the factors affecting retention of the pin in
dentin and amalgam (4)
Enlist the principles of pin placement (3).
5. MEQ
(Modified
Essay
Question)
A 19-year-old male patient came to your clinic
having sensitivity to cold and hot drinks. He
also complained about pain on his right side
while chewing food. The pain lingers on and
often wakes him up at night for the past 10
days. He get little relief by taking pain killers.
Q1. Suggest three relevant investigation
required to diagnose the condition?
6. MEQ
(Modified
Essay
Question)
Your diagnosis is irreversible
pulpitis in tooth #36 and you
have decided to initiate root
canal treatment.
Q1: Describe the factors would
you consider while preparing
the access cavity for this tooth.
7. MEQ
(Modified
Essay
Question)
Same patient had visited the department
with sever pain. The patient complain
that the tooth #36 is even more painful
to bite/touch. On examination, the tooth
is tender to percussion.
Q1. How will you prioritize the treatment
in this case?.