NRE Dental Step I MCQs

Inferior alveolar nerve block is regional anaesthesia targeting the inferior alveolar nerve before it enters the mandibular foramen.

Dry socket is post-extraction alveolar osteitis with loss of clot and severe pain.

Impacted tooth is a tooth prevented from erupting into its normal position.

Inferior alveolar nerve block is regional anaesthesia targeting the inferior alveolar nerve before it enters the mandibular foramen.

Oroantral communication is an abnormal opening between the oral cavity and maxillary sinus.

Ludwig angina is rapidly spreading cellulitis of the submandibular spaces that can threaten the airway.

Pericoronitis is inflammation of soft tissue surrounding a partially erupted tooth.

Incision and drainage is surgical opening and decompression of a pus collection.

Mandibular fracture is a break in the mandible that may alter occlusion and facial contour.

Trismus is restricted mouth opening caused by muscle spasm, inflammation or fibrosis.

Biopsy is removal of tissue for microscopic examination to establish a diagnosis.

Abutment tooth is a tooth or implant that supports or retains a prosthesis.