NRE Dental Step I MCQs

Indirect pulp treatment is selective removal of carious dentine near the pulp followed by sealing to preserve vitality.

Smear layer is a thin debris layer created on dentine during instrumentation.

Dental caries is a biofilm-mediated disease causing net mineral loss from dental hard tissues.

Pulpitis is inflammation of the dental pulp.

Pit and fissure sealant is a preventive resin material placed in susceptible occlusal grooves.

Pulpotomy is removal of coronal pulp while preserving healthy radicular pulp tissue.

Stainless-steel crown is a preformed full-coverage restoration commonly used for extensively damaged primary molars.

Indirect pulp treatment is selective removal of carious dentine near the pulp followed by sealing to preserve vitality.

Pulpitis is inflammation of the dental pulp.

Reversible pulpitis is pulpal inflammation expected to resolve after removal of the irritant.

Irreversible pulpitis is pulpal inflammation unlikely to heal without endodontic treatment or extraction.

Rubber dam is an isolation system that improves moisture control and patient safety during dental procedures.