DSE Remembered Questions and Answers 2026

DSE Remembered Questions and Answers 2026

DSE Remembered Questions and

Answers 2026

What drug causes gingival hyperplasia Ans- Nifedipine

Cyclosporine

Large space (diastema) between #11 and #12. What do you do? Ans- Leave alone

(no impalnts or bridges)

Papilloma on tongue AnsMucocele. How is this treated? Ans- Excise with salivary gland remnants

What is the greatest problem with resin bonded bridges Ans- Debonding

How long before you can treat Hep A patient Ans- tx after 1 week (called Jaundice)

How should an allergic reaction to barbiturates on lip be treated? Ans- Benadryl

Patient does not like look on canine (pictured), asked what it was Ans- Hypoplasia

Facial erosion due to acidic beverages AnsAmelogenesis Imperfecta (xray) AnsBlue sclera (eye picture), what dental findings should you see? Ans- Dentinogenesis

imperfecta

All of the following are Hyperthyroid symptoms except?

a. fatigue

b. exopthalamus

c. tachycardia

d. tremor of extremities Ans- a. fatigue

The minimal axial reduction for crowns are Ans- 1.5mm

Crown on #9 needs to be replaced. What measurement is correct? Ans- 2mm occlusal

reduction

What is the maximum amount of unsupported porcelain allowed? Ans- 2mm

The most important treatment for ANUG is Ans- debridement

What is Gingivectomy used for Ans- gingival hyperplasia

What is the treatment for a patient with a liver clot? Ans- Irrigate, apply pressure,

reassess

(liver clot-unstable and often large, friable clot commonly forming in mucous

membranes. Usually lead to excessive bleeding and abnormal wound healing.)

In order to improve gingival health, what must you do to temporary crown? Ans- Under

contour

Picture of Upper and lower complete arch crowns. What is wrong? Ans- Impingement

on gums/gums health

Patient presents with pain on swallowing when wearing their denture. What is wrong?

Ans- Overextension of lingual flange

Patient presents with space in between 3rd molar and premolar, with class II mobility.

How should you treat? Ans- Implant

Patient missing #2 and #3. #1 has Class III mobility and furcation involvement. What

would be the optimal treatment plan? Ans- Extract #1 and implant for #3 or #2and #3

If you cannot pick a color for crown, what should you choose? Ans- something with

LOWER shade saturation and less gray

What is the worst location for an implant? Ans- maxillary posterior

What is the best location for an implant? Ans- Either mandibular posterior or mandibular

anterior

What is the best long term prognosis for an implant? Ans- Either mandibular posterior or

mandibular anterior

Zinc phosphate is the worst cement for what type of restoration Ans- deep restoration

(pulpal irritation)

BW xray of amalgam restoration. Patient complained of pain when provoked by hot or

cold. What is wrong? Ans- Deep amalgam restoration

How long should periodontal packs be left for ? Ans- 1 week

How should an epulis be treated before making a new denture? Ans- Excision