Pediatric dentistry: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Pediatric dentistry

Sample item

What is the purpose of a pit-and-fissure sealant?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

D. Prevent occlusal caries

Sealants fill deep pits and fissures on susceptible chewing surfaces, reducing stagnation of plaque and food and lowering occlusal caries risk.

Option by option

  • A. Remove calculus

    Calculus is removed by scaling.

  • B. Treat pulp necrosis

    Pulp necrosis requires endodontic or extraction planning.

  • C. Replace missing teeth

    Missing teeth are replaced with prosthetic options.

  • D. Prevent occlusal caries (correct)

    Correct: sealants prevent caries in vulnerable occlusal grooves.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, Prevent occlusal caries. Sealants fill deep pits and fissures on susceptible chewing surfaces, reducing stagnation of plaque and food and lowering occlusal caries risk.

Why is "Remove calculus" not the answer?

Calculus is removed by scaling.

Why is "Treat pulp necrosis" not the answer?

Pulp necrosis requires endodontic or extraction planning.

Why is "Replace missing teeth" not the answer?

Missing teeth are replaced with prosthetic options.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Pediatric dentistry in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct: sealants prevent caries in vulnerable occlusal grooves.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Pediatric dentistry?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.