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theory final
clinical theory final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or false. Children between the ages of 6 months and 16 years of age should have a daily intake of fluoride? | true |
| What is the most common malocculusion? | class 1 crowded |
| The procedure that removes stain from only those surfaces that have stain is called ___. | selective polishing |
| True or false. Deep bite, open bite, and crossbite are all examples of general bite problems. | True |
| A seperator is used for the purpose of? | to slightly separate the teeth before band placement. |
| ____ stains appear on the tooth surface through food, drink and tobacco and can be removed: | extrinsic |
| what is the process by which plaque and stain is removed from the tooth surface? | coronal polishing |
| pediatric dentistry is a specialized area of dentistry that focuses on the oral healthcare of: | infants, children and adolescents, and individuals with special needs |
| a permanent tooth that has been avulsed has a varying degree of success if replanted? | true |
| there are 2 methods for polishing teeth | air polishing; rubber cup |
| ____ stain appear on the tooth surface by an environmental source and cannot be removed: | intrinsic |
| The ____ describes the finger rest which holds the handpiece in place with the third or ring finger? | fulcrum |
| the handpiece commonly used for polishing purposes is called the prophy angle? | true |
| it is law in all 50 states to report a case of suspected child abuse or neglect: | true |
| which type of crown is the restoration of choice for pediatric patients? | stainless steel |
| a __ is the complete removal of the coronal portion of the dental pulp: | pulpotomy |
| sealants protect the flat surfaces of the anterior teeth? | false |
| anterior open bites are most commonly caused by a: | long term thumb habit |
| it is not important to use a predetermined sequence to polish | false |
| a diastema is ___, something due to a frenum that attaches too low? | the space between the 2 front teeth |
| a ___ is a type of prosthesis consisting of a series of units joined together to provide greater strength and support | fixed bridge |
| provisional coverage is a temporary measure that will maintain function and keep the patient comfortable until the final cementation of a crown | true |
| what are the advantages of an immediate denture? | patient does not go without teeth, denture acts as a bandage to protect the extraction site, no diet restrictions |
| gingival retraction cord is used to temporarily displace the gingival tissue and wide the sulcus to get a detailed impression. | true |
| a ___ consists of a pontic that has winglike extensions on the mesial and distal that are bonded to the lingual surface of the tooth. | Maryland bridge |
| What is an abutment? | a tooth, root or implant that is used to help support/retain a fixed or removable prosthesis. |
| a ___ will cover the complete anatomic portion of an individual tooth. | crown |
| the two types of provisional coverage include? | custom; prefabricated |
| the metal portion of a removable partial denture is called the ___? | framework |
| CAD/CAM is the acronym for Computer-aided Detail/Computer Aided Making | false |
| true or false? plauqe and calculus will form on dental implants just as it does on natural teeth? | true |
| true or false? bruxism is habitual grinding of the teeth: | true |
| what are the methods for treating TMD patients? | stress management, physiotherapy, and dental appliances |
| true or false? clenching is habitual grinding of the teeth | false |
| an __ implant is surgically placed into the bone and is the most common. | endosteal |
| what are symptoms of TMJ dysfunction upon the patient: | pain, joint sounds, and limited movement |
| the typical length of time from beginning to end for an implant is? | 3-9 months |
| ___ is indication with the presence of redness and inflammation of tissue surrounding the implant? | peri-implantitis |
| a ___ implant is a metal frame placed on top of the bone under the periosteum | subperiosteal |
| if your dentist does not place implants, the patient will be referred to a/an ____ ? | oral surgeon, periodontist, prosthodontist |
| what is included with periodontal charting? | pocket readings; furcations; tooth mobility; gingival recession; bleeding |
| ___ is described as; pulp is inflamed but able to recover after irritant is removed. | reversible pulpitis |
| __ is surgery that involves the contouring and reshaping or removal of bone: | osseous |
| the signs and symptoms of ____ include bone loss. bleeding and sulcus measurements of 4 and above? | periodontits |
| true or false? periodontal dressings are used for protection of the healing tissue? | true |
| ___ is a procedure that removes soft tissue and alveolar bone to gain more tooth structure for the placement of a restoration or crown. | crown lengthening |
| true or false? gingivoplasty is the surgical removal of diseased gingival tissue | false |
| true or false? gingivectomy is the reshaping of the gingival tissue | false |
| true or false? gingivitis is a reversible inflammation of the gingival tissue | true |
| true or false? gutta percha needs to be heated before it is placed into the pulp canal? | true |
| the periodontal dressing is used to: | hold flaps in place, for protection, to stabilize mobile teeth during healing |
| an ____that treats the dental pulp and periradicuular tissues that tissues that surround the tooth | endodontist |
| true or false? an occlusal adjustment is completed to equally distribute the forces over all the teeth | true |
| a free gingival graft has a donor site that is typically taken from the? | palate |
| true or false? crown lengthening is completed to gain more tooth structure for the the placement of a restoration or crown and also for esthetic purposes on anterior teeth | true |
| true or false? sutures can only be removed by the dentist | false |
| ___ is the dental specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of the gingiva, bone and supporting structures of the teeth | periodontics |
| what is osseous surgery? | surgery that involves the modification of the supporting bone to eliminate pockets and remove defects |
| 2 types of periodontal surgery that involve removal and recontouring of bone are ____ & _____ | osteoplasty/ostectomy |
| true or false? periodontal probing can be completed by the dental assistant | false |
| a ____ is a dental specialist that focuses on treatment of the head and neck? | oral and maxiofacial surgery |
| true or false? a dental assistant can remove sutures | true |
| true or false? gutta percha is used to dry the canals in an endodontically treated tooth | false |
| true of false? post op instructions following an extraction should include the use of ice to help reduce swelling? | true |
| a ___ is placed at the time of treatment to help prevent aspiration of foreign material such as paper points, gutta percha or fluids? | rubber dam |
| a ____ is a dental instrument used to grasp the tooth and remove the socket? | forcep |
| true or false? as a dental professional, you are mandated by law to report suspected child abuse. | true |
| ___ are used to dry the canals of an endodontically treated tooth? | paper points |
| a ___ is used to loosen and rock the tooth prior to extraction? | straight elevator |
| the ridge of alveolar bone must be smooth and free of sharp edges or spurs to allow a full or partial denture to fit properly. What is this procedure called? | alveoplasty |
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