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Dental Anatomy
semester 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is (are) the primary dental complication of oral piercings? | Chipped teeth, broken teeth, and serious infections at the site of piercings |
| Which of the following is an inflammatory change in the oral mucosa following chemotherapy that shows a whitish appearance? | Mucositis |
| Normal wear of tooth structure caused by aging is called: | attrition. |
| What term is used to describe a benign bony growth that projects outward from the surface of a bone? | Exostosis |
| _______ is a condition characterized by abnormally small jaws. | Micrognathia |
| Why is it important for the dental assistant to be able to recognize the differences between normal and abnormal conditions that appear in the mouth? | To inform the dentist so a diagnosis can be made |
| Negative effects on tooth development due to chromosomal abnormalities are caused by: | genetic factors. |
| Which of the following types of diagnoses is made by seeing how a condition responds to treatment? | Therapeutic |
| Smokeless tobacco is associated with: | high rates of precancerous leukoplakia and oral cancer. |
| Which of the following terms is used to describe a disorder that is present at birth? | Congenital |
| A ______ diagnosis is based on the color, size, shape, and location of a lesion. | clinical |
| Which of the following is a malignant neoplasm that comes from the salivary glands underlying the oral mucosa? | Adenocarcinoma |
| Which of the following terms is used to describe congenital absence of teeth? | Anodontia |
| Which of the following is a broad term used to describe abnormal tissues in the oral cavity? | Lesion |
| Teeth with ______ are opalescent and have an almost amber color. | dentinogenesis imperfecta |
| Which of the following occurs when injury to the tissue is minimal and short-lasting and the tissue begins to repair quickly? | Acute inflammation |
| Lack of jaw space can lead to: | impaction |
| Which of the following terms is used to describe abnormally large teeth? | Macrodontia |
| Radiation therapy can cause decreased blood supply resulting in the death of bone known as: | osteoradionecrosis |
| ________ is a hereditary abnormality, in which there is incomplete calcification or hardening of the enamel of a tooth. | Hypocalcification |
| Which of the following professionals can diagnose pathologic conditions? | Dentist or physician |
| The type of cancer that affects the bone is: | osteosarcoma. |
| Loss of tooth structure due to bulimia is a form of tooth: | erosion |
| In a ______ diagnosis, the personal history, family history, medical and dental histories, and history of the lesion are often useful in making a diagnosis. | historical |
| Which of the following oral habits that results in loss of tooth structure is associated with stress or tension? | Bruxism |
| Perioscopy uses: | a miniature a miniature dental endoscope, along with video, lighting, and magnification. |
| Which is not true of subgingival calculus? | It is associated with the ducts of the major salivary glands. |
| The reason why women with severe periodontal disease have a greater risk for preterm low-birth-weight (PLBW) babies is thought to be due to: | certain biochemicals produced with periodontal disease, which can create hormones that cause early uterine contractions and labor. |
| Loss of connective tissue attachment is associated with periodontitis and not gingivitis. | True |
| _____ is not a risk factor for periodontal disease. | Carbohydrate consumption |
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