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31 Cards in this Set
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Research indicates that supragingival calculus is more prevalent on implants than subgingival deposits and that the calculus deposits on titanium implants are more tenacious than on natural teeth. |
False |
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Even in the presence of inflammation, probing is not recommended around an implant until _______ months? |
3 Months |
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Your patient presents with several implants and has stated she has never been told what to use to clean her implants. What would you recommend?
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Proxabrush with coated metal
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Which of the following is contraindicated for self care of an implant? |
Self application of fluoride |
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Dentures should be removed for at least______ hours during the day or overnight to allow the bearing tissues to rest as well as to allow the tongue and saliva to stimulate and cleanse the tissue. |
6 |
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All of the following except one is an advantage of using immersion cleaners to clean a denture. Which one is an exception? |
Immersion agents are more abrasive than denture paste. |
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Toothpaste is contraindicated to clean complete denture because the acrylic denture material scratches more easily than enamel. |
Both statements are true. |
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Brushing the denture more effectively removes plaque biofilm from the surface than immersion in a chemical solution. |
True |
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Risk factors for Peri-implantitis include? |
All of the above: History of periodontitis, Diabetes, Smoking, Implant surface. |
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The modified bass technique of brushing is indicated for implant care. |
True. |
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Which type of APF fluoride is more tolerable by patients? |
Foam |
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What are the three procedures used for administering fluoride treatments? |
Varnish, Painting, and trays |
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After a fluoride treatment is administered, for how long should patients be advised not to eat or drink? |
30 min |
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For how long should teeth be exposed to fluoride to garner the maximum anticaries effect? |
4 min |
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When is fluoride recommend for newly erupted teeth? |
12 months |
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In what age group are fluoride varnishes highly recommended? |
Young Children |
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What is the most common disadvantage of stannous fluoride? |
Stains |
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If fluoride is ingested, what can occur? |
Nausea and vomitting |
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Your patient has multiple incipient carious lesions throughout the oral cavity, what would you recommend as an at home treatment regiment for your patient? |
All of the above: OTC fluoride rinse, Flossing daily, Prescription fluoride toothpaste/rinse, xylitol products. |
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You are presented with a patient that has severe sensitivity to cold. They complain that they have a hard time biting into something that is cold, but the pain does not linger. What are some things you can have them try to use as a preventative measure to help reduce sensitivity? Check all that apply. |
Sensodyne Toothpaste ACT Fluoride Drinking cold beverages through a straw |
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It is the ________ responsibility to assist the patient in adopting healthy lifestyle choices that will promote good oral health. |
Dental Professional's |
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The Challenge of the health educator is to minimize barriers and increase the reason for learning. List 3 barriers to learning. |
Money Confidence Interest |
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Which of the following is a point in learning? |
Relevance |
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What does learning consist of? |
Motivation Retention of knowledge Reinforcement of knowledge -All of the above |
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What is NOT a source of motivation? |
Religious Beliefs |
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What focuses on the patient's readiness to learn and change, and helps engage the patients to motivate them to progress along the stages of the model? |
Motivational Interviewing |
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What occurs when individuals think their personal actions determine health status? |
Internal locus of control |
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Behavioral Beliefs |
Are those attitudes held by the individual alone. |
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Normative Belief |
Are those held by other people who influence the individual. |
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Health Beliefs |
Was one of the first attempts to view health in a social context |
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What is defined as a source of disturbance that upsets a sense of equilibrium? |
Stressors |
