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30 Cards in this Set
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An inflammation of the gums is termed:
a. Uveitis b. Gingivitis c. Glossitis d. Stomatitis |
b. Gingivitis
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The medical term for bad breath is:
a. Fetor b. Sprue c. Halitosis d. Dysosmia |
c. Halitosis
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A dentist who specializes in root canals is called a/an:
a. Endodontist b. Odontologist c. Oral maxillofacial surgeon d. Periodontist |
a. Endodontist
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The outer surface of each tooth is called the:
a. Pulp b. Dentin c. Enamel d. Cementium |
c. Enamel
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Which of these are cancers associated with the oral mucosa:
a. Squamous cell b. Melanoma c. Fibroma d. A & B |
d. A & B (Squamous cell and Melanoma)
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Surgical removal of a dental root apex is called:
a. Odontectomy b. Dental extraction c. Pulpectomy d. Apicoectomy |
d. Apicoectomy
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The space bounded by the soft palate and tongue between the mouth and the pharynx is called the:
a. Fauces b. Choana c. Frenum d. Kiesselbach area |
a. Fauces
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Which medications listed below might be used by a dentist to anesthetize a patient's mouth prior to drilling?
a. Ketamine b. Etomidate c. Lidocaine d. Diprivan |
c. Lidocaine
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Which piece of equipment might be used by the OMFS following a mandibular fracture?
a. Arch bars b. Surgical rod c. Craniofacial appliance d. A & C |
d. A & C (Arch bars and craniofacial appliance)
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Nitrous oxide is sometimes used by a dentist to:
a. Provide some pain relief b. Prevent intraoral bleeding c. Provide inhalation analgesia d. A & C |
d. A & C (Provide some pain relief and Provide inhalation analgesia)
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The cavity located between the teeth and the cheek is referred to as:
a. Lingual vestibule b. Buccal vestibule c. Oropharynx d. Nasopharynx |
b. Buccal vestibule
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The development of teeth is called:
a. Odontoclast b. Odontodysplasia c. Odontogenesis d. Odontodynia |
c. Odontogenesis
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Severe, throbbing facial pain caused by a carious tooth is termed:
a. Odontoparallaxis b. Odontoma c. Ondontopathy d. Odontoneuralgia |
d. Odontoneuralgia
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Grinding of ones teeth, usually during sleep, is called:
a. Odontagra b. Mastication c. Bruxism d. B & C |
c. Bruxism
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The definition of periodontitis is:
a. Severe inflammation of the gums, causing the gum tissue and supporting ligaments to pull away from the tooth and alveolus b. Inflammation of the gums due to bacterial plaque c. Inflammation of the gums and oral mucosa d. A condition characterized by pain, fetid odor, necrosis of gum tissue, fever, and regional lymphadenopathy |
a. Severe inflammation of the gums, causing the gum tissue and supporting ligaments to pull away from the tooth and alveolus
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Another term for smoker's tongue is:
a. Leukoplakia b. Atrophic glossitis c. Glossodynia d. Strawberry tongue |
a. Leukoplakia
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A patient presents to the dentist with jaw pain, facial pain, clicking, an earache, and a headache. The likely diagnosis is:
a. Adenotonsillitis b. Internal TMJ derangement c. Tic douloureux d. Wisdom tooth impaction |
b. Internal TMJ derangement
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A plastic repair of the lips, often done following motor vehicle accidents, is called a:
a. Cheiloplasty b. Glossoplasty c. Labioplasty d. A & C |
d. A & C (Cheiloplasty and Labioplasty)
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A stone formation in the salivary glands is termed:
a. Dacryolith b. Endolith c. Sialolith d. Cheilitis |
c. Sialolith
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Intermittent episodes of recurrent painful ulcers of the oral mucosa are called:
a. Linguopapillitis b. Palatitis c. Aphthous stomatitis d. Gingivostomatitis |
c. Aphthous stomatitis
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Xerostomia is the medical term for:
a. Tears of the buccal mucosa b. Lacerations of the lingual mucosa c. Ulcerations in the oral mucosa d. Dry mouth |
d. Dry mouth
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Which of the following are salivary ducts?
a. Stensen b. Wharton c. Waldeyer d. A & B |
d. A & B (Stensen & Wharton)
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An oral surgeon dictated the following, "The patient complains of dental pain and was found to have multiple carious teeth." What does carious mean?
a. Missing b. Decayed c. Uneven d. Stained |
b. Decayed
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The term alveolus dentalis is the proper medical term for:
a. Mandibular teeth b. Maxillary teeth c. Tooth socket d. Tooth drilling |
c. Tooth socket
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The abnormal union of a tooth with the alveolar bone is called:
a. Dental ankylosis b. Perfusion c. Dental articulation d. Dental bulb |
a. Dental ankylosis
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Gerodontology is the study of dental problems in:
a. Anthropology b. Forensics c. Children d. Elderly populations |
d. Elderly populations
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Confinement of a tooth in the alveolus without eruption is called:
a. Alveoalgia b. Follicle c. Impaction d. Alveolar osteitis |
c. Impaction
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Which of these terms is not used to describe a surface of the tooth?
a. Mesial b. Labial c. Incisal d. Incisional |
d. Incisional
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Crowns, bridges, or dentures attached permanently to the jaw by means of metal anchors, most frequently titanium posts, are called:
a. Dental lamina b. Dental implants c. Dental orthopedics d. Dental prophylaxis |
b. Dental implants
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The medical term for a toothache is:
a. Dentalgia b. Odontolgia c. Odontitis d. A & B |
d. A & B (Dentalgia & Odontolgia)
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