Final Written Exam Review

Front 1

The human skull is divided into what two sections?

Back 1

Cranium and Face

Front 2

The strongest, longest and only movable bone of the face is the:

Back 2

Mandible

Front 3

The TMJ is made up of what bony parts?

Back 3

Glenoid fossa, articular eminence, and condyloid process

Front 4

The angle at the corner of the mouth is called the:

Back 4

Labial commissure

Front 5

[ ] is the living tissue of the tooth made of blood vessels and nerves.

Back 5

Pulp

Front 6

Which member of the dental team manages patient records, payroll, insurance billing, and financial arrangements?

Back 6

Business Assistant

Front 7

A horizontal plane divides the body into [ ] portions.

Back 7

Superior and inferior

Front 8

The three imaginary lines used to divide the body into sections are called:

Back 8

Planes

Front 9

The scientific study if the shape and structure of the human body is:

Back 9

Anatomy

Front 10

There are [ ] succedaneous teeth.

Back 10

20

Front 11

The ADA recognized how many specialities?

Back 11

9

Front 12

Embryology is the study of:

Back 12

Prenatal development

Front 13

The three primary periods of odontogenesis are known as:

Back 13

Growth, calcification, and eruption

Front 14

How many body systems does the human body have?

Back 14

10

Front 15

The more fixed attachment of the muscle that is toward the midline in referred to as the:

Back 15

Muscle origin

Front 16

[ ] is s disorder associated with the integumentary system.

Back 16

Acne

Front 17

The endocrine system uses chemical messengers called [ ] that move through the bloodstream.

Back 17

Hormones

Front 18

Any food that contains sugars out other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria in plaque is described as being:

Back 18

Cariogenic

Front 19

A broad term for abnormal tissues in the oral cavity is:

Back 19

Lesion

Front 20

Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic infection caused by:

Back 20

Yeastlike fungus

Front 21

The strength of an organism in its ability to produce disease is:

Back 21

Virulence

Front 22

Chemicals that destroy or inactivate ALL species of pathogenic microorganisms on inanimate surfaces are called:

Back 22

Sterilants

Front 23

The federal regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety and health of America's workers and setting and enforcing protective standards that employers must follow is the:

Back 23

OSHA

Front 24

A condition that results from chronic overdose to fluoride is known as:

Back 24

Fluorosis

Front 25

T or F: The permanent dentition period begins at about 12 years of age when the last primary tooth is lost.

Back 25

True

Front 26

The [ ] is made up of structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth.

Back 26

Periodontium

Front 27

The rounded enamel extensions on the incisal ridge of newly erupted central and lateral incisors are called:

Back 27

Mamelons

Front 28

The carious lesions found frequently in elderly patients are:

Back 28

Root caries

Front 29

The primary dentition has [ ] molars and [ ] premolars.

Back 29

8 and 0

Front 30

A dental charting system that uses the geometric diagram style has the teeth represented by:

Back 30

Circles

Front 31

Charting with color-coding system specified that [ ] is used for dental treatment that has been completed and [ ] is used for dental treatment that needs to be completed.

Back 31

Blue and Red

Front 32

The most important way to prevent a medical emergency is to be sure the patient has [ ] before treatment is begun.

Back 32

Completed/updated medical history

Front 33

The ABCDs of basic life support stand for:

Back 33

Airway, breathing, circulation, defibrillation

Front 34

A patient who has suffered a cerebrovascular accident, or [ ], has experienced a minor to server loss of the central nervous system function caused by a sudden vascular lesson of the brain such as a hemorrhage.

Back 34

Stroke

Front 35

The part of the prescription that includes the name and quantity of drugs is the:

Back 35

Inscription

Front 36

A basic "safe" policy for the storage of dental medication and chemicals is to:

Back 36

Keep them in a dry, cool, and dark place away from direct sunlight

Front 37

Lead foil from the radiographic film should be:

Back 37

Recycled

Front 38

The normal pulse rate of a resting adult is:

Back 38

60-100 BPM

Front 39

The amount of labor the heart must exert to pump blood throughout the body is known as:

Back 39

Blood pressure

Front 40

The most common site for taking a patient's pulse in the dental office is the:

Back 40

Radial artery

Front 41

Symptoms of an acute myocardial infarction include:

Back 41

Chest pain, nausea, and shortness of breath

Front 42

T or F: Patients with a history of heart conditions such as angina, recent heart attack, recent coronary artery bypass surgery, severe hypertension, and untreated or uncontrolled congestive heart failure should always use a local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor.

Back 42

False

Front 43

Most dental treatment is completed with the patient in the [ ] position.

Back 43

Supine

Front 44

The [ ] instruments are used to place, condense, and carve the dental material.

Back 44

Restorative

Front 45

The high-speed handpiece uses [ ] burs

Back 45

Friction grip

Front 46

A dry-angle isolator is a triangular absorbent pad that is placed [ ] to block the flow of saliva and to protect the tissues

Back 46

On buccal mucosa over stensons duct

Front 47

A veneer is a thin layer of tooth-colored material that is placed on the facial surface of a prepared tooth and is used for:

Back 47

aesthetics, to close spaces, or improve alignment

Front 48

The term [ ] is used to describe areas on the radiograph that appear dark on the radiograph; [ ] is the term used to describe areas that appear white or light gray.

Back 48

Radiolucent and Radiopaque

Front 49

The [ ] technique is recommended by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the American Association of Dental Schools because it provided the most accurate image with the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient.

Back 49

paralleling

Front 50

The dental assistant may have the responsibility of placing the mixed cement into the casting. The cement should be loaded so that a thin lining covers [ ] of the casting.

Back 50

all internal walls

Front 51

Dental restorative material that are applied to a tooth or teeth while the material is pliable and can be adapted, carved, and finished are classified as:

Back 51

Direct Restorations

Front 52

Calcium hydroxide is the most frequently selected cavity liner because:

Back 52

it stimulates the production of reparative dentin, protects pulp from irritation, and is compatible with all types of restorative materials

Front 53

T or F: An MRI and a CAT scan are part of a comprehensive evaluation to determine whether a patient will benefit from dental implants.

Back 53

False

Front 54

T or F: Partial dentures are a fixed prosthodontic indirect restoration

Back 54

False

Front 55

T or F: Dental implants may be used to help a patient with bruxism.

Back 55

False

Front 56

[ ] is a cast restoration designed to fit snugly within a tooth preparation such as a class II restoration and covers only a portion of the occlusal and proximal surface.

Back 56

Inlay

Front 57

The process by which the living jawbone naturally grows around the implanted dental support is known as:

Back 57

Osseointegration

Front 58

The final step after cementing the provisional coverage is:

Back 58

Checking Occlusion

Front 59

The removable prosthesis that replaces all of the teeth on one dental arch is a:

Back 59

Removable full denture

Front 60

Which tissues are those that surround the root of the tooth?

Back 60

Periradicular

Front 61

Pulpal nerve damage can occur from:

Back 61

Trauma and/or irritation

Front 62

The treatment used as an attempt to save the pulp and encourage the formation of dentin at the site of the injury is:

Back 62

Pulp capping

Front 63

The natural rubber material used to obturate the pulpal canal after treatment is completed is called:

Back 63

Gutta-percha

Front 64

[ ] included gather of information such as periodontal pocket readings, furcations, tooth mobility, presence of exudate (pus), and gingival recession.

Back 64

Periodontal exam and charting

Front 65

[ ] provides rapid calculus removal by converting very high frequency sound waves into mechanical energy and reduces operator hand fatigue.

Back 65

Ultrasonic Scaler

Front 66

Dental arch wires are held in place by:

Back 66

ligature ties or elastomeric ties

Front 67

Orthodontic fixed appliances are also known as:

Back 67

braces

Front 68

Oral surgery instruments are classified as [ ] and must be sterilized after each use.

Back 68

Critical

Front 69

[ ] are used to remove the tooth in one piece with the crown and root intact.

Back 69

Forceps

Front 70

Self-cured sealant materials are supplied as a two-part system that includes:

Back 70

a catalyst and a base

Front 71

T or F: Patients at high risk for caries or with areas of thin demineralized enamel are contraindications for coronal polishing.

Back 71

True

Front 72

The first appointment for a child should take place at about [ ] of age.

Back 72

2 years

Front 73

[ ] was adopted to enhance and protect the privacy and rights of patients.

Back 73

HIPAA