Midterm Exam Study Guide: Dental Staff School

How many premolars are in primary dentition?

0

How long before an alginate must be poured?

1 hour- wrap it in a wet towel.

3rd molars consists:

1, 16 & 17, 32

Name 5 ways to control moisture:

1. Cotton Rolls 2. Dry angle pads 3. Dental Dam 4. Saliva ejector 5. High-volume evacuator (HVE)

Name the Dental Team:

1. Dentist 2. Dental Hygienist 3. Dental Assistant 4. Dental Lab Technician

Enamel

1. Hard, outermost layer of a tooth 2. Stronger than bone

What are the 4 types of teeth?

1. Incisors (central and lateral) 2. Canines (cuspids / eye teeth) 3. Premolars 4. Molars

What are some of the functions of the tongue?

1. Mastication (chewing) 2. Cleansing the oral cavity 3. Deglutition (swallowing) 4. Taste 5. Speech

Sealant

1. Material used for sealing something so as to make it airtight or watertight. 2. A plastic like material to prevent decay

What are the five surfaces of the teeth?

1. Mesial 2. Distal 3. Occlusal / Incisal 4. Buccal / Facial 5. Lingual

Name the instruments in a basic set up:

1. Mirror 2. Explorer 3. Cotton pliers 4. Articulating paper holder.

What is the primary focus of OSHA in dentistry?

1. To ensure the safety & health of America's workers by setting & enforcing standards 2. Designed to protect the employees

How many molars are in permanent dentition?

12

How many arches are in the mouth?

2

2nd molars consists:

2, 15 & 18, 31

How many teeth are in primary dentition?

20 (A through T).

1st molars consists:

3, 14 & 19, 30

How many teeth are in permanent dentition?

32

How many quadrants are there?

4

How many sextants are there?

6

How many molars are in primary dentition?

8

How many specialties does the ADA recognize?

9

Disinfection

A chemical used to reduce or lower the number of microorganisms on inanimate objects.

What teeth are present in "mixed dentition"?

A mixture between primary and permanent teeth.

Mixed dentition

A mixture of permanent teeth and primary teeth that occurs until all primary teeth have been lost, usually between the ages of 6 and 12.

Bicuspid

A premolar tooth; a tooth with two cusps.

Model Trimmer

A rotary flat grinder used to trim dental plaster or stone casts.

Abutment

A tooth or implant used for support and retention of a fixed or removable prosthesis.

When does permanent dentition begin?

After the last primary tooth has exfoliated.

Buccal is Posterior as Facial is ....

Anterior.

Pontic

Artificial tooth that replaces a missing natural tooth.

Posterior: premolars & molars

Back.

Oxygen is Green as N20 (Nitrous Dioxide) is ....

Blue.

What tooth is considered the longest tooth or the cornerstone of the mouth?

Canines / Cuspid

What teeth have class V fillings?

Cavity on the cervical third of the facial or lingual surfaces of any tooth.

Fluorosis

Characterized by small white streaks or specks & in severe cases, brown stains in the enamel.

Pediatric Dentistry

Dental speciality of providing oral healthcare of children from birth to adolescent.

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Dental specialty that deals with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging, including x-ray films (radiographs).

Endodontics

Dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the pulp.

Orthodontics

Dental specialty that includes the diagnosis, prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusion.

Prosthodontics

Dental specialty that provides restoration and replacement of natural teeth.

Periodontics

Dental specialty that treats and prevents diseases of the gingiva or gums, bone, and structures supporting the teeth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental surgical specialty that diagnoses and treats conditions of the mouth, face, jaws, and associated areas.

Anterior: incisors & canines

Front.

Bruxism

Grinding or gnashing of the teeth, most commonly while the patient is asleep.

What handpiece operates at 450,000RPM and has a water coolant system?

High-speed handpiece.

Autoclave

Instrument used for sterilization by means of moist heat under pressure.

Frenum

Narrow band of tissue that connects two structures.

When administering N20 what is the patient given at both the beginning and end?

Oxygen

Succedaneous

Permanent teeth that replace primary teeth after eruption.

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protection Equipment

Precleaning

Removal of bioburden before disinfection.

Mamelons

Rounded enamel extension on the incisal ridges of incisors.

What color is an amalgam filling?

Silver.

Plaque

Soft deposit on the teeth that consists of bacteria and bacteria by-products.

Who must have a written prescription before performing / creating services?

The dental lab technician.

Who assesses the patient's oral health and is legally responsible for the care of the patient?

The dentist.

Occlusion

The natural contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth in all positions

Sterilization

The process that kills all microorganisms.

What is the living tissue inside the tooth?

The pulp.

Dental Public Health

The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts.

Oral Pathology

The study of diseases of the oral cavity.

Eruption

To appear in the mouth by emerging from the gingival or gum tissue.

Exfoliation

To shed the primary teeth.

What is the bony growths in the palate?

Tori / Torus

How often does the ultrasonic needs to be disinfected?

When it gets cloudy or more frequently when needed.

Vacuum-Former

Where a sheet of plastic is heated to a forming temperature, stretched onto a single-surface mold, & forced against the mold by a vacuum. ex: mouth guards / bleaching trays.