Dentistry

A full set of radiographs consists of:

18 X-ray images

X-rays are normally ordered during which visit with the dentist?

1st

how many teeth do children have

20

how many teeth do adults have

32

Primary teeth are:

Also called "baby teeth"

Children should brush teeth:

At least twice daily, and after eating or drinking sugary foods and beverages

Cavities are also referred to as:

Dental caries

Teeth are:

Filled in the center with blood vessels and nerves.

Buccal. (B)

The crown surface next to the surface of the to the face or cheek

Incisal (I)

The cutting or bitting edge of the tooth

Which of the following statements about dental health is not true?

The enamel on our teeth protects the dentin from acid erosion

A cusp on a tooth is

a point

BWXR

bite wing x-ray

seps/o

infection

madilbul/o

lower jaw

During her first visit with a dentist, Sharon is surprised to be asked questions and have tests taken that seem unrelated to dental health. Which of the following are completed during a general dental exam?

-An exam of her head, face,and neck -Questions about her overall health -Blood pressure test

A dental receptionist's duties might include all of the following

-Greeting patients and scheduling appointments -Making phone calls to remind people of appointments -Processing payments and insurance forms

What is plaque?

A microscopic film that forms on teeth

A prepared tooth

Abutment

B

Buccal

Marissa is 7 years old and still has many of her baby teeth. Her dentist will most likely recommend that she:

Come in for regular check-ups every 6 months

A good option for the primary material for a filling for a front tooth would be:

Composite of acrylic and inorganic materials

Labial. (La)

Crown surface of the tooth next to the lips; facial surface

Which dental professional might be trained by a dentist instead of a formal educational program?

Dental assistant

6 years old, children:

Have fewer teeth than adults

I

Incisal

Which of the following is true of a local anesthetic?

It works by dulling nerve-endings so that a patient feels no pain during a procedure

Pro or Prophy

Prophylaxis

Operation Smile

Provides surgical care for children with a cleft lip or cleft palate

Examples of devices that can be found in the mouth during a dental exam include all except:

Radiographs

The first task in the dental exam for a new patient is:

Reviewing patient's history

Distal. (D)

Side surface of the tooth facing towards the back of the mouth

it is important that the materials for fillings are:

Strong, safe, and long-lasting

A dental assistant is responsible for:

Supporting the dentist by preparing the exam room and instruments for each patient

Occlusal. (O)

The chewing or grinding surface of the tooth

A dentist wears gloves during the dental exams because:

The gloves ensure that diseases will not be passed from dentist to patient or vice versa

Which of the following is not part of a general exam?

The hygenist will swab the inside of the patient's cheek to check tissue cells

Protective gear is worn during X-rays so that:

The patient and health care professionals are protected from radiation

A bite-wing x-ray shows:

The sides between molars

Dental pulp is

The space inside the hollow part of the tooth, filled with blood supply and nerves

A periodontal reading of 2 mm means:

The tooth and gum are normal

Which statement is untrue of the incisors?

They are mostly used for grinding and chewing food

There is no structure in the human body harder than the enamel on our teeth.

True

A ten-year old is visiting the dentist. Jared has 10 of his baby teeth and 10 of his adult teeth. Which statement is most likely to be true? Jared:

Will get another 22 adult teeth

Bite-wing-x-rays. (BWXR)

X-rays that are taken in sets that show the teeth above the gum line and the height of the bone between the teeth. (patient bites down on a cardboard tab)

When acid destroys tooth enamel, it usually causes:

a cavity

veneer

a thin covering of porcelain or composite over the enamel of a tooth

what is cementum

a thin layer of cellular tissue that attaches to ligaments that hold the root of the tooth in place at the jawbone

anti-

against

what should happen if a patient has high blood pressure

all dental word should be stopped and not continued

AM

amalgam

what are pockets in the mouth

areas of the gums around the teeth that are infected/inflammed

A process that allows for a strong connection between a dental material and a tooth.

bonding

teeth are NOT made of:

bone

halit/o

breath

A dental restoration that spans an area that has no teeth, and is connected to natural teeth at each end.

bridge

what is another word for calcium deposits

calculus or tartar

what are the 8 different classifications of a the teeth

central incisor lateral incisor canine first premolar second premolar first molar second molar third molar

A tooth-colored material often used in place of amalgam.

composite

-ia

condition

-is

condition

-osis

condition

D

distal

Ext.

extraction

Children have thirty primary teeth, usually by the age of three.

false

Flouride is naturally found in drinking water and is therefore not recommended as an ingredient in toothpaste.

false

Some dental offices use cassettes to capture images of the patients' teeth. This method takes much longer because the assistant must take time to process the films.

false

The filling is applied to the tooth directly on the portion that is decayed. The materials in the filling will kill the bacteria that caused the infection and stop the cavity from eroding deeper into the dentin.

false

The higher the number on a periodontal exam (8-13mm), the healthier the patient's gums.

false

gingiv/o

gums

La

labial

lab/o

lip

M

mesial

he teeth that use a grinding motion on food are:

molars

or/o

mouth

O

occlusal

-al -ial -ar

pertaining to

cusp/o

point

extraction. (ext.)

removing of a tooth

What is a crown?

reproduces all of the same aspects of a natural tooth. Utilizes alloys, ceramics, acrylics, or composites to reproduce an esthetic, hygienic and function of a tooth.

restoration

reproducing a tooth with metal and/or tooth colored materials

Which procedure treats tooth decay by sealing the tooth?

root canal

prophylaxis. (Pro or Prophy)

routine cleaning of teeth

Mesial. (M)

side surface closest to or facing the midline (imaginary line that divides the mouth into the left and right side).

amalgam. (AM)

silver with other metals used as filling

periodontist

specializes exclusively in the treatment of the gums

orth/o

straight

-id

structure

peri-

surrounding

tempor/o

temporal bone

occlusion

the process of teeth coming together and touching

odont/o

tooth, teeth

Bicuspids are thin and sharp, and are used to cut through food.

true

If children have a positive experience when visiting the dentist's office, they are more inclined to return regularly and take better care of their teeth. A pediatric dentist does his or her best to make children feel comfortable.

true

It is possible to see symptoms of other diseases in the body when examining the mouth.

true

Jane has had a root canal. If she takes care of her teeth properly, the tooth treated and sealed during the procedure should remain intact for her lifetime.

true

maxill/o

upper jaw

what is malocclusion

when the teeth don't bite correctly

what is an impacted tooth

when the tooth has no where else to go (wisdom teeth)

intra-

within or inside