Example Questions

Question 1

what is the amoxicillin dosage and when should PT take it?

Answer 1

2000mg 1 hour before

Question 2

cavity classification for anterior teeth proximal surfaces is

Answer 2

class 3

Question 3

labial frenum attaches the upper lip to the anterior surface of the maxillary gingiva

Answer 3

true

Question 4

after the premature loss of primary tooth, which special fixed appliance is worn to maintain a space foe the permanent tooth?

Answer 4

space maintainers

Question 5

the PT records are: X-rays, medical/dental health history form, diagnostic models, personal info and

Answer 5

informed consents

Question 6

_____ means that the tooth is in a distal to normal position

Answer 6

distoversion

Question 7

_____ means that the tooth is tipped toward the lip or cheek

Answer 7

labioversion

Question 8

the system for calling off the condition of the mouth starts from tooth #__ and goes down tooth #__ for the lower arch and finishes at tooth 32

Answer 8

1, 17

Question 9

left of the chart is PTs

Answer 9

maxillary right

Question 10

_____ are placed in the contact area, forcing the teeth to spread the accommodate the ortho bands

Answer 10

separators

Question 11

pointed side of the wedge is placed towards the ____

Answer 11

occlusal surface

Question 12

when the vertical overlap of the maxillary teeth is greater than the incisor 1/3 of the mandibular anterior teeth, is called?

Answer 12

overbite

Question 13

an abnormal horizontal distance between the labial surface of the mandibular anterior teeth and the labial surface of the maxillary anterior teeth is called?

Answer 13

overjet

Question 14

which of the following is not considered a removable appliance?

Answer 14

palatal expansion appliance

Question 14

what is the normal human body temp?

Answer 14

98.6

Question 14

factors that cause pulse fluctuations are _______

Answer 14

body size, age, stress, physical activities

Question 14

hyperventilation is high blood pressure

Answer 14

false

Question 14

systolic pressure is the higher number and diastolic pressure is the lower number

Answer 14

true

Question 14

which factors can initiate ,malformation in the unborn child

Answer 14

genetics, environment, drugs, infections

Question 14

fetal alcohol symptoms in an infant are a result of the mother _____

Answer 14

persisting in alcohol consumptions

Question 14

what happens when the PTs blood pressure reading is high?

Answer 14

retake BP after 15min

Question 14

molar and premolar proximal surfaces cavities are called ____

Answer 14

class 2

Question 14

enamel forming cells are called?

Answer 14

ameloblasts

Question 15

what is the last development stage before eruption?

Answer 15

calcification

Question 16

what is the final stage of the life cycle of the tooth?

Answer 16

attrition

Question 17

class 6 cavities are due to ___

Answer 17

attrition

Question 18

the hardest living substance in the body is?

Answer 18

enamel

Question 19

Primary teeth may erupt with a covering over enamel called Nasmyth's membrane. true or false?

Answer 19

true

Question 20

Cementum is the bone like tissue that covers the root portion of the tooth. True or false?

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Alveolar bone is composed of ______ that protects the teeth.

Answer 21

Spongy bone

Question 22

Enamel is organic and it can regenerate itself. sure or false?

Answer 22

false

Question 23

The pulp is Partially made from ________ cells from which connective tissue evolves

Answer 23

Fibroblasts

Question 24

The pulp is damaged due to an injury, the tissue may become inflamed, causing ____

Answer 24

Pulpitis

Question 25

THE _______ consists of portions of the tooth structure, supporting hard and soft dental tissues, and the alveolar bone

Answer 25

Peiodontium

Question 26

Mass of blood in the tissue is called?

Answer 26

Hematoma

Question 27

Clinical examination consists of visual inspection of the patients hard and soft tissue, palpation, checking TMJ, percussion which is _____ process

Answer 27

Tapping

Question 28

Reversible pulpits means the plural inflammation that may NOT be ale to heal itself. True or false?

Answer 28

False

Question 29

What is the advantages of using a rubber dam?

Answer 29

Provides better accesss, better visibility, prevents moisture

Question 30

What kind of safety precaution can be applied when playing a rubber dam clamp on the tooth

Answer 30

tie a 12" piece of floss on the clamp

Question 31

On a dental radiograph, the radiopaque line, or _____ represents the line, compact alveolar bone lining the socket.

Answer 31

lamina dura

Question 32

What is the difference between gingivectomy vs gingivoplasty

Answer 32

Gingivectomy is the removal of the soft tissue, done when periodontal pockets are untreatable Gingivoplasty is the reshaping of the tissue

Question 33

_______ mucosa flows into the tissue of the cheeks, lips, inside the floor of the mandible

Answer 33

Alveolar

Question 34

Free gingiva is also known as ____

Answer 34

Marginal

Question 35

The mucogingival junction is the line of demarcation between the _____ gingiva and ____ mucosa.

Answer 35

Attached, alveolar

Question 36

The space between the unattached gingiva and the tooth is the ____

Answer 36

gingival sulcus

Question 37

What is the required length when placing a periodontal dressing

Answer 37

Must extend at least one tooth on either side of the surgical site

Question 38

in a heathy mouth, the gingival sulcus space would not exceed ____ millimeters in depth

Answer 38

2-3mm

Question 39

Which dental specialty deals with the recognition, prevention, and treatment of malaignment and irregularities of the teeth, jaws and face

Answer 39

Ortho

Question 40

The ortho team consists ofd the ____

Answer 40

dentist, receptionist and business staff, laboratory tech

Question 41

When placing a periodontal dressing, RDA must do the following ___

Answer 41

Irrigate and dry the surg site with a 2x2, apply vaseline on sutures

Question 42

Which of the following is an ideal occlusion relationship?

Answer 42

Maxillary and mandibular teeth are in maximum contact and normally spaced

Question 43

The established system for classifying malocclusion is called ____ classification.

Answer 43

Angle's

Question 44

When performing coronal polishing, RDAs should _____.

Answer 44

never press the cup continuously against the tooth, avoid posing decalcified areas, use pastes without fluoride when preparing for acid etching

Question 45

What I the treatment for anaphylactic shock

Answer 45

Apply oxygen, administer EPI injection

Question 46

what are the symptoms of anaphylactic shock?

Answer 46

skin reaction within 2-5min, respiratory reaction

Question 47

What are the symptoms for syncope?

Answer 47

fainting, anxiety, dizziness

Question 48

if PT lost vital signs what is the first thing one needs to do before administering CPR?

Answer 48

call 911 first is there is no one to call, tell someone to call 911

Question 49

nonmaleficence is an ethical principle that states _______

Question 50

Veracity is the truthfulness and it protects from overbilling, waiver of copay, and misrepresentation of care. True or false

Answer 50

true

Question 51

when a wall is not available, the operator should be standing at least _____.

Answer 51

At least 6-8 feet from the x ray head

Question 52

what are the real hazards of radiation

Answer 52

primary and secondary radiation

Question 53

that color is the oxygen storage cylinder

Answer 53

green

Question 54

broaches are used to ____.

Answer 54

remove the pulp tissue

Question 55

Paper points need to remain in the canal for at least ____.

Answer 55

1 minute

Question 56

HIV virus appears to attach itself to a cell in the immune system called T-4 Lymphocyte. true or false

Answer 56

true

Question 57

which custom made matrix is designed and used used on primary teeth?

Answer 57

T-band

Question 58

if the band of the matrix is positioned left, then it can be used for the ___ quadrant(s).

Answer 58

upper left quadrant, lower right quadrant