midterm review

Question 1

specializes in root canal therapy

Answer 1

endodontist

Question 2

specializes in gum disease

Answer 2

periodontist

Question 3

specializes in children’s teeth

Answer 3

pedodonist

Question 4

corrects disease, injury or defects by surgery

Answer 4

prosthodontist

Question 5

specializes in prosthetics

Answer 5

prosthodontist

Question 6

specializes in straightening and aligning teeth

Answer 6

orthodontist

Question 7

lower jaw that hold teeth

Answer 7

mandible

Question 8

the round prominence at the end of the TMJ allowing the mandible to open and close

Answer 8

condyles

Question 9

a part of the mandible that turns towards the skull vertically to allow rotation of the TMJ in the vertical direction

Answer 9

ramus

Question 10

is one of two hold located on the front surface of the mandible between the 1st and 2nd premolars that permits passage of the mental nerve and blood vessels

Answer 10

mental foramen

Question 11

upper jaw that holds teeth

Answer 11

maxilla

Question 12

the joint on each side of the head that allows movement of the mandible

Answer 12

temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

Question 13

____________ is the tapered end of each root where the nerve exits the tooth.

Answer 13

apex

Question 14

_____________ the pear-shaped projection, distal of your soft palate

Answer 14

uvula

Question 15

the tooth # ____ is distal to 29.

Answer 15

29

Question 16

if an x-ray is taken on tooth #4, the Rinn has to be reassembled for tooth #______.

Answer 16

15

Question 17

epinephrine may cause the heart rate to :

Answer 17

increase

Question 18

a cuspid is also called a _________

Answer 18

canine

Question 19

an upper first molar has ______ roots.

Answer 19

3

Question 20

tooth #23 is distal to #______.

Answer 20

24

Question 21

the lingual surface is towards the _____

Answer 21

tongue

Question 22

a ______ molar is commonly called a wisdom tooth.

Answer 22

third

Question 23

______ is not located in the mouth

Answer 23

vermilion border

Question 24

steps for taking impressions

Answer 24

select correct tray, prepare and mix powder and water, load tray, insert tray

Question 25

what does HVE stand for ?

Answer 25

high volume evacuation

Question 26

when starting the sterilization process, which two instruments go in the ultrasonic

Answer 26

basic set up and burs

Question 27

_____ are not used for isolation

Answer 27

articulating paper

Question 28

_______ instruments are ONLY used for composite filling

Answer 28

plastic instrument

Question 29

a filling is needed when a tooth presents with ______

Answer 29

small cavity

Question 30

a vital sign that would be a cause for concern during dental treatment?

Answer 30

blood pressure of 140/95

Question 31

parts needed for a rubber dam set-up include :

Answer 31

dam, punch , forceps, frame , clamp, floss

Question 32

what surface of tooth is closest towards the midline ?

Answer 32

mesial

Question 33

a permanent dentition consists of how many premolars?

Answer 33

8

Question 34

tooth #25 is the patient's :

Answer 34

lower right central

Question 35

tooth #4 is the patient's :

Answer 35

upper right 2nd premolar

Question 36

______ type of film allows the entire mouth to be viewed in one single picture

Answer 36

panoramic

Question 37

the term "buccal" refers to:

Answer 37

the cheek

Question 38

______ vaccination all staff must show proof of

Answer 38

hepatitis B