[TEST] Professional dental terminology

The area where two teeth are touching is known as the ____________ surface.

A. Abutment

B. Proximal

C. Central

D. Lingual

The surface of the teeth that is referred to as the cheek side.

A. Buccal

B. Lingual

C. Occlusal

D. Proximal

How many teeth are in the primary dentition?

A. 25

B. 32

C. 20

D. 10

The relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth, when the teeth are touching and the mouth is gently closed, is known as what?

A. Occlusion

B. Abutment

C. Facial alignment

D. Sulcus measurement

Which teeth are responsible for tearing food?

A. Molars

B. Premolars

C. Incisors

D. Canines

If a demineralization area (white spot lesion) on the enamel of a tooth is not treated, it will develop into a cavity.

A. True

B. False

Which of the following involves only gum tissue and not bone loss around the tooth?

A. Periodontitis

B. Gingivitis

C. Osteoarthritis

D. Osteonecrosis

Periodontitis is irreversible and involves bone loss around the tooth.

A. True

B. False

Initial periodontal therapy does not includes which of the following procedures?

A. Scaling

B. Root planing

C. Antimicrobial therapy

D. Restorations

Which of the following does not contribute to extrinsic stains on the teeth?

A. Food

B. Wine

C. Tea

D. Toothpaste

What are the tiny bundle of fibers that hold the tooth in the socket?

A. Periodontal ligaments

B. Periodontal implants

C. Periodontal muscles

D. Boney fibers

The space between the gingiva and the tooth that is not attached to the tooth is called?

A. Alveolar bone

B. Sulcus

C. Periodontal ligament

D. Gingival margin

Which are clinical signs of gingivitis?

A. Radiographic evidence of bone loss, inflammation, sulcus depth of 3mm.

B. No radiographic evidence of bone loss but visible evidence of inflammation and slight sulcular depth.

C. Radiographic evidence of bone loss, bleeding, sulcus depth >4mm.

D. No radiographic evidence of bone loss.

Culturing bacteria from the oral cavity in a dish in the laboratory is an example of what type of study?

A. In vivo

B. In vitro

C. In situ

D. En vive

Which of the following restorations is the strongest?

A. Veneer

B. Composite

C. Amalgam

D. Plastic

Bridges can be made of gold or porcelain and are connected to what?

A. Gingiva

B. Bone

C. Abutment teeth

D. They need no connection.

Which of the following crystals are the most resistant to demineralization and decay?

A. Hydroxyapatite

B. Fluorapatite

C. Calcium apatite

D. Lipid apatite

Tooth whitening or bleaching cannot be accomplished through which of the following method(s)?

A. At home whitening strips

B. At home bleaching trays and gel

C. In office bleaching with lights or lasers

D. Whitening chewing gum

Which clinical signs are associated with periodontitis?

A. Bleeding, sulcus depth of <2mm, halitosis

B. Painful gums, bleeding, sulci <3mm

C. Bleeding, attachment loss, sulcus depth of >4mm

D. Bleeding, sulcus depth of <4mm

Starting anterior and moving posterior, which order of teeth is correct?

A. Molar, premolar, bicuspid, canine

B. Third molar, premolar, canine central incisor

C. Central incisor, premolar, canine, molar, third molar

D. Incisor, canine, premolar, molar

Primary dentition does not include which type of tooth?

A. Molar

B. Premolar

C. Canine

D. Lateral incisor

Which tooth surface is closest to the midline?

A. Mesial

B. Labial

C. Proximal

D. Buccal

Which tooth surface of the anterior teeth is nearest the lips?

A. Mesial

B. Labial

C. Proximal

D. Buccal

Which tooth surface of the posterior teeth is closest to the cheek?

A. Mesial

B. Labial

C. Proximal

D. Buccal

There are several types of fluoride used in the dental office. Which of the following is not a type of fluoride product typically used in the dental office?

A. Fluoride varnish

B. Acidulated phosphate

C. Neutral sodium

D. Hydrogen peroxide