Semester 2 Final

A post can be used as a retention aid for a crown, provided that the tooth:

HAS BEEN TREATED ENDODONTICALLY

A full metal crown that has the outer layers covered with a thin layer of porcelain is a(n):

PORCELAIN FUSED TO METAL CROWN

The component of the bridge that provides support for the replacement teeth is a(n):

ABUTMENT

Which of the following should be included on the laboratory prescription?

DATE WHEN THE CASE IS EXPECTED BACK

The device that is used to determine the tooth color for ceramic crowns or bridges is a(n):

SHADE GUIDE

A cast post is:

CEMENTED INTO THE PULP CANAL AND MASE FROM AN ACRYLIC PATTERN BY A DENTAL LAB TECHNICIAN

The provisional should _____ below the margin of the preparation.

NOT EXTEND

Provisional crowns are commonly cemented with _____ cement

TEMPORARY CEMENT

What should be done if the margins of the provisional are not adequate?

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL MAY BE ADDED AT THE INNER ASPECT OF THE MARGIN AND THEN THE PROVISIONAL BE RESEATED FOR SETTING

Why is it necessary to keep the preliminary alginate impression moist?

TO KEEP THE ALGINATE FROM DISTORTING

The artificial teeth are set in wax for the patient and dentist to evaluate at the _____ appointment

TRY IN

A pressure point is:

A SORE SPOT, CAUSED BY A POOR FITTING PROSTHESIS, AND A CONDITION THAT SHOULD BE REATED BY THE DENTIST

How long of an appointment is scheduled to deliver the partial denture?

20-30 MINUTES

Which type of impression material is used for the final impressions for the creation of the baseplates and occlusal rims?

ELASTOMERIC

A properly placed dental implant has a success rate of more than ___%.

90%

Dental implants:

HOLD THE ARTIFICAIL TEETH FIRMLY IN PLACE IN THE BONE, PROVIDED NATURAL LOOKING REPLACEMENTS FOR MISSING TEETH, AND INCORPORATE PRINCIPLES FROM FIXED AND REMOVEABLE PROSTHODONTICS

The implantation process involves several steps and may take _____ months to complete

3-9

The implant that is generally used as an alternative for patients with bridges or removable dentures is the _____ implant.

ENDOSTEAL

The term that refers to the bond that is developed between living bone and the surface of an implant fixture is:

OSSEOINTEGRADED

Which dentist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental pulp and the tissues that surround the root of the tooth?

ENDODONTIST

If a tooth has a necrotic pulp, it will not respond to:

HEAT AND COLD STIMULUS

The instrument used to remove coronal pulp tissue and decay from a tooth is the:

SPOON EXCAVATOR

A _____ is an instrument calibrated in millimeters that is used to locate and measure the depth of periodontal pockets.

PERIO PROBE

24. _____ is a preventive measure that is most often performed during a recall appointment, and it is the primary treatment for gingivitis.

DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS

The soft material that forms on the teeth that is the primary cause of gingival inflammation and other forms of periodontal disease is:

PLAQUE

26. _____ is/are used to remove a tooth in one piece, with the crown and root intact.

FORCEPS

Which of the following is an absorbable suture material?

PLAIN CATGUT

Dislodgement of the clot from the socket or an infection in the socket that results in a failure of the healing process can lead to:

DRY SOCKET AND ALVEOLITIS

Which instrument is used following an extraction to scrape the inside of the socket to remove diseased tissue or abscesses?

SURGICAL CURETTE

The most frequently injured teeth in the child’s mouth are the:

MAXILLARY ANTERIOR

Class II occlusion _____.

OCCURS WHEN THE MESIOBUCCAL CUSP OF THE MAXILLARY FIRST MOLAR OCCLUDES IN THE INTERDENTAL SPACE BETWEEN THE MANDIBULAR SECOND PREMOLAR AND THE MESIAL CUSP OF THE MANDIBULAR FIRST MOLAR

The most common type of attachment for fixed appliances is the:

BONDED BRACKET

Buccal arch wire tubes are located on _____ bands.

MAXILLARY FIRST MOLAR

_____ are attached to hooks or buttons that are secured on the band or brackets.

ELASTICS

Beyond the age of ____, thumb and finger sucking will affect the upper facial structure and upper anterior teeth

5

What is the most important public relations tool used in the dental office?

TELEPHONE

In the dental office, the telephone should be answered:

AFTER THE FIRST RING

Factors that can affect human behavior include:

AUTHORITY, PERSONAL ETHICS, AND A PERSON'S ATTITUDE

Closed-ended questions are used to:

CLOSE A CONVERSATION

How should a dental assistant react if, while in the dental chair, the patient begins to move restlessly, is sweating, and appears to be agitated?

ASK THE PATIENT IF HE IS IN PAIN AND ASSURE HIM THAT EVERYTHING IS FINE

Good communication skills include using

PLEASANT VOICE TONES, LISTENING, AND USING QUESTIONS TO GATHER INFORMATION

To be a good team member, it is important to:

SHOW APPRECIATION TO CO-WORKERS

_____ was adopted to enhance and protect the privacy and rights of patients

HIPAA

What item is placed daily in the treatment room, laboratory, and private offices for the staff?

DAILY SCHEDULE

Financial arrangements:

SHOULD ME MADE, IN AN UNHURRIED MANNER, WITH THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCOUNT

All receipts, including checks and cash, should be deposited:

DAILY

How can a person obtain dental insurance?

FROM AN EMPLOYER OR SPOUSE'S EMPLOYER AS PART OF A GROUP PLAN, THROUGH AN INDIVIDUAL PLAN

A career opportunity for a dental assistant in _____ would involve collecting data and reporting statistics on specific public health issues and services such as fluoridation, the incidence of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and care for specific population groups, such as older adults, Native Americans, or migrant workers.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

Some sources for seeking possible employment for a dental assistant include:

INTERNET, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

When listing work experience on a resume:

PROVIDE EMPLOYERS NAMES AND LOCATIONS, LIST IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER BEGINNING WITH THE MOST RECENT, AND PROVIDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT