Clinical assisting final

What are nutreints

nurtreints are the componets of food that is needed by the body

What are the three types of carbohydrates

Simple, complex, dietary fiber

What are considered mirconutrients

vitamins and minerals

What is an amino acid

compounds in proteins used by the body to build and repair tissue

How many of the amio acids are essential

9 of which are essential for the normal growth and maintence of tissues

What is a complete protein

Has all of the 9 essential amino acids our body needs. Ex. beef, fish, diary, eggs, and soy products

Which systemic diseases are related to excess fat in the diet

Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and some cancers

Which cholesterol is “good” and which is “bad”

High density lipoprotien = good

Low density lipoprotien = bad

Which type of vitamin is stored in the body and is not destroyed by cooking?

Fat soluable vitamins ( A, D, E, and K)

Which vitiams are referred to as the B-complex vitamins?

All water soluable vitamins except vitamin C

Which vitamins are fat soluable?

A,D,E, and K

What is often called the “forgotten nutrient”?

Water

Which minerals are requied by the body in the largest quantities?

Sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, phosphous, and magnesium

What is the key dietary factor that relates to dental caries?

How long a carbohydrate stays in the mouth

What information must a patient include in a food diary?

Include everything eaten either for a 24 hour period or for an extensive 1 week period

How do sugar-free sodas relate to dental caries?

Sugar substitutes saccharin, asopartame, sorbita, and mannitol are noncariogenic

Which governmental agency regulates the labeling of food products?

USDA

What criteria are used to determine whether a product is organic?

mist have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers

What are the 2 most serious eating disorders?

Anoerxia nervosa, bulimia

What role does the dental assistant have with medically and physically compromised patients?

Aiding the dentist is providing treatment, serving as a source of information for the patient and the family, making the patient more comfortable and reducing anexity

What is the fastest growing segment of the population?

Aging populationI

In what category would you asses a patient who has experienced a stroke and is wheelchair bound?

category 3

What is xerostomia?

The result of medical disorders and medications that cause a decreased flow of saliva

What are the most common oral health conditions that affect the aging population?

Xerostomia, periodontal disease, tooth decay, dark and brittle teeth, and bone resorption

What is dementia?

Mental disorder characterized by loss of memory, concentration, and judgement

What adverse affects can occur as the result of taking Dilantin?

May cause increased bleeding tendencies, drowsiness, lack of cordination, drug induced gingival overgrowth, and xerostamia

What is another term for cerebrovascular accident?

Stroke

Give two examples of a neurologic disorder?

Alzheimer disease, seizures, multiple sclerosis, cerebrovascular accident

What is the leading cause of death of men over and 40 and women over 65 in the United States?

cardiovascular disorders

Is a dental anesthetic with epinephrine recommended for use in patients with heart disease?

Epinephrine and other rasoconstrictors can be administered within limits to patients with mild to moderate heart disease

Provide another term for hypertension?

High blood pressure

What organ of the body do pulmonary disorders affect?

lungs

What does the abbreviation COPD stand for?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

What disorder is associated with an overactive thyroid gland?

Hyperthyroidism

What treatment is prescribed for a patient with type 2 diabetes?

medication or insulin `

What are restorative and esthetic dentistry often referred to as?

operative dentistryA

What is a common term used to describe decay?

cavity or caries

Which step in the inital preperation allows the dentist to determine the shape and placement of the cavity walls?

Resistance formW

Which surface of a cavity preparation is perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth?

Pulpal floor

Where in the mouth would find a class 1 restoration?

occlusal pits and fissure of premolar and molar, buccal pits and fissures of mandibular molars, lingual pits and fissures of maxillary molars, lingual pits of maxillary incisors, most frequently near the cingulum

How many surfaces can be involved in a class 2 restoration?

2,3, or multi surfaces

Would a class 2 restoration be located in anterior or posterior teeth?

posterior

What restorative materials is selected for a class 4 procedure?

Composite resin

What of type of moisture control is recommended for a class 3 and 4 restorations?

dental dam

What population has a higher incidence of class 5 lesions that progress onto the root of the tooth?

older population

Give three reasons an intermediate restoration would be placed rater than a permanent restoration?

to wait and determine the health of a tooth, while waiting to receive a permanent restoration, for financial reasons

Can the replacement of an intermediate restoration be an expanded function of the dental assistant?

Yes

What tooth surface would most likely have a resin veneer placed?

Facial surfaces

What is the difference between a direct and and an indirect veneer?

Direct- uses a composite resin application to create a veneer that is bonded directly to the prepared facial tooth surface

Indirect- more complex procedure is a porelain veneer that is prepared by a dental lab technician

What are the three primary indications for tooth whitening?

Extrinsic stains- coffee, tea, wine, certain foods, tabacco

From aging- routine wear and tear

Intrinsic stains- trauma, aging, exposure to tetracycline, ingestion of fluoride cause fluorosis

What is used to hold the whitening gel to the teeth?

Tray that can be molded to the mouth by placed in boiling water, allowing to cool slightly, then placing in mouth until it molds to the teeth

What is the main ingredient of whitening strip products?

Adhesive hydrogen peroxide

What adverse effects may a patient experience during tooth whitening?

Sensitivity and tissue irritation

What type of removable prosthesis replaces one or more teeth?

Removable partial denture

How would a person’s occupation affect the choice of a removable prosthesis?

Daily activities that involve meeting the public

How does an addition of a prosthesis affect the flow of saliva?

Can stimulate excessive flow of saliva

why is it important that the alveolar ridge be evenly contoured for a removable prosthesis?

mastication, better fit from sore spots

What oral habits can affect the choice of removable prosthesis?

clenching, grinding, mouth breathingW

What is the term for the metal skeleton on a partial denture?

FrameworkW

What is the term for the retainer on a partial denture?

clasp

What component of a partial denture controls the way it is seated in the mouth?

Rest

What impression material is typically used when taking a final impression for a partial denture?

Elastomeric material

How are the artificial teeth stablized during the try-in appointment?

Wax

What is the suction seal created between the denture and the mouth?

Post dam or posterior palatal seal

How many teeth are in a full set of dentures?

14 teeth per arch- 28

What technique does the dentist use to modify the borders of an impression?

Border molding

What is a smile line?

portion of teeth showing when a patient smiles

What are the four jaw positions that the dentist measures when articulating a denture?

vertical dimensions, occlusal relationship, smile line, canine eminence

When is an immediate denture used?

placed immdiately after the extraction of a patients remaining teeth

What is the normal length of a time an immediate denture is worn?

3-6 months

How is an over denture supported in the mouth?

By the bony ridge, oral mucosa, and two or more remaining natural teeth or implants

What is the term for placing a new layer of resin over the tissure surface of a prosthesis

Relining

What is a common term used to desribe the specialty of a fixed prosthodontics?

crown and bridge

If a patient have poor dental hygiene habits, is fixed prosthodontics indicated?

Contraindicated

What type of indirect restoration is placed to improve the apperance of the facial surfaces of teeth?

Indirect veneer w

What part of the tooth is covered by a full crown?

entire anatomic crown of the tooth

What is the difference between an onlay and three quarter crown?

Onlay- resembles a multisurface restoration and covers the promixal surfaces and most of the entire occlusal surface

Three quarter crown- differs from a full crown it does not cover the entire anatomical portion of the tooth

How does a dentist convey to a dental lab tech the type of crown or bridge that should be made?

lab perscription, work order, or requisition

What is the term for an exact replica of a tooth prepared by a lab tech?

Cast

What material does a lab tech use to create the pattern for a casting?

inlay wax

How many appointments are commonly required for a crown procedure?

2

what does the dentist use to reduce the height and contour of a tooth for a casting?

Rotary instruments

If a tooth is nonvital, what is fabricated and placed into the pulp for a better retention of a crown?

post and core

What is placed on the tray to displace gingival tissue during a crown and bridge preparation?

gingival retraction cord

What agent is applied to retraction cord to control bleeding?

Hemident- impregnated retraction cord

What is the term used for overgrown tissue?

hypertrophied

What types of impressions are taking during the crown or bridge preperation procedure?

preliminary, final, occlusal registration

What is placed on the prepared tooth with the lab is making a crown or bridge?

Provisional

Who is legally qualified to permanently cement a crown or bridge in your state?

Dentist

How many appointment are normally eequired for a three unit fixed bridge?

2 appointments

What accessory is used to help in flossing a bridge?

bridge threader

What would be the next step for a dentist if a crown or bridge does not fit properly?

Final impression may need to be retaken and the bridge returned to the lab for adjustments

Why do patients seek periodontal care?

For treatment of periodontal condition that requires the skill and knowledge of a specialist

What information included in the periodontal charting?

Pocket reading, furcations, tooth mobility, puss, and gingival recession

Should teeth have mobility

Slight amount

What is the depth of a normal sulcus?

3mm or less

What units of measurement are used on the periodontal prode?

millimeter

What type of radiograph is especially useful in periodontics?

Bitewings

What instruments are used to remove calculus from supragingical surfaces?

Currettes

What instruments are used to remove calculus from subgingival surfaces?

currette W