Landmarks
The _________ frenum connects the outer surface of the anterior mandibular arch to the inner surface of the lower lip at the midline.
mandibular labial
There are _____ incisor teeth in the primary dentition.
8
Which of the following teeth in the permanent dentition will replace the primary second molars?
Second premolars
Before topical fluoride gel is applied, the
Teeth must be free of calclus
_______ are the components of food that are needed by the body.
Nurtients
Normal gingiva has which of the following characteristics?
Normal gingiva is firm and resistant and can be tightly attached to tooth and bone.
_______ are the longest teeth in the human dentition and are used for cutting and tearing.
Canines
Which of the following adult teeth is nonsuccedaneous?
Maxillary right first molar
Topical fluoride is the type of fluoride found in
fluoridated mouth rinses.
Amino acids are used to form
Taste buds are associated with ________ papillae, which form a V on the posterior portion of the tongue.
vallate
The relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth during biting and chewing movements is
functional occlusion
Which of the following is true of primary teeth in contrast to permanent teeth?
Whiter enamel than permanent teeth
Which of the following can be caused by vigorously scrubbing the teeth with a toothbrush?
Abrasion
Any food that contains sugars or other carbohydrates that can be metabolized by bacteria in plaque is described as being
cariogenic
The ridge that marks the median line of the hard palate is called the
palatal raphe.
The relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth during biting and chewing movements is
maxilla
A common anomaly of the maxillary lateral incisors that is characterized by unusually large open contacts is called
diastemas.
The first step in patient education is to
listen carefully and make the patient an active and responsible partner rather than a passive object.
Which of the following can prevent cholesterol from oxidizing and damaging arteries?
Vitamins C and E
___________ is a white ridge of raised tissue that extends horizontally at the level where the maxillary and mandibular teeth come together.
Linea alba
Which term is used to describe the period when both primary teeth and permanent teeth are present at the same time in the oral cavity?
Mixed
In the Universal Numbering System, the permanent maxillary first premolars are
#5 and #12.
Why is dental care an important aspect of total prenatal care?
Untreated tooth and periodontal disease can increase the risk of giving birth to a preterm, low-birth-weight baby.
Deficiency of which vitamin is associated with swollen or bleeding gums?
C