Perio
The junctional epithelium acts as which of the following to the base of the sulcus or pocket?
A) seal
B) A bridge
C) A connector
D) A barrier
A) seal
** The junctional epithelium acts as a seal to prevent bacteria and food fragments from entering directly into the bloodstream.
________is the ongoing systemic collection, analysis, and interpretation of outcome-specific data for use in planning, implementing, and evaluating the effect of public health programs and practices.
A) Prevalence
B) Reliability
C) Status
D) Surveillance
D) Surveillance
__________ is maximal intensity of effect or response that a drug produces?
Efficacy
The most common soft tissue sarcoma in children is:
A. Fibrosarcoma
B. Kaposi sarcoma
C. Rhabdomyosarcoma
D. Leiomyosarcoma
C. Rhabdomyosarcoma
Retraction of the gingival margin away from the tooth is best accomplished by which one of the following?
A) Use air to gently displace the tissue.
B) Use a probe to pull on the tissue.
C) Use explorer to retract the tissue.
D) Use any dental hygiene instrument to retract the tissue.
A) Use air to gently displace the tissue.
Which of the following is the BEST description of the mucogingival junction?
A) It appears as a line between two light pink areas.
B) It appears as a line between two dark pink areas.
C) It appears as a line between one area that is lighter pink and one area that is darker pink.
D) It appears as a splotch that ranges from light pink to dark pink.
C) It appears as a line between one area that is lighter pink and one area that is darker pink.
Using the following definition, identify the appropriate legal and ethical concept. The concept of failure to perform professional duties according to the accepted standard of care is known as
A) Professional liability
B) Scope of practice
C) Standard of care
D) Informed consent
E) Negligence or malpractice
E) Negligence or malpractice
The primary organ involved in metabolism or biotransformation is?
Liver
Slightly depressed soft tissue lesion in which the epithelium above the basal layer is denuded is called:
A) Aphtha
B) Cyst
C) Erosion
D) Erythema
E) Patch
C) Erosion
When designing a strategy for the treatment of inadequate biofilm removal in patients with poor oral status, which strategy applies?
A) Educate regarding the role of biofilm in the oral cavity
B) Educate about reducing intake of fermentable carbohydrates
C) Educate about the effects of oral disease on systemic health
D) Educate about the signs and symptoms of mucosal infections
E) Educate regarding sips of water or ice chips
A) Educate regarding the role of biofilm in the oral cavity
The __________ is a thin, acellular tenacious film formed of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids.
A) acquired pellicle
B) microbial biofilm
C) materia alba
D) food debris
E) supragingival calculus
F) subgingival calculus
A) acquired pellicle
The internal driving force that prompts an individual to act to satisfy a need or desire or to accomplish a particular goal is called __________________.
A) compliance
B) evocation
C) motivation
D) behavior change
E) autonomy
C) motivation
The primary organ involved in excretion or elimination is?
Kidney
Which virus is implicated in Burkett's lymphoma?
A) Human papilloma virus
B) Hepatitis B
C) Hepatitis C
D) Epstein–Barr virus
D) Epstein–Barr virus
Mechanical wearing away of tooth structure by mastication is
A) attrition.
B) abrasion.
C) erosion.
D) idiopathic.
A) attrition.
These fibers extend from the root apex to adjacent surrounding bone to resist vertical forces.
A) Apical fibers
B) Oblique fibers
C) Horizontal fibers
D) Alveolar crest fibers
E) Interradicular fibers
A) Apical fibers
CAMBRA is an acronym for
A) Caries Assessment Management by Risk Assessment.
B) Clinical Assessment and Management by Risk Assessment.
C) Caries Management and Biofilm Risk Assessment.
D) Caries Management by Risk Assessment.
D) Caries Management by Risk Assessment.
Nifedipine is used to treat angina. What is the other indication?
A) Ventricular arrhythmias
B) Hypertension
C) Cardiac failure
D) Congestive heart failure
A) Ventricular arrhythmias
A/n ___________________ lesion is attached to the underlying tissues by a thin stalk?
A. Fixed
B. Sessile
C. Fluctuant
D. Endophytic
E. Pedunculated
E. Pedunculated
A severe overbite presents as incisal edges of the maxillary teeth that are within
A) the incisal third of the facial surfaces of the mandibular teeth.
B) the middle third of the facial surfaces of the mandibular teeth.
C) the cervical third of the facial surfaces of the mandibular teeth.
C) the cervical third of the facial surfaces of the mandibular teeth.
Which of the following gingival fibers extend from the cervical cementum over the alveolar crest to blend with the fibers of the periosteum of the bone?
A) Circumferential fibers
B) Dentogingival fibers
C) Dentoperiosteal fibers
D) Alveologingival fibers
E) transseptal fibers
C) Dentoperiosteal fibers
"Does your mouth frequently become dry?" is which type of question?
A) system oriented
B) disease oriented
C) symptom oriented
D) culture oriented
C) symptom oriented
Symptoms of left ventricular heart failure include
a. Pitting or pedal edema
b. Pulmonary edema
c. The need to have dental treatment performed in a semireclined position
d. Dyspnea and orthopnea
e. b, c, and d only
f. All of the above
e. b, c, and d only
The first manifestation of HIV infection may be which of the following?
a. perio disease
b. increased salivation
c. candidiasis
d. ear pain with drainage
c. candidiasis
Which of the following patients would benefit from a power brush?
A) Patients with orthodontic appliances
B) Patients with dental implants
C) Patients with limited dexterity
D) Aggressive brushers
E) All of these
E) All of these