Histology, Embryology,
Anatomy, Physiology
Head & Neck Anatomy
Dental Anatomy
Radiology & General Pathology
Oral Pathology
Microbiology & Immunology
100

what is the difference between these cell junctions: desmosome vs hemidesmosome

desmosome: cell to cell

hemidesmosome: cell to non-cellular

100

A cavity within a bone is called

a sinus

100

what type of lingual papillae are found near the base of the tongue?

Circumvallate 

100

Who discovered radiation

Wilhelm Roentgen

100

what is this lesion called?


pyogenic granuloma

100

microbes that tolerate zero O2

obligate anaerobes

200

4 types of tissue

nerve

epithelium

connective

muscle

200

what is the landmark for nasopalatine nerve block?

incisive foramen

200

how do pulp chambers of primary teeth compare to permanent teeth?

larger

200

What are the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation?

Rubor (redness)

Tumor (swelling

Dolor (pain)

Calor (heat) 

Loss of function

200

what are two other names for NUG

trench mouth 

Vincent's infection

200

multicellular, macro parasites that are part of the animal kingdom

helminths

300

neural crest cells involved in facial and oral development are derived from which embryonic tissue?

ectoderm

300

the mandible articulates with which bone?

temporal

300

which incisal angle is sharper: mesial or distal

mesial

300

higher kVp = higher or lower contrast?

lower

300

which lingual papillae are affected by geographic tongue?

filiform

300

which two WBC are phagocytes

neutrophils and macrophages (mature monocytes)

400

a solution that has a lower concentration than the cytosol inside the cell is said to be:

hypotonic

400

muscles of mastication are innervated by which nerve?

cranial nerve V (trigeminal)

400

roots tend to flex or curve in which direction?

distally

400

which leukocyte is the primary WBC in inflammation for the first 6-12 hours?

neutrophil

400

which teeth are most affected by fusion?

incisors

400

which type of microscopy allows for visualization of living specimen: light field or dark field

dark field

500

the development of ______ is completely dependent on presence of dental roots or implants

alveolar bone

500

which muscle of facial expression pulls the corners of the mouth laterally (smiling)?

buccinator

500

what are the fringe-like processes found on the ventral surface of the tongue

plica fimbriatae

500

what are the three exposure factors on an x ray control panel?

mA (milliamperage)

kVp (kilovoltage peak)

time

500

this type of anemia increases the risk of oral cancer

iron deficiency

500

illness caused by streptococcus pyogenes

scarlet fever

600

list 4 of the 5 connective tissues`

bone

cartilage

reticular

bone marrow

lymphoid

600

what type of joint action occurs in the TMJ during opening?

hinge followed by glide

600

distal step occlusion develops into:

class II

600

what is the name for chemicals that produce fever?

pyrogens

600

which mineral is found in high levels in the blood of those with osteomalacia or rickets?

calcium

600

viruses that multiply in bacteria are called

bacteriophages
700

this neurotransmitter stimulates contraction of skeletal muscle

acetylcholine (ACh)

700

which muscle of facial expression surrounds the mouth?

orbicularis oris

700

name the bony protrusion seen on the maxilla  over the roots of the canines

canine eminence

700

inflammatory mediators tumour necrosis factor (TNFa) and interleukin-1 (IL-1) are produced by:

macrophages

700

name this cyst: radiolucency in the jaw that scallops around roots, teeth remain vital.

simple bone cyst

700

____ attaches to already carious lesions and contributes to caries progression

lactobacilli

800

an URTI can spread via the Eustachian tube from the nasopharynx to which anatomical space?

middle ear

800

which muscle functions to elevate and retract the mandible?

Temporalis

800

which tooth type (regardless of arch) typically has the shortest roots?

incisors

800

beam quality is dictated by ____ whereas beam quantity is dictated by ____. 

(options: mA, kVp)

quality = kVp

quantity = mA

800

what treatment is often needed to save a tooth with dens invaginatus?

endodontic

800

spongiform encephalopathies are caused by

prions

900

the enamel organ develops from which tissue?

epithelium

900

which artery supplies mandibular teeth?

inferior alveolar

900

class II division ____ occlusion exhibits flaring of the anteriors

division 1

900

type of wound healing in which the edges are separated, leading to a large amount of granulation tissue filling the space and substantial scar formation

secondary intention

900

name this cyst: from the degeneration of a tooth germ during development, occurs in place of a tooth. asymptomatic but results in lack of a tooth in that place. is a well defined radiolucent oval.

primordial cyst

900

Which lymphocyte intensifies the immune response and produces cytokines?

T-lymphocytes

1000

parathyroid hormone (PTH) causes increased blood calcium by stimulating which cells

osteoclasts

1000

which branch of the trigeminal nerve supplies all four muscles of mastication?

mandibular

1000

when does tooth movement toward eruption begin?

once crown enamel formation is complete

1000

magnification of an image is reduced when the target-Receptor distance is increased / reduced

reduced

1000

what is occurring with the above teeth?

concrescence 

1000

how long does it take for gingivitis to become clinically evident following plaque formation?

14-21 days (2-3 weeks)

1100

two oral tissues that contain free nerve endings:

dental pulp

oral epithelium

1100

muscles of mastication are innervated by which nerve?

cranial nerve V (trigeminal)

1100

most teeth crowns are tipped facially/buccally. which teeth are the exceptions?

mandibular posteriors

1100

what are the two mechanisms of radiation injury?

ionization

radiolysis of water

1100

which oral structure is affected by pleomorphic adenoma?

salivary glands

1100

true or false: prokaryotes store their genetic information in a structure called the nucleus

false, they store them in single circular genes or in plasmids

1200

closure of the semilunar valves indicates which heart sound; first or second

second

1200

which deep cervical node is easily palpated when enlarged and is found near the angle of the mandible?

jugulodigastric

1200

where is primate spacing located?

between the max canine and lateral incisor

between the mand canine and first molar

1200

name the transient specialized repair tissue

granulation tissue

1200

which bone dysplasia shows soap bubble radiolucencies in the jaws on rads?

cherubism

1200

which two strep species are not present in the oral cavity unless there are teeth

mutans and sanguinis

1300

urea, which is produced in the _____, is transported to the kidneys for excretion

liver

1300

which branch of the maxillary nerve supplies the anterior hard palate and lingual gingiva of max ants?

Nasopalatine

1300

which premolar exhibits two roots 60% of the time

maxillary first premolar

1300

what three things determine the speed of film?

silver halide crystal size

thickness of emulsion

presence of radiosensitive dyes

1300

name this phenomenon: pressure or trauma to mucosa leads to vesicle formation which later ruptures to form an ulcer

nikolsky's sign

1300

microbes that digest organic compounds and obtain carbon from glucose are termed ______ microbes

heterotrophic

1400

stage of tooth development where enamel organ begins to form

cap stage

1400

which branch of the maxillary nerve supplies the maxillary premolars and the mesiobuccal root of the 6's?

middle superior alveolar

1400

by which age are all permanent teeth except for third molars in development?

3 years

1400

what are the four amino acids that make up DNA?

cytosine

adenine

thymine

guanine

1400

what has occurred with the above teeth?

dens invaginatus

1400

ascomycota are used to develop this medication

penicillins

1500

an injury to cranial nerve VII during inferior alveolar nerve block may result in what?

loss of function of facial muscles

1500

which muscle functions to protrude the mandible?

lateral pterygoid

1500

what are mammals that develop two sets of teeth called?

diphyodonts

1500

which landmark is indicated by the arrow

inferior nasal concha

1500

which virus is responsible for the development of hairy leukoplakia in a patient with HIV/AIDS

Epstein-barr virus

1500

the ratio of bacteria:epithelial cells of the tongue is

100:1