Tooth surfaces and names
What surface is closest to the tongue
Lingual
How many teeth in Primary and Permanent dentition
20 , 32
Periodic stretching can help you stay healthy in the workplace. Why?
True - We are to follow ergonomics to stay healthy
What is the reason a few children are not protected by sealants
Lack of public awareness
After patients review HIPPA written policy, they sign a form that
Acknowledges the patient's receipt of the privacy policy
What surface is the chewing surface of posterior teeth
Occlusal
How many teeth in each arch of the primary dentition
10
A treatment plan is sequenced to address all issues a patient may have. And may have more than one option for treatment. WHY?
True - There are different procedure that can be offered. This can be due to coast, the state the oral health is in and what is best for the patient.
What is the most common cause of sealant loss
Moisture contamination during placement
Polishing (Does or do not) improve the uptake of fluoride; Therefore, polishing (is or is not) necessary before fluoride application
Does not improve - Not necessary
Which type of teeth not found in the primary dentition
Premolars
To examine with the use of fingers
Palpate (Palpation)
Dental caries is not considered a communicable bacterial disease. Reason?
False - Yes, it is. Decay holds bacteria and sometimes and can be infectious.
How effective are dental sealants when placed properly
100%
The three factors required for the development of caries are Susceptible tooth, Specific bacteria and ___
Fermentable carbohydrates
What are the tooth numbers of the second permanent molars
#2, #15, #18, #31
Periodontal pockets grater then ___ mm is a sign of periodontal issues.
3mm
Root caries is not prevalent when people keep their teeth longer
False - People are keeping their teeth longer so that is the primary reason root caries is becoming more prevalent
What is the most common technique to remove stains from teeth
Rubber cup polishing
Incipient caries is the ___ stage of development of a carious lesion.
First
Wisdom teeth are also referred to as?
Third Molars
A patients medical and dental history should be updated
Every time the patient comes into the office
Can a 10 yearold have mixed dentition
True - yes because some of the baby teeth has exfoliated (came out) and the kid has some permanent teeth in its place. At 12-15 we should have all permanent teeth.
What is the purpose of the coronal polishing technique?
To remove stains from the coronal surface of the tooth
If you had to do sealants on a 12-year-old patient with no cavities. How many teeth would receive sealants
16