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True or False: A check-up is more detailed than a comprehensive exam.
False
Fill in the blanks:
Dental X-rays can be risky because of ______
Radiation exposure.
What food or drink can make caries/decay worse? Give me 2 examples.
Sugar, candy, soda, juice, etc..
What is the job of a palatal expander?
To widen the upper jaw.
Which prosthetic is removable: a denture or an implant?
A denture
Name two soft tissues the dentist checks during an exam.
Tongue, lips, inside of the mouth, gums (any two)
Which type of X-ray shows the full tooth, from root to crown?
Periapical X-ray
True or False: Cavities always hurt from the beginning.
False
What do we call teeth that don’t meet/close properly?
Open bite
Give me 2 materials that can you can use to fill a tooth.
Composite resin, gold, amalgam, silver, ceramic. (any 2)
Your dentist finds a problem with your bite. What is the medical word for how your teeth fit together?
Occlusion
Which protective item does a patient wear during an X-ray?
Lead apron or lead collar
What causes dental caries?
Bacteria in plaque producing acid
Which appliance keeps teeth in place after treatment?
Retainer
Fill in the blanks: ___________ are used to improve discolored, chipped, or crooked teeth in dental prosthetics.
Veeners
What tool might a dentist use during a comprehensive exam to look at your teeth closely?
A mirror or an explorer/dental probe
Match the X-ray with its purpose:
1-Bitewing – 2- Occlusal
a) Tooth position in an arch
b) Decay between teeth
Answer: b) Bitewing, a) Occlusal
What is one symptom of stage two caries when it reaches the dentin?
Sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet
True or False: Braces are always removable.
False (they are fixed).
True or False: A filling is always done in two appointments.
False (only indirect fillings require two appointments).
Imagine you are a dentist. What are 3 things you would check in a new patient’s first appointment?
Head & neck, soft tissues, gums, bite, decay, restorations, X-rays (any 3)
What does “computed tomography” help dentists detect?
Tumors or fractures.
You're a dentist. What advice would you give a teenager to prevent cavities? Give 2 suggestions.
Brush twice a day, avoid sugar, floss, visit the dentist,etc.
Name one reason someone might need orthodontic treatment (not just cosmetic).
Headaches, tooth decay, speech problems, chewing issues, etc.
Why does the dentist use a special light when doing the filling?
To cure (harden) each layer of the filling material.