313 & 315 Flashcards
What is painful muscle, preventing mouth from opening?
Trismus.
What is alveolectomy?
removing of fibrous tissue.
Connective tissue attachment between tooth and alveolar bone.
Periodontal ligament.
What is dysphagia?
difficulty of swallowing.
Name of cells that form enamel.
Ameloblast.
Where is Amelodentinal Junction (ADJ)?
Junction between the enamel and dentine layers.
What group of periodontal ligament fibres are responsible for maintaining tight gingival cuff around each tooth?
Free gingival fibres.
Which salivary component allows the neutralisation of dietary to take place?
Minerals.
Which gland is innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve and is most likely to be associated with tumours?
Parotid glands.
What is hypoglycaemia?
Low blood sugar.
Whats is angle’s classification for patient who has proclined upper incisiors?
Class 2 div 1.
Which oral soft tissue diseases ins most likely to occur after taking long course of antibiotics?
Oral candidiasis.
Which condition is linked specifically to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
Kaposi’s sarcoma.
What is the term used to describe the quality assurance process in place to standardise NHS record-keeping and confidentiality issues?
Information governance.
What is Class 3 malocclusion?
Reverse overjet.
What item is required to tighten the appliance for a functional appliance adjustment?
Adams pliers.
A patient presenting with inflamed tongue that appears smooth and red may be deficient in what?
Iron.
Painless ulcer with no obvious cause and which fails fully to heal within 3 weeks of dental intervention is a sign of?
squamous cell carcinoma
Patient who suffers from coeliac diease have intolerance to the cereal protein gluten. What is the oral lesion that would not normally be found in these patients?
Xerostomia - dry mouth.
What is midazalam usually used for?
epileptic seizure.
Which tooth has 3 rots and 5 cusps?
Upper 1st molar.
Which saliva component begins starch digestion in the food bolus?
salivary amylase.
What is trismus?
Painful muscle, preventing mouth from opening.
Which microorganisms are not involved with enamel demineralisation?
Staphylococcus aureus.
What is condition where pus spreads uncontrolled into the surrounding tissues?
Cellulitis.
What is the first stage in development of chronic gingivitis?
Production of toxins.
Example of Non-milk extrinsic sugar?
Dextrose.
Large gap between teeth.
Diastema.
What is the function of temporalis muscle?
Closes by pulling back to close jaw.
What is the origin of masseter?
Zygomatic arch.
Which muscle moves side to side?
Lateral Pterygoid.
Which etch is used for fissure sealant ?
Orthophosporic acid.
Which etch is used for composite filliing?
Phosporic acid 33%.
What is the name for bridge with one retainer on one side?
Cantilever.
How do you call large seizure?
Grand Mal
What is Analgesic drugs?
Pain reliefs.
What is Antoconvulant drugs used for?
Epilepsy (seizures).
What is the name for medicines that help prevent blood clots?
Anticoagulant.
Which microscopic cell is responsible for the production of secondary dentine following a carious attack on a tooth?
Odontoblasts.
Which toothpaste ingredients has most effect on suppressing the formation of plaque?
Triclosan.
Which ingredient is added in mouthwash specifically to aid healing by the elimination of anaerobic bacteria?
Hydrogen peroxide.
Example of systemic fluoride.
Fluoride drops/tablets.
Which sugars are not associated with dental caries?
Lactose.
Which toothpaste ingredient has the most effect on removing some surface stains from the teeth?
Biological Enzymes.
What time of medicine is known to reduce salivary flow in patients, developing dry mouth.(Xerostomia)
Diuretics.
Which constituents of local anaesthetic cartridge is present to maintain a neutral ph of 7, so that the solution does not irritate the soft tissues?
Buffer.
Which restoration is NOT suitable for use as a temporary filling in a deciduous tooth?
Calcium hydroxide.
What type of material is alginate?
Irreversible hydrocolloid.
