313 & 315 Flashcards

1
Q

What is painful muscle, preventing mouth from opening?

A

Trismus.

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2
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What is alveolectomy?

A

removing of fibrous tissue.

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3
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Connective tissue attachment between tooth and alveolar bone.

A

Periodontal ligament.

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4
Q

What is dysphagia?

A

difficulty of swallowing.

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5
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Name of cells that form enamel.

A

Ameloblast.

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6
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Where is Amelodentinal Junction (ADJ)?

A

Junction between the enamel and dentine layers.

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7
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What group of periodontal ligament fibres are responsible for maintaining tight gingival cuff around each tooth?

A

Free gingival fibres.

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8
Q

Which salivary component allows the neutralisation of dietary to take place?

A

Minerals.

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9
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Which gland is innervated by the glossopharyngeal nerve and is most likely to be associated with tumours?

A

Parotid glands.

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10
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What is hypoglycaemia?

A

Low blood sugar.

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11
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Whats is angle’s classification for patient who has proclined upper incisiors?

A

Class 2 div 1.

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12
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Which oral soft tissue diseases ins most likely to occur after taking long course of antibiotics?

A

Oral candidiasis.

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13
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Which condition is linked specifically to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)?

A

Kaposi’s sarcoma.

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14
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What is the term used to describe the quality assurance process in place to standardise NHS record-keeping and confidentiality issues?

A

Information governance.

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15
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What is Class 3 malocclusion?

A

Reverse overjet.

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16
Q

What item is required to tighten the appliance for a functional appliance adjustment?

A

Adams pliers.

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17
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A patient presenting with inflamed tongue that appears smooth and red may be deficient in what?

A

Iron.

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18
Q

Painless ulcer with no obvious cause and which fails fully to heal within 3 weeks of dental intervention is a sign of?

A

squamous cell carcinoma

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19
Q

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?

A

Xerostomia - dry mouth.

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20
Q

What is midazalam usually used for?

A

epileptic seizure.

21
Q

Which tooth has 3 rots and 5 cusps?

A

Upper 1st molar.

22
Q

Which saliva component begins starch digestion in the food bolus?

A

salivary amylase.

23
Q

What is trismus?

A

Painful muscle, preventing mouth from opening.

24
Q

Which microorganisms are not involved with enamel demineralisation?

A

Staphylococcus aureus.

25
Q

What is condition where pus spreads uncontrolled into the surrounding tissues?

A

Cellulitis.

26
Q

What is the first stage in development of chronic gingivitis?

A

Production of toxins.

27
Q

Example of Non-milk extrinsic sugar?

A

Dextrose.

28
Q

Large gap between teeth.

A

Diastema.

29
Q

What is the function of temporalis muscle?

A

Closes by pulling back to close jaw.

30
Q

What is the origin of masseter?

A

Zygomatic arch.

31
Q

Which muscle moves side to side?

A

Lateral Pterygoid.

32
Q

Which etch is used for fissure sealant ?

A

Orthophosporic acid.

33
Q

Which etch is used for composite filliing?

A

Phosporic acid 33%.

34
Q

What is the name for bridge with one retainer on one side?

A

Cantilever.

35
Q

How do you call large seizure?

A

Grand Mal

36
Q

What is Analgesic drugs?

A

Pain reliefs.

37
Q

What is Antoconvulant drugs used for?

A

Epilepsy (seizures).

38
Q

What is the name for medicines that help prevent blood clots?

A

Anticoagulant.

39
Q

Which microscopic cell is responsible for the production of secondary dentine following a carious attack on a tooth?

A

Odontoblasts.

40
Q

Which toothpaste ingredients has most effect on suppressing the formation of plaque?

A

Triclosan.

41
Q

Which ingredient is added in mouthwash specifically to aid healing by the elimination of anaerobic bacteria?

A

Hydrogen peroxide.

42
Q

Example of systemic fluoride.

A

Fluoride drops/tablets.

43
Q

Which sugars are not associated with dental caries?

A

Lactose.

44
Q

Which toothpaste ingredient has the most effect on removing some surface stains from the teeth?

A

Biological Enzymes.

45
Q

What time of medicine is known to reduce salivary flow in patients, developing dry mouth.(Xerostomia)

A

Diuretics.

46
Q

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?

A

Buffer.

47
Q

Which restoration is NOT suitable for use as a temporary filling in a deciduous tooth?

A

Calcium hydroxide.

48
Q

What type of material is alginate?

A

Irreversible hydrocolloid.