Ch.1

Question 1

Define introduce (2)

Answer 1

• to give entrance to a person into a place

- put something in a place

Question 2

Define Introduction

Answer 2

preparation to achieve what is necessary to get to the end of the purpose

Question 3

Whats the greek word for clinic?

Answer 3

Klinike

Question 4

Whats the greek word for diagnosis?

Answer 4

Diagnostikos

Question 5

What is diagnosis?

Answer 5

-aim to identify disease based on signs and symptoms

Question 6

Define materials

Answer 6

substance or combination of substances prepared for its use in dentsitry

Question 7

Define instruments

Answer 7

Useful object/tool

helps in execution of interventions in dental clinic and lab

Question 8

Define dental equipment (2)

Answer 8

collection of instruments + machines

-destined to help in office

Question 9

What does ergonomy mean?

Answer 9

• ergo = work

- nomos = laws/rules

Question 10

What is halitosis?

Answer 10

bad breath

Question 11

What is xerostomia?

Answer 11

Dry mouth

Question 12

What is hyperplasia?

Answer 12

increase in amount of cells

Question 13

What is periodontics?

Answer 13

studies periodontal disease

Question 14

What is prosthodontics?

Answer 14

restores aesthetics and function

Question 15

What is orthodontics?

Answer 15

correction of cranial dentofacial structures

Question 16

What is restorative dentistry? (4)

Answer 16

etiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental caries

Question 17

What are the new specialties of dentistry?

Answer 17

• cosmetic
• implantology
• geriatric dentistry

Question 18

What is oral/maxilofacial surgery?

Answer 18

face, neck and craneofacial deformities

Question 19

Dental arches are divided into ___ quadrants following the….

Answer 19

• 4

- interincisal medial line

Question 20

Adult: upper right quadrant?

Answer 20

1

Question 21

Adult: upper left quadrant?

Answer 21

2

Question 22

Adult: lower left quadrant?

Answer 22

3

Question 23

Adult: lower right quadrant?

Answer 23

4

Question 24

FDI numbering system? (adults)

Answer 24

two numbers

• 1st = quadrant (1-4)
• 2nd= tooth # from 1-8

Question 25

FDI numbering system? (children)

Answer 25

two numbers

• 1st = quadrant (5-8)
• 2nd= tooth # from 1-5

Question 26

Children: upper right quadrant?

Answer 26

5

Question 27

Children: upper left quadrant?

Answer 27

6

Question 28

Children: lower right quadrant?

Answer 28

8

Question 29

Children: lower left quadrant?

Answer 29

7

Question 30

Zsigmondy nomenclature?

Answer 30

• draw a 90* angle corresponding to the quadrant
• write the tooth # in this
• adults = 1-8
• children = a-e

Question 31

Haderup method nomencalture?

Answer 31

• use + or - for upper/lower
• place before number = left side
• place after number = right side
• tooth number: 1-8 or a-e

Question 32

Palmers universal nomenclature? adult

Answer 32

• tooth # 1-32

- starts at third molar of upper right quadrant and ends at third lower right molar

Question 33

Palmers universal nomenclature? children

Answer 33

A-T

-starts at second upper right molar and ends at second lower right molar

Question 34

American dental nomenclature?

Answer 34

• First letter is L or R for left or right
• Capital letters for adult, minor letters for children for the intial of the teeth
• Number in upper or lower index to show if upper or lower and also which tooth

-ex. LP^2 = second upper left premolar