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chapter 12 Flashcards

1
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refers to inflammation of the dental pulp

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Pulpitis

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pertaining to within the tooth

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endodontic

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area around the root

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periradicular (peri-radicu/l-ar) tissues

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used to name the area around the apex.

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periapical

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state of tissue death

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Necrosis

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tissue is no longer vital, and damage is permanent and cannot be reversed

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necrotic

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state in which the tooth is loose within the socket and can be overly moved

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hyperextension

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decomposing and rotting pulp, causing a strong foul odor

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Putrefaction

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dental pain

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Pulpalgia

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painful response to factors such as cold, heat, and sweetness

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Hypersensitivity

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11
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using the sense of touch to feel dental structures

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Palpation

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12
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tapping, to hear the sound created

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Percussion

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ability to loosen and move a tooth within its socket

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Mobility

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14
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passing light through dental tissue to disclose fractures

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Transillumination

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application of heat or cold, to assess sensitivity

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Thermal test

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scraping the exposed dentin, to determine presence of pain

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Dentin stimulation

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17
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electrical stimulation to register sensitivity

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Pulp vitality test

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18
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X-ray exam

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Radiograph

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19
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inflammation around the tooth

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Periodontitis

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20
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pus-containing sac

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Suppurative abscess

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21
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inflammation around the cementum

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Pericementitis

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22
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abnormal sac which contains a fluid or semi-solid material

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Cyst

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inflammation of cells in the subcutaneous (sub-cutane-ous) tissue or connective tissue

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Cellulitis

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inflammation of the bone

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Osteomyelitis

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25
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scraping of the tooth’s apex to removal abnormal tissue

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Curettage

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26
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cutting into the dental pulp

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Pulpotomy

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27
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surgical removal of the tooth’s apex

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Apicoectomy or tooth resection

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28
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severing the root from the remainder of the tooth

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Root amputation

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29
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surgical removal of one root together with related dentin and corona, in a tooth with more than one root

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Root hemisection

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30
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removal of the tooth’s entire pulp

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Pulpectomy commonly termed root canal treatment

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31
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‘numbing’ the area to prevent pain during the procedure

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Anesthesia

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32
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to prevent damage to other teeth and maintain an aseptic field

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Isolating

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33
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surgically removing the pulpal tissue and nerve

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Extripation

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34
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removal of the necrotic pulp and cleaning/scraping out the area

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Debridement

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35
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rinsing/cleaning the area with the use of chemicals and instruments

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Irrigation

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36
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closure of the open area, with restorative material

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Obturation

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37
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burnishing, polishing, and returning the tooth to normal function

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Restoration

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38
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a barbed wire instrument to explore the canal, and remove the pulp

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Broach

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39
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drill-type instrument to enlarge the canal

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Reamer

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40
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power-driven rotary instrument to enlarge the canal wider

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Pesso Reamer

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41
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various shapes and sizes to smoothe and plane the pulpal canals

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Files

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42
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various sizes to enlarge the canal

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Drills

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43
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various sizes of small cones of absorbent paper used to dry the site, or transport medication to the area

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Paper points

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44
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rotary instruments to shape the form of the canal

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Burs and stones

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45
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rubber band attached to instruments to determine/recall the depth of the canal

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Stopper

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46
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tapered instrument for inserting the filling materia

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Root canal spreader

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47
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tapered instrument for pressing gutta-percha points into the canal

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Root canal plugger

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48
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similar to the root canal plugger, instrument to pack down the unset material into the canal

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Root canal condenser

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49
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flexible spiral wire to apply filling into the canal

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Lentulo

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50
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has an end onto which a needle can be accommodated, and secured with a twisting motion

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Luer-loc syringe

51
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small tapered cones of gutta-percha (coagulated juice from a tree, that has protecting and sealing properties) used to fill the canal

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Gutta-percha points

52
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pure silver cone shapes used to occlude the canal

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Silver points

53
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pastes and fillers that are used to close the canal

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Cements

54
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chemical mixture that softens dental walls

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Chelator

55
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chemical agent that absorbs moisture

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Desiccant

56
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loose tooth as a result of a direct blow

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Concussion

57
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partially dislocated tooth

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Subluxation

58
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partial displacement with the tooth’s apex which is angled laterally (to the side of the tooth)

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Lateral luxation

59
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the tooth can be partially forced out of its socket, with movement seen toward the tooth’s occlusal surface

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Extruded luxation

60
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tooth is completely separated and dislodged from the socket

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Avulsion

61
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any part of the tooth that has broken

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Fracture

62
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Why are submaterials used as insulation?

a) to protect against stress and jolts
b) to encourage dentin growth
c) tocoat the crown
d) to retain metal pins

A

a

63
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. The mylar strip is used ____

a) on anterior teeth
b) when submaterials require bonding
c) to mix restorative materials
d) to cement restorative materials

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a

64
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The luting agent ____

a) fastens to restorative material
b) maintains embrasure
c) is a final restorative laminate
d) is applied directly on the carious lesion

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a

65
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Why is debridement required prior to restoring a tooth?

a) to remove the carious lesion
b) to isolate the tooth
c) to encourage dentin growth
d) to coat the tooth

A

a

66
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The agent that is blended into a uniform mixture/composition is ____

a) iso-sept-ous
b) albu-bio-form
c) pan-sial/o-stat-ic
d) homo-gen-ous

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d

67
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To evaluate occlusal surface contacts after restoration

a) mylar strip matrices are inserted
b) a laminating agent is luted
c) restorative material is burnished
d) articulating paper is used and assessed

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d

68
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. What does mulling refer to?

a) smoothing and burnishing the amalgam
b) applying very thin sheets of gold
c) mixing and kneading amalgam
d) applying cement to metals posts and pins

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c

69
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Determine if the following are submaterials or restorative materials

	amalgam		\_\_\_\_		a) submaterial
	liner			\_\_\_\_		b) restorative material
	varnish		\_\_\_\_
	veneer		\_\_\_\_
	gold foil		\_\_\_\_
	composite		\_\_\_\_
	acid etchant	\_\_\_\_
	bonding agent	\_\_\_\_
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b,a,a,b,b,b,a,a

70
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Prior to restoration, a tooth is cut and shaped to ____

a) isolate the tooth
b) insulate the tooth
c) enhance the restorative material’s hold
d) protect against heat and chemicals

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c

71
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During restoration, i the tooth does not retain its normal shape and gingival space is obstructed, ____

a) the gums will bleed
b) embrasure is not maintained
c) restorative material hardens too slowly
d) restorative material is well burnished

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b

72
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To improve esthetic appearance, laminate is normally applied to the

a) buccal surface of pre-molars
b) proximal surface of molars
c) labial surface of incisors
d) lingual surface of canines

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c

73
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Small objects will not be swallowed if the dental professional uses

a) debridement
b) a rubber dam
c) a matrix
d) cementation

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b

74
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Dental filling material that extends beyond the tooth’s crown is called ____

A

overhang

75
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Using force to pack restorative material is called ____

A

condensation

76
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Another clinical term for amalgamation is ____

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trituration

77
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Why must the gingivae be isolated during a whitening procedure?

a) protects against chemical damage
b) ensures that saliva does not contaminate the apical surfaces
c) allows the materials to bond
d) prevents augmentation

A

a

78
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Tissue grafting ____

a) is required for a dowel crown
b) is used with inlays
c) helps teeth bond
d) relocates tissue

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d

79
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What is used to construct most crowns?

a) metals and/or porcelain
b) amalgam
c) gels, pastes and liquids
d) matrices and laminates

A

a

80
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Dental implants are ____

a) removable at will
b) permanently attached
c) constructed of amalgam
d) needed for jacket crowns

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b

81
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Gingival contouring is a form of ____

a) gingivoma
b) gingivicide
c) gingivitis
d) gingivotomy

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d

82
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The dowel crown ____

a) has a metal pin or post
b) is reserved for anterior teeth
c) must be desensitized
d) augments the gingiva

A

a

83
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What does pocket depth reduction achieve?

a) elimination of space between gums and teeth
b) exposure of roots
c) insertion of posts and pins
d) veneer fusing with gold foil

A

a

84
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Gingival augmentation is a form of ____

a) gingivostasis
b) gingivoscope
c) gingivoplasty
d) gingivoplegia

A

c

85
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The crown usually reserved for placement over an incisor tooth is called the __________________ crown

A

jacket

86
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The crown built solely of porcelain, without the use of metals is the __________________ crown

A

Procera

87
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The metal used to build the majority of implant posts is _________________

A

titanium

88
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When an implant and a bone are permanently united, the process called __________________ has taken place

A

osseointegration

89
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Desensitizing gel is applied before tooth whitening

a) true
b) false

A

F

90
Q

The shade guide is used to find a color shade that matches the natural teeth

a) true
b) false

A

T

91
Q

Another term for an endosseous implant could be an intraosteal implant

a) true
b) false

A

T

92
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. Indirect veneer application requires at least two visits

a) true
b) false

A

T

93
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The onlay is cemented into the prepared cavity

a) true
b) false

A

F

94
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A subperiosteal implant is supramandibular

a) true
b) false

A

T

95
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When pulp tissue is necrotic, it ____

a) takes longer to heal
b) cannot be salvaged
c) contains plaque
d) should be burnished

A

B

96
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If infection from pulpitis extends to the root ____

a) apical periodontitis can occur
b) the pulp will heal more rapidly
c) prosthodontics are required
d) stomatosialorrhaphy occurs

A

A

97
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What does putrefaction refer to?

a) severe decay
b) piece or fraction of pulp
c) extripation
d) subluxation

A

A

98
Q

Clinically, a loose tooth is called ____

a) avulsed
b) hyperextended or luxated
c) extripated
d) isolated or obturated

A

B

99
Q

The professional using a broach is

a) removing pulp
b) inserting gutta-percha points
c) condensing restorative material
d) softening dental surfaces

A

A

100
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What is a desiccant?

a) a smoothing agent
b) a filling agent
c) a drying agent
d) a polishing agent

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C

101
Q

What is pulpalgia?

a) pulp paralysis
b) pulp pain
c) pulp infection
d) pulp removal

A

B

102
Q

On which tooth can a pulpectomy be performed?

a) canine tooth
b) incisor tooth
c) molars
d) any tooth

A

D

103
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Which part of ‘osteomyelitis’ denotes bone?

a) osteo
b) osteomy
c) myel
d) itis

A

A

104
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What is the function of the root canal spreader?

a) to enlarge the cavity
b) to explore the depth of the canal
c) to distribute restorative material in a cavity
d) to mix medication for a restoration

A

C

105
Q

When palpating, the clinician uses his/her ____

a) hands
b) stethoscope
c) transilluminating light
d) sense of smell

A

A

106
Q

The root canal plugger and condenser are used to ____

a) absorb moisture within the canal
b) pack material into the canal
c) debride the canal
d) shape and enlarge the canal

A

B

107
Q

What is subcutaneous cellulitis?

a) inflammation of tissue cells under the skin
b) redness of the cells
c) inflammation of the skin’s top layer
d) inflammation of the tooth’s apical surface

A

A

108
Q

Suppurative gingivitis is inflammation of the gums with ____

a) subluxation
b) a root amputation
c) the presence of pus
d) dental hyperextension

A

C

109
Q

What is another term for pulpectomy?

a) pulp cavity
b) pulpitis
c) root abscess
d) root canal treatment

A

D

110
Q

Why is a rotary bur used in root canal treatment?

a) to shape the canal
b) to remove decay
c) to remove the nerve
d) to clean out the cavity

A

A

111
Q

On which tooth can a root hemisection be performed?

a) a molar
b) an incisor tooth
c) a canine tooth
d) any tooth

A

A

112
Q

Irrigation refers to

a) condensing and burnishing
b) washing out the cavity
c) isolating the tooth
d) inserting absorbent points

A

B

113
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What is luxation?

a) a loose tooth
b) dental cleaning
c) inserting a post
d) bite registration

A

A

114
Q

Cold and heat are common factors that cause carious lesions

a) true
b) false

A

F

115
Q

Silver points are used to irrigate a canal

a) true
b) false

A

F

116
Q

Another term for pulpitis is odontitis

a) true
b) false

A

T

117
Q

The thermal test assesses dental sensitivity

a) true
b) false

A

T

118
Q

Gutta-percha points have sealing and protecting properties

a) true
b) false

A

T

119
Q

A chemical mixture that softens the dental wall is called a _______________

A

chelator

120
Q

The _____________ is a procedure that is commonly called a tooth resection

A

apicoectomy

121
Q

The flexible spiral wire instrument is called the ________________________

A

lentulo

122
Q

The rubber band that is used to determine canal depth is called the ____________________

A

stopper

123
Q

Scraping away abnormal dental tissue is called _______________________

A

curettage

124
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________________ is an examination technique that requires a keen sense of hearing

A

percussion

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