Dental

Question 1

Oral pathology is the science that treats the

Answer 1

Oral pathology is the science that treats the

Question 2

Salivary glands secrete about______of

saliva on a daily basis.

Answer 2

1,500 ml

Question 3

Define Abscess

Answer 3

It is a localized collection of pus in a specific
area of soft tissue or bone. Often it is confined in
a particular space, and is commonly caused by
a bacterial infection

Question 4

Define Cyst

Answer 4

It is an enclosed pouch or sac containing

fluid or semi-solid material.

Question 5

Define Ulcers

Answer 5

They are a disruption of the superficial
covering of the mucosa or skin caused by biting,
denture irritation, toothbrush injury, viruses or
other irritants.

Question 6

Define Vesicles

Answer 6

A small elevation that contains
fluid. Most of these lesions in the oral cavity
rupture, leaving superficial ulcers

Question 7

Define Hematoma

Answer 7

A small elevation that contains
fluid. Most of these lesions in the oral cavity
rupture, leaving superficial ulcers

Question 8

Define Petechiae

Answer 8

Round pinpoint , non-raised, purplish-red spots, caused by mucosal or dermal hemorrhage

Question 9

Define Ecchymoses

Answer 9

Large, purplish-red areas
caused by blood under the skin or mucosa;
turns to a blue or yellow color

Question 10

Dental Carries is commonly referred to as a?

Answer 10

Cavity

Question 11

The process that destroys the hard surface of the tooth is known as?

Answer 11

Decay

Question 12

Tooth decay is linked to what?

Answer 12

Streptococci and acid producing bacteria

Question 13

Dental caries usually appears as?

Answer 13

A white chalky spot

Question 14

Recurrent caries will occur in a tooth in

which circumstances?

Answer 14

Leaky margins