Dental Care Stuff (Exam 2)

Question 1

When bruxism involves more pressure on one side than on the other, it then becomes the cause of…

Answer 1

malocclusion

Question 2

If occlusion is the cause of bruxism, _________ is the treatment of choice.

Answer 2

orthodontics

Question 3

__________ is the main cause of bruxism in children and adolescents.

Answer 3

Malocclusion

Question 4

___________ may serve as the cause of bruxism, not as its consequence.

Answer 4

Misaligned teeth

Question 5

________ is the normal loss of tooth substance that results from friction by physiologic forces.

Answer 5

Attrition

Question 6

Due to attrition, the teeth will appear flattened from the wearing down of the occlusal surfaces of the enamel, causing enough reduction to alter the __________ _________

Answer 6

vertical dimension

Question 7

What are wear facets?

Answer 7

Wear facets are damage to the tooth, recognized as highly polished, smooth, flattened wear patterns on the enamel.

Question 8

Changes may be noticed not only by the reduction of the crown height, but also with the _________ _________ relationships.

Answer 8

interproximal contact

Question 9

What teeth show the earliest signs of bruxism?

Answer 9

Canines tend to show the first visual signs of bruxism because the anatomy of a canine is longer and more pointed than other tooth types.

Question 10

What is the goal of a nightguard?

Answer 10

The goal of a nighttime therapy appliance is to redistribute occlusal forces, relax the masticatory muscles, stabilize the TMJ, protect the dentition and dental work, decrease the symptoms and, hopefully, reduce bruxism.