Mixed Dental Nurse Study Questions

Question 1

What is an operculectomy?

Answer 1

Removal of the gingival flap overlaying a partially erupted tooth

Question 2

What is the 12th cranial nerve?

Answer 2

Hypoglossol

Question 3

How many radiographs should be taken during the procedure of a root canal treatment?

Answer 3

5 radiographs

Question 4

What does a barbed broach do?

Answer 4

Extirpate the pulp

Question 5

What does a reamer do?

Answer 5

Enlarge the root canals

Question 6

What are acrylic dentures made up of?

Answer 6

Polymer (powder) & monomer (liquid)

Question 7

What is an over denture?

Answer 7

Fits onto retained roots or teeth

Question 8

During ortho what is used to measure gaps?

Answer 8

Caliper gauge

Question 9

What makes the bacteria in the mouth more harmful?

Answer 9

Non milk extrinsic sugars

Question 10

Where are intrinsic sugars found?

Answer 10

Fructose

Question 11

What neutralises acid in the mouth?

Answer 11

Saliva

Question 12

What is the natural pH in the mouth?

Answer 12

7.4 pH

Question 13

What is considered to be the danger zone with in the pH balance?

Answer 13

5.5 pH