Mock 2 Flashcards
Bacteria are attached to the surface of the teeth as a result of which one of the following also being present on the teeth?
The salivary pellicle
The interaction of plaque and saliva will produce?
Calculus
Which one of the following best describes a healthy gingival crevice?
0-2mm deep
Redness, halitosis and grey membrane covering the gingival are three signs of?
Acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of events associated with the inflammatory process?
Bacterial toxins irritate the gingival and it becomes inflamed
Which group of microorganisms is found in early caries?
Streptococci
The earliest deposit to form on the cleaned surface of a tooth is?
Salivary pellicle
Plaque mainly consists of?
Epithelial cells, bacteria, protein and carbohydrates
The recommended concentration of fluoride in the water supply is?
1 part per million
Th approximate recommended concentration (in parts per million) of fluoride in children’s toothpaste is?
1000
Dental enamel may be etched prior to the placement of a fissure sealant with?
Orthophosphoric acid
Which of the following is used to remove sub gingival calculus?
Jacquette scaler
Which of the following describes the procedure of root planning?
Removal of the infected cementum
The best oral hygiene advice for a patient with white spot lesions on the upper incisors and canines is to?
Rinse with flouride mouthwash daily between brushing
In areas of social deprivation, the DMF of 5 year olds is likely to be?
Higher than normal
Which of the following would be most suitable method for reinforcing information given to a teenager on caries prevention
Discussion
Which of the following instruments may be used to detect interproximal caries?
Briault probe
A blacks class V cavity originates on the?
Lingual gingival third of a tooth
In an apicectomy, which of the following will remove the remaining debris from the surgical site?
Mitchell’s trimmer
A tofflemire retainer and band could be used in placing a restoration on?
An upper left molar
Which lining material promotes secondary dentine?
Calcium hydroxide
Tooth sectioning is a procedure done if the tooth is
Impacted
Which of the following aids the retention of a complete upper denture?
A flange
What instrument is used to bond on the brackets for a fixed orthodontic appliance?
Bracket tweezers
Which of the following terms indicates that the total pulp has been removed?
Pulpectomy
