Mock 3 Flashcards
Which one of the following is the most likely presentation of an early carious area in a tooth
White spot lesion
The formation of a carious lesion in a previously sound tooth follows a set sequence. Which one of the following events describes the final stage of this sequence?
Caries enters dentine layer
Bacterial plaque is linked with the development of both dental caries and periodontal disease. Which one of the followingdescribes the roleof plaquein caries formation rather than in periodontal disease?
Acid formation
Which one of the following is the term used to describe non-carious tooth tissue loss caused by bruxism?
Attrition
Which one of the following factors is relevant to the development of gingivitis?
Bacterial plaque
Periodontal disease can be exacerbated by many medical factors.Which one of the following conditions is NOT directly linked to a worsening severity of periodontal disease?
Asthma
There are many different types of bacteria normally present in the oral cavity. Which one of the following organisms Is usually associated with the early onset of dental caries?
Streptococcus
Various microorganisms can infect the body to cause diseases. Which one of the following describes a microorganism in its non-infective state?
Spore
The body has several lines of defence that should protect a person from a disease developing and making them ill. Which one of the following is the last line of defence available before the disease process takes hold?
Inflammatory response
During an attack by pathogenic microorganisms, many defence cells and pathogens are killed and pus forms. Which one of the following terms describes the condition where pus spreads uncontrolled into the surrounding tissues?
Abscess
Which one of the following stagnation areas is associated with the development of periodontal disease?
Interprox areas
Which one of the following signs of inflammation is usually the last one to occur
Loss of function
Which one of the following disease processes presents as a slow growing abnormal sac of fluid within the body tissues?
Cysts
Which one of the following toothpaste ingredients has the greatest effect on suppressing the formation of plaque?
Triclosan
Which one of the following areas in the oral cavity is least effectively cleaned by manual tooth brushing?
lnterdental areas
Which one of the following oral hygiene products is the least effective in removing plaque from between tooth contact points?
Wood stick
Detergent foods are those recommended to be eaten after a meal to remove loose food debris and reduce the risk of caries, when conventional oral hygiene methods are unable to be carried out. Which one of the following is a detergent food in this context?
Carrot
One method of determining the effect of varying social factors on oral health in a population is to measure the DMF levels of that population . What is the correct meaning of DMF?
Decayed, Missing, Filled
Which one of th e following risk factors for general poor health is also associated with enamel erosion of the teeth?
Bullmia
Many sugars added to carbohydrate foods cause dental caries. Which one of the following sugars is NOT associated with dental caries?
Lactose
There are many contributory factors associated with the worsening of a periodontal condition that is already present in a patient. Which one of the following statements is TRUE with regard to potential contributory factors?
Nicotine products in cigarettes cause gingival bleeding
Which one of the following is an example of a systemic fluoride oral health product?
Fluoride tablet
Which one of the following is the ideal concentration of fluoride that is artificially added to water supplies as a public health measure, in parts per million (ppm)?
1 PPM
Which one of the following actions describes the best method of reinforcing the oral health advicegiven to a patient at the end of an appointment so that they remember the details?
Give it in writing
Good communication skills are important in encouraging patients to help with their oral health management. Which oneof the following indicatesa dismissive attitude towards the patient?
Butting in verbally
