Module Five

Question 1

used for grinding and chewing, posterior to the second premolar; there are three molars in each quadrant; the first molar (next to the second premolar), the second molar, and the third molar (wisdom tooth)

Answer 1

molar

Question 2

tartar, the hard calcified bacteria that collects on the teeth carries

Answer 2

calculus

Question 3

a colony of bacteria that collects on the teeth, it is sticky and causes infection

Answer 3

plaque (biofilm)

Question 4

the infection in the gums caused by plaque

Answer 4

gingivitis

Question 5

disease which affects the tissue surrounding the tooth

Answer 5

periodontitis

Question 6

a licensed professional trained to provide restorative and preventive oral services

Answer 6

dentist

Question 7

a licensed preventive oral health professional who provides educational, clinical, and therapeutic patient services

Answer 7

dental hygienist

Question 8

a procedure performed for the complete removal of calculus, debris, stains, and plaque from the teeth

Answer 8

prophylaxis

Question 9

a calibrated dental instrument that measures the gingival sulcus

Answer 9

probe

Question 10

a dental instrument used in the detection of calculus

Answer 10

explorer