Oral Disease

Question 1

what medication would you prescribe for infected wisdom teeth?

Answer 1

Metronidazole

Question 2

chronic periodontitis is -

Answer 2

Irreversible

Question 3

pulpitis is-

Answer 3

The inflammation of the pulp tissue

Question 4

what is the ADJ (amelodentinal junction)?

Answer 4

where the dentine meets the enamel

Question 5

What is the order of tooth decay?

Answer 5

Invades DENTINE
Invades ENAMEL
Decay of PULP
Cavity

Question 6

what describes the role of plaque in caries formation rather than periodontal disease?

Answer 6

acid formation

Question 7

what term describes non caries tooth tissue loss caused by bruxism?

Answer 7

attrition

Question 8

what factor is relevant to the development of gingivitis?

Answer 8

bacterial plaque

Question 9

what is the 2nd condition that the pt experiences when the tooth undergoes a caries attack?

Answer 9

irreversible pulpitis

Question 10

the formation of a cavity follows a sequence, what is the first stage of this?

Answer 10

demineralisation of the enamel

Question 11

what is the last sign on inflammation to occur?

Answer 11

loss of function

Question 12

what medical condition is often linked to false pocketing?

Answer 12

epilepsy

Question 13

what is the last sign on inflammation to occur?

Answer 13

loss of function

Question 14

what medical condition is often linked to false pocketing?

Answer 14

epilepsy

Question 15

chronic gingivitis is-

Answer 15

Reversible