Oral Exam

Question 1

Functions of a mouth mirror:

Answer 1

Retraction
Reflection
Indirect vision

Question 2

Which of these is NOT cancer:
Leukoplakia
Carcinoma
Sarcoma

Answer 2

Leukoplakia
Dry white patch on oral mucosa
(Smokers patch)

Question 3

What palpation techn. are used in oral exams?

Answer 3

Bi manual
Bi digital
(To feel or press tiss.)

Question 4

Warnings of oral cancer:

Answer 4

Swelling/lumps in mouth neck lips or tongue 
White patches on oral tissue
Sensation of: numbness burning dryness 
Pain without reason 
Red spot in/out mouth(not heal in 2we)
Abnormal bleeding 
Difficult talk or swallow

Question 5

An opaque and hard white spot on enamel is a sign of:

Answer 5

Decalcification of enamel

Question 6

Where is calculus commonly found supraging?

Answer 6

Ling surf of mand incisors

Bucc surf of max molars

Question 7

What is the appearance of healthy ging tissue?

Answer 7

Coral pink
Smooth
No inflammation
No spongy appearance

Question 8

What is the function of perio lig?

Answer 8

Connect teeth to bone socket

Question 9

Opening of the parotid salivary gland is found where?

Answer 9

Stensen’s duct

Buccal mucosa opp the 2nd max molars

Question 10

Tapping on tooth with inst may help determine what?

Answer 10

Percussion sensitivity or cond of pulp

Question 11

What is the best day to prevent the mouth mirror from fogging?

Answer 11

Dip in warm water

Rub on buccal mucosa saliva

Question 12

What is asymmetry?

Answer 12

Not even

Not the same as the other half