Part I Flashcards
1
Q
What does DAQT stand for?
A
Dentition, arch, quadrant, tooth
2
Q
How many molars are there in the permanent dentition?
A
12
3
Q
Which two teeth have their mesial surfaces contacting one another?
A
8 and 9
4
Q
Which indicates the primary maxillary right 1st molar? (Using the universal system)
A
B
5
Q
Number or letter to each of the teeth listed below
- Primary mandibular left lateral incisor:
- Permanent mandibular left second premolar:
- Permanent mandibular right canine:
- Primary maxillary right central :
A
- N
- 20
- 27
- E
6
Q
Which tooth is most likely to have class I facial decay?
A
30
7
Q
Which G V Blacks Classification of decay would most likely have a restauration that could involve the following surfaces: MFLI on the tooth 8 (universal system)
A
Class IV
8
Q
List the different numbering system for permanent mandibular left third molar
A
Universal: 17
Palmer: 8
International: 38
9
Q
Which of the following terms describe an area of the crown where three surfaces join?
A
Point angle
10
Q
The cementoanamel junction CEJ is located at the border of the third of the root
A
Cervical
11
Q
Which of the following is the formula for primary dentition
A
I 2/2 C 1/1 M 2/2= 10 x 2 = 20
12
Q
Lingual lobe of an anterior tooth
A
Cingulum
13
Q
Which class of tooth is missing in the primary dentition?
A
Premolars
14
Q
The round protuberances on the Incisal edge of newly erupted incisors are called?
A
Mamelons
15
Q
What is the name of the ridge, which starts at the cusp tips of molars and premolars, which extends towards the central part of the tooth on the occlusal surface?
A
Triangular ridge
16
Q
What is the name of the ridge, which is unique to maxillary molars?
A
Oblique ridge
17
Q
Which of the following is succedaneous? (Universal system)
A
29
18
Q
(Universal system) identify the permanent mandibular left first premolars
A
21
19
Q
Which tooth has the shortest root relative to its crown?
A
Maxillary central incisor
20
Q
When comparing a permanent maxillary lateral incisors and maxillary central incisor are more likely to exhibit
A
The Cingulum positioned distally
21
Q
When viewed from the proximal, which tooth (and surface) has the greatest curvature of its cervical line (cementoenamel junction) when compared to all other teeth in the mouth?
A
8 mesial surface
22
Q
Which statement is true regarding incisors crowns?
A
When viewed from the proximal (mesial or distal) lingual outlines are s-shaped
Cuando se ve desde proximal (mesial o distal), los contornos linguales tienen forma de S.
23
Q
Which statement is true regarding lateral incisor?
A
The root is longer than the crown
24
Q
Which of the following are anatomic features of permanent maxillary central incisors?
A
Cingula
Mamelons
Marginal ridges
25
The maxillary lateral incisors is smaller that the maxillary central incisor in all dimensions, except root length.
Los incisivos laterales maxilares son más pequeños que el incisivo central maxilar en todas las dimensiones, excepto en la longitud de la raíz.
True
26
The height of contour on maxillary incisors are located in the incisal third when viewed from the proximal surface
La altura del contorno de los incisivos maxilares se encuentra en el tercio incisal cuando se ve desde la superficie proximal
False
27
Which of the following teeth form from four lobes?
Maxillary central incisor
Maxillary lateral incisor
Mandibular central incisor
Mandibular lateral incisor
28
Which tissue makes up the majority of the bulk of a tooth?
¿Qué tejido constituye la mayor parte de masa parte de un diente?
Dentin
29
What is the function of the permanent incisors?
Biting and cutting
30
The permanent anterior teeth have _____ (number) of developmental lobes and are _____ shape when viewed from the proximal surface.
The permanent anterior teeth have 4 of developmental lobes and are triangular shape when viewed from the proximal surface.
31
Which permanent Incisor is the smallest?
Mandibular central
32
The lingual ridge is located ____ on the lingual surface of permanent maxillary canines
The lingual ridge is located ___incisocervically ____ on the lingual surface of permanent maxillary canines
33
In permanent dentition a cingulm can be found on the lingual surfaces of?
All anterior teeth
34
Which tooth occasionally erupts as a "peg shaped"?
¿Qué diente se rompe de vez en cuando como "en forma de clavija"?
Maxillary lateral
35
All incisors have two marginal ridges, a Cingulum, and a lingual fossa. The mandibular central has the least distinct lingual anatomy
Both statements are true
36
Which incisor is not derived from four lobes?
All incisors are derived from four lobes
37
What structure is located on the lingual surface of a Maxillary Canine distal of the lingual fossa?
Distal marginal ridge
38
Which incisor is considered the most symmetrical?
Mandibular central
39
When viewed from the facial, what is the shape of a canine?
Pentagon shaped
40
Maxillary canine roots are generally longer than maxillary lateral incisors roots and shorter than maxillary central incisors roots?
¿Las raíces de los caninos superiores son generalmente más largas que las raíces de los incisivos laterales superiores y más cortas que las raíces de los incisivos centrales superiores?
False
41
The mesial outline of the crown of the mandibular canine is nearly straight with the b C mesial outline of the root.
El contorno mesial de la corona del canino mandibular es casi recto con el contorno mesial b C de la raíz.
True
42
When holding a maxillary and mandibular canine, which characteristic(s) can be used to distinguish the mandibular canine?
a. Mandibular canine has a less prominent cingulum
b. Mesial side of the mandibular canine crown and root is relatively straight
c. The incisal edge of a mandibular canine is located lingual to the center of the tooth
d. All of the choices are correct
43
Using the Universal Numbering System, what tooth is Permanent Maxillary Right Canine?
6
44
How many teeth are in the primary dentition?
20
45
How many teeth are in the permanent dentition?
32
46
Using the Universal Numbering System, what tooth is Permanent Mandibular Left First Molar?
19
47
The soft tissue located between the free gingival and the mucogingival junction is the
El tejido blando ubicado entre la encía libre y la unión mucogingival es la
Attached gingiva
Encía adjunta
48
The upper lip and lower lip join at the?
¿El labio superior y el labio inferior se unen en la?
Commissure
Comisura
49
Which of the following soft tissue is found on the palate?
¿Cuál de los siguientes tejidos blandos se encuentra en el paladar?
Incisive papilla
Papilla incisiva
50
Which patient profile would commonly be associated with severe Class II occlusion?
¿Qué perfil del paciente se asociaría comúnmente con una oclusión grave de Clase II?
Retrognathic
Retrognático
51
The amount of vertical overlap of maxillary teeth is called?
A la cantidad de superposición vertical de los dientes maxilares se le llama
Overbite
Sobremordida
52
What is the formula for the permanent dentition?
12/2 C1/1 PM 2/2 M 3/3 =16 X 2 = 32
53
Which tooth indicates the Primary Maxillary Right First Molar, when using the Universal System?
B
54
If you read article in a dental journal the refers to tooth 36 (International Numbering System), what number using the Universal System would they be talking about?
Si lees un artículo en una revista dental que se refiere al diente 36 (Sistema Internacional de Numeración), ¿de qué número que usa el Sistema Universal estarían hablando?
19
55
What permanent tooth erupts into the space previously held by the primary second molar?
¿Qué diente permanente entra en erupción en el espacio que anteriormente tenía el segundo molar primario?
Second premolar
Segundo premolar
56
Which of the following is not a line-angle of a molar?
Cuál de los siguientes no es un ángulo lineal de un molar?
Mesioincisal
57
Which of the following teeth has the widest mesiodistal width of all central incisors?
Cuál de los siguientes dientes tiene el ancho mesiodistal más ancho que todos los incisivos centrales?
Maxillary central incisor
Incisivo central maxilar
58
When has the permanent maxillary central incisor root completed its development?
Cuándo ha completado su desarrollo la raíz incisiva central maxilar permanente?
11 years
59
Which of the following are characteristics of the permanent maxillary lateral incisor?
a. Smaller in all dimensions than the permanent maxillary central
b. Most common congenitally missing teeth
c. When present may have a number of variations one being peg-shaped
A. Más pequeño en todas las dimensiones que el central maxilar permanente
B. Los dientes perdidos de forma congénita más comunes
C. Cuando está presente, puede tener una serie de variaciones, una en forma de clavija
60
The vertical groove on the midline of the upper lip is called the
La ranura vertical en la línea media del labio superior se llama
Philtrum
61
A tooth emerging from the gum is called?
Eruption
62
The structure of the tooth that covers the outside of the crown is called the?
Enamel
63
The mucogingival junction is the line of demarcation between the ____ gingiva and ____ mucosa
The mucogingival junction is the line of demarcation between the _attached___ gingiva and __alveolar__ mucosa
La unión mucogingival es la línea de demarcación entre la encía adjunta y la mucosa alveolar
64
The space between the unattached gingival and the tooth is the
Sulcus
65
A narrow band of tissue that connects two structures
Una estrecha banda de tejido que conecta dos estructuras
Frenum
Frenillo
66
The longest tooth in the mandibular arch of the permanent dentition is the
El diente más largo en el arco mandibular de la dentición permanente es el
Mandibular canine
67
Which tooth structure is the hardest (más difícil)
Enamel
Esmalte
68
What would you estimate to be the dental age child with the following teeth: all permanent incisors, first molars and all primary canines and molars?
8-9 years
69
How many teeth should be visible in the mouth of 3 years old?
20
70
What would you estimate is the dental age of a child if the only permanent teeth present were 3, 14, 19, 24, 25, and 30?
7-8 years
71
When the roots of primary tooth are directly fused to the bone the term for this is?
Ankylosis
72
The tooth condition that is most likely to result from horizontal brushing with a hard toothbrush is
Abrasion
73
The primary maxillary right first molar is identified in the Universal tooth numbering
B
74
How many primary molars are there?
8
75
In the Universal tooth numbering system, the primary maxillary right lateral incisor is
D
76
the term used to describe the relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth is
Occlusion
77
Using the universal tooth numbering system the mandibular left second premolar is tooth #?
20
78
Which of the following anatomic landmarks is part of the temporomandibular joint?
Cuál de los siguientes puntos anatómicos forma parte de la articulación temporomandibular?
Condyle
79
The neck of a patient is palpated to assess which of the following?
El cuello de un paciente se palpa para evaluar cuál de los siguientes?
Lymph node enlargement
Agrandamiento de los ganglios linfáticos
80
Which of the following is the preferred technique to examine the dorsum of the tongue?
Cuál de las siguientes es la técnica preferida para examinar el dorso de la lengua?
Extend the tongue fully by grasping it with a dry gauze square and use direct vision
Extienda completamente la lengua agarrándola con un cuadrado de gasa seca y use la visión directa
81
Universal system (#3, 7 and 10) refer to
Maxillary right first molar, maxillary right and left lateral incisors
82
How many sulcus measurements will be recorded for each tooth during periodontal examination?
6
83
The parent of a child with a vital fractured permanent tooth # 8 should be informed that a permanent crown should be delayed until
The eruption of tooth # is completed
84
Topical anesthetic are used in dentistry to
Anesthetize the mucous membrane
85
Using principles of four handed dentistry, the best position for the instrument tray is
Over the patient’s chest (pecho)
86
If a right handed operator is preparing a mandibular right molar for a crown preparation, the assistant retracts
The tongue
87
When assisting a right handed operator, in a single-handed transfer, the assistant passes instruments with
Al ayudar a un operador diestro, en una transferencia con una sola mano, el asistente pasa los instrumentos con
The left hand
88
During a one handed transfer, the instrument to be delivered is held in what relationship to the instrument to be retrieved?
Durante una transferencia con una sola mano, ¿en qué relación se mantiene el instrumento que se va a entregar con el instrumento que se va a recuperar?
Parallel
89
A mesio-occlusal cavity is an example of a Class
Class II
90
What is the normal age range for eruption of premolars?
10-12 years
91
To maintain necessary supplies on hand, the assistant should
Check with staff daily to ensure adequate inventory
92
Which of the following is essential in the maintenance of an in office emergency drug kit? It should be
Checked at least monthly and after each use for completeness and expiration dates
93
Using the Universal tooth numbering system, which tooth hast three roots and four cusps?
2
94
How many permanent teeth are normally in each quadrant?
8
95
When using bimanual palpation to detect the presence of a fracture, the grating noise that may be heard is known as
Cuando se utiliza la palpación bimanual para detectar la presencia de una fractura, el ruido chirriante que se puede escuchar se conoce como
Crepitus
Crepitación
96
To improve aces for a right handed dentist during preparation of tooth # 30, the assistant should
Use a mirror to retract the patient's tongue
97
Besides evacuation, what is the assistant's role in assisting a LEFT-HANDED dentist with a crown preparation on tooth # 30?
Además de la evacuación, ¿cuál es el papel del asistente al ayudar a un dentista ZURDO con la preparación de la corona en el diente número 30?
Retraction of cheek
Retracción de la mejilla
98
Which of the following is IMPROPER assistant positioning while seated?
Back straight and head relatively erect
Espalda recta y cabeza relativamente erguida.
99
The cusp of Carabelli is located on the
Maxillary first molars
100
In the case of a patient whose tooth has been completely avulsed (avulsionado) the dental assistant should instruct the patient to store the tooth in
Milk
101
Supernumerary teeth located between the central incisors are called
Mesiodens
102
At which level should transfer instruments?
Below the patient’s chin (barbilla)
103
The fibrous tissue between the two bones of the tempomandibular joint is the
Articular disc
104
Using the universal tooth numbering system, the primary mandibular right canine (cuspid) is tooth
R
105
A patient is scheduled for a mesiocclusal restoration placed on tooth #14. Both dentist and the dental assistant are right handed. The correct patient position is
Supine
106
Which of the following organizations supervises and regulates the practice of dentistry?
State board of dentistry
107
Which tooth surface is MOST likely to develop dental erosion in a bulimic patient?
Mandibular lingual
108
What tooth has 5 distinct cusps (3 facial/buccal and 2 lingual)?
#19
109
Which primary tooth does tooth 25 replace?
P
110
What is the bulge of tissue on the anterior the hard palate behind teeth #8 and #9 called?
Incisive papilla
111
The assistant's zone for a left handed operator is?
8 to 10 o clock
112
Which of the following is NOT a recognized instrument grasp?
Modified palm
113
A left handed dentist wants the mirror and explorer delivered simultaneously in order to examine an area prior to treatment. Into ations e of which hand would the assistant place the explorer?
Left hand
114
The BEST way for a dental assistant to help allay and anxious patient's fear of treatment is to
Explain the upcoming procedure in lay terms
115
To avoid injury to a patient's mucosa when removing cotton rolls from the oral cavity, the dental assistant should
Moisten cotton roll with water prior to removal
Humedezca el rollo de algodón con agua antes de retirarlo.
116
The flaring of anterior teeth caused by thumb sucking or tongue is referred to as
Overbite
117
Which of the following permanent teeth would MOST likely erupt first?
Mandibular first molar
118
When a right- handed dentist is performing a chairside procedure, the dental assistant is usually positioned in the
12 o’clock position at the same height as the dentist
119
In a malpractice suit, the dentist's BEST defense is usually the
Information in the patients records
120
During a one-handed transfer, the instrument to be delivered is held in what relationship to the instrument to be retrieved?
Durante una transferencia con una sola mano, ¿en qué relación se mantiene el instrumento que se va a entregar con el instrumento que se va a recuperar?
Parallel
121
The con dition of the excess of bone on the palate is known as
Torus
122
Which of the following is the MOST radiolucent? (Radiolucido)
Dental pulp
123
An abnormal dryness of the mouth possibly caused by radiation or chemotherapy is known as:
Xerostomia
124
Which dental specialty is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the tooth?
Periodontics
125
A sticky mass that contains bacteria and grows in colonies on the teeth is called:
Plaque
126
A condition where the enamel shows varying degrees of white areas or brown lines could be:
Enamel hypoplasia
127
Dentifrice refers to:
Toothpaste
128
This small shaped cartilage helps prevent food from going into the larynx.
Epiglottis
129
What are the raised lines of mucosal tissue that extend from the alveolar mucosa to the vestibule called?
Frenum
130
Enamel forming cells are called:
Ameloblast
131
The softest tooth structure is the:
Cementum
132
The vertical groove on the midline of the upper lips is called the:
El surco vertical en la línea media de los labios superiores se llama
Philtrum
133
The instrument to be delivered is positioned ____ to the instrument being returned.
The instrument to be delivered is positioned above to the instrument being returned.
El instrumento que se va a entregar se coloca por encima del instrumento que se va a devolver.
134
The artery most commonly used for taking a patient's pulse is:
Radial
135
A tooth emerging from the gum is called
Eruption
136
When sitting chairside, how should your thighs be position in relation to the patients?
Al sentarse en el sillón, ¿cómo deben colocarse los muslos en relación con los pacientes?
Perpendicular
137
The permanent teeth that replace the primary teeth are called
Succedaneous teeth
138
The exchange of an instrument from the auxiliary to the operator if completed by utilizing the:
El intercambio de un instrumento del auxiliar al operador si se completa utilizando:
Thumb, index and third fingers
Pulgar, índice y tercer dedo
139
The arm on the dental assistant's stool is used for:
Arm rest
140
The third molars, which are farthest from the midline, are commonly termed:
Wisdom teeth
141
Anterior teeth have single roots and a cutting or tearing edge called:
Incisal edge
142
The period when both primary and permanent teeth are in the dentition is called:
Mixed dentition
143
When identifying surfaces on an anterior tooth, the distal side is the:
Surface away from the midline
144
When identifying surfaces on an anterior tooth, the lingual side is the:
Inside surface toward the tongue
Superficie interior hacia la lengua.
145
When identifying surfaces on a yposterior tooth, the Buccal side is the:
Outside surface toward the cheeck
146
A patient was identified as having a diastema. This is known as:
A space or gap between teeth
147
When there are two roots on a single tooth, they are said to be
Bifurcated
148
A condition in which the tooth, cementum, or dentin fuses with the alveolar bone is called:
Una condición en la que el diente, el cemento o la dentina se fusionan con el hueso alveolar se llama:
Ankylosis
149
A convex area on the lingual surface of the anterior teeth near the gingival is called the:
Un área convexa en la superficie lingual de los dientes anteriores cerca de la gingival se llama:
Cingulum
150
Which one of the following diseases is a localized destruction of tissue and accumulation of exudates in the periapical region?
Periapical abscess
151
Extra teeth are:
Supernumerary teeth
152
Tongue thrusting:
Empuje de lengua
Pushes the tongue against the anterior teeth when swallowing
Empuja la lengua contra los dientes anteriores al tragar.
153
The goal of four handed dentistry is to:
a. Deliver the best and most effective care to patients
b. To reduce fatigue and stress
c. To increase productivity
154
A dry angle is used to block the flow of saliva from:
Stensen's duct (ducto/conducto)
155
A periodontal abscess usually:
Drains into a pocket are through a necrotic break in the tissue
156
The best age range for introducing dental care in the dental office is:
2 to 6 years old
157
Following a fluoride treatment. The patient is instructed not to eat for:
30 minutes
