simple questions on the oral cavity

Question 1

What is the most common type of dental pulp disease ?

Answer 1

Pulpitis

Question 2

What is the most common type of oral cancer treatment ?

Answer 2

Radiation

Question 3

What is the most common type of dental fluorosis ?

Answer 3

Mild fluorosis - high intake of fluoride from water supply or toothpaste

Question 4

What is the most common tooth to be congenitally missing ?

Answer 4

Maxillary lateral incisor

Question 5

What is the most common type of oral ulceration ?

Answer 5

Aphthous ulcers - small ulcers usually lasting between 1-2 weeks

Question 6

What is the most common type of dental cyst?

Answer 6

Radicular cyst

Question 7

What is the most common type of dental abscess ?

Answer 7

periapical abscess

Question 8

What is the most common type of tooth fracture ?

Answer 8

Hairline fracture - usually not causing any pain and difficult to diagnose.

Question 9

What is the most common type of dental malocclusion ?

Answer 9

Class I

Question 10

What is the most common type of oral cancer?

Answer 10

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 11

What is the most common type of bacteria found in dental plaque ?

Answer 11

Streptococcus mutans

Question 12

What is the most common reason for oral thrush ?

Answer 12

Medication - such as antibiotics

Question 13

What is the cause of a dry socket ?

Answer 13

Dislodged blood clot

Question 14

What is the pulps main functions ?

Answer 14

Supply nutrients and sensation to the tooth

Question 15

What is the function of the periodontal ligament ?

Answer 15

Help absorb and distribute forces in the mouth - such as biting