Test 1

Question 1

The initial appearance of the incipient lesion in the development of caries appears as

Answer 1

white dot

Question 2

According to Loe and Coworker study, entitled, experimental gingivitis in man, how long does it take to develop gingivitis after stopping any form of oral hygiene

Answer 2

7-21 days

Question 3

Plaque accumulation usually initiates

Answer 3

At interproximal areas from posterior to anterior

Question 4

the goal of plaque control programs is to achieve a bleeding score of

Answer 4

less than 10%

Question 5

as a percentage what type of decay increases the most according to the NHANES survey

Answer 5

root caries

Question 6

to forstall the onset of disease, reverse progress of disease and to arrest the disease before further treatment is needed is call what?

Answer 6

Primary Prevention

Question 7

Brushing, flossing, dietary council, sealants and flouride application are what type of prevention

Answer 7

Primary

Question 8

prevention employs routine treatment methods to terminate a disease process and/or restore tissues to as near normal as possible

Answer 8

Secondary Prevention

Question 9

Composites, amalgams, crowns, endo and perio are what type of prevention

Answer 9

Secondary

Question 10

prevention employs measures necessary to replace lost tissues and to rehabilitate patients to the point that physical capabilities

Answer 10

Tertiary Prevention

Question 11

Partial dentures, full dentures and implants are what type of prevention

Answer 11

Tertiary

Question 12

Periodontal disease and caries is what category of dental disease

Answer 12

Acquired

Question 13

oral cancer or opportunistic infections is what category of dental disease

Answer 13

Acquired other than caries and periodontal disease

Question 14

hereditary and accident are what category of dental disease

Answer 14

Craniofacial disorder

Question 15

Modification of oral flora and patient education are important to what organization

Answer 15

FDI

Question 16

List levels of gingiva (4 levels)

Answer 16

0=no gingiva problem
1=minimal inflammation (no bleeding on probing)
2=moderate inflammation (bleeding on probing)
3=Severe inflammation (spontaneous bleeding)

Question 17

List the levels of plaque index (6 Levels)

Answer 17

0=no plaque
1=separate flecks of plaque
2=continuous band of 1 mm
3= < 1/3 
4=<2/3 plaque on tooth surface