unit 313 anatomy

Question 1

during an oral health assessment a patient is diagnosed with chronic gingivitis, what is most likely to have been found when this condition is present?

Answer 1

gingival hyperplasia

Question 2

The internal carotid archery supplies?

Answer 2

All of the inner cranial structures

Question 3

what term is used to describe the specialised oral soft tissue that is directly attached to a tooth ?

Answer 3

junctional epithelium

Question 4

Erythrocytes are disk shaped cells that contain no nucleus so they cannot divide and replace themselves a constant supply is therefore made. In which structure does this occur?

Answer 4

Bone marrow

Question 5

During a soft tissue assessment a 55-year-old male presents with lips which are tinged a blueish purple colour. what could this indicate?

Answer 5

Some degree of chronic heart failure

Question 6

Which type of radiograph would be taken if the dentist wanted to look for an extended view of posterior teeth from mid root of the opposite to mid root of the lowers the periodontal bone levels of the posterior teeth and the presence of true pockets

Answer 6

Vertical bitewing

Question 7

The outer layer of compact aveolar bone is called

Answer 7

lamina dura

Question 8

The head of the Condyle articulates with?

Answer 8

temporal bone

Question 9

Very small multiple ulcers that can occur up to 11 at a time are called

Answer 9

herpetiform aphthous ulcers

Question 10

Major arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the head and neck region are known as

Answer 10

Common carotid arteries

Question 11

what is the following a sign of?-Painless ulcer underneath the tongue that has failed to heal after two weeks with associated leukoplakia

Answer 11

Squamous cell carcinoma

Question 12

A commonly occurring infection with the fungus candida albicans, producing white patches which can be wiped off is called?

Answer 12

Oral candidiasis

Question 13

Which extraoral radiography view would show both jaws in full and their surrounding anatomy?

Answer 13

Dental panoramic tomograph

Question 14

Which nerve passes through the incisive foramen

Answer 14

Long spheneopalatine / nasopalatine nerve

Question 15

The name of the largest salivary gland is

Answer 15

Parotid

Question 16

The main mineral crystals in enamel are

Answer 16

fluorapatite

Question 17

An 18-year-old patient attends for the lower left molar restoring, by preparation for a crown, to anaesthetise The tooth and buccal gingivae which part of the following combinations of nerves will achieve this?

Answer 17

Inferior dental and long buccal nerves

Question 18

Which salivary gland is affected by the viral infection mumps

Answer 18

Parotid salivary gland

Question 19

what is the action of the medial pterygoid

Answer 19

closes the mandible

Question 20

Involuntary painful contracture of the joint musculature resulting in the inability to open the mouth fully is a condition called?

Answer 20

Trismus

Question 21

Which periodontal supporting structure acts as a shock absorber to teeth when chewing

Answer 21

Periodontal ligament

Question 22

What Dr passes across the surface of the masseter muscle and in through the cheek into the buccal sulcus opposite the upper second molar

Answer 22

Stenson

Question 23

A patient attends surgery for an extraction of the upper right lateral incisor which is palatally placed and periodontally involved. The dentist must anaesthetise Which of the pair of the following nerves

Answer 23

Anterior Superior and Nasopalatine nerves

Question 24

which two muscles can be felt by placing a hand on the side of the head and face when the teeth are clenched

Answer 24

Temporalis and masseter

Question 25

Which nerve would need to be anaesthetised to numb the upper 5 buccal gym and tooth

Answer 25

Middle superior dental nerve

Question 26

Due to age related changes to oral tissues in a patient over the age of 70 their dental treatment may be different in some aspects from those who are younger. What is this called?

Answer 26

gerodontology

Question 27

which nerve would need to be anaesthetised to numb the buccal gum of a lower 5

Answer 27

Inferior dental nerve

Question 28

Which salivary gland can be located in the anterior area of the floor of the mouth, above the mylohyoid muscle

Answer 28

sublingual salivary gland

Question 29

What is the point of insertion of the temporalis

Answer 29

Coronoid process of the mandible passing under the Zigomatic arch

Question 30

How many plates of bone is the cranium made up of

Answer 30

six

Question 31

What is the digestive enzyme called that is found in saliva

Answer 31

ptyalin

Question 32

Tobacco hi alcohol consumption sunlight diet and genetics can all be causative factors of which medical condition

Answer 32

Squamous cell carcinoma (Mouth cancer)

Question 33

Kaposi’s sarcoma is a Characteristic of somebody who is suffering from which of the following

Answer 33

Human immuno deficiency virus

Question 34

An elderly patient with full/full dentures attend surgery for a routine checkup. She tells you that she has been diagnosed with an iron and vitamin be deficiency by her GP, but she has come in to see you as her tongue is very sore. What condition is she most likely suffering from

Answer 34

Glossitis

Question 35

Which tooth may develop the cusp of Carabelli

Answer 35

upper first molar

Question 36

Capillaries, arteries and veins are the three main types of blood vessel found throughout the body. An anatomical feature specifically found in larger veins prevent back flow. Which of the following is this feature

Answer 36

Valves

Question 37

The fifth cranial nerve is the trigeminal nerve and supplies the made the majority of the oral cavity. A branch of the mandibular division runs from the inner surface of the Ramus of the mandible and then over the external oblique ridge to support the surrounding gingivae what is the name of this branch?

Answer 37

Long buccal nerve

Question 38

The trachea is part of the upper respiratory system. It transports air from the throat to the bronchi. The trachea is prevented from collapsing during breathing by which feature

Answer 38

Cartilage rings