unit 313 anatomy Flashcards
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?
gingival hyperplasia
The internal carotid archery supplies?
All of the inner cranial structures
what term is used to describe the specialised oral soft tissue that is directly attached to a tooth ?
junctional epithelium
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?
Bone marrow
During a soft tissue assessment a 55-year-old male presents with lips which are tinged a blueish purple colour. what could this indicate?
Some degree of chronic heart failure
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
Vertical bitewing
The outer layer of compact aveolar bone is called
lamina dura
The head of the Condyle articulates with?
temporal bone
Very small multiple ulcers that can occur up to 11 at a time are called
herpetiform aphthous ulcers
Major arteries carrying oxygenated blood to the head and neck region are known as
Common carotid arteries
what is the following a sign of?-Painless ulcer underneath the tongue that has failed to heal after two weeks with associated leukoplakia
Squamous cell carcinoma
A commonly occurring infection with the fungus candida albicans, producing white patches which can be wiped off is called?
Oral candidiasis
Which extraoral radiography view would show both jaws in full and their surrounding anatomy?
Dental panoramic tomograph
Which nerve passes through the incisive foramen
Long spheneopalatine / nasopalatine nerve
The name of the largest salivary gland is
Parotid
The main mineral crystals in enamel are
fluorapatite
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?
Inferior dental and long buccal nerves
Which salivary gland is affected by the viral infection mumps
Parotid salivary gland
what is the action of the medial pterygoid
closes the mandible
Involuntary painful contracture of the joint musculature resulting in the inability to open the mouth fully is a condition called?
Trismus
Which periodontal supporting structure acts as a shock absorber to teeth when chewing
Periodontal ligament
What Dr passes across the surface of the masseter muscle and in through the cheek into the buccal sulcus opposite the upper second molar
Stenson
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
Anterior Superior and Nasopalatine nerves
which two muscles can be felt by placing a hand on the side of the head and face when the teeth are clenched
Temporalis and masseter
Which nerve would need to be anaesthetised to numb the upper 5 buccal gym and tooth
Middle superior dental nerve
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?
gerodontology
which nerve would need to be anaesthetised to numb the buccal gum of a lower 5
Inferior dental nerve
Which salivary gland can be located in the anterior area of the floor of the mouth, above the mylohyoid muscle
sublingual salivary gland
What is the point of insertion of the temporalis
Coronoid process of the mandible passing under the Zigomatic arch
How many plates of bone is the cranium made up of
six
What is the digestive enzyme called that is found in saliva
ptyalin
Tobacco hi alcohol consumption sunlight diet and genetics can all be causative factors of which medical condition
Squamous cell carcinoma (Mouth cancer)
Kaposi’s sarcoma is a Characteristic of somebody who is suffering from which of the following
Human immuno deficiency virus
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
Glossitis
Which tooth may develop the cusp of Carabelli
upper first molar
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
Valves
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?
Long buccal nerve
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
Cartilage rings
