Unit 8 Flashcards
Each of the following is a goal of hard-tissue assessment EXCEPT one. Which is the EXCEPTION?
Recognize and document swollen lymph nodes.
How many teeth are in each quadrant of primary dentition?
5
Which teeth are found in an anterior sextant?
Incisors and canines
Which term refers to the tooth surface furthest from the midline?
Distal
Dental caries is a continuous demineralization process. Evidence supports a continuous demineralization-remineralization process that can be tipped out of balance by changes in diet and oral environment.
The first statement is false, the second is true
Which is the correct GV Black classification for caries or restoration on the incisal edge of anterior teeth or the cusp tips of posterior teeth?
Class VI
In the early stages of oral biofilm development, it is primarily made up of which of the following forms of bacteria?
Cocci
The longer oral biofilm remains undisturbed, the greater is its pathologic potential. In periodontal disease there is a shift in oral biofilm bacteria to higher portions of gram-negative and anaerobic bacteria.
Both statements are true
Calculus is formed due to the presence of which of the following?
Minerals in saliva
When oral biofilm is left undisturbed, how long before clinical signs of inflammation present?
At approximately 2 to 3 weeks
Which of the following is an example of intrinsic stain?
Tetracycline
Which is a caries risk factor?
Oral appliance
Brushing twice daily with a fluoride-containing dentifrice is effective for preventing dental decay. The patient should be educated to expectorate (spit) completely after brushing and rinse afterward.
The first statement is true, the second is false.
Professionally applied fluoride gel application or fluoride varnish application at 3- to 6-month intervals is recommended for individuals with which risk of caries?
Extremely high and high
The clinician bases risk factor assessment on information obtained through all but which one of the following?
Financial statements
Xerostomia can have a negative impact on the periodontium and is associated with more than 500 medications. From the following list select the drug group that can have a beneficial effect on the periodontium.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Local risk factors increase the likelihood of associated periodontal inflammation due to plaque biofilm retention. The pathogenicity of the protected plaque biofilm increases as the colony matures.
Both statements are true
Junctional epithelium (JE) attaches the gingiva to the tooth. Select the one statement below that does not accurately describe aspects of junctional epithelium.
Hemidesmosomes form the attachment between the tooth and the basal lamina
Modifiable risk factors for periodontal disease include which of the following? You may select more than one answer. (Select all that apply.)
Tobacco use
Obesity
Diabetes
All of the following are risk factors for both diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease EXCEPT one. Which one is that EXCEPTION?
Infrequent oral hygiene habits
This condition is characterized by the inability of the body to produce insulin
Type 1 diabetes
Periodontal inflammation may reduce the diabetic patient’s ability to maintain good blood glucose levels. Periodontal therapy never makes an impact on blood glucose control.
First statement is true, second statement is false
