Week 5

Question 0

Inflammation of the gingival tissue

Answer 0

Gingivitis

Question 1

Calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to the tooth surfaces.

Answer 1

Calculus

Question 2

Type of drug that constricts blood vessels. Used to prolong anesthetic action.

Answer 2

Vasoconstrictor

Question 3

Soft deposits on teeth that consists of bacteria and bacterial by-products.

Answer 3

Plaque

Question 4

Inflammatory disease of the supporting tissue of the teeth.

Answer 4

Periodontitis

Question 5

Holds newly mixed amalgam. Is placed and retrieved. Accessory instrument.

Answer 5

Amalgam well

Question 6

Also termed “mottled enamel” it results from ingestion of excessive fluoride during the mineralization period of tooth development.

Answer 6

Fluorosis

Question 7

The complete removal of calculus, debris, stain, and plaque from teeth. Commonly known as prophy or a cleaning.

Answer 7

Prophylaxis

Question 8

Stains that are on the external surfaces of teeth and may be removed by scaling and or polishing

Answer 8

Extrinsic

Question 9

Stains that are within the enamel and cannot be removed by polishing.

Answer 9

Intrinsic

Question 10

Band that fences side of tooth being restored. Accessory instrument.

Answer 10

Tofflemire

Question 11

Steps for placing composite filling.

Answer 11

1. Etch
2. Bond
3. Light cure
4. Composite
5. Light cure
6. Articulation paper

Question 12

Instruments for placing a composite filling.

Answer 12

Basic setup
Cotton pliers
Mirror
Explorer

Hand cutting / tooth prep instrument
Spoon excavator

Restorative instruments
Plastic/ composite instruments

Accessory instruments
   Scissors
   Articulation paper
   Shade guide
   Tofflemire band and matrix
   Wedges
   Condenser gun
   Light cure
   Cotton rolls

Question 13

Plaque that is above the gingival margin

Answer 13

Supragingival

Question 14

Plaque that is below the gingival margin

Answer 14

Subgingival