Dental Clinical Examination Quiz

What is the first step in the sequence of clinical examinations?

• Percussion

• Inspection

• Exploration

• Auscultation

During extraoral examination, what should the dentist look for in the patient?

• Sinus tracts

• Tooth wear

• Localized swelling

• Periodontal status

How should the degree of mouth opening be checked for a normal patient?

• Two fingers

• One finger

• Three fingers

• Four fingers

Which technique is used to check for inflammation in the periodontal ligament surrounding a tooth?

• Exploration

• Inspection

• Percussion

• Palpation

How is the mobility of a tooth tested during clinical examination?

• By visual inspection

• By placing a finger on the tooth

• By using an explorer or probe

• By tapping with a gloved finger

What is the purpose of radiographs in dental examinations?

• To determine the color of teeth

• To evaluate oral hygiene status

• To check for sinus tracts

• To diagnose tooth-related problems

What does a sulcus depth greater than 3 mm indicate during periodontal examination?

• Loss of attachment

• Change in color

• Bleeding tendency

• Presence of caries

How is the presence of recurrent caries at the margin of a restoration evaluated?

• By assessing for ditching

• By examining for overhangs

• By checking for amalgam blues

• By looking for a fracture line

What is the disadvantage of radiographs in dental examinations?

• They are not always accurate clinically

• They help in determining prognosis

• They show less extensive caries

• They give a three-dimensional picture

What is the purpose of palpation of lymph nodes during clinical examination?

• To determine the prognosis of a tooth

• To evaluate existing restorations

• To note any lymph node enlargement

• To check for tooth wear