Clinical Oral Health 1 Quiz

An Endodontist specialises in the correction of misaligned teeth and jaws. If false, provide a rational.

• True

• Fasle

Flap surgery is performed so as to gain access to the alveolar bone which may require reconstruction. Answer true or false. If false, provide a rationale

• True

• False

Natalie has pain in her upper molar. The x-ray shows that she has caries and the infection is confined to the enamel. The dentist performs a root canal treatment to save the tooth. Answer true if the clinical decision is correct. Answer false if the decision is incorrect and provide a rationale for your answer.

• True

• Fasle

Resin cements are used to record landmarks in the mouth. If false, provide a rationale.

• True

• False

A Dental Technician is responsible for:

• The placement of orthodontic appliances

• The fabrication of crowns

• The surgical removal of teeth

• The placement of implants

Supernumerary teeth refers to:

• Missing teeth

• Extra teeth

• Malformed teeth

• Discoloured teeth

Separating elastics are:

• Used over brackets to retain the archwire

• Used around molar teeth to stabilize the archwire

• Used to create tension between the upper and lower jaw

• Used to facilitate the placement of molar bands

An acid etchant is used to:

• Create a porous surface for the adhesion of resin based materials

• Clean old dentures

• Used to eliminate bacteria from the gingival sulcus

• Clean out root canals for endodontic treatment

Fixed canine to canine retainer can be used for:

• Minor orthodontic adjustments prior to the fixed appliance being placed

• Keeping teeth in the desired position following corrective orthodontics

• To facilitate extraction of the premolars

• Is not recommended anymore for use in dentistry

Pericoronitis refers too:

• Infection around the apex of the root.

• Infection around the erupting third molar

• Infection at the implant site

• Infection within the pulp chamber