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WorksheetsCH 13 & 14
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Dental caries that occurs under or adjacent to existing dental restorations is termed
gingivitis
periodontitis
rampant caries
recurrent caries
How does saliva protect the teeth from dental caries?
physical actions
chemical actions
antibacterial actions
all of the above
In early caries, what surface is NOT visible on radiographs?
mesial
occlusal
distal
interproximal
The type of bacteria primarily responsible for caries
Mutans streptoccoci
Lactobaccili
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus sanguinis
The ____________ are structures that surround, support, and are attached to the teeth
periodontal
periodontium
periodontitis
periapical
Supragingival refers to the area below the gingiva.
True
False
Gingivitis is defined as ______
inflammation of the periodontium
inflammation of the alveolar process
inflammation of the gingival tissue
inflammation of the oral mucosa
Which of the following is a clinical sign of gingivitis?
Papilla is pointed
Papilla is bulbous
Uniformly pale pink in color
Firm tissue
Which of the following can be done to reverse gingivitis?
Take antibiotics
Improve brushing and flossing
Scaling and root planing
Nothing will reverse gingivitis
Which of the following is NOT a structure of the periodontium?
Periodontal ligaments
Cementum
Pulp
Alveolar bone
