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Dentistry 101

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the typical types of tooth present in adult dentition?

a)

Incisor

b)

Canine

c)

Premolar

d)

Molar

2.

What types of tooth are absent in a primary dentition?

a)

Incisor

b)

Canine

c)

Premolar

d)

Molar

3.

Hardest tissue in the human body?

a)

Enamel

b)

Dentine

c)

Bone

d)

Muscle

4.

Crown:root ratio is a factor in treatment planning for a tooth, especially when it comes to crowns and bridges.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Typically, root development is halted in a tooth with pulp necrosis (dead tooth).

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following is the 2 most common dental problems?

a)

Dental Caries

b)

Pericoronitis

c)

Chronic Periodontitis

d)

Gingivitis

7.

Dental plaque is the main cause of the dental diseases.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What are the factors involved in development of dental caries?

a)

Host tissue (tooth)

b)

Dental plaque

c)

Fermentable carbohydrate

d)

Time

9.

Dental caries is the demineralization of tooth due to acid produced by bacteria.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which layer is exposed if the tooth is sensitive to thermal stimulus?

a)

Enamel

b)

Dentine

c)

Gingiva

d)

Cementum

11.

Pulpitis is the inflammation of the pulp.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of the following reduces risk of caries development?

a)

Frequent eating/drinking of fermentable carbohydrates

b)

Use of fluoridated toothpaste

c)

High salivary flow

d)

Chew xylitol gum

13.

Based on the graph, which patient has a higher caries risk?

a)

Patient A (Top)

b)

Patient B (Bottom)

14.

Bleeding during toothbrushing is normal.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Scaling should be done every 6-12 months.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Wisdom tooth erupts around the age of 17-21.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Toothbrushing frequency and duration is more important than toothbrushing technique.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Hard bristle toothbrush can clean teeth better.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Fluoride is beneficial because it..

a)

Remineralizes tooth structure

b)

Reduces solubility of tooth in acid

c)

Inhibits enzyme of bacteria

20.

More toothpaste = cleaner teeth

a)

True

b)

False

21.

I can get away with fluoride mouthrinse without brushing my teeth.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of the following are complex carbohydrates?

a)

Donut

b)

Potato

c)

Whole grain

d)

Chocolate

23.

Choose the correct statements regarding #sukusukuseparuh diet...

a)

Half for carbohydrates

b)

Quarter for proteins

c)

Half for fruits and vegetables

d)

Quarter for carbohydrates

24.

I have a swelling in my mouth, I should go to the medical doctor because they are the REAL doctors.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

I do not have to visit the dentist if I don't have any problems.

a)

True

b)

False