WorksheetsNowak chapter 12-15
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
Strep Mutans is associate with caries formation. Strep Mutans is a specific bacterium, not a group of bacteria.
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
First statement is true, second is false
First statement is false, second is true
What percent fluoride is the composition of SDF we use?
20%
5%
38%
46%
Which of the following puts a child in a “moderate risk” category for dental caries?
Mother has active caries
Child has special healthcare needs
Parent has a low socioeconomic status
Child has an active white spot lesion
Which is NOT a factor associated with Strep Mutans that leads to caries?
Increased ability to adhere to tooth surfaces
Produce copious amounts of acid
Survive and continue metabolism in HIGH pH concentrations
Survive and continue metabolism in LOW pH concentrations
What is the "halo effect" of fluoride?
That upon consuming fluoride in proper amounts it makes one more holy and a halo can be seen near the crown of an individual's head in proper lighting.
Upon consuming fluoride it makes each tooth like Master Chief, able to easily combat caries
The effect that fluoridated water has in the production of foods and beverages that adds to the ingestion of fluoride among the public, even in areas where the water is not fluoridated.
The effect that fluoride creates rings around teeth
Earliest ____ evidence of caries is a ____ and forms in areas of plaque accumulation
Macroscopic, Black spot lesion
Macroscopic, white spot lesion
Microscopic, Black spot lesion
Microscopic, white spot lesion
Subadjacent to the surface zone is the
inner layer of the lesion
body of the lesion
core of the lesion
Streptococcus mutans is associated with dental caries and incidence because of its
ability to adhere to tooth surfaces
produce copious amounts of acid
survive and continue metabolism at high pH concentrations
a and b only
all of the above
Recommendation for daily consumption of sugar for children age 4-8 is
15g
32 g
20 g
10 g
Reaction of SDF with exposed dentin structure results in deposition of __ and ___ on the tooth surface
Sodium fluoride, silver phosphate layer
calcium fluoride, silver phosphate layer
sodium fluoride, magnesium phosphate layer
calcium fluoride, magnesium phosphate layer
Which of the following is the smallest percentage in the inorganic portion of enamel?
Calcium
Carbon Dioxide
Phosphorus
Sodium
The first permanent molar shows germ formation at what months in utero?
2
4
6
8
Which permanent tooth is the last to begin formation in utero?
centrals
laterals
canines
1st premolars
2nd premolars
The advanced bell stages refers to which stage in tooth development?
apposition
histodifferentiation
morphodifferentiation
proliferation
At what stage is the enamel matrix layered?
apposition
histodifferentation
morphodifferentation
proliferation
The muscles of mastication (temporalis, masseter, medial and lateral, pterygoid, and trigeminal nerve) are derived from which branchial arch?
First
second
third
fourth
When do primary teeth begin to form in utero?
4 weeks
6 weeks
10 weeks
12 weeks
What age do permanent teeth start to calcify excluding 3rd molars?
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
At what age can babies recall past experiences?
6 months
12 months
18 months
24 months
Once other dietary carbohydrates have been introduced, at what age does breastfeeding increase the child's risk for caries?
12 months
18 months
24 months
30 months
Which of the following would be considered an appropriate milestone for a 12-13 month old?
copies sounds and actions
names 5 body parts
kick/s throws a ball
becomes able to sit independently
Which of the following classification systems would be used to describe the severity of ankyloglossia?
Archer
Coryllos
Hebling
Brodsky
Although all are important, ___ is the most important factor to consider when assessing risk for habit-forced malocclusion
Frequency
Duration
forcefulness
girth of finger/thumb
Pacifier habits are most commonly associated with
excessive overjet
anterior open bite
posterior crossbite
class III canines
How do infants become inoculated with caries causing bacteria?
high sugar diet
human milk consumption
vertical transmission from caretakers
horizontal transmission for siblings
dentists, during the initial visit, for job security
Which of the following is FALSE about caries risk assessment?
Takes into account a combination of factors like diet, fluoride exposure, micro flora, and social factors
Includes parent engagement as a factor
allows us to eliminate risk factors prior to disease occurring
does not affect how frequently we choose to treat patients
Which topics should be discussed when providing anticipatory guidance to parents of infants?
oral development
non-nutritive
diet/nutrition
all of the above
(Ad-libitum) Breastfeeding beyond what age increases a child's risk for developing caries?
6 months
12 months
18 months
2 years
Which of the following is NOT an effect of non-nutritive sucking habits?
Increased overjet
Increased overbite
Constricted maxillary arch
Increased risk of ear infections
Which of the following are mechanisms by which fluoride prevents tooth decay?
Decreasing the resistance of tooth structure to demineralization
Enhancing the process of remineralization
Increasing the cariogenic potential of dental plaque
All of the above
Filli n the blanks: It is relatively ____ to remove existing fluoride from a community water source and it is relatively ____ to add fluoride to a community water source.
expensive, expensive
expensive, inexpensive
inexpensive, expensive
inexpensive, inexpensive
What dosage of fluoride supplement should be prescribed to a 6mo whose community water fluoridation is 0.3ppm F-?
0mg
0.25 mg
0.5mg
1.0mg
According to Nowak what is the concentration of F- in most fluoride varnishes?
1.25%
2.26%
5%
8%
Which of the following are recommended in the instance of fluoride toxicity
Aluminum/ magnesium based anti-acids
Syrup of ipecac
Activated charcoal
A and C
when should a child be seen for their first dental visit?
At 3 years of age
Within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth
at 3 months of age
at 6 months of age
What percentage of sodium fluoride is found in fluoride varnish?
0.5%
2.5%
5%
1.23%
Which of the following may be seen in infants who are teething?
Slight fever
dehydration
GI disturbances
all of the above
For a child that is 3 years of age and has <0.3 ppm of fluoride in the drinking water, what is the recommended supplemental fluoride dose?
No supplemental fluoride is needed
0.25 mg
0.5mg
1mg
For a child that is 3 months of age and hac <0.3ppm of fluoride in the drinking water, what is the recommended supplemental fluoride dose?
No supplemental fluoride is needed
0.25 mg
0.5 mg
1mg
