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Nowak chapter 12-15

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Strep Mutans is associate with caries formation. Strep Mutans is a specific bacterium, not a group of bacteria.

a)

Both statements are true

b)

Both statements are false

c)

First statement is true, second is false

d)

  First statement is false, second is true

2.

What percent fluoride is the composition of SDF we use?

a)

20%

b)

5%

c)

38%

d)

46%

3.

Which of the following puts a child in a “moderate risk” category for dental caries?

a)

Mother has active caries

b)

Child has special healthcare needs

c)

Parent has a low socioeconomic status

d)

Child has an active white spot lesion

4.

Which is NOT a factor associated with Strep Mutans that leads to caries?

a)

Increased ability to adhere to tooth surfaces

b)

Produce copious amounts of acid

c)

Survive and continue metabolism in HIGH pH concentrations

d)

Survive and continue metabolism in LOW pH concentrations

5.

What is the "halo effect" of fluoride?

a)

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.

b)

Upon consuming fluoride it makes each tooth like Master Chief, able to easily combat caries

c)

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.

d)

The effect that fluoride creates rings around teeth

6.

Earliest ____ evidence of caries is a ____ and forms in areas of plaque accumulation

a)

Macroscopic, Black spot lesion

b)

Macroscopic, white spot lesion

c)

Microscopic, Black spot lesion

d)

Microscopic, white spot lesion

7.

Subadjacent to the surface zone is the

a)

inner layer of the lesion

b)

body of the lesion

c)

core of the lesion

8.

Streptococcus mutans is associated with dental caries and incidence because of its

a)

ability to adhere to tooth surfaces

b)

produce copious amounts of acid

c)

survive and continue metabolism at high pH concentrations

d)

a and b only

e)

all of the above

9.

Recommendation for daily consumption of sugar for children age 4-8 is

a)

15g

b)

32 g

c)

20 g

d)

10 g

10.

Reaction of SDF with exposed dentin structure results in deposition of __ and ___ on the tooth surface

a)

Sodium fluoride, silver phosphate layer

b)

calcium fluoride, silver phosphate layer

c)

sodium fluoride, magnesium phosphate layer

d)

calcium fluoride, magnesium phosphate layer

11.

Which of the following is the smallest percentage in the inorganic portion of enamel?

a)

Calcium

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Phosphorus

d)

Sodium

12.

The first permanent molar shows germ formation at what months in utero?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

13.

Which permanent tooth is the last to begin formation in utero?

a)

centrals

b)

laterals

c)

canines

d)

1st premolars

e)

2nd premolars

14.

The advanced bell stages refers to which stage in tooth development?

a)

apposition

b)

histodifferentiation

c)

morphodifferentiation

d)

proliferation

15.

At what stage is the enamel matrix layered?

a)

apposition

b)

histodifferentation

c)

morphodifferentation

d)

proliferation

16.

The muscles of mastication (temporalis, masseter, medial and lateral, pterygoid, and trigeminal nerve) are derived from which branchial arch?

a)

First

b)

second

c)

third

d)

fourth

17.

When do primary teeth begin to form in utero?

a)

4 weeks

b)

6 weeks

c)

10 weeks

d)

12 weeks

18.

What age do permanent teeth start to calcify excluding 3rd molars?

a)

2 years

b)

3 years

c)

4 years

d)

5 years

19.

At what age can babies recall past experiences?

a)

6 months

b)

12 months

c)

18 months

d)

24 months

20.

Once other dietary carbohydrates have been introduced, at what age does breastfeeding increase the child's risk for caries?

a)

12 months

b)

18 months

c)

24 months

d)

30 months

21.

Which of the following would be considered an appropriate milestone for a 12-13 month old?

a)

copies sounds and actions

b)

names 5 body parts

c)

kick/s throws a ball

d)

becomes able to sit independently

22.

Which of the following classification systems would be used to describe the severity of ankyloglossia?

a)

Archer

b)

Coryllos

c)

Hebling

d)

Brodsky

23.

Although all are important, ___ is the most important factor to consider when assessing risk for habit-forced malocclusion

a)

Frequency

b)

Duration

c)

forcefulness

d)

girth of finger/thumb

24.

Pacifier habits are most commonly associated with

a)

excessive overjet

b)

anterior open bite

c)

posterior crossbite

d)

class III canines

25.

How do infants become inoculated with caries causing bacteria?

a)

high sugar diet

b)

human milk consumption

c)

vertical transmission from caretakers

d)

horizontal transmission for siblings

e)

dentists, during the initial visit, for job security

26.

Which of the following is FALSE about caries risk assessment?

a)

Takes into account a combination of factors like diet, fluoride exposure, micro flora, and social factors

b)

Includes parent engagement as a factor

c)

allows us to eliminate risk factors prior to disease occurring

d)

does not affect how frequently we choose to treat patients

27.

Which topics should be discussed when providing anticipatory guidance to parents of infants?

a)

oral development

b)

non-nutritive

c)

diet/nutrition

d)

all of the above

28.

(Ad-libitum) Breastfeeding beyond what age increases a child's risk for developing caries?

a)

6 months

b)

12 months

c)

18 months

d)

2 years

29.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of non-nutritive sucking habits?

a)

Increased overjet

b)

Increased overbite

c)

Constricted maxillary arch

d)

Increased risk of ear infections

30.

Which of the following are mechanisms by which fluoride prevents tooth decay?

a)

Decreasing the resistance of tooth structure to demineralization

b)

Enhancing the process of remineralization

c)

Increasing the cariogenic potential of dental plaque

d)

All of the above

31.

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.

a)

expensive, expensive

b)

expensive, inexpensive

c)

inexpensive, expensive

d)

inexpensive, inexpensive

32.

What dosage of fluoride supplement should be prescribed to a 6mo whose community water fluoridation is 0.3ppm F-?

a)

0mg

b)

0.25 mg

c)

0.5mg

d)

1.0mg

33.

According to Nowak what is the concentration of F- in most fluoride varnishes?

a)

1.25%

b)

2.26%

c)

5%

d)

8%

34.

Which of the following are recommended in the instance of fluoride toxicity

a)

Aluminum/ magnesium based anti-acids

b)

Syrup of ipecac

c)

Activated charcoal

d)

A and C

35.

when should a child be seen for their first dental visit?

a)

At 3 years of age

b)

Within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth

c)

at 3 months of age

d)

at 6 months of age

36.

What percentage of sodium fluoride is found in fluoride varnish?

a)

0.5%

b)

2.5%

c)

5%

d)

1.23%

37.

Which of the following may be seen in infants who are teething?

a)

Slight fever

b)

dehydration

c)

GI disturbances

d)

all of the above

38.

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?

a)

No supplemental fluoride is needed

b)

0.25 mg

c)

0.5mg

d)

1mg

39.

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?

a)

No supplemental fluoride is needed

b)

0.25 mg

c)

0.5 mg

d)

1mg