WorksheetsPre-Clinic Final Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
All the following are proper methods to use when flossing except one: Which is the exception?
use approximately 18 inches of floss (arm’s length)
wrap the floss around the index finger of one hand and thumb of the other to secure it.
leave about ¾ -1 inch of floss available to go in between teeth
adapt floss through contact and wrap it around the tooth in a “C” shape.
For areas where there is an open gingival embrasure space, which one of the following would be the least effective for interproximal cleaning?
a wedge stimulator
an interdental brush
dental floss
superfloss
What is the main reason a professional should not recommend a fluoride rinse for a 4-year-old child?
a child would like the taste of the rinse
a child this age does not need additional fluoride
they probably wouldn’t use it regularly
they may swallow too much and have a toxic effect
Chronic fluoride toxicity manifests in bones as:
rickets
osteoporosis
hypercalcemia
osteosclerosis
Your textbook discussed two frequently used flossing methods. Which method is best suited for children and adults with physical limitations such as poor muscular coordination or arthritis?
the spool method
the circle or loop method
The primary difference between gingivitis and periodontitis is:
bleeding
attachment loss
presence of plaque
supragingival calculus formation
The acquired pellicle is composed mostly of:
bacteria
biofilm
cream-colored cheesy mass
glycoproteins
Which of the following is not true of dental caries?
dental caries is a transmittable infection
dental caries are preventable
the amount of sucrose intake is more important than the frequency of sucrose intake or its retentiveness
streptococcus mutans can attach directly to the enamel pellicle through extracellular polysaccharides
Which bacteria is most likely to be found in more advanced dental caries and root caries?
lactobacilli
streptococcus mutans
streptococcus sobrinos
none of the above
Demineralization of enamel occurs at what pH?
4.5 - 5.5
6.0 - 6.7
5.5 - 6.5
7.0 - 7.5
A loss of calcium and phosphates from the enamel hydroxyapatite crystals occurs when:
demineralization is greater than remineralization
remineralization is greater than demineralization
demineralization equals remineralization
A carious lesion located between a tooth restoration (filling) and the tooth structure is referred to as:
rampant
recurrent
smooth surface
root caries
Rapid and extensive caries formation is referred to as:
rampant
recurrent
class II
class III
The function of the periodontal ligament fibers includes all of following EXCEPT:
provide cushion and support for the teeth
prevent lateral movement of the teeth
prevent bacteria from entering the gingival sulcus
help bear the forces of chewing
Susceptibility to dental caries increases with:
high fluoride exposure
high salivary flow
low buffering capacity of saliva
low levels of strep mutans
Which of the following is not a typical method of caries recognition:
visually examining the tooth for discoloration
noting a dark area seen by transillumination
using radiographs
using a pulp tester
using an explorer
Acidulated phosphate fluoride is contraindicated for use on porcelain crowns and composite veneers
True
False
