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Dental Hygiene - Dent 1010 T#2 Part 2
This flashcard deck covers key concepts and questions related to dental hygiene, including caries, demineralization, periodontal disease, and more. It is designed to help students test their knowledge and understanding of these topics.
"White spot" or INCIPIENT caries lesions may be visualized by drying the tooth in question. These lesions may be REMINERALIZED.k A) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false B) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true C) Both statements are true D) Both statements are false
C) Both statements are true
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"White spot" or INCIPIENT caries lesions may be visualized by drying the tooth in question. These lesions may be REMINERALIZED.k A) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false B) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true C) Both statements are true D) Both statements are false
C) Both statements are true
The critical PH at which DEMINERALIZATION of the enamel occurs is: A) 2.0 B) 5.5 C) 7.0
B) 5.5
The principal site for the growth of spirochetes, fusobacteria, and other ANAEROBES is: A) Supragingival dental plaque B) The gingival margin C) The gingival sulcus
C) The gingival sulcus
The protocol of REMINERALIZATION inludes: A) Fluoride B) Chlorohexidine C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
CAVITATION can be detected by: A) Scratching the surface of areas with slight roughness B) Using gentle air blasts to loosen biofilm C) Bitewing radiographs for cavities in proximal surfaces
C) Bitewing radiographs for cavities in proximal surfaces
DENTAL DECAY is dependent on the following, EXCEPT: A) Host topography B) Microorganisms C) Age
C) Age
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
"White spot" or INCIPIENT caries lesions may be visualized by drying the tooth in question. These lesions may be REMINERALIZED.k A) The first statement is true, and the second statement is false B) The first statement is false, and the second statement is true C) Both statements are true D) Both statements are false | C) Both statements are true |
The critical PH at which DEMINERALIZATION of the enamel occurs is: A) 2.0 B) 5.5 C) 7.0 | B) 5.5 |
The principal site for the growth of spirochetes, fusobacteria, and other ANAEROBES is: A) Supragingival dental plaque B) The gingival margin C) The gingival sulcus | C) The gingival sulcus |
The protocol of REMINERALIZATION inludes: A) Fluoride B) Chlorohexidine C) Both A and B | C) Both A and B |
CAVITATION can be detected by: A) Scratching the surface of areas with slight roughness B) Using gentle air blasts to loosen biofilm C) Bitewing radiographs for cavities in proximal surfaces | C) Bitewing radiographs for cavities in proximal surfaces |
DENTAL DECAY is dependent on the following, EXCEPT: A) Host topography B) Microorganisms C) Age | C) Age |
Objectives for CARIES MANAGEMENT consists of: A) Determining the patient's restorative treatment needs B) Determining the areas that require remineralization C) Identifying risk factors D) All of the above | D) All of the above |
The microorganism prevalent in JUVENILE PERIODONTITIS is: A) AAA B) ABC | A) AAA |
CLASS II FURCATION is characterized by: A) Exposure of the root surface resulting from gingival recession B) Probe passing from buccal to lingual between the roots C) Probe enters but does not pass through furcation | C) Probe enters but does not pass through furcation |
Each of the following is a FUNCTION OF SALVIVA, EXCEPT: A) The protective factors can balance or reverse the destruction of the tooth structure B) Its buffering properties neutralize the acid produced by the bacteria C) The minerals in the saliva an go back into the tooth for remineralization D) One of the naturally occurring mineral components of saliva is fluoride | D) One of the naturally occurring mineral components of saliva is fluoride |
TRUE or FALSE | TETRACYCLINES are responsible for endogenous intrinsic stains. | True |
TRUE or FALSE | CLASS IV cavities are found in pits and fissures | False |
TRUE or FALSE | JUVENILE PERIODONTITIS is caused by impaired neutrophil function. | True |
TRUE or FALSE | A patient with DENTAL FLUOROSIS will tend to have less decay. | True |
TRUE or FALSE | Chewing gum containing XYLITOL has been shown to help the reversal of decalcification. | True |
TRUE or FALSE | FREQUENCY OF SUCROSE ingestion will have no bearing or effect on tooth decay. | False |
TRUE or FALSE | SUBGINGIVAL calculus is primarily related to the development and progression of periodontal disease. | True |
TRUE or FALSE | The JUNCTIONAL EPITHELIUM is not keratinized. | True |
TRUE or FALSE | CHLOROHEXIDINE can cause a brown stain. | True |
TRUE or FALSE | Patients having FIBROTIC GINGIVA do not have deep pockets. | False |
TRUE or FALSE | CAL is solely determined by the probing depth. | False |
TRUE or FALSE | Fluorosis causes an EXTRINSIC STAIN. | False |
TRUE or FALSE | PYROPHOSPHATE is present on patients that develop calculus quickly. | False |
TRUE or FALSE | CALCULUS can be dried by using the air/water syringe and looks chalky white. | True |
TRUE or FALSE | MATERIA ALBA can be removed by rinsing with water. | True |