HOSA Dental Terminology Practice Test Questions and
Answers Rated A
The placement and fitting of a dental prosthesis debris used to clean objects before sterilization is
prior to final cementation is known as an? - an? - ANSWER -Ultrasonic cleaner
ANSWER -Seating
The total number of x-rays emitted from the focal
A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the spot of the tube head is expressed in? -
biting surface of the crown is the? - ANSWER -mAs
ANSWER -Cusp
What is the container that is labeled for items
What is the tooth's hard inner layer? - contaminated with body or life threatening
ANSWER -dentin contaminates is a ? - ANSWER -biohazard
container
The developmental cracks or imperfections
extending into the dentin are? - ANSWER - There are two main gypsum products used to
lamellae form models: plaster and? - ANSWER -
Stone
Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by? -
ANSWER -dry heat The most advanced type of periodontitis is? -
ANSWER -Type IV
What is the instrument used to keep a rubber
dam away from a patient's face and give it form Residual effects of radiation that remain in the
is the? - ANSWER -Frame body are termed? - ANSWER -Cumulative
effect
A centric occlusion is one in which? -
ANSWER -There is a maximum planned The dentist told your mother she had calcinosis.
contact between occlusal surfaces You explained this was? - ANSWER -
Inadequate calcium intake
Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly
referred to as? - ANSWER -Thrush What is the maxillary first molar usually has
what? - ANSWER -two roots
HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by? -
ANSWER -Dirty needles Debridement is the process of? -
ANSWER -Removing existing potential
irritants from the root canal
What is the mechanical device with a reservoir
for a solution which cavitates or bubbles off
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, HOSA Dental Terminology Practice Test Questions and
Answers Rated A
When the prefix infra- is used to describe a The provision made in a cavity preparation to
position, you know the location is? - prevent displacement of the restoration is? -
ANSWER -Below ANSWER -retention form
The classification of the material used to help The moving of a tooth from one position in the
nite some restorative agents to the tooth oral cavity to another area in the same cavity is
surfaces and underlying materials is the? - an? - ANSWER -Autogenous
ANSWER -Bonding agent transplantation
The muscles of mastication are innervated by A tanner is used to? - ANSWER -carve
the? - ANSWER -trigeminal nerve
The type of tumor or growth not considered life
The term that describes abnormalities that threatening is? - ANSWER -Benign growth
extend beyond the teeth to manidible and
maxillae is? - ANSWER -dysgnathia
Intrinsic pigmentation in children's teeth is due
to? - ANSWER -Medications or excessive
Fusion of cementum and the alveolar bone with fluoride
obliteration of the periodontal ligament is known
as? - ANSWER -ankylosis
The most chronic dental disease affecting the
american people is? - ANSWER -Dental
HIV/AIDS is a disease of the? - ANSWER - caries
immune system
A disease or infection that occurs when the body
The ability of x-ray photons to penetrate human resistance is lowered, such as fungal, bacterial,
tissue depends on? - ANSWER -Density of or viral infections is an? - ANSWER -
the object penetrated Opportunistic disease
The surgical shaping and smoothing of the The instrument used to insert composite filling
alveolar ridge after extracting teeth is called? - materials is the? - ANSWER -Plastic
ANSWER -alveoplasty instrument
The most effective method to kill microbes is? - The portion of the bur that fits into the hand piece
ANSWER -autoclaving is the? - ANSWER -shank
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Answers Rated A
The placement and fitting of a dental prosthesis debris used to clean objects before sterilization is
prior to final cementation is known as an? - an? - ANSWER -Ultrasonic cleaner
ANSWER -Seating
The total number of x-rays emitted from the focal
A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the spot of the tube head is expressed in? -
biting surface of the crown is the? - ANSWER -mAs
ANSWER -Cusp
What is the container that is labeled for items
What is the tooth's hard inner layer? - contaminated with body or life threatening
ANSWER -dentin contaminates is a ? - ANSWER -biohazard
container
The developmental cracks or imperfections
extending into the dentin are? - ANSWER - There are two main gypsum products used to
lamellae form models: plaster and? - ANSWER -
Stone
Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by? -
ANSWER -dry heat The most advanced type of periodontitis is? -
ANSWER -Type IV
What is the instrument used to keep a rubber
dam away from a patient's face and give it form Residual effects of radiation that remain in the
is the? - ANSWER -Frame body are termed? - ANSWER -Cumulative
effect
A centric occlusion is one in which? -
ANSWER -There is a maximum planned The dentist told your mother she had calcinosis.
contact between occlusal surfaces You explained this was? - ANSWER -
Inadequate calcium intake
Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly
referred to as? - ANSWER -Thrush What is the maxillary first molar usually has
what? - ANSWER -two roots
HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by? -
ANSWER -Dirty needles Debridement is the process of? -
ANSWER -Removing existing potential
irritants from the root canal
What is the mechanical device with a reservoir
for a solution which cavitates or bubbles off
1/6
, HOSA Dental Terminology Practice Test Questions and
Answers Rated A
When the prefix infra- is used to describe a The provision made in a cavity preparation to
position, you know the location is? - prevent displacement of the restoration is? -
ANSWER -Below ANSWER -retention form
The classification of the material used to help The moving of a tooth from one position in the
nite some restorative agents to the tooth oral cavity to another area in the same cavity is
surfaces and underlying materials is the? - an? - ANSWER -Autogenous
ANSWER -Bonding agent transplantation
The muscles of mastication are innervated by A tanner is used to? - ANSWER -carve
the? - ANSWER -trigeminal nerve
The type of tumor or growth not considered life
The term that describes abnormalities that threatening is? - ANSWER -Benign growth
extend beyond the teeth to manidible and
maxillae is? - ANSWER -dysgnathia
Intrinsic pigmentation in children's teeth is due
to? - ANSWER -Medications or excessive
Fusion of cementum and the alveolar bone with fluoride
obliteration of the periodontal ligament is known
as? - ANSWER -ankylosis
The most chronic dental disease affecting the
american people is? - ANSWER -Dental
HIV/AIDS is a disease of the? - ANSWER - caries
immune system
A disease or infection that occurs when the body
The ability of x-ray photons to penetrate human resistance is lowered, such as fungal, bacterial,
tissue depends on? - ANSWER -Density of or viral infections is an? - ANSWER -
the object penetrated Opportunistic disease
The surgical shaping and smoothing of the The instrument used to insert composite filling
alveolar ridge after extracting teeth is called? - materials is the? - ANSWER -Plastic
ANSWER -alveoplasty instrument
The most effective method to kill microbes is? - The portion of the bur that fits into the hand piece
ANSWER -autoclaving is the? - ANSWER -shank
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