HOSA Dental Terminology Practice test(Questions and Answers A+ graded 100% verified latest update)

HOSA Dental Terminology Practice test The placement and fitting of a dental prosthesis prior to final cementation is known as an? correct answer: Seating A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the biting surface of the crown is the? correct answer: Cusp What is the tooth's hard inner layer? correct answer: dentin The developmental cracks or imperfections extending into the dentin are? correct answer: lamellae Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by? correct answer: dry heat What is the instrument used to keep a rubber dam away from a patient's face and give it form is the? correct answer: Frame A centric occlusion is one in which? correct answer: There is a maximum planned contact between occlusal surfaces Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly referred to as? correct answer: Thrush HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by? correct answer: Dirty needles What is the mechanical device with a reservoir for a solution which cavitates or bubbles off debris used to clean objects before sterilization is an? correct answer: Ultrasonic cleaner The total number of x-rays emitted from the focal spot of the tube head is expressed in? correct answer: mAs What is the container that is labeled for items contaminated with body or life threatening contaminates is a ? correct answer: biohazard container There are two main gypsum products used to form models: plaster and? correct answer: Stone The most advanced type of periodontitis is? correct answer: Type IV Residual effects of radiation that remain in the body are termed? correct answer: Cumulative effect The dentist told your mother she had calcinosis. You explained this was? correct answer: Inadequate calcium intake What is the maxillary first molar usually has what? correct answer: two roots Debridement is the process of? correct answer: Removing existing potential irritants from the root canal When the prefix infra- is used to describe a position, you know the location is? correct answer: Below The classification of the material used to help nite some restorative agents to the tooth surfaces and underlying materials is the? correct answer: Bonding agent The muscles of mastication are innervated by the? correct answer: trigeminal nerve The term that describes abnormalities that extend beyond the teeth to manidible and maxillae is? correct answer: dysgnathia Fusion of cementum and the alveolar bone with obliteration of the periodontal ligament is known as? correct answer: ankylosis HIV/AIDS is a disease of the? correct answer: immune system The ability of x-ray photons to penetrate human tissue depends on? correct answer: Density of the object penetrated The surgical shaping and smoothing of the alveolar ridge after extracting teeth is called? correct answer: alveoplasty The most effective method to kill microbes is? correct answer: autoclaving The provision made in a cavity preparation to prevent displacement of the restoration is? correct answer: retention form The moving of a tooth from one position in the oral cavity to another area in the same cavity is an? correct answer: Autogenous transplantation A tanner is used to? correct answer: carve The type of tumor or growth not considered life threatening is? correct answer: Benign growth Intrinsic pigmentation in children's teeth is due to? correct answer: Medications or excessive fluoride The most chronic dental disease affecting the american people is? correct answer: Dental caries A disease or infection that occurs when the body resistance is lowered, such as fungal, bacterial, or viral infections is an? correct answer: Opportunistic disease The instrument used to insert composite filling materials is the? correct answer: Plastic instrument The portion of the bur that fits into the hand piece is the? correct answer: shank Improper handling of equipment in the dental facility could lead to? correct answer: Cross infection The bite registration is the? correct answer: Impression of the teeth when in occlusion Keratosis of gingival cells is for? correct answer: Protection The term that means adjacent or pertaining to the cheek is? correct answer: Buccal The periodontal procedure of removing calculus with specialized instruments is? correct answer: Scaling A diagnostic test that involves gently tapping the tooth to determine the extent of sensitivity is? correct answer: Percussion The term that describes a sharply wedge-shaped depression in the cervical area of the facial surage of a tooth is? correct answer: Abrasion The instrument that is used to apply pressure to chisels is the? correct answer: mallet Another term for amalgamation is? correct answer: trituration All of the following are muscles of mastication except? correct answer: Temporal The union of two independently developing primary or secondary teeth is called? correct answer: fusion A removable prosthesis that is seated on teeth that have been prepared with copings is an? correct answer: Overdenture Hemisection refers to? correct answer: Cutting a tooth into two parts The use of the lead apron protects the patient's? correct answer: gonadal tissue from ionizing radiation