HOSA Dental Terminology
Practice Test/ 92 Questions with
Correct Answers/Updated/ A+
Rated
The placement and fitting of a dental prosthesis prior to final
cementation is known as an? - -Seating
-A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the biting surface of the
crown is the? - -Cusp
-What is the tooth's hard inner layer? - -dentin
-The developmental cracks or imperfections extending into the dentin
are? - -lamellae
-Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by? - -dry heat
-What is the instrument used to keep a rubber dam away from a
patient's face and give it form is the? - -Frame
-A centric occlusion is one in which? - -There is a maximum planned
contact between occlusal surfaces
-Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly referred to as? - -Thrush
-HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by? - -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? - -Ultrasonic cleaner
-The total number of x-rays emitted from the focal spot of the tube
head is expressed in? - -mAs
-What is the container that is labeled for items contaminated with body
or life threatening contaminates is a ? - -biohazard container
-There are two main gypsum products used to form models: plaster
and? - -Stone
-The most advanced type of periodontitis is? - -Type IV
-Residual effects of radiation that remain in the body are termed? - -
Cumulative effect
, -The dentist told your mother she had calcinosis. You explained this
was? - -Inadequate calcium intake
-What is the maxillary first molar usually has what? - -two roots
-Debridement is the process of? - -Removing existing potential irritants
from the root canal
-When the prefix infra- is used to describe a position, you know the
location is? - -Below
-The classification of the material used to help nite some restorative
agents to the tooth surfaces and underlying materials is the? - -Bonding
agent
-The muscles of mastication are innervated by the? - -trigeminal nerve
-The term that describes abnormalities that extend beyond the teeth to
manidible and maxillae is? - -dysgnathia
-Fusion of cementum and the alveolar bone with obliteration of the
periodontal ligament is known as? - -ankylosis
-HIV/AIDS is a disease of the? - -immune system
-The ability of x-ray photons to penetrate human tissue depends on? - -
Density of the object penetrated
-The surgical shaping and smoothing of the alveolar ridge after
extracting teeth is called? - -alveoplasty
-The most effective method to kill microbes is? - -autoclaving
-The provision made in a cavity preparation to prevent displacement of
the restoration is? - -retention form
-The moving of a tooth from one position in the oral cavity to another
area in the same cavity is an? - -Autogenous transplantation
-A tanner is used to? - -carve
-The type of tumor or growth not considered life threatening is? - -
Benign growth
-Intrinsic pigmentation in children's teeth is due to? - -Medications or
excessive fluoride
-The most chronic dental disease affecting the american people is? - -
Dental caries
Practice Test/ 92 Questions with
Correct Answers/Updated/ A+
Rated
The placement and fitting of a dental prosthesis prior to final
cementation is known as an? - -Seating
-A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the biting surface of the
crown is the? - -Cusp
-What is the tooth's hard inner layer? - -dentin
-The developmental cracks or imperfections extending into the dentin
are? - -lamellae
-Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by? - -dry heat
-What is the instrument used to keep a rubber dam away from a
patient's face and give it form is the? - -Frame
-A centric occlusion is one in which? - -There is a maximum planned
contact between occlusal surfaces
-Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly referred to as? - -Thrush
-HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by? - -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? - -Ultrasonic cleaner
-The total number of x-rays emitted from the focal spot of the tube
head is expressed in? - -mAs
-What is the container that is labeled for items contaminated with body
or life threatening contaminates is a ? - -biohazard container
-There are two main gypsum products used to form models: plaster
and? - -Stone
-The most advanced type of periodontitis is? - -Type IV
-Residual effects of radiation that remain in the body are termed? - -
Cumulative effect
, -The dentist told your mother she had calcinosis. You explained this
was? - -Inadequate calcium intake
-What is the maxillary first molar usually has what? - -two roots
-Debridement is the process of? - -Removing existing potential irritants
from the root canal
-When the prefix infra- is used to describe a position, you know the
location is? - -Below
-The classification of the material used to help nite some restorative
agents to the tooth surfaces and underlying materials is the? - -Bonding
agent
-The muscles of mastication are innervated by the? - -trigeminal nerve
-The term that describes abnormalities that extend beyond the teeth to
manidible and maxillae is? - -dysgnathia
-Fusion of cementum and the alveolar bone with obliteration of the
periodontal ligament is known as? - -ankylosis
-HIV/AIDS is a disease of the? - -immune system
-The ability of x-ray photons to penetrate human tissue depends on? - -
Density of the object penetrated
-The surgical shaping and smoothing of the alveolar ridge after
extracting teeth is called? - -alveoplasty
-The most effective method to kill microbes is? - -autoclaving
-The provision made in a cavity preparation to prevent displacement of
the restoration is? - -retention form
-The moving of a tooth from one position in the oral cavity to another
area in the same cavity is an? - -Autogenous transplantation
-A tanner is used to? - -carve
-The type of tumor or growth not considered life threatening is? - -
Benign growth
-Intrinsic pigmentation in children's teeth is due to? - -Medications or
excessive fluoride
-The most chronic dental disease affecting the american people is? - -
Dental caries
