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Which of the following is true of primary teeth in contrast to permanent teeth?
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A. Crowns that are narrower at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) than per
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manent teeth f
B. Darker enamel than permanent teeth f f f f
C. Relatively thicker enamel than permanent teeth f f f f f
D. A tooth crown that is longer in relation to the total tooth length than is fou
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nd in permanent teeth - ANSWER-
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A. crowns that are narrower at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) than per
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manent teeth f
Which of the following is true of the mandibular canine tooth?
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A. It is narrower labiolingually and mesiodistally than a maxillary ca
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C. It has a sharper cusp tip than a maxillary canine does
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D. It has a mesial cusp slope that is longer than the distal cusp slope when i
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t first erupts whereas the opposite is true for a maxillary canine tooth -
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m the Incisal aspect than those of the mandibular central incisors
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C. The Cingular is less prominent on the maxillary central incisors than the
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cingulum on the mandibular central incisors f f f f f
D. The marginal dishes are more prominent on mandibular incisors than the
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y are on the maxillary incisors - ANSWER-
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B. Labial surfaces of the maxillary central incisors are more rounded from t
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he Incisal aspect than those of the mandibular central incisors
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Which permanent maxillary teeth have normally have 3 roots -
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ANSWER- First molars
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Which premolar teeth have buccal and lingual roots? - ANSWER-
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Maxillary first premolar
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Which teeth are usually the last teeth to be lost? - ANSWER- canines
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Which cavity classification includes caries on the interproximal surface of a
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nterior teeth? - ANSWER- Class III f f f f f
Which tvpe of matrix is most commonly used for amalgam restora
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tions? - ANSWER- Tofflemire matrix
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The metal alloy used in amalgam is primarily composed of? -
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ANSWER- Silver
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Which teeth are the largest and strongest maxillary teeth? - ANSWER-
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first molars
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Which teeth are the smallest and most symmetric teeth in the permanent dentitio
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n? - ANSWER- mandibular central incisors
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Maxillary first molars
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Which of the following teeth in the permanent dentition will replace the primary
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first molars? - ANSWER- first premolars
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Which of the following teeth are most likely to be out of position in the dental arc
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h? - ANSWER- Maxillary third molars
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Which of the following teeth vary more in form more than any other teeth in t
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he mouth? - ANSWER- Maxillary lateral incisors
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Which teeth are nonsuccedaneous? - ANSWER- permanent molars
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Rounded enamel extensions on the Incisal edge of newly erupted central and
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lateral incisors - ANSWER- Mamelons
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Which teeth in the primary dentition are replaced by first premolars in the ad
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ult dentition? - ANSWER- First primary molar
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A fluoride needs assessment helps determine: - ANSWER-
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Before topical fluoride gel is applied, the:
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A. Teeth must be free of all plaque f f f f f f
B. The teeth must be free of calculus
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C. Dental chair is reclined to 45 degrees f f f f f f
D. Patients head should be tilted back - ANSWER- f f f f f f f
B. Teeth must be free of calculus
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Chronic overexposure to fluoride can result in dental
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younger than 6 years with developing teeth - ANSWER- fluorosis
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Dental caries cannot occur without dietary: - ANSWER- sugars
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, Dental professionals generally recommend that patients use
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toothbrushes. - ANSWER- soft-bristled nylon
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Every person needs the same patient education for oral health needs true or fa
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How can a parent avoid spreading the types of bacteria that cause caries in a b
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The parent should not put anything that has been in his or her own mouth into
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Oral hygiene should begin: - ANSWER- before the baby has teeth
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Plaque can reform in about how many hours after a cleaning? -
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ANSWER- 24 hours
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The first step in patient education is to: - ANSWER-
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timal oral health throughout their lives. - ANSWER- preventive
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What can be caused by vigorously scrubbing the teeth with a tooth
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Which of the following is not recommended when applying a Flouride varnis
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h? - ANSWER- Thoroughly dry the teeth
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Which of the following is the current recommended concentration of fluorid
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Which of the following is the most effective means to prevent dental caries?
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2024 REAL EXAM 300+ QUESTIONS AN f f f f f
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Which of the following is true of primary teeth in contrast to permanent teeth?
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A. Crowns that are narrower at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) than per
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manent teeth f
B. Darker enamel than permanent teeth f f f f
C. Relatively thicker enamel than permanent teeth f f f f f
D. A tooth crown that is longer in relation to the total tooth length than is fou
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nd in permanent teeth - ANSWER-
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A. crowns that are narrower at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) than per
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manent teeth f
Which of the following is true of the mandibular canine tooth?
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A. It is narrower labiolingually and mesiodistally than a maxillary ca
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nine
B. It has a larger and more developed cusp than the Maxillary canine doe
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C. It has a sharper cusp tip than a maxillary canine does
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D. It has a mesial cusp slope that is longer than the distal cusp slope when i
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t first erupts whereas the opposite is true for a maxillary canine tooth -
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ANSWER-
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nd mandibular central incisors?
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cisors in all dimensions f f f
B. Labial surfaces of the maxillary central incisors are more rounded fro
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m the Incisal aspect than those of the mandibular central incisors
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C. The Cingular is less prominent on the maxillary central incisors than the
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cingulum on the mandibular central incisors f f f f f
D. The marginal dishes are more prominent on mandibular incisors than the
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y are on the maxillary incisors - ANSWER-
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B. Labial surfaces of the maxillary central incisors are more rounded from t
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he Incisal aspect than those of the mandibular central incisors
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Which permanent maxillary teeth have normally have 3 roots -
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ANSWER- First molars
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Which premolar teeth have buccal and lingual roots? - ANSWER-
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Maxillary first premolar
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Which teeth are usually the last teeth to be lost? - ANSWER- canines
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Which cavity classification includes caries on the interproximal surface of a
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nterior teeth? - ANSWER- Class III f f f f f
Which tvpe of matrix is most commonly used for amalgam restora
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tions? - ANSWER- Tofflemire matrix
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The metal alloy used in amalgam is primarily composed of? -
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ANSWER- Silver
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Which teeth are the largest and strongest maxillary teeth? - ANSWER-
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first molars
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Which teeth are the smallest and most symmetric teeth in the permanent dentitio
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n? - ANSWER- mandibular central incisors
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,Which teeth have a 5th supplemental cusp? - ANSWER-
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Maxillary first molars
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Which of the following teeth in the permanent dentition will replace the primary
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first molars? - ANSWER- first premolars
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Which of the following teeth are most likely to be out of position in the dental arc
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h? - ANSWER- Maxillary third molars
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Which of the following teeth vary more in form more than any other teeth in t
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he mouth? - ANSWER- Maxillary lateral incisors
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Which teeth are nonsuccedaneous? - ANSWER- permanent molars
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Rounded enamel extensions on the Incisal edge of newly erupted central and
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lateral incisors - ANSWER- Mamelons
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Which teeth in the primary dentition are replaced by first premolars in the ad
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ult dentition? - ANSWER- First primary molar
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A fluoride needs assessment helps determine: - ANSWER-
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Individual need for a specific fluoride therapeutic program
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Before topical fluoride gel is applied, the:
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A. Teeth must be free of all plaque f f f f f f
B. The teeth must be free of calculus
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C. Dental chair is reclined to 45 degrees f f f f f f
D. Patients head should be tilted back - ANSWER- f f f f f f f
B. Teeth must be free of calculus
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Chronic overexposure to fluoride can result in dental
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in children f f
younger than 6 years with developing teeth - ANSWER- fluorosis
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Dental caries cannot occur without dietary: - ANSWER- sugars
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, Dental professionals generally recommend that patients use
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toothbrushes. - ANSWER- soft-bristled nylon
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Every person needs the same patient education for oral health needs true or fa
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lse? - ANSWER- False f f f
How can a parent avoid spreading the types of bacteria that cause caries in a b
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aby? - ANSWER- f f
The parent should not put anything that has been in his or her own mouth into
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the mouth of the baby.
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Oral hygiene should begin: - ANSWER- before the baby has teeth
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Plaque can reform in about how many hours after a cleaning? -
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ANSWER- 24 hours
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The first step in patient education is to: - ANSWER-
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listen carefully and make the patient an active and responsible partner rather tha
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n a passive object.
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The goal of f f f
dentistry is to help people of all ages obtain op f f f f f f f f f
timal oral health throughout their lives. - ANSWER- preventive
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What can be caused by vigorously scrubbing the teeth with a tooth
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brush? - ANSWER- Abrasion f f f
Which of the following is not recommended when applying a Flouride varnis
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h? - ANSWER- Thoroughly dry the teeth
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Which of the following is the current recommended concentration of fluorid
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man Services? - ANSWER- 0.7 mg/L
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Which of the following is the most effective means to prevent dental caries?
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- ANSWER- Fluoride
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