HESI DENTAL HYGIENE EXAM
TEST BANK 2025 | ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS|LATEST
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Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is
puberty-associated gingivitis found? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Plaque-
Induced Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in
limited tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely
diagnosis of this condition? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Tooth has
made contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw
,When does mixed dentition begin? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Eruption of
first permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse
ridge. The oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a
transverse ridge. - CORRECT-ANSWER-The first statement is true and
the second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-reduced permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp
mandibular second premolar? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Distolingual
,Which is true regarding the height of contour? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Greatest elevation of tooth either incisocervically or occlusocervically
How many primary and permanent teeth are typically present in an
eight yr old child? - CORRECT-ANSWER-14 primary; 10 permanent
Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-line angle
Which G.V. Black classification involves the proximal surfaces of
anterior teeth including the incised edge or angle? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-IV
Which ridge is a unique characteristic of permanent maxillary molars? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Oblique
, Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates the
temporomandibular joint? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Mandibular
Facial paralysis can result from damage to the motor neurons of which
cranial nerve? - CORRECT-ANSWER-VII
Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar nerve block? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-mandibular foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which salivary gland is encapsulated? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Sublingual
Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Synovial
TEST BANK 2025 | ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS|LATEST
UPDATE
Under which classification of gingival diseases and conditions is
puberty-associated gingivitis found? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Plaque-
Induced Gingival diseases modified by systemic factors
A patient presents with a short, thick lingual frenum that results in
limited tongue movement affecting speech. Which is the most likely
diagnosis of this condition? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Ankyloglossia
When is tooth eruption complete? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Tooth has
made contact with its antagonists in opposing jaw
,When does mixed dentition begin? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Eruption of
first permanent tooth
How many succedaneous teeth are in permanent dentition? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-20
The junction of a buccal and lingual triangular ridge is a transverse
ridge. The oblique ridge of a maxillary molar is an example of a
transverse ridge. - CORRECT-ANSWER-The first statement is true and
the second is false
Which factor makes aging enamel less susceptible to caries? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-reduced permeability
Which groove is the most identifying characteristic of a three-cusp
mandibular second premolar? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Distolingual
,Which is true regarding the height of contour? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Greatest elevation of tooth either incisocervically or occlusocervically
How many primary and permanent teeth are typically present in an
eight yr old child? - CORRECT-ANSWER-14 primary; 10 permanent
Which describes the junction of two surfaces of a crown? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-line angle
Which G.V. Black classification involves the proximal surfaces of
anterior teeth including the incised edge or angle? - CORRECT-
ANSWER-IV
Which ridge is a unique characteristic of permanent maxillary molars? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Oblique
, Which division of the fifth cranial nerve innervates the
temporomandibular joint? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Mandibular
Facial paralysis can result from damage to the motor neurons of which
cranial nerve? - CORRECT-ANSWER-VII
Which is the target area for the inferior alveolar nerve block? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-mandibular foramen on medial surface of mandible
Which salivary gland is encapsulated? - CORRECT-ANSWER-Sublingual
Which type of joint is the temporomandibular? - CORRECT-ANSWER-
Synovial
