ORAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
PLANNING ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Detection - CORRECT ANSWERS act or process of discovering tooth imperfections or
decay
Extraoral - CORRECT ANSWERS outside the oral cavity
Furcation - CORRECT ANSWERS area between two or more root branches
Intraoral - CORRECT ANSWERS within the oral cavity
Mobility - CORRECT ANSWERS to have movement
Morphology - CORRECT ANSWERS branch of biology that deals with form and structure
Palpation - CORRECT ANSWERS examination technique in which the examiner uses his
or her fingers and hands to feel for texture,size,and consistency of hard and soft tissue
Probing - CORRECT ANSWERS use of a slender, flexible instrument to explore and
measure the periodontal pocket
Restoration - CORRECT ANSWERS the use of dental material to restore a tooth or teeth
to a functional permanent unit
, Symmetric - CORRECT ANSWERS balanced or even on both sides
Sound dental care begins with what? - CORRECT ANSWERS a thorough examination of
the head, neck, and oral cavity
A patient will seek dental care for what reasons? - CORRECT ANSWERS as a new
patient, if they have a tooth ache, for consultation,as a returning patient
Specific examination areas include? - CORRECT ANSWERS soft tissue, tooth
structure,restorations,and missing teeth
What does "normal"soft tissue look like? - CORRECT ANSWERS light pink and uniform
in color with no indications of swelling
The palpation technique is especially useful for detecting what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS extraoral swelling and is the primary way of dectecting swollen lymph glands
Who uses the periodontal probe? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dentist or dental hygienist
Radiographs have become an indispensable tool for identifying what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS decay, defective restorations, periodontal conditions,pathology,developmental
conditions and other abnormalities.
What are some things that the intra oral camera can provide the dentist with - CORRECT
ANSWERS magnification, easier access,can photo copy image,case presentation,medical
and legal documentation
PLANNING ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Detection - CORRECT ANSWERS act or process of discovering tooth imperfections or
decay
Extraoral - CORRECT ANSWERS outside the oral cavity
Furcation - CORRECT ANSWERS area between two or more root branches
Intraoral - CORRECT ANSWERS within the oral cavity
Mobility - CORRECT ANSWERS to have movement
Morphology - CORRECT ANSWERS branch of biology that deals with form and structure
Palpation - CORRECT ANSWERS examination technique in which the examiner uses his
or her fingers and hands to feel for texture,size,and consistency of hard and soft tissue
Probing - CORRECT ANSWERS use of a slender, flexible instrument to explore and
measure the periodontal pocket
Restoration - CORRECT ANSWERS the use of dental material to restore a tooth or teeth
to a functional permanent unit
, Symmetric - CORRECT ANSWERS balanced or even on both sides
Sound dental care begins with what? - CORRECT ANSWERS a thorough examination of
the head, neck, and oral cavity
A patient will seek dental care for what reasons? - CORRECT ANSWERS as a new
patient, if they have a tooth ache, for consultation,as a returning patient
Specific examination areas include? - CORRECT ANSWERS soft tissue, tooth
structure,restorations,and missing teeth
What does "normal"soft tissue look like? - CORRECT ANSWERS light pink and uniform
in color with no indications of swelling
The palpation technique is especially useful for detecting what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS extraoral swelling and is the primary way of dectecting swollen lymph glands
Who uses the periodontal probe? - CORRECT ANSWERS Dentist or dental hygienist
Radiographs have become an indispensable tool for identifying what? - CORRECT
ANSWERS decay, defective restorations, periodontal conditions,pathology,developmental
conditions and other abnormalities.
What are some things that the intra oral camera can provide the dentist with - CORRECT
ANSWERS magnification, easier access,can photo copy image,case presentation,medical
and legal documentation
