PHRM 3820 Otic and Oral Disorders Questions with Correct
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: dental caries
Answer: tooth decay
Question 2: periodontal disease
Answer: gum disease
Question 3: halitosis
Answer: bad breath
Question 4: xerostomia
Answer: dry mouth
Question 5: aphthous stomatitis
Answer: canker sores
Question 6: What are the 4 systemic complications of poor oral health?
Answer: endocarditis, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy/birth complications, pneumonia
Question 7: What are the risk factors for dental caries?
Answer: - poor oral hygiene - poor diet - orthodontic appliances - gum tissue recession that exposes root
surfaces - xerostomia (dry mouth)
Question 8: What is the flow chart from poor oral health to cavity?
Answer: poor oral health -> bacteria -> digestion of sugars from food -> acid -> demineralization of tooth ->
decay -> cavity
Question 9: How can dental caries be prevented?
Answer: controlling plaque by ensuring proper oral hygiene - brush teeth 2x/day, floss 1x
Question 10: What are the 4 treatments for dental caries?
Answer: fillings, crowns, root canal, extraction
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, Question 11: What are the causes of periodontal disease?
Answer: poor oral hygiene, hormone changes, bad habits, family history
Question 12: gingivitis
Answer: first stage of periodontal disease inflammation of gingiva due to accumulation of bacteria bleeding
and inflamed gums - no structural damage, reversible
Question 13: What happens when gingivitis is left untreated?
Answer: progresses to periodontitis
Question 14: What is the first stage of periodontal disease?
Answer: gingivitis
Question 15: periodontitis
Answer: inner layer of gum and body pull away from the tooth to form a pocket; can become infected;
irreversible
Question 16: How can periodontal disease be prevented?
Answer: mechanically removing plaque buildup (brush and floss) maintain a well balanced diet stop
smoking reduce stress
Question 17: 90% of halitosis cases are directly related to ___
Answer: poor hygiene
Question 18: What are the 4 risk factors for halitosis?
Answer: - cavities - mouth, nose, and throat infections - dry mouth - smoking/tobacco
Question 19: How can halitosis be prevented?
Answer: - removal of plaque build-up (brush and floss) - avoid odiferous foods - use tongue-cleaning device
- use antibacterial mouthwashes
Question 20: What types of cases of halitosis should be referred to a dentist?
Answer: severe or no identifiable cause
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Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: dental caries
Answer: tooth decay
Question 2: periodontal disease
Answer: gum disease
Question 3: halitosis
Answer: bad breath
Question 4: xerostomia
Answer: dry mouth
Question 5: aphthous stomatitis
Answer: canker sores
Question 6: What are the 4 systemic complications of poor oral health?
Answer: endocarditis, cardiovascular disease, pregnancy/birth complications, pneumonia
Question 7: What are the risk factors for dental caries?
Answer: - poor oral hygiene - poor diet - orthodontic appliances - gum tissue recession that exposes root
surfaces - xerostomia (dry mouth)
Question 8: What is the flow chart from poor oral health to cavity?
Answer: poor oral health -> bacteria -> digestion of sugars from food -> acid -> demineralization of tooth ->
decay -> cavity
Question 9: How can dental caries be prevented?
Answer: controlling plaque by ensuring proper oral hygiene - brush teeth 2x/day, floss 1x
Question 10: What are the 4 treatments for dental caries?
Answer: fillings, crowns, root canal, extraction
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, Question 11: What are the causes of periodontal disease?
Answer: poor oral hygiene, hormone changes, bad habits, family history
Question 12: gingivitis
Answer: first stage of periodontal disease inflammation of gingiva due to accumulation of bacteria bleeding
and inflamed gums - no structural damage, reversible
Question 13: What happens when gingivitis is left untreated?
Answer: progresses to periodontitis
Question 14: What is the first stage of periodontal disease?
Answer: gingivitis
Question 15: periodontitis
Answer: inner layer of gum and body pull away from the tooth to form a pocket; can become infected;
irreversible
Question 16: How can periodontal disease be prevented?
Answer: mechanically removing plaque buildup (brush and floss) maintain a well balanced diet stop
smoking reduce stress
Question 17: 90% of halitosis cases are directly related to ___
Answer: poor hygiene
Question 18: What are the 4 risk factors for halitosis?
Answer: - cavities - mouth, nose, and throat infections - dry mouth - smoking/tobacco
Question 19: How can halitosis be prevented?
Answer: - removal of plaque build-up (brush and floss) - avoid odiferous foods - use tongue-cleaning device
- use antibacterial mouthwashes
Question 20: What types of cases of halitosis should be referred to a dentist?
Answer: severe or no identifiable cause
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