Chapter. 7 Preventative and Desensitizing
Materials
1. All of the following can cause demineralization and
dentin sensitivity in patients except: a. bacterial acid
b. gastric acid
c. dietary acid
d. hydrofluoric acid: D
2. The characteristic of chlorhexidine that makes it most
beneficial as an antimicrobial in the prevention of caries
is:: Substantivity (long lasting)
3. T/F: Glass ionomer sealants last longer than resin
sealants.: False
4. Your patient has some early, incipient caries on the
cervical areas of their maxillary molars. Which delivery
method would you choose to help remineralize these
areas? a. OTC rinse
b. Varnish
c. Gel in trays
Materials
1. All of the following can cause demineralization and
dentin sensitivity in patients except: a. bacterial acid
b. gastric acid
c. dietary acid
d. hydrofluoric acid: D
2. The characteristic of chlorhexidine that makes it most
beneficial as an antimicrobial in the prevention of caries
is:: Substantivity (long lasting)
3. T/F: Glass ionomer sealants last longer than resin
sealants.: False
4. Your patient has some early, incipient caries on the
cervical areas of their maxillary molars. Which delivery
method would you choose to help remineralize these
areas? a. OTC rinse
b. Varnish
c. Gel in trays
