General Chairside Exam ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When sending a restorative case out for processing, it is not necessary to ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER - pour up the impression for the lab
Involuntary grinding of the teeth is referred to as what? - CORRECT ANSWER - bruxism
There are _____ teeth in the primary dentition. - CORRECT ANSWER - 20
The dentist asks you to set up an operative tray for endodontic therapy on tooth #14. Which item
would NOT appear on the tray? - CORRECT ANSWER - discoid-cleoid
The distal portion of the tooth refers to which surface? - CORRECT ANSWER - the
surface away from the midline
The pulp-soothing component is zinc oxide eugenol is what material? - CORRECT
ANSWER - clove oil
_______ supervision means that the dentist is in the office or treatment facility and personally
authorizes treatment to be performed. - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct
__________ are found mainly in fruits, grains, and vegetables and __________ are found in
processed foods such as jelly, bread, crackers, and cookies. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Complex carbohydrates, simple sugars
Which zone matches up with region seven o'clock to twelve o'clock? - CORRECT
ANSWER - operator zone
, The basic setup consists of - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth mirror, periodontal probe, and
explorer.
If your patient indicates that he is allergic to penicillin, it is best to substitute ________ for
antibiotic treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER - Clindamycin
The frenum is - CORRECT ANSWER - a narrow band of tissue that connects two
structures
Inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth that begins with _________ can progress into
the connective tissue and alveolar bone that supports the teeth and becomes _________ -
CORRECT ANSWER - gingivitis, periodontitis
There are no ____ in the primary dentition. - CORRECT ANSWER - bicuspids, third
molars
A patient presents with pain on the lower right first molar. Which tray would be the most
appropriate to place on the bracket table? - CORRECT ANSWER - pulp vitality testing
While assisting during an amalgam, which bur would most likely appear on the armamentarium
tray? - CORRECT ANSWER - fluted carbide
Anaphylactic shock is
best treated with the patient in a seated position.
an acute allergic reaction.
a chronic allergic reaction.
the result of aspirating a foreign object. - CORRECT ANSWER - an acute allergic reaction
When sizing an aluminum temporary crown, which of the following must occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All of the above.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When sending a restorative case out for processing, it is not necessary to ______. - CORRECT
ANSWER - pour up the impression for the lab
Involuntary grinding of the teeth is referred to as what? - CORRECT ANSWER - bruxism
There are _____ teeth in the primary dentition. - CORRECT ANSWER - 20
The dentist asks you to set up an operative tray for endodontic therapy on tooth #14. Which item
would NOT appear on the tray? - CORRECT ANSWER - discoid-cleoid
The distal portion of the tooth refers to which surface? - CORRECT ANSWER - the
surface away from the midline
The pulp-soothing component is zinc oxide eugenol is what material? - CORRECT
ANSWER - clove oil
_______ supervision means that the dentist is in the office or treatment facility and personally
authorizes treatment to be performed. - CORRECT ANSWER - Direct
__________ are found mainly in fruits, grains, and vegetables and __________ are found in
processed foods such as jelly, bread, crackers, and cookies. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Complex carbohydrates, simple sugars
Which zone matches up with region seven o'clock to twelve o'clock? - CORRECT
ANSWER - operator zone
, The basic setup consists of - CORRECT ANSWER - mouth mirror, periodontal probe, and
explorer.
If your patient indicates that he is allergic to penicillin, it is best to substitute ________ for
antibiotic treatment. - CORRECT ANSWER - Clindamycin
The frenum is - CORRECT ANSWER - a narrow band of tissue that connects two
structures
Inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth that begins with _________ can progress into
the connective tissue and alveolar bone that supports the teeth and becomes _________ -
CORRECT ANSWER - gingivitis, periodontitis
There are no ____ in the primary dentition. - CORRECT ANSWER - bicuspids, third
molars
A patient presents with pain on the lower right first molar. Which tray would be the most
appropriate to place on the bracket table? - CORRECT ANSWER - pulp vitality testing
While assisting during an amalgam, which bur would most likely appear on the armamentarium
tray? - CORRECT ANSWER - fluted carbide
Anaphylactic shock is
best treated with the patient in a seated position.
an acute allergic reaction.
a chronic allergic reaction.
the result of aspirating a foreign object. - CORRECT ANSWER - an acute allergic reaction
When sizing an aluminum temporary crown, which of the following must occur? - CORRECT
ANSWER - All of the above.
