ADAA Final Exam Study Questions with 100%
Correct Solutions
Tooth number _____ is distal to number 14 - ANSWER 15
Tooth number ________ is mesial to number 27 - ANSWER 26
What is the definition of maxilla? - ANSWER Upper jaw that holds teeth
Tooth number 2 is the ___________ - ANSWER Upper right 2nd molar
Root canal therapy is recommended:
If there is trauma to the pulp?
if decay has reached the nerve?
If the tooth breaks and there is pulpal exposure? - ANSWER all of the above
When a single tooth is missing it can be replaced by: - ANSWER bridge
To prep a tooth for a filling means to: - ANSWER Remove all decay
Which matrices is used for an anterior composite filling? - ANSWER Celluloid/Mylar Strip
What is a spoon excavator used for - ANSWER Instrument used to remove decay
What is an amalgam carrier used for? - ANSWER Instrument used to scoop the amalgam
out of the well
, Why is a burnisher used - ANSWER Instrument used to smooth amalgam
What is a plugger used for? - ANSWER Instrument used to pack amalgam
Impacted tooth shown on a paper chart - ANSWER Tooth that has not erupted
Root Canal tooth shown on a paper chart - ANSWER Tooth that has been endodontically
treated
How often should dental water lines be flushed? - ANSWER At least once per day
What part of a bridge is the floating crown that replaces the missing tooth? - ANSWER
Pontic
How many xrays are in an FMX - ANSWER 18
When preparing a crown/bridge case to go to the lab, you will need to include:
Lab slip/prescription
opposing impression and bite
final impression - ANSWER All of the above
The maxillary midline is between _________ and _________; the mandibular midline is
between ________ and ____________. - ANSWER 8,9 and 24, 25
Which items should be placed in the sharps container:
Orthodontic wires?
Correct Solutions
Tooth number _____ is distal to number 14 - ANSWER 15
Tooth number ________ is mesial to number 27 - ANSWER 26
What is the definition of maxilla? - ANSWER Upper jaw that holds teeth
Tooth number 2 is the ___________ - ANSWER Upper right 2nd molar
Root canal therapy is recommended:
If there is trauma to the pulp?
if decay has reached the nerve?
If the tooth breaks and there is pulpal exposure? - ANSWER all of the above
When a single tooth is missing it can be replaced by: - ANSWER bridge
To prep a tooth for a filling means to: - ANSWER Remove all decay
Which matrices is used for an anterior composite filling? - ANSWER Celluloid/Mylar Strip
What is a spoon excavator used for - ANSWER Instrument used to remove decay
What is an amalgam carrier used for? - ANSWER Instrument used to scoop the amalgam
out of the well
, Why is a burnisher used - ANSWER Instrument used to smooth amalgam
What is a plugger used for? - ANSWER Instrument used to pack amalgam
Impacted tooth shown on a paper chart - ANSWER Tooth that has not erupted
Root Canal tooth shown on a paper chart - ANSWER Tooth that has been endodontically
treated
How often should dental water lines be flushed? - ANSWER At least once per day
What part of a bridge is the floating crown that replaces the missing tooth? - ANSWER
Pontic
How many xrays are in an FMX - ANSWER 18
When preparing a crown/bridge case to go to the lab, you will need to include:
Lab slip/prescription
opposing impression and bite
final impression - ANSWER All of the above
The maxillary midline is between _________ and _________; the mandibular midline is
between ________ and ____________. - ANSWER 8,9 and 24, 25
Which items should be placed in the sharps container:
Orthodontic wires?
