General Chairside exam Questions and
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When sending a restorative case out for processing, it is not necessary to ______. -
✔✔pour up the impression for the lab
Involuntary grinding of the teeth is referred to as what? - ✔✔bruxism
There are _____ teeth in the primary dentition. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔discoid-cleoid
The distal portion of the tooth refers to which surface? - ✔✔the surface away from the
midline
The pulp-soothing component is zinc oxide eugenol is what material? - ✔✔clove oil
_______ supervision means that the dentist is in the office or treatment facility and
personally authorizes treatment to be performed. - ✔✔Direct
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,__________ are found mainly in fruits, grains, and vegetables and __________ are found
in processed foods such as jelly, bread, crackers, and cookies. - ✔✔Complex
carbohydrates, simple sugars
Which zone matches up with region seven o'clock to twelve o'clock? - ✔✔operator zone
The basic setup consists of - ✔✔mouth mirror, periodontal probe, and explorer.
If your patient indicates that he is allergic to penicillin, it is best to substitute ________
for antibiotic treatment. - ✔✔Clindamycin
The frenum is - ✔✔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 _________ - ✔✔gingivitis, periodontitis
There are no ____ in the primary dentition. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔pulp vitality testing
While assisting during an amalgam, which bur would most likely appear on the
armamentarium tray? - ✔✔fluted carbide
Anaphylactic shock is
best treated with the patient in a seated position.
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, an acute allergic reaction.
a chronic allergic reaction.
the result of aspirating a foreign object. - ✔✔an acute allergic reaction
When sizing an aluminum temporary crown, which of the following must occur? -
✔✔All of the above.
The crown must fit the area both mesially and distally.
The crown must be trimmed and contoured to fit the preparation.
The crown must not impinge on the gingiva.
Vitals can be considered all of the following except which choice? - ✔✔weight
Which answer below does NOT apply to confidentiality?
the dental office does not disclose personal information about the patient
the patient has a right to privacy
the patient can talk to their insurance company about treatment
the patient must give written permission to have information released to others - ✔✔the
patient can talk to their insurance company about treatment
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When sending a restorative case out for processing, it is not necessary to ______. -
✔✔pour up the impression for the lab
Involuntary grinding of the teeth is referred to as what? - ✔✔bruxism
There are _____ teeth in the primary dentition. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔discoid-cleoid
The distal portion of the tooth refers to which surface? - ✔✔the surface away from the
midline
The pulp-soothing component is zinc oxide eugenol is what material? - ✔✔clove oil
_______ supervision means that the dentist is in the office or treatment facility and
personally authorizes treatment to be performed. - ✔✔Direct
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,__________ are found mainly in fruits, grains, and vegetables and __________ are found
in processed foods such as jelly, bread, crackers, and cookies. - ✔✔Complex
carbohydrates, simple sugars
Which zone matches up with region seven o'clock to twelve o'clock? - ✔✔operator zone
The basic setup consists of - ✔✔mouth mirror, periodontal probe, and explorer.
If your patient indicates that he is allergic to penicillin, it is best to substitute ________
for antibiotic treatment. - ✔✔Clindamycin
The frenum is - ✔✔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 _________ - ✔✔gingivitis, periodontitis
There are no ____ in the primary dentition. - ✔✔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? - ✔✔pulp vitality testing
While assisting during an amalgam, which bur would most likely appear on the
armamentarium tray? - ✔✔fluted carbide
Anaphylactic shock is
best treated with the patient in a seated position.
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, an acute allergic reaction.
a chronic allergic reaction.
the result of aspirating a foreign object. - ✔✔an acute allergic reaction
When sizing an aluminum temporary crown, which of the following must occur? -
✔✔All of the above.
The crown must fit the area both mesially and distally.
The crown must be trimmed and contoured to fit the preparation.
The crown must not impinge on the gingiva.
Vitals can be considered all of the following except which choice? - ✔✔weight
Which answer below does NOT apply to confidentiality?
the dental office does not disclose personal information about the patient
the patient has a right to privacy
the patient can talk to their insurance company about treatment
the patient must give written permission to have information released to others - ✔✔the
patient can talk to their insurance company about treatment
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