HPDP Lecture 18: Oral Health UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. enamel Hardest and most highly mineralized sub-
stance in body
2. cementum Layer of bonelike, mineralized tissue cover-
ing dentin of root and neck of tooth; anchors
fibers of periodontal ligament
3. 32 how many permanent adult teeth are there
4. 6 weeks of embryonic life and continues When does tooth formation begin
until 18yrs
5. dental caries Cavity formation in teeth due to bacteria that
attach to teeth and forms acid in the pres-
ence of sucrose
6. gingivitis Early stage; gums swollen and erythematous
with friable tissues (bleeds easily)
7. periodontitis Advanced disease; gums pull away from
tooth; loss of bone; teeth may fall out
8. dental cavities, periodontal disease, oral what are the most common oral diseases
cancer
9. tooth decay number one chronic childhood illness
10. 1.Bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) colo- enamel breakdown and
nize biofilm (plaque) on tooth surface and cavity formation
metabolize
2. Sugars (dietary carbohydrates) into
acids
3. Teeth are demineralized leading to
, What is the tristep process of dental caries?
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CORRECT Answers
1. enamel Hardest and most highly mineralized sub-
stance in body
2. cementum Layer of bonelike, mineralized tissue cover-
ing dentin of root and neck of tooth; anchors
fibers of periodontal ligament
3. 32 how many permanent adult teeth are there
4. 6 weeks of embryonic life and continues When does tooth formation begin
until 18yrs
5. dental caries Cavity formation in teeth due to bacteria that
attach to teeth and forms acid in the pres-
ence of sucrose
6. gingivitis Early stage; gums swollen and erythematous
with friable tissues (bleeds easily)
7. periodontitis Advanced disease; gums pull away from
tooth; loss of bone; teeth may fall out
8. dental cavities, periodontal disease, oral what are the most common oral diseases
cancer
9. tooth decay number one chronic childhood illness
10. 1.Bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) colo- enamel breakdown and
nize biofilm (plaque) on tooth surface and cavity formation
metabolize
2. Sugars (dietary carbohydrates) into
acids
3. Teeth are demineralized leading to
, What is the tristep process of dental caries?
2/6
