EDDA Dental Course Exam Ch. 1-5 Questions and Answers |Complete Solutions Graded
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Interdental gingiva or papilla part of the gingiva that exists on the buccal and lingual
surfaces of the teeth. The two neighboring teeth to fill in the area between the teeth apical to
their contact areas to prevent food impaction
alveolar process Portion of the maxillary bones that form the support for teeth of the
maxillary arch
Tori: Mandibular tori (sub) which are the most common of tori found, are usually present
near the pre molars on the lower arch. Can be on tongue side or cheek side.
Torus palatinus or Palatal Tori a less common bony growth attached to the nasal septum, or
the center of the mouth.
Parotid below and in front of the ear, opposite the upper second molar (exists on inside of
cheek wall)
submandibular underneath the mandible
sublingual located under the tongue
salivary glands Glands of the mouth that produce saliva, a digestive secretion, helps
maintain the integrity of tooth surfaces through remineralization, supplies mineral to help form
plaque and calculus, ducts carry saliva into oral cavity, papilla covers the opening of the duct
Tongue covered in papilla, sensory organs and nerves for taste and touch. Dorsum is the
upper side of the tongue
fungiform papillae contain taste buds and are located throughout the tongue
, Circumvallate papille form a V on the posterior portion of the tongue
filiform papillae cover the surface of the tongue
Lingual frenum limits the mobility of the tongue
lingual frenulum of tongue holds tongue to floor of mouth; tongue tie
True or False: Tori are only found on the lingual part of the mouth False
True or False: Salivary glands help us eat, digest and maintain oral structures True
Periodontal disease:
**in gums Begins with accumulation of biofilm (plaque), has infected and supporting
structures(gingiva) & bleeds upon touch.
Who is responsible for the enforcement of regulations regarding the practice of dentistry in the
state of Louisiana? D. State Board of Dentistry
Expanded duties of a qualified dental assistant are controlled by: C. State Board of Dentistry
True or False: A dental assistant cannot be sued because they are under the umbrella of their
dentist's insurance false: You can be sued, and the supervising dentist will also be sued.
Which of the following duties cannot be preformed by a dental assistant who is NOT EDDA
certified?
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Interdental gingiva or papilla part of the gingiva that exists on the buccal and lingual
surfaces of the teeth. The two neighboring teeth to fill in the area between the teeth apical to
their contact areas to prevent food impaction
alveolar process Portion of the maxillary bones that form the support for teeth of the
maxillary arch
Tori: Mandibular tori (sub) which are the most common of tori found, are usually present
near the pre molars on the lower arch. Can be on tongue side or cheek side.
Torus palatinus or Palatal Tori a less common bony growth attached to the nasal septum, or
the center of the mouth.
Parotid below and in front of the ear, opposite the upper second molar (exists on inside of
cheek wall)
submandibular underneath the mandible
sublingual located under the tongue
salivary glands Glands of the mouth that produce saliva, a digestive secretion, helps
maintain the integrity of tooth surfaces through remineralization, supplies mineral to help form
plaque and calculus, ducts carry saliva into oral cavity, papilla covers the opening of the duct
Tongue covered in papilla, sensory organs and nerves for taste and touch. Dorsum is the
upper side of the tongue
fungiform papillae contain taste buds and are located throughout the tongue
, Circumvallate papille form a V on the posterior portion of the tongue
filiform papillae cover the surface of the tongue
Lingual frenum limits the mobility of the tongue
lingual frenulum of tongue holds tongue to floor of mouth; tongue tie
True or False: Tori are only found on the lingual part of the mouth False
True or False: Salivary glands help us eat, digest and maintain oral structures True
Periodontal disease:
**in gums Begins with accumulation of biofilm (plaque), has infected and supporting
structures(gingiva) & bleeds upon touch.
Who is responsible for the enforcement of regulations regarding the practice of dentistry in the
state of Louisiana? D. State Board of Dentistry
Expanded duties of a qualified dental assistant are controlled by: C. State Board of Dentistry
True or False: A dental assistant cannot be sued because they are under the umbrella of their
dentist's insurance false: You can be sued, and the supervising dentist will also be sued.
Which of the following duties cannot be preformed by a dental assistant who is NOT EDDA
certified?
