DAC Final Exam Review

DAC Final Exam Review The presence loss of attachment indicates __________ rather than gingivitis. - Periodontitis What is the periodontal classification for a patient who smokes 10 cigarettes a day and has lost 5 teeth to periodontitis? - Class 4, Grade C A probing depth of more than ___ mm is associated with gingival disease. - 4 What is the primary cause of periodontal disease? - Bacterial plaque Which type of radiograph is best for determining the extent of crestal bone loss in a patient with periodontal disease ? - Vertical bite wing Tooth mobility is considered an early signs of periodontal disease: True/False? - False Which procedure smooths the surface of a root by removing abnormal tooth tissue that is rough, contaminated, or permeated with calculus? - Root planing What will a dentist use to restore a severely decayed and endodontically treated primary tooth? - Stainless steel crown The ultrasonic scaler is used to remove ________ calculus and ________ calculus along with difficult stain. - Supra-gingival & Sub-gingival Following a periodontal surgery, the patient should be instructed to rinse their mouth every 3 to 4 hours for the first day: True/False? - False If the pulp of a newly erupted permanent tooth has been exposed, which procedure is indicated to promote healing of the pulp? - Direct pulp cap with calcium hydroxide Which type of matrix is used to restore primary teeth where a proximal surface is missing? - T-band Where is a stainless steel crown contoured? - cervical margin A high speed hand piece is not used in the pulpotomy procedure: True/False? - True What is the most common technique for stain removal? - Rubber cup polishing What type of stain, found on some children's teeth, can be caused by poor hygiene and the fungi that are retained in bacterial plaque ? - Green stain The rubber cup should be held________ for 3 to 5 seconds. - Flat against tooth The lingual surfaces of the maxillary right quadrant are polished with the patients head positioned _________ the operator. - Up and towards Moisture contamination during placement is the most common cause of ________ - Sealant loss If a sealant is found to be partially lost during subsequent examination, it can be repaired by freshening the remains portion of the sealant ________ to the lost portion, re-etching the ________, and applying new ________ to replace the missing portion. - Adjacent, enamel, sealant Which teeth would be the most likely candidates for