DH 101 Final Exam Review with
Complete Solutions
Erosion - ANSWER-chemical loss of mineralized tooth structure caused by acids.
Attrition - ANSWER-loss of tooth structure or tissue caused by tooth-to-tooth contact
Enamel Hypoplasia - ANSWER-enamel defect characterized by thin or absent enamel
(white in color)
Cross-bite - ANSWER-malocclusion, or misalignment of teeth, where upper teeth fit
inside lower teeth
Suppuration - ANSWER-pus
Obturator - ANSWER-prosthetic used to close palatal defects
Prognosis - ANSWER-likelihood of success of a particular treatment
Materia alba - ANSWER-loosely adherent, white curds of matter composed of dead
cells, food debris, and plaque
Dental fluorosis - ANSWER-appearance of faint white lines or streaks on teeth that only
occurs when younger children consume too much fluoride.
Clinical crown - ANSWER-part of the tooth that is visible in the mouth
Clinical root - ANSWER-part of the tooth under the gingiva not exposed to the oral
cavity.
Class I embrassure - ANSWER-no space between teeth, tight contacts, completely
occupied by healthy interdental papilla.
Erythema - ANSWER-cutaneous diseases that present with large patches of red skin,
without overlying changes in epidermis.
Compound cavity - ANSWER-cavity that involves 2 or more surfaces
End-to-end bite - ANSWER-Class III occlusion, cusps / biting edges of the upper teeth
contact directly with the cusps / biting edges of the lower teeth.
, Sulcus - ANSWER-relative space between the tooth and surrounding gingival tissue.
Pocket - ANSWER-space between the gingiva and the tooth that opens up where the
gingiva would normally be attached.
Recommended frequency for continuing care appointments - ANSWER-Every 6 months
for healthy mouths, every few weeks to every 3 months for gum disease patients.
Which instrument would be safest to use to detect caries on a demineralized surface? -
ANSWER-Dull explorer
Which area specific Gracey would be best for the distal of tooth #31? - ANSWER-
Columbia 13/14
What can be considered a source for determining standard of care in a legal dispute? -
ANSWER-Journals from recognized professionals, federal/state regulations and or
statutes, opinion of expert witness
Which two hepatitis viruses come from contaminated meat or water with feces or other
contaminated food/drink? - ANSWER-Hepatitis A and E
Name the two types of dental caries described by location. - ANSWER-Crown caries
and root caries
Class I furcation - ANSWER-Furcation involvement with minor degree of osseous
destruction
Purpose of tissue conditioning - ANSWER-Allows for aiding in gingival healing to allow
use of prosthetics, typically consists of soft liner inserts in dentures.
Heavy calculus formers vs light calculus formers (minerals in their saliva) - ANSWER-
concentration of phospholipids in the saliva of heavy calculus formers is significantly
higher than that of light calculus formers
What is the only type of fluoride to be used in children under 6 years old? - ANSWER-
Fluoride toothpaste
Calculus occurs most frequently on: (which teeth and surfaces) - ANSWER-buccal
surfaces of maxillary molars and lingual surfaces of mandibular anterior teeth where the
salivary duct opens into the oral cavity.
White spots on a single tooth caused by ameloblastic disturbance are called what? -
ANSWER-local enamel hypoplasia.
Characteristics of betel leaf - ANSWER-Antibacterial properties
Complete Solutions
Erosion - ANSWER-chemical loss of mineralized tooth structure caused by acids.
Attrition - ANSWER-loss of tooth structure or tissue caused by tooth-to-tooth contact
Enamel Hypoplasia - ANSWER-enamel defect characterized by thin or absent enamel
(white in color)
Cross-bite - ANSWER-malocclusion, or misalignment of teeth, where upper teeth fit
inside lower teeth
Suppuration - ANSWER-pus
Obturator - ANSWER-prosthetic used to close palatal defects
Prognosis - ANSWER-likelihood of success of a particular treatment
Materia alba - ANSWER-loosely adherent, white curds of matter composed of dead
cells, food debris, and plaque
Dental fluorosis - ANSWER-appearance of faint white lines or streaks on teeth that only
occurs when younger children consume too much fluoride.
Clinical crown - ANSWER-part of the tooth that is visible in the mouth
Clinical root - ANSWER-part of the tooth under the gingiva not exposed to the oral
cavity.
Class I embrassure - ANSWER-no space between teeth, tight contacts, completely
occupied by healthy interdental papilla.
Erythema - ANSWER-cutaneous diseases that present with large patches of red skin,
without overlying changes in epidermis.
Compound cavity - ANSWER-cavity that involves 2 or more surfaces
End-to-end bite - ANSWER-Class III occlusion, cusps / biting edges of the upper teeth
contact directly with the cusps / biting edges of the lower teeth.
, Sulcus - ANSWER-relative space between the tooth and surrounding gingival tissue.
Pocket - ANSWER-space between the gingiva and the tooth that opens up where the
gingiva would normally be attached.
Recommended frequency for continuing care appointments - ANSWER-Every 6 months
for healthy mouths, every few weeks to every 3 months for gum disease patients.
Which instrument would be safest to use to detect caries on a demineralized surface? -
ANSWER-Dull explorer
Which area specific Gracey would be best for the distal of tooth #31? - ANSWER-
Columbia 13/14
What can be considered a source for determining standard of care in a legal dispute? -
ANSWER-Journals from recognized professionals, federal/state regulations and or
statutes, opinion of expert witness
Which two hepatitis viruses come from contaminated meat or water with feces or other
contaminated food/drink? - ANSWER-Hepatitis A and E
Name the two types of dental caries described by location. - ANSWER-Crown caries
and root caries
Class I furcation - ANSWER-Furcation involvement with minor degree of osseous
destruction
Purpose of tissue conditioning - ANSWER-Allows for aiding in gingival healing to allow
use of prosthetics, typically consists of soft liner inserts in dentures.
Heavy calculus formers vs light calculus formers (minerals in their saliva) - ANSWER-
concentration of phospholipids in the saliva of heavy calculus formers is significantly
higher than that of light calculus formers
What is the only type of fluoride to be used in children under 6 years old? - ANSWER-
Fluoride toothpaste
Calculus occurs most frequently on: (which teeth and surfaces) - ANSWER-buccal
surfaces of maxillary molars and lingual surfaces of mandibular anterior teeth where the
salivary duct opens into the oral cavity.
White spots on a single tooth caused by ameloblastic disturbance are called what? -
ANSWER-local enamel hypoplasia.
Characteristics of betel leaf - ANSWER-Antibacterial properties
