Dental Hygiene
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, Dens invaginatus (dens in dente) Condition found in teeth where the outer surface fold inward.
Den evaginatus Condition of teeth where the outer surface appears to form an extra bump. Premolar
likely to be effected.
Mesiodens d) all of the above
a) supernumerary Teeth
b) Present @ the middle line
c) result in Oral Problems (such as malocclusion, food
impaction, poor aesthetics, & cyst formation)
d)all of the above
Concrescence where the cementum overlying the roots of at least 2 teeth join together. This can
cause trauma, Surgical separation of teeth may be necessary when extracted.
Taurodontism The condition found in molar teeth whereby the body of the tooth & pulp chamber is
enlarged vertically at the expense of the roots. Resulting in the floor of the pulp &
the furcation of the tooth is moved apically don the root.
T or F: A periodontal abscess can be probed. FALSE: You can not probe a periodontal abscess.
When taking a Panoramic image, a chin tipped too low will excessive curving of the occlusal plane(joker smile)
result in...
When taking a Panoramic image, a chin tipped too high a flat occlusal plane
will result in...
When taking a Panoramic image, a slumped position will ghost image
result in a ...
Flim placed backwards in the mouth will have a ... harringbone or tire track pattern
4 common reasons why radiograph will appear very light. - insufficient radiation exposure
- insufficient developing time
- using overused developing solution
-developing solution that is too cold
What is the appearance of film exposed to light Film exposed to light appears black
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, Dens invaginatus (dens in dente) Condition found in teeth where the outer surface fold inward.
Den evaginatus Condition of teeth where the outer surface appears to form an extra bump. Premolar
likely to be effected.
Mesiodens d) all of the above
a) supernumerary Teeth
b) Present @ the middle line
c) result in Oral Problems (such as malocclusion, food
impaction, poor aesthetics, & cyst formation)
d)all of the above
Concrescence where the cementum overlying the roots of at least 2 teeth join together. This can
cause trauma, Surgical separation of teeth may be necessary when extracted.
Taurodontism The condition found in molar teeth whereby the body of the tooth & pulp chamber is
enlarged vertically at the expense of the roots. Resulting in the floor of the pulp &
the furcation of the tooth is moved apically don the root.
T or F: A periodontal abscess can be probed. FALSE: You can not probe a periodontal abscess.
When taking a Panoramic image, a chin tipped too low will excessive curving of the occlusal plane(joker smile)
result in...
When taking a Panoramic image, a chin tipped too high a flat occlusal plane
will result in...
When taking a Panoramic image, a slumped position will ghost image
result in a ...
Flim placed backwards in the mouth will have a ... harringbone or tire track pattern
4 common reasons why radiograph will appear very light. - insufficient radiation exposure
- insufficient developing time
- using overused developing solution
-developing solution that is too cold
What is the appearance of film exposed to light Film exposed to light appears black
