DEN 130/131 - FINAL STUDY GUIDE| 190 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

How do we assess our patient's needs? Review med/den history, radiographs and clinical findings Identify infection and assess risk factors Utilize indices (O'leary and Bleeding score) for baselines and comparisons Evaluate patient's willingness and readiness to learn All of the above correct answer: All of the above Order the steps in a preventive program: correct answer: 1. Assess the patient's needs 2. Plan for intervention 3. Implement the plan 4. Perform clinical preventive services 5. Evaluate progressive changes 6. Plan for short and long term maintenance Learning occurs when individuals: correct answer: Change their behavior and these changes are incorporated into everyday living Where in the operatory should you be located when you are talking to your patient? correct answer: In the operatory face to face with the pt. - in an upright position - while making eye contact. Orthodontic bands are generally removed with: correct answer: Orthodontic pliers. Etched enamel has a _____ fluoride uptake. correct answer: High Mrs. Jones came into the office with her daughter Jan, who is in for her 6-month recare appointment. Jan will soon be getting orthodontic appliances, and Mrs. Jones asks you how they will be attaching the braces. You explain: correct answer: The orthodontic brackets will be bonded and the bands will be cemented to the teeth. When placing brackets on the teeth, which one of the following steps helps to provide greater strength for retention? correct answer: Using acid etch before bracket placement Which appliance is used to give support to the teeth while the bone and other supporting tissues are stabilizing after the