HCB
HEENT/dental
test
Abscess
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Collection
of
puss
in
a
specific
area
(apex,
apical
foramen)
Acute
pulpitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation
of
the
pulp
(most
frequent
cause
of
severe
tooth
pain)
Alveolitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Pain/inflammation
resulting
from
exposed
bone
associated
w/
disturbance
of
a
blood
clot
after
extraction
(alveolar
osteitis/dry
socket)
Apical
foramen
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Natural
opening
in
the
root
Apthous
ulcer
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Oral
mucosal
ulceration
(canker
sore)
Avulsed
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Torn/dislodged
by
FORCE
Calculus
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Calcium
&
phosphate
salts
in
saliva
that
mineralize
and
adhere
to
tooth
surface.
(Tartar)
Candidiasis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Superficial
infection
caused
by
yeast
like
fungus
(thrush)
Caries
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Chalky
white
SPOTS
on
enamel
Cellulitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation
of
cellular/connective
tissue
(gums)
Cementum
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-A
specialized
external
bony
layer
covering
the
dentin
of
part
of
tooth
normally
within
the
gum
Cyst
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-A
fluid
or
semi-solid,
fluid
filled
sac
Dental
cavity
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Pitted
area
in
tooth
caused
by
decay Dentin
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Hard
portion
of
the
root
that
surrounds
pulp
and
is
covered
by
enamel
on
the
crown
and
by
cementum
on
the
root.
This
transmits
pain
stimuli
by
dentinal
fibers.
The
living
part
of
the
tooth.
Dentition
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Natural
teeth
in
the
dental
arch
Enamel
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Makes
up
anatomic
crown
of
the
tooth.
Hardest
material
in
the
body
Dental
erosion
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-A
shallow
injury
in
the
mucosa
caused
by
mechanical
trauma
Frenum
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Connecting
fold
of
a
membrane
(thing
under
the
tongue)
Gingiva
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Masticating
mucosa
that
covers
the
alveolar
process
of
the
jaw
and
surrounds
the
neck
of
the
teeth.
Gingivitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation
of
the
gingival
tissue.
Most
common
human
disease
Glossitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation
of
the
tongue
Lining
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Noted
for
its
softer
texture,
moist
surface,
&
ability
to
stretch
&
be
compressed,
thereby
acting
as
a
cushion
for
underlying
structures
Leukoplakia
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Formation
of
white
spots
or
PATCHES
on
the
oral
mucosa.
Nectrotizing
ulcerative
gingivitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Severe
infection
of
gingival
tissue
(trench
mouth
or
NUG).
Can
be
caused
by
poor
hygiene,
smoking,
poor
immune
system.
Occlusion
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Natural
contact
of
maxillary
&
mandibular
teeth
in
all
positions
(your
bite
mark)
HEENT/dental
test
Abscess
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Collection
of
puss
in
a
specific
area
(apex,
apical
foramen)
Acute
pulpitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation
of
the
pulp
(most
frequent
cause
of
severe
tooth
pain)
Alveolitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Pain/inflammation
resulting
from
exposed
bone
associated
w/
disturbance
of
a
blood
clot
after
extraction
(alveolar
osteitis/dry
socket)
Apical
foramen
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Natural
opening
in
the
root
Apthous
ulcer
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Oral
mucosal
ulceration
(canker
sore)
Avulsed
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Torn/dislodged
by
FORCE
Calculus
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Calcium
&
phosphate
salts
in
saliva
that
mineralize
and
adhere
to
tooth
surface.
(Tartar)
Candidiasis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Superficial
infection
caused
by
yeast
like
fungus
(thrush)
Caries
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Chalky
white
SPOTS
on
enamel
Cellulitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation
of
cellular/connective
tissue
(gums)
Cementum
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-A
specialized
external
bony
layer
covering
the
dentin
of
part
of
tooth
normally
within
the
gum
Cyst
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-A
fluid
or
semi-solid,
fluid
filled
sac
Dental
cavity
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Pitted
area
in
tooth
caused
by
decay Dentin
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Hard
portion
of
the
root
that
surrounds
pulp
and
is
covered
by
enamel
on
the
crown
and
by
cementum
on
the
root.
This
transmits
pain
stimuli
by
dentinal
fibers.
The
living
part
of
the
tooth.
Dentition
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Natural
teeth
in
the
dental
arch
Enamel
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Makes
up
anatomic
crown
of
the
tooth.
Hardest
material
in
the
body
Dental
erosion
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-A
shallow
injury
in
the
mucosa
caused
by
mechanical
trauma
Frenum
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Connecting
fold
of
a
membrane
(thing
under
the
tongue)
Gingiva
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Masticating
mucosa
that
covers
the
alveolar
process
of
the
jaw
and
surrounds
the
neck
of
the
teeth.
Gingivitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation
of
the
gingival
tissue.
Most
common
human
disease
Glossitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Inflammation
of
the
tongue
Lining
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Noted
for
its
softer
texture,
moist
surface,
&
ability
to
stretch
&
be
compressed,
thereby
acting
as
a
cushion
for
underlying
structures
Leukoplakia
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Formation
of
white
spots
or
PATCHES
on
the
oral
mucosa.
Nectrotizing
ulcerative
gingivitis
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Severe
infection
of
gingival
tissue
(trench
mouth
or
NUG).
Can
be
caused
by
poor
hygiene,
smoking,
poor
immune
system.
Occlusion
-
CORRECT
ANSWER-Natural
contact
of
maxillary
&
mandibular
teeth
in
all
positions
(your
bite
mark)
