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Which proximal surface of a tooth is closest toward the midline of the body?
a. Occlusal
b. Facial
c. Incisal
d. Mesial d. Mesial
Mesial is the closest proximal tooth surface toward the midline of the body.
A permanent dentition consists of how many premolars?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. None b. 8
8 premolars exist in a permanent dentition
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When a mouth is divided into fourths, the parts are referred to as:
a. Quadrants
b. Arch
c. Sextant
d. Posterior/Anterior a. Quadrants
Quadrants are the four parts when a mouth is divided into four sections: upper right, lower right,
upper left and lower left.
Using the Universal System of tooth designation, what tooth is #12?
a. Maxillary right canine
b. Maxillary left first premolar
c. Maxillary left canine
d. Maxillary right first premolar b. Maxillary left first premolar
Tooth #12 is the maxillary left first premolar.
Using the International Standards Organization system of tooth recording, which tooth is #25?
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a. Mandibular right central incisor
b. Maxillary left second premolar
c. Mandibular left central incisor
d. Maxillary right second premolar b. Maxillary left second premolar
Maxillary left second premolar is #25 when using the ISO system of tooth recording
What is the structure that connects cementum to the alveolar bone?
a. Dentin
b. Pulp
c. Periodontal ligament
d. Enamel c. Periodontal ligament
Periodontal ligament is the connective tissue fibers that encircle the tooth, attaching the
cementum to the alveolar bone.
A gold crown is marked by:
a. Horizonal lines through the crown
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b. Vertical lines through the crown
c. Diagonal lines through the crown
d. A solid colored crown c. Diagonal lines through the crown
Diagonal lines through the crown indicate a restoration made of gold material
A dental assistant is preparing to chart a new patient's treatment plan for the doctor. Treatment
provided in a previous dental office should be charted in what color?
a. Black
b. Blue
c. Red
d. Green a. Black
Black ink is appropriate for charting treatment completed by a previous provider
Two red vertical lines drawn between the upper central incisors on a patient chart would indicate:
a. Extraction of a mesiodens
b. Diastema
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Which proximal surface of a tooth is closest toward the midline of the body?
a. Occlusal
b. Facial
c. Incisal
d. Mesial d. Mesial
Mesial is the closest proximal tooth surface toward the midline of the body.
A permanent dentition consists of how many premolars?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. None b. 8
8 premolars exist in a permanent dentition
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When a mouth is divided into fourths, the parts are referred to as:
a. Quadrants
b. Arch
c. Sextant
d. Posterior/Anterior a. Quadrants
Quadrants are the four parts when a mouth is divided into four sections: upper right, lower right,
upper left and lower left.
Using the Universal System of tooth designation, what tooth is #12?
a. Maxillary right canine
b. Maxillary left first premolar
c. Maxillary left canine
d. Maxillary right first premolar b. Maxillary left first premolar
Tooth #12 is the maxillary left first premolar.
Using the International Standards Organization system of tooth recording, which tooth is #25?
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a. Mandibular right central incisor
b. Maxillary left second premolar
c. Mandibular left central incisor
d. Maxillary right second premolar b. Maxillary left second premolar
Maxillary left second premolar is #25 when using the ISO system of tooth recording
What is the structure that connects cementum to the alveolar bone?
a. Dentin
b. Pulp
c. Periodontal ligament
d. Enamel c. Periodontal ligament
Periodontal ligament is the connective tissue fibers that encircle the tooth, attaching the
cementum to the alveolar bone.
A gold crown is marked by:
a. Horizonal lines through the crown
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b. Vertical lines through the crown
c. Diagonal lines through the crown
d. A solid colored crown c. Diagonal lines through the crown
Diagonal lines through the crown indicate a restoration made of gold material
A dental assistant is preparing to chart a new patient's treatment plan for the doctor. Treatment
provided in a previous dental office should be charted in what color?
a. Black
b. Blue
c. Red
d. Green a. Black
Black ink is appropriate for charting treatment completed by a previous provider
Two red vertical lines drawn between the upper central incisors on a patient chart would indicate:
a. Extraction of a mesiodens
b. Diastema
