Smiles for Life: Geriatric Oral Health UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers

Smiles for Life: Geriatric Oral Health UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers

1. A 1. What is the most common site for *caries* in the elderly?

A. The site of a previous restoration (filling)
B. On an root that is exposed due to gingival recession
C. On the coronal surface of a tooth
D. On the buccal surface of the molars

2. C 2. Which of the following is an absolute *contraindication* for placing *dental
implants*?

A. Diabetes mellitus that is controlled
B. Root caries in the teeth that are to be replaced
C. The use of IV bisphosphonates
D. The use of medication known to cause xerostomia

3. C 3. What is the *adverse intraoral effect* with which *calcium channel blockers* are
most associated?

A. Stomatitis
B. Thrush
C. Gingival hyperplasia
D. Osteonecrosis of the mandible

4. B 4. Which statement is true regarding *dental prostheses*?

A. Implants are commonly placed in a jaw to replace teeth lost due to severe
osteoporosis.
B. Dentures should be removed and cleaned daily.
C. Bridges should be removed daily to facilitate cleaning of teeth.
D. A partial denture is permanently fixed to adjacent teeth and therefore does not
need to be removed to perform a complete oral assessment.

, 5. A




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