Geriatric Smiles for Life UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
1. What is the most common site for recurrent The site of a previous restoration (fill-
caries in the elderly? ing)
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. Which of the following is an absolute con- The use of IV bisphosphonates
traindication for placing dental implants?
Diabetes mellitus that is controlled
Root caries in the teeth that are to be replaced
The use of IV bisphosphonates
The use of medication known to cause xeros-
tomia
3. Calcium channel blockers are most associated Gingival hyperplasia
with which adverse intraoral effect?
Stomatitis
Thrush
Gingival hyperplasia
Osteonecrosis of the mandible
4. Which statement is true regarding dental pros- Dentures should be removed and
theses? ly
Implants are commonly placed in a jaw to re-
place teeth lost due to severe osteoporosis
Dentures should be removed and cleaned dai-
,cleaned daily
, Bridges should be removed daily to facilitate
cleaning of teeth
A partial denture is permanently fixed to adja-
cent teeth and therefore does not need to be
removed to perform a complete oral assess-
ment
5. HPV influenced oral cancers have which of the Account for the rise in oral cancers in
following characteristics? younger individuals, ages 40-64
Account for the rise in oral cancers in younger
individuals, ages 40-64
Are usually seen in the anterior portion of the
mouth, especially the buccal mucosa or lips
Epidemiologically related to exposure to HPV
5
Less likely to be associated with oral can-
cer than other sexually transmitted infections
such as syphilis and gonorrhea
6. What is the most likely reason why complete The addition of fluoride to most com-
tooth loss has declined in the U.S. from 50% to munity water systems
18% over the last 60 years?
Increased use of dental insurance among the
elderly
The increased use of bottled and filtered water
products among adults
The addition of fluoride to most community
water systems
The increased use of multiple prescription
medications in the elderly
Answers
1. What is the most common site for recurrent The site of a previous restoration (fill-
caries in the elderly? ing)
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. Which of the following is an absolute con- The use of IV bisphosphonates
traindication for placing dental implants?
Diabetes mellitus that is controlled
Root caries in the teeth that are to be replaced
The use of IV bisphosphonates
The use of medication known to cause xeros-
tomia
3. Calcium channel blockers are most associated Gingival hyperplasia
with which adverse intraoral effect?
Stomatitis
Thrush
Gingival hyperplasia
Osteonecrosis of the mandible
4. Which statement is true regarding dental pros- Dentures should be removed and
theses? ly
Implants are commonly placed in a jaw to re-
place teeth lost due to severe osteoporosis
Dentures should be removed and cleaned dai-
,cleaned daily
, Bridges should be removed daily to facilitate
cleaning of teeth
A partial denture is permanently fixed to adja-
cent teeth and therefore does not need to be
removed to perform a complete oral assess-
ment
5. HPV influenced oral cancers have which of the Account for the rise in oral cancers in
following characteristics? younger individuals, ages 40-64
Account for the rise in oral cancers in younger
individuals, ages 40-64
Are usually seen in the anterior portion of the
mouth, especially the buccal mucosa or lips
Epidemiologically related to exposure to HPV
5
Less likely to be associated with oral can-
cer than other sexually transmitted infections
such as syphilis and gonorrhea
6. What is the most likely reason why complete The addition of fluoride to most com-
tooth loss has declined in the U.S. from 50% to munity water systems
18% over the last 60 years?
Increased use of dental insurance among the
elderly
The increased use of bottled and filtered water
products among adults
The addition of fluoride to most community
water systems
The increased use of multiple prescription
medications in the elderly
