NDAEB ACTUAL FINAL EXAM | WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATED | 100 % RATED AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | GET AN A+
In relation to dental radiography, what term refers to the anatomical landmark used to identify a
maxillary canine periapical film? - (ANSWER)Maxillary Sinus
Prior to exposing a dental radiograph, placement of the lead apron over the patient protects
which tissues? - (ANSWER)Gonadal
A blood pressure cuff should be placed over which of the following arteries? -
(ANSWER)Brachial
What 3 factors are essential in order to produce accurate diagnostic casts? - (ANSWER)Water
to powder ratio, mixing time and water temperature
What is the name of the adhesive film that retains bacterial colonies to the teeth? -
(ANSWER)Pellicle
What radiograph image is most useful for inter proximal caries? - (ANSWER)Bitewing
,Which fluid provides lubrication during movements of the TMJ? - (ANSWER)Synovial Fluid
What is the correct way to store scrap amalgam? - (ANSWER)In a tightly closed mercury
recycling container
In a steam sterilizer, the distilled water is converted to steam then condensed back into liquid
water. What happened to the condensed water? - (ANSWER)It is drained from the sterilizer and
discarded down the drain in the sink
A patient presents to the dental office with concerns about sensitivity on a lower canine tooth.
The dentist performs an exam and diagnosis gingival recession and abrasion on the facial root
surface of tooth 33. The patient has 100% coverage for diagnostic, preventive and restorative
services.
1. What is the etiology of the sensitivity?
2. What could cause the tooth pathology?
3. What term refers to the dentist regarding dental insurance?
4. The patient should be encouraged to use a dentifrice containing fluoride and which other
chemical agent? - (ANSWER)- Exposed dentinal tubules
- Use of an abrasive dentifrice
,- Provider
- Potassium nitrate
A 24 year old patient presents for an emergency exam. During the interview it is noted that he is
a heavy smoker and under emotional stress. The clinical findings are : a biofilm index of 3 with
some ulceration of interdental papillae.
1. What condition does the patient have?
2. What is the recommended treatment?
3. What does the biofilm index assigned to the patient mean? - (ANSWER)1) Necrotizing
periodontitis
2) Debridement, careful brushing at home, warm water rinses
3) Heavy biofilm accumulations on both tooth and gingival surfaces
A 7-year old falls down some stairs, and is immediately transported to a hospital dental facility.
Clinical exam reveals that tooth 11 has a fracture with pupal exposure and that 21 has been
avulsed. The patients father has the avulsed tooth.
1. For the re-implantation of the 21 to have the highest success rate, how quickly should it be
placed back into the alveolus?
, 2. How should the avulsed tooth be kept during transportation to the hospital?
3. What would be used to stabilize the re-implanted tooth?
4. What treatment would be correct for tooth 11? - (ANSWER)1) Within 30 minutes
2) Wrapped in wet gauze
3) An acrylic splint
4) Calcium Hydroxide pulp cap and interim resin restoration
A 75 year-old patient presents at the dental office with a fractured 46. While reviewing the
medical history, the dental assistant notes that the patient has rheumatoid arthritis and type II
diabetes. The clinical exam also reveals generalized gingival recession, cervical tooth abrasion
and several root caries.
1. What is the main cause of the patients oral conditions?
2. What is associated with the patients medical conditions?
3. What tooth brushing method should be recommended?4. Due to the patients disclosed medical
condition, the DA may suggest what oral aid? - (ANSWER)1) Biofilm
2) Xerostomia
3) Bass sulcular
4) A modified toothbrush handle
AND ANSWERS | 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATED | 100 % RATED AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS | GET AN A+
In relation to dental radiography, what term refers to the anatomical landmark used to identify a
maxillary canine periapical film? - (ANSWER)Maxillary Sinus
Prior to exposing a dental radiograph, placement of the lead apron over the patient protects
which tissues? - (ANSWER)Gonadal
A blood pressure cuff should be placed over which of the following arteries? -
(ANSWER)Brachial
What 3 factors are essential in order to produce accurate diagnostic casts? - (ANSWER)Water
to powder ratio, mixing time and water temperature
What is the name of the adhesive film that retains bacterial colonies to the teeth? -
(ANSWER)Pellicle
What radiograph image is most useful for inter proximal caries? - (ANSWER)Bitewing
,Which fluid provides lubrication during movements of the TMJ? - (ANSWER)Synovial Fluid
What is the correct way to store scrap amalgam? - (ANSWER)In a tightly closed mercury
recycling container
In a steam sterilizer, the distilled water is converted to steam then condensed back into liquid
water. What happened to the condensed water? - (ANSWER)It is drained from the sterilizer and
discarded down the drain in the sink
A patient presents to the dental office with concerns about sensitivity on a lower canine tooth.
The dentist performs an exam and diagnosis gingival recession and abrasion on the facial root
surface of tooth 33. The patient has 100% coverage for diagnostic, preventive and restorative
services.
1. What is the etiology of the sensitivity?
2. What could cause the tooth pathology?
3. What term refers to the dentist regarding dental insurance?
4. The patient should be encouraged to use a dentifrice containing fluoride and which other
chemical agent? - (ANSWER)- Exposed dentinal tubules
- Use of an abrasive dentifrice
,- Provider
- Potassium nitrate
A 24 year old patient presents for an emergency exam. During the interview it is noted that he is
a heavy smoker and under emotional stress. The clinical findings are : a biofilm index of 3 with
some ulceration of interdental papillae.
1. What condition does the patient have?
2. What is the recommended treatment?
3. What does the biofilm index assigned to the patient mean? - (ANSWER)1) Necrotizing
periodontitis
2) Debridement, careful brushing at home, warm water rinses
3) Heavy biofilm accumulations on both tooth and gingival surfaces
A 7-year old falls down some stairs, and is immediately transported to a hospital dental facility.
Clinical exam reveals that tooth 11 has a fracture with pupal exposure and that 21 has been
avulsed. The patients father has the avulsed tooth.
1. For the re-implantation of the 21 to have the highest success rate, how quickly should it be
placed back into the alveolus?
, 2. How should the avulsed tooth be kept during transportation to the hospital?
3. What would be used to stabilize the re-implanted tooth?
4. What treatment would be correct for tooth 11? - (ANSWER)1) Within 30 minutes
2) Wrapped in wet gauze
3) An acrylic splint
4) Calcium Hydroxide pulp cap and interim resin restoration
A 75 year-old patient presents at the dental office with a fractured 46. While reviewing the
medical history, the dental assistant notes that the patient has rheumatoid arthritis and type II
diabetes. The clinical exam also reveals generalized gingival recession, cervical tooth abrasion
and several root caries.
1. What is the main cause of the patients oral conditions?
2. What is associated with the patients medical conditions?
3. What tooth brushing method should be recommended?4. Due to the patients disclosed medical
condition, the DA may suggest what oral aid? - (ANSWER)1) Biofilm
2) Xerostomia
3) Bass sulcular
4) A modified toothbrush handle
