DEN 130 Final Exam Study Guide Questions With Complete Solutions

A periodontal pocket is a pocket formed by gingival enlargement without apical migration of the junctional epithelium. A gingival pocket is a pocket formed as a result of disease or degeneration that caused the junctional epithelium to migrate along the cementum. correct answer: The first statement is false and the second statement is false. A pocket is a healthy sulcus. A pocket has an inner and outer wall of the free gingiva. correct answer: The first statement is false and the second statement is true Additives are included in prophylaxis polishing pastes to provide a specific function. All of the following are enhancements provided by additives included in prophylaxis polishing pastes except one. Which one is the exception? correct answer: Reduce gingival inflammation All of the following medical conditions are considered contraindication for polishing except one. Which one is the exception? correct answer: Anemia The plaque index that is used in the CFCC dental hygiene clinic is called? correct answer: Biofilm control record Dental fluorosis is: correct answer: enamel hypo-mineralization resulting from ingestion of excessive fluoride during tooth mineralization Discoloration of the teeth of a child can result when tetracycline is administered to the mother during the ____________ trimester of pregnancy. correct answer: Third Extrinsic stains may be caused by: correct answer: -Coffee, tea, tobacco -Food -Bacteria -Some medications