HOSA Dental Terminology 2025: Study Guide And Answers
A bulge or prominence of enamel found on the cervical third of the lingual surface of an anterior tooth is
called? - ansA cingulum
A centric occlusion is one in which? - ansThere is a maximum planned contact between occlusal surfaces
A device that is surgically inserted into or onto the jawbone to be used as an abutment for a crown or
prosthesis is an? - ansImplant
A diagnostic test that involves gently tapping the tooth to determine the extent of sensitivity is? -
ansPercussion
A disease or infection that occurs when the body resistance is lowered, such as fungal, bacterial, or viral
infections is an? - ansOpportunistic disease
A full mouth maxillary denture is an example of what type of prosthesis? - ansComplete prosthesis
A hand instrument for gross bone removal and the spiliting of the teeth are? - anssurgical chisel
A medicinal liquid, gel, or ointment applied to the mucous membranes prior to an injection of local anesthesia
is? - anstopical anestheia
A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the biting surface of the crown is the? - ansCusp
A removable prosthesis that is seated on teeth that have been prepared with copings is an? - ansOverdenture
A tanner is used to? - anscarve
, After use, a topical fluoride tray is? - ansdiscarded
All of the following are muscles of mastication except? - ansTemporal
All of the following requirments for dental assisting certification except? - ansRecommendation for certification
by licensed dentist
An elongated valley in the surface of a tooth formed by the incline of adjacent cusps is the? - ansSulcus
An instrument that holds a tissue away from the operating field is called an? - ansretractor
An undercut in the walls of a cavity preparation to provide a mechanical hold for the restorative material is? -
ansRetention form
Another term for amalgamation is? - anstrituration
Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly referred to as? - ansThrush
Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by? - ansdry heat
Debridement is the process of? - ansRemoving existing potential irritants from the root canal
Fusion of cementum and the alveolar bone with obliteration of the periodontal ligament is known as? -
ansankylosis
Hemisection refers to? - ansCutting a tooth into two parts
HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by? - ansDirty needles
A bulge or prominence of enamel found on the cervical third of the lingual surface of an anterior tooth is
called? - ansA cingulum
A centric occlusion is one in which? - ansThere is a maximum planned contact between occlusal surfaces
A device that is surgically inserted into or onto the jawbone to be used as an abutment for a crown or
prosthesis is an? - ansImplant
A diagnostic test that involves gently tapping the tooth to determine the extent of sensitivity is? -
ansPercussion
A disease or infection that occurs when the body resistance is lowered, such as fungal, bacterial, or viral
infections is an? - ansOpportunistic disease
A full mouth maxillary denture is an example of what type of prosthesis? - ansComplete prosthesis
A hand instrument for gross bone removal and the spiliting of the teeth are? - anssurgical chisel
A medicinal liquid, gel, or ointment applied to the mucous membranes prior to an injection of local anesthesia
is? - anstopical anestheia
A notable pointed or rounded elevation on the biting surface of the crown is the? - ansCusp
A removable prosthesis that is seated on teeth that have been prepared with copings is an? - ansOverdenture
A tanner is used to? - anscarve
, After use, a topical fluoride tray is? - ansdiscarded
All of the following are muscles of mastication except? - ansTemporal
All of the following requirments for dental assisting certification except? - ansRecommendation for certification
by licensed dentist
An elongated valley in the surface of a tooth formed by the incline of adjacent cusps is the? - ansSulcus
An instrument that holds a tissue away from the operating field is called an? - ansretractor
An undercut in the walls of a cavity preparation to provide a mechanical hold for the restorative material is? -
ansRetention form
Another term for amalgamation is? - anstrituration
Candidiasis is a fungus infection commonly referred to as? - ansThrush
Carbon steel instruments are best sterilized by? - ansdry heat
Debridement is the process of? - ansRemoving existing potential irritants from the root canal
Fusion of cementum and the alveolar bone with obliteration of the periodontal ligament is known as? -
ansankylosis
Hemisection refers to? - ansCutting a tooth into two parts
HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by? - ansDirty needles
