ADAA Midterm Questions with Complete
Solutions
Sterilization process that kills all micro-organisms (using machines such as the autoclave
or STATIM)
ultrasonic a liquid soak that produces sound waves that aid in the process of removing
blood, saliva, and other debris that must be removed.
dental dishwashers made similar to a household dishwasher by cleaning and disinfecting
instruments.
autoclave A machine using moist heat under pressure that rapidly kills all
microorganisms.
STATIM smaller and faster autoclave
Cold Sterile all blood or debris is wiped or scrubbed then submerged into a ______. 10-
12 hour process.
,central incisor four front teeth, round incisal edge to tear food. tooth number 8,9,24,25
lateral incisor second teeth from the midline, smaller version of the central. tooth number
7,10,23,26
cuspid/canine 1 cusp with pointed appearance, longest root. tooth number 6,11,22,27
bicuspid/ premolar 2 cusps, 1 root. tooth number 4,5,12,13,20,21,28,29
1st molar Molar closest to midline, tooth number 3,14,19,30
2nd Molar Tooth Number 2,15,18,31
3rd Molar also known as wisdom tooth, can have many cusps and roots. tooth number
1,16,17,32
Lingual surface closest to the tongue
, Mesial Surface closest to the midline
Distal Surface furthest from the midline
Labial the outer surface for anterior teeth facing the lips
Buccal the outer surface for posterior teeth facing the cheek
Occlusal Surface of tooth used to chewing on posterior teeth
Incisal Surface used for cutting on anterior teeth
Primary Radiation Exposure Occurs when the body absorbs radiation from the primary
beam
Scattered Radiation Exposure Secondary Radiation occurs when an x-ray beam is
intercepted by an object (tooth) and deflected to exposed body tissue
Solutions
Sterilization process that kills all micro-organisms (using machines such as the autoclave
or STATIM)
ultrasonic a liquid soak that produces sound waves that aid in the process of removing
blood, saliva, and other debris that must be removed.
dental dishwashers made similar to a household dishwasher by cleaning and disinfecting
instruments.
autoclave A machine using moist heat under pressure that rapidly kills all
microorganisms.
STATIM smaller and faster autoclave
Cold Sterile all blood or debris is wiped or scrubbed then submerged into a ______. 10-
12 hour process.
,central incisor four front teeth, round incisal edge to tear food. tooth number 8,9,24,25
lateral incisor second teeth from the midline, smaller version of the central. tooth number
7,10,23,26
cuspid/canine 1 cusp with pointed appearance, longest root. tooth number 6,11,22,27
bicuspid/ premolar 2 cusps, 1 root. tooth number 4,5,12,13,20,21,28,29
1st molar Molar closest to midline, tooth number 3,14,19,30
2nd Molar Tooth Number 2,15,18,31
3rd Molar also known as wisdom tooth, can have many cusps and roots. tooth number
1,16,17,32
Lingual surface closest to the tongue
, Mesial Surface closest to the midline
Distal Surface furthest from the midline
Labial the outer surface for anterior teeth facing the lips
Buccal the outer surface for posterior teeth facing the cheek
Occlusal Surface of tooth used to chewing on posterior teeth
Incisal Surface used for cutting on anterior teeth
Primary Radiation Exposure Occurs when the body absorbs radiation from the primary
beam
Scattered Radiation Exposure Secondary Radiation occurs when an x-ray beam is
intercepted by an object (tooth) and deflected to exposed body tissue
