Chairside Dental Assistant Questions with
Correct Answers
Dental prophylaxis Correct Answ______ is a preventive measure that is most often
performed during a recall appointment, and it is the primary treatment for gingivitis.
acts as a guide during surgery to place implants in their proper position Correct Answ_A
surgical stent _____.
low-speed Correct Answ_The _____ handpiece can operate both forward and backward and
can be used with a variety of attachments.
external carotid Correct Answ_Which artery supplies the major blood supply for the face and
mouth?
bite registration Correct Answ_A(n) _____ is taken to produce a reproduction of the occlusal
relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the mouth is occluded.
,filiform papillae Correct Answ_Which of the following provide the sense of touch for the
tongue?
trigeminal Correct Answ_Which nerve is the primary source of innervation for the oral
cavity?
postoperative sensitivity and damage to the pulp Correct Answ_Protective bases are placed
when it is necessary to protect the pulp before the restoration is placed, because without this
protection there may be _____.
usually erupts before the maxillary canine Correct Answ_A mandibular canine tooth _____.
xerostomia, periodontal disease, and tooth decay Correct Answ_The most commonly
reported oral-related health conditions affecting older persons include __
the second premolar has only one root, and therefore only one root canal Correct Answ_The
maxillary second premolar differs from the maxillary first premolar in that _____.
, does not; is not effective Correct Answ_A liquid with high viscosity _____ flow easily and
_____ in wetting a surface.
under the arms Correct Answ_Axillary lymph nodes are located _____.
is performed on a tooth that has a solid, intact crown that can be grasped firmly with forceps
Correct Answ_A forceps extraction _
osseointegration Correct Answ_The process by which the living jawbone naturally grows
around the dental implant is called ___
zinc phosphate Correct Answ_The cement that gives off an exothermic reaction and must be
spatulated over a wide area of a cool, dry, thick glass slab is _____.
bruxism Correct Answ_An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing, grinding, and
clenching of the teeth is _____.
do not exist, but certain conditions make it a poor choice for some patients Correct
Answ_Absolute medical contraindications to nitrous oxide use _____.
Correct Answers
Dental prophylaxis Correct Answ______ is a preventive measure that is most often
performed during a recall appointment, and it is the primary treatment for gingivitis.
acts as a guide during surgery to place implants in their proper position Correct Answ_A
surgical stent _____.
low-speed Correct Answ_The _____ handpiece can operate both forward and backward and
can be used with a variety of attachments.
external carotid Correct Answ_Which artery supplies the major blood supply for the face and
mouth?
bite registration Correct Answ_A(n) _____ is taken to produce a reproduction of the occlusal
relationship of the maxillary and mandibular teeth when the mouth is occluded.
,filiform papillae Correct Answ_Which of the following provide the sense of touch for the
tongue?
trigeminal Correct Answ_Which nerve is the primary source of innervation for the oral
cavity?
postoperative sensitivity and damage to the pulp Correct Answ_Protective bases are placed
when it is necessary to protect the pulp before the restoration is placed, because without this
protection there may be _____.
usually erupts before the maxillary canine Correct Answ_A mandibular canine tooth _____.
xerostomia, periodontal disease, and tooth decay Correct Answ_The most commonly
reported oral-related health conditions affecting older persons include __
the second premolar has only one root, and therefore only one root canal Correct Answ_The
maxillary second premolar differs from the maxillary first premolar in that _____.
, does not; is not effective Correct Answ_A liquid with high viscosity _____ flow easily and
_____ in wetting a surface.
under the arms Correct Answ_Axillary lymph nodes are located _____.
is performed on a tooth that has a solid, intact crown that can be grasped firmly with forceps
Correct Answ_A forceps extraction _
osseointegration Correct Answ_The process by which the living jawbone naturally grows
around the dental implant is called ___
zinc phosphate Correct Answ_The cement that gives off an exothermic reaction and must be
spatulated over a wide area of a cool, dry, thick glass slab is _____.
bruxism Correct Answ_An oral habit consisting of involuntary gnashing, grinding, and
clenching of the teeth is _____.
do not exist, but certain conditions make it a poor choice for some patients Correct
Answ_Absolute medical contraindications to nitrous oxide use _____.
