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200 NBDHE Mock Board QuestionsSensory impulses from a toothache are likely to be transmitted on - answer cranial nerve V
Viruses can be distinguished from all other microorganisms by virtue of their - answer possession of only one type of nucleic acid
Too little vertical angulation when taking radiographs will result in - answer elongation
Which of the following describes a Class I furcation involvement? - answer A slight concavity is detectable, but no radiolucency is visible on the radiograph
Systemic diseases can be associated with periodontal disease, since they can affect immune functions, inflammatory response and tissue organization. These include the genetic disorders - answer Chediak-Higashi syndrome, Papillon-Leferve syndrome, and hypophosphatasia
Kaposi's sarcoma is MOST commonly located on the - answer palate
Which of the following could be used for removal of burnished tenacious calculus in deep, narrow pockets with firm, fibrotic tissue - answer periodontal file
Oral manifestations of bulimia include all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - answer Leukoedema
Subgingival calculus receives its mineral content from - answer gingival crevicular fluid
A dense, fibrous, raised, skin-colored lesion located on the buccal mucosa at the height of the occlusal plane is MOST likely a - answer fibroma
The appearance of spongy rolled gingival margins and bulbous gingival papilla is the result of - answer accumulation of tissue fluid
When radiographs are being duplicated, the duplicating film is placed closest to the light
source. The greatest density of the duplicated image will occur with the longest exposure to the light source. - answer Both statements are false Periodontal debridement of the maxillary left quadrant requires administration of a local anesthetic. Which nerve block injection will NOT provide anesthesia to the area? - answer Inferior alveolar
Proper ultrasonic scaling technique is BEST described by which of the following? - answer Light stroke pressure and multidirectional strokes
Infection of a primary tooth may cause - answer Turner's spot
Alginate impressions are displaced from the mouth in a quick continuous movement to prevent - answer distortion of the impression
The main part of the facial nerve leaves the temporal bone in the facial canal through the - answer stylomastoid foramen
Facial asymmetry is commonly associated with - answer Bell's palsy
A predominant bacterium in chronic periodontitis is - answer P. gingivalis
A person with a history of oral herpes lesions of the lip feels a tingly sensation. The person should do all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - answer Spend more time in the sun
A patient with congestive heart failure will MOST likely require - answer an upright seating position
All of the following are characteristics of a root planning technique, EXCEPT one. Which
one is the EXCEPTION? - answer Lateral pressure becomes progressively heavier
A continuing care schedule for a periodontal patient should be determined by the - answer amount of inflammation seen
All of the following drugs are antifungal and are used to treat candidiasis, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - answer Didanosine (ddl)
Supervision of fluoride use by small children is important to prevent which of the following? - answer Chronic toxicity
Which defect is the result of failure of the maxillary processes to fuse with the median nasal processes? - answer Bilateral cleft lip
Complications of AIDS-associated necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (NUP) that differentiate it from the conventional non-AIDS-associated form of NUP may include - answer sequestration of bone fragments The temporomandibular disc is attached to the - answer mandibular condyle
A patient taking amphetamines is likely to exhibit all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - answer Mental depression
During periodontal therapy the dental hygienist discussed the importance of daily dental
biofilm removal with the patient and modified the patient's flossing technique. At the continuing care appointment the hygienist notes generalized bleeding and heavy dental biofilm and calculus accumulation interproximal. Failure on the part of the patient to follow instructions given by the dental hygienist is an example of - answer contributory negligence
Zinc polycarboxylate cements are used to bond enamel. Their advantage over zinc phosphate cements is their adhesive property with calcium and carboxylate groups. - answer Both statements are true
A well-defined red band of marginal gingiva adjacent to a base metal crown is likely to be caused by all of the following, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - answer Food impaction
When evaluating the relationship between sugar in the patient's diet and level of decay, the most important factor to determine in the patient's diet diary is - answer the frequency of sugar consumed
All of the following are true regarding powered toothbrushes, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - answer Removes more dental biofilm than a manual brush
When an infrabony periodontal pocket forms, the junctional epithelium - answer is apical to the crest of the alveolar bone
Utilizing G.V. Black's lesion classification system, a Class III lesion would involve the - answer proximal surface of a central, lateral, or canine tooth
Patients taking antihistamines for allergy symptoms may exhibit - answer sedation
Alcoholism is treated pharmacologically with - answer disulfiram (Antabuse)
The initial vascular response during acute inflammation is initiated by the release of - answer histamine
The following are major causes of temporomandibular joint disorder, EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION? - answer trimus
Which one of the following collimator types can MOST effectively reduce scatter radiation to the patient? - answer Rectangular
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