Choose the type of caries recorded:
A carious lesion was recorded on the buccal pit of tooth 26 four years ago, the
decay has not progressed to date. Right Ans - Incipient caries
Identify the anatomical landmarks that are present on a radiograph.
Which radiopaque landmark may be seen on a maxillary anterior image?
Right Ans - maxillary sinus
During an exam, the dentist notes that a patient has a fungal condition on her
palate and that her denture has not been cleaned properly in a long time.
Although the denture fits poorly and has a broken edge, the patient cannot
afford to have a new one made. The dentist smoothes the sharp edge and
advises the patient that a denture reline will be required in two weeks and the
repair can be done at the same time. The dentist asks the dental assistant to
instruct the patient on denture care in relation to the fungal condition, to
polish the denture and to schedule the appointments.
The dental assistant would recognize that the fungal condition on the patient's
palate is candidiasis by the presence of which one of the following oral soft
tissue conditions? Right Ans - White, curd-like areas that can be partially
scraped off.
Which of the following oral conditions would indicate an adverse reaction to
topical anesthetic ointment? Right Ans - swelling
A healthy 47-year-old patient presents for the delivery of her 37 MOD.
permanent cast restoration and placement of indirect veneers on teeth 11, 12
and 13. She would like tooth 47
replaced. The dentist prescribes periapical radiographic images of 47, 46 area
and tooth 37 using the bisecting technique. The patient's maxillary and
mandibular wisdom teeth are present on the left side. Vital signs were
obtained and recorded to be within normal limits.
Which wisdom teeth are present? Right Ans - 28 and 38
The dental assistant is preparing equipment and supplies for the following
restorations:
• 31 ML
, • 32 DL
• 36 MODB amalgam
The odontogram indicates that 37 and 38 are missing. The medical history
indicates a history of claustrophobia
Which one of the following moisture barriers will be used on the lingual side
to absorb the flow of saliva? Right Ans - cotton roll
The dental assistant is preparing for the first patient of the day for the surgical
extractions of teeth 28 and 38. The patient has a past medical history of
hepatitis B. Both teeth require radiographic images before they can be
extracted. The second patient of the day is scheduled for the surgical
extraction of tooth 28, and has no medical contraindications. The third patient
is scheduled for a restorative procedure. The receptionist in the office is often
called upon to help with the cleaning and sterilization of instruments. The
dental assistant only works out of one operatory and has only one set of
surgical instruments
What is the correct sequence for preparing the operatory for the third
patient? Right Ans - Discard disposables and barriers, surface clean,
surface disinfect, place new barriers.
The following terms are used in inventory management, match each term with
the best description.
Item will be shipped separately from the rest of the order. Right Ans - back
order
choose the type of caries recorded.
Occlusal enamel decay is present on the virgin tooth surface of tooth 35.
Right Ans - incipient caries
A child refuses snacks at school due to chronic dental pain. The teacher
observes multiple open lesions and broken teeth in the mouth, and has
contacted the parents who have refused to take the child for treatment.
According to the signs, which of the following circumstances should be
suspected? Right Ans - dental neglect
When placing a wedge beside a matrix band, which side of the wedge is
towards the gingiva? Right Ans - flat wider side
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