Block 4 315 City and Guilds
What is caused by vigorous tooth brushing? - ✅✅-Abrasion
What is a gelatin sponge? - ✅✅-Haemostatic device
Fluoride is recommended to patients to reduce the occurrence of caries as it
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helps strengthen enamel against acid attacks. What else is also a benefit of
fluoride? - -Inhibits bacterial feeding rate
What is oxidised cellulose? - ✅✅-Absorbable knitted fabric
What is the function of a gauze pack? - ✅✅-To limit bleeding
Which of the following is a pre-constructed restoration? - ✅✅-Porcelain inlay
What is a function of a suture? - ✅✅-Closes the incision site
What is a function of topical anaesthetic? - ✅✅-Numbs the surface of the
application site
9) What is the purpose of irrigating during extractions? - ✅✅-Maintain a
clear field of vision
What concentration of phosphoric acid is contained in acid etch? - ✅✅-33%
Which components of saliva is white blood cells? - ✅✅-Leucocytes
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Which component of saliva protects against caries but allows dental calculus
to form easily? - -Inorganic ions and minerals
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What is the most effective ingredient at reducing the development of caries? -
-Sodium fluoride
What causes xerostomia? - ✅✅-Sjögren's syndrome, Diuretics and
Beta-blockers
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A sickle probe, transillumination and dyes are used to detect which of the
following? - -Carious lesions
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Plaque formation can be caused by iatrogenic factors. What is an iatrogenic
factor? - -Filling with an overhanging edge at the cervical margin
In which condition would false pockets be present? - ✅✅-Chronic gingivitis
In which condition would true periodontal pockets be present? - ✅✅-Chronic
periodontitis
Which factor can aggravate periodontal disease? - ✅✅-Open lip posture
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Which substances can be found in some toothpastes and acts as antiseptic
plaque suppressant? - -Triclosan combined with zinc
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How long should each quadrant of the mouth be brushed for with an electric
toothbrush? - -30 seconds
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Which concentration of fluoride is prescribed for use by adults who are high
caries risk? - -5000ppm
In Vincent's disease, one of the bacteria involved is? - ✅✅-Bacillus
fusiformis
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A bacterial disease of the mineralised tissues of the tooth is called? -
-Caries
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Which specific antibiotic is best used to treat anaerobic bacteria when a
patient presents with ANUG? - -Metronidazole
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Which ethnic group commonly eats more dairy products than many other
groups? - -Sikhs
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Which general health problems affects the oral soft tissues and makes
patients prone to postoperative complications? - -Diabetes
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Which vasoconstrictors is the most commonly used in dental local
anaesthetic? - -Epinephrine
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Which injections anaesthetises only the end portion of the inferior dental
nerve? - -Mental nerve block
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