PreClinic Theory Quiz 1
Palmer Tooth Numbering System - Answer- 1-8 from midline of each quadrant
Universal Tooth Numbering System - Answer- 1-32; starts from upper right posterior then around
FDI 2-digit Tooth Numbering System - Answer- used in Canada; uses a two number system for the loc...
PreClinic Theory Quiz 1
Palmer Tooth Numbering System - Answer- 1-8 from midline of each quadrant
Universal Tooth Numbering System - Answer- 1-32; starts from upper right posterior
then around
FDI 2-digit Tooth Numbering System - Answer- used in Canada; uses a two number
system for the location and naming of each tooth
Sextant - Answer- one of the six equal parts into which the dental arch may be
divided: maxillary right, left, and anterior and mandibular right,left, and anterior.
Buccal - Answer- pertaining to the cheek
Labial - Answer- pertaining to the lip
Lingual - Answer- pertaining to the tongue
Facial - Answer- pertaining to the face
Incisal - Answer- biting surface of anterior teeth
Occlusal - Answer- Chewing surface of posterior teeth
Maxillary - Answer- Upper arch
Mandibular - Answer- pertaining to the lower jaw
Ergonomics - Answer- an applied science concerned with designing and arranging
things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently, comfortably
and safely.
Neutral posture - Answer- a posture where the joint is being used near the middle of
the full range of motion.
, Wrist Flexion - Answer- common awkward posture in DHs which results in stress to
neurovascular structures and ligaments
Static postures - Answer- fixed working position for an extended period of time;
tensed muscles compressed of the vessels and reduce blood flow decreasing the
oxygen and energy supply to the muscles.
Force - Answer- Refers to the amount of effort created by the muscles in the amount
of pressure place on body part - example: "pinch gripping"
Repetitive movements - Answer- a task that involves the same fundamental
movement for more than 50% of the work cycle
True - Answer- True or False
Periodontal Instrumentation would be categorized as a repetitive task.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) - Answer- A painful disorder of the fingers, hand,
and/or wrist cause by compression of the brachial nerve plexus and vessels; starts
from shoulders; caused by continuously reaching overhead.
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis - Answer- A painful inflammation of the muscle tendons in the
shoulder region; starts from shoulders; holding the elbow about waist level and
holding the upper arm away from the body.
Pronator Syndrome - Answer- A painful disorders of wrist and hand caused by
compression of the median nerve by the pronator muscle; caused by holding the
lower arm away from the torso of the body.
Extensor Wad Strain - Answer- A painful disorder of the fingers as a result of injury
to the extensor muscles; caused by extending the fingers independently of each
other.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) - Answer- A painful disorder of the wrist and hand
caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist; caused by repeatedly
bending to hand up, down, or from side to side at the wrist; pinch-gripping an
instrument without rest in the muscles
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment - Answer- A painful disorder of the lower arm and wrist
caused by compression of the ulnar nerve at the wrist; caused by holding the little
finger a full span away from the hand.
Tenosynovitis - Answer- A painful inflammation of the tendons in the side of the wrist
and base of the thumb; caused by bending the hand back over to the side, forceful
gripping, and twisting.
Tendinitis - Answer- A painful inflammation of the tendons of the wrist; caused by
repeatedly extending a hand up or down at the wrist.
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