Deck 4: Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Question 1

Mouth rinses can be used to replace brushing and flossing.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Patients should be carefully instructed in the use of an irrigating device because it can damage soft tissue.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The Fones tooth brushing technique is used as an initial brushing method to do good overall cleaning.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Colored and flavored floss do a better job removing plaque from the interproximal surfaces of teeth.

Question 5

There are specialized toothpastes that have ingredients which inhibit the growth of supragingival calculus.

Question 6

A child's first appointment with a dentist should take place at around age _____.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 7

Dentifrice is the toothpaste used with brushing.

Question 8

At what age should a child be proficient at brushing and flossing?

A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Question 9

The recommended amount of toothpaste to apply to your toothbrush is pea size.

Question 10

A patient with congestive heart failure may be uncomfortable in the chair if it is reclined.

Question 11

Oral rinses that contain fluoride may help reduce supragingival plaque.

Question 12

A toothpaste with high abrasive is recommended to remove plaque.

Question 13

The sticky mass that grows on teeth and contains bacteria is ______.

A) stain
B) plaque
C) calculus
D) tartar

Question 14

The use of a mechanical toothbrush replaces a manual toothbrush.

Question 15

Xerostomia is the abnormal dryness of the mouth.

Question 16

The loss of some enamel surface due to acid attack is called _________.

A) demineralization
B) calcification
C) caries
D) decay

Question 17

It is important that a fluoride tray extend far beyond the most posterior tooth because the fluoride will flow to the back of the tray.

Question 18

Fluoridation is a well-accepted issue in all areas or communities.

Question 19

Halitosis is bad breath.

Question 20

Disclosing agents are available as tablets that can be chewed or as a solution.

Question 21

When directing floss between two teeth, use a ________ motion.

A) sawing
B) snapping
C) threading
D) none of the above

Question 22

The recommended time to properly clean the facial, lingual, occlusal, and incisal surfaces of teeth is ___________.

A) 30 to 45 seconds
B) 1 to 2 minutes
C) 2 to 3 minutes
D) 5 minutes

Question 23

Which device helps patients use floss under a fixed bridge?

A) Floss holder
B) Floss threader
C) Either a or b
D) Neither a nor b

Question 24

Topical fluoride is available in the form(s) of __________.

A) gels
B) rinses
C) foams
D) all of the above

Question 25

The parts of a manual toothbrush are the _________.
1) head
2) shank
3) handle

A) 1, 2, 3
B) 3 only
C) 1 and 3
D) none of the above

Question 26

The type of toothbrush bristle most recommended is ___________.

A) natural
B) nylon
C) either a or b
D) neither a nor b

Question 27

An oral hygiene aid that would show the presence of plaque by staining it is _________.

A) disclosing agent
B) phase contrast microscope
C) floss
D) transilluminator

Question 28

An aid to assist patients who have poor manual dexterity or who have arthritis when flossing is the use of a ___________.

A) floss holder
B) floss threader
C) either a or b
D) neither a nor b

Question 29

The percent of acidulated phosphofluoride (APF) used as a topical fluoride treatment is ____________.

A) 2
B) 1.23
C) 10
D) It does not matter what percent is used

Question 30

When filling the fluoride tray with gel or foam, fill the tray ____________.

A) about one-third full
B) about one-half full
C) completely full
D) more than full

Question 31

Interdental aids include which of the following?

A) Interproximal brush
B) Wooden dental stimulators
C) Floss threaders
D) All of the above

Question 32

Sources of systemic fluoride include __________.
1) fluoridated water
2) fluoride gels
3) fluoride tablets or drops
4) some foods

A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 3
C) 2 only
D) 1, 3, 4

Question 33

Fluoridation is ___________________.

A) a topical fluoride treatment in a dental office
B) a process a tooth goes through when developing
C) providing a prescription for fluoride tablets
D) process of adding fluoride to the water supply

Question 34

The method(s) most successful at removing plaque from interproximal surfaces of teeth is/are ______________.
1) vigorous rinsing with mouthwashes
2) using an irrigating device
3) brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste
4) chewing gum
5) flossing

A) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B) 2 only
C) 5 only
D) 2 and 5

Question 35

The optimal level of fluoride that prevents caries without mottling the teeth is ____ ppm.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question 36

Fluorosis is a condition that occurs during the __________.

A) preeruptive stage
B) posteruptive stage
C) either a or b
D) neither a nor b

Question 37

The type of toothpaste most often recommended contains _______________.

A) high abrasive agents
B) whitening agents
C) tartar-controlling agents
D) fluoride

Question 38

Dentifrice is the same as __________.

A) floss
B) disclosing agent
C) toothpaste
D) toothbrush

Question 39

Which of the following brushing techniques is the most popular?

A) Bass or modified Bass
B) Charters
C) Modified Stillman
D) Modified scrub

Question 40

Patients who receive fluoride treatments are asked to avoid eating, drinking, or rinsing for ___________ after the treatments.

A) 10 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) 24 hours

Question 43

Which of the following are contraindications to the application of fluoride?

A) Before placement of orthodontic bands
B) Before sealants
C) Before seating of cosmetic dentistry
D) All of the above

Question 44

A dentist who sees beginning decay in a tooth may opt to watch the tooth to see if _____________ will occur.

A) demineralization
B) remineralization
C) recalcification
D) decalcification

Question 45

There are ____ commonly used brushing techniques.

A) two
B) five
C) six
D) four

Question 46

Which of the following patients may need to adjust oral care due to nausea?

A) Pediatric
B) Pregnant
C) Patient with heart disease
D) Patient with diabetes

Question 47

To increase patient motivation to care for the oral cavity, the dental assistant must be able to ___________.

A) listen to the patient
B) evaluate the patient
C) problem solve with the patient
D) all of the above

Question 48

One of the benefits of fluoride varnish is the remineralization of incipient caries.

Question 49

Each patient should be treated as an individual to achieve his or her personal oral hygiene program. In assisting the patient, which of the following are considerations?

A) Patient age
B) Oral hygiene knowledge
C) Skill level
D) All of the above

Question 50

Fluoride content purchased in a pharmacy or grocery store would be ____ percent fluoride.

A) 2.0
B) .05
C) .63
D) 1.0