Deck 29: Pediatric Dentistry

Question 1

Pediatric dentistry usually treats children from ________ years.

A) 2 to 12
B) birth to 12
C) birth to 18
D) birth to 21

Answer 1

birth to 12

Question 2

Some dental practices may use the presence of parents as a way to help control behavior.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Most states require dentists to report suspected child abuse.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The dental team must be consistent in ____________.

A) terminology used for patients
B) procedure sequences
C) management policies
D) all of the above

Question 5

Before replacement of the avulsed tooth, the blood clot in the socket is removed.

Question 6

At ________ years, a child should first be able to respond to the dentist's instructions.

A) 2
B) 2 to 6
C) 10
D) 16

Question 7

A pediatric dental dam material is usually a 6 x 6 square piece.

Question 8

The greatest factor in behavior problems in children is ____________.

A) being away from play time
B) separation from the parents during treatment
C) fear
D) none of the above

Question 9

The dental dam often reduces the procedure time by providing an isolated treatment area in the oral cavity.

Question 10

Stainless steel crowns placed on primary teeth stay in place until the permanent tooth erupts.

Question 11

Fluoride varnish is painted on the surfaces of the teeth after they are isolated and dried.

Question 12

Usually, children _______ years of age exhibit the greatest number of management problems in a dental office.

A) 2 to 4
B) 4 to 6
C) 6 to 8
D) 8 to 10

Question 13

The examination of a child is different from that of an adult.

Question 14

A dental office should not report suspected child abuse.

Question 15

Posterior teeth are the most commonly fractured.

Question 16

One of the methods to keep the area dry and reduce the flow of saliva is the use of Dri-Angles®.

Question 17

No adults are seen in a pediatric dental office.

Question 18

The pediatric specialist is concerned with the basic needs and special requirements for treatment of the young patient.

Question 19

Children about _______ years of age should start visiting the dental office for care.

A) 2 to 6
B) 1
C) 8
D) 12

Question 20

General anesthesia is never an option for dental patients.

Question 21

Which behavior management technique(s) reduce(s) the child's anxiety?

A) conscious sedation
B) nitrous oxide
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Question 22

Formocresol is a(n) ____________.

A) bactericidal
B) antibiotic
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Question 23

Fear based on something that was said to the child is ____________.

A) subjective
B) objective
C) terminal
D) none of the above

Question 24

If the pulp is exposed but there is no chance for a favorable response, the procedure of choice is ____________.

A) indirect pulp treatment
B) direct pulp cap
C) pulpotomy
D) none of the above

Question 25

The types of matrices used for restorative procedures include ____________.

A) T-band
B) spot welded
C) Tofflemire™
D) all of the above

Question 26

If a pulpotomy is done on a young permanent tooth that will allow the root to fully form and close, the treatment is termed ____________.

A) apicoectomy
B) apexogenesis
C) pulpotomy
D) none of the above

Question 27

The sterile cotton pellet is usually left in the chamber for ____ minutes.

A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 15

Question 28

During a pulpotomy, the coronal portion of the pulp is removed with a(n) ____________.

A) round bur
B) spoon excavator
C) inverted cone bur
D) either a or b

Question 29

Usually a dentist will not begin some form of treatment for thumb sucking until age _____.

A) 2
B) 5
C) 10
D) none of the above

Question 30

Leaving a thin layer of sound or carious dentin with no evidence of pulp exposure is ____________.

A) indirect pulp treatment
B) direct pulp treatment
C) pulpotomy
D) none of the above

Question 31

Behavior management techniques used today include ____________.

A) voice control
B) positive reinforcement
C) distraction
D) all of the above

Question 32

Dental burs used for pediatric patients differ in the ____________.

A) size of the head
B) type
C) length of the shank
D) no difference

Question 33

Preventive procedures include:
1) pit and fissure sealants
2) fluoride therapy
3) extraction of badly decayed teeth
4) some orthodontic procedures

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

Question 34

If pulp is exposed but there is a chance for a favorable response, the procedure of choice is ____________.

A) indirect pulp treatment
B) direct pulp cap
C) pulpotomy
D) none of the above

Question 35

Fear based on the child's experiences is ____________.

A) subjective
B) objective
C) terminal
D) none of the above

Question 36

The difference between pediatric and adult restorative procedures is ____________.

A) no difference
B) the cost of treatment
C) the restorative materials
D) the size of the instruments

Question 37

Tongue-thrusting is a habit that results in a(n) ____________.

A) anterior open bite
B) crossbite
C) overbite
D) none of the above

Question 38

Indications for stainless steel crowns include:
1) extensive carious lesions
2) placement until a cast gold or a porcelain fused-to-metal crown can be placed
3) esthetics
4) after a pulpotomy

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

Question 39

Badly decayed teeth are restored with ____________.

A) nothing, they are removed
B) a ceramic crown
C) a stainless steel crown
D) a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown

Question 40

A space maintainer is a __________ appliance.

A) fixed
B) removable
C) either a or b
D) none of the above

Question 41

__________ occurs when the teeth are forcibly driven into the alveolus so that only a portion of the crown is visible.

A) Avulsion
B) Displacement
C) Traumatic intrusion
D) Ankylosis

Question 42

The classification of fracture that involves enamel, dentin, and pulp is Class ____.

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

Question 43

What is used to stabilize the avulsed tooth in the socket?

A) Hawley retainer
B) Space maintainer
C) Splint
D) Orthodontic bands

Question 44

The classification of fracture that involves enamel and dentin is Class ____.

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

Question 45

The classification of fracture in which only the enamel is involved is Class ____.

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

Question 46

In selecting the proper size of a stainless steel crown, what must fit without cutting away any of the steel crown?

A) height
B) mesial
C) distal
D) both b and c

Question 47

What is used to adjust the height of the stainless steel crown?

A) Green stone
B) Crown and collar scissors
C) Contouring pliers
D) Crimping pliers

Question 48

A suspected child abuse report should include which of the following?

A) Nature of condition
B) Description of injury
C) Child's name, address
D) All of the above

Question 49

After the height of the stainless steel crown is adjusted, what is used to contour the fit around the tooth?

A) Green stone
B) Round bur
C) Contouring pliers
D) None of the above

Question 50

Treatment for intrusion of a tooth is to ____________.

A) remove the tooth
B) remove and reimplant the tooth
C) allow the tooth to re-erupt on its own
D) none of the above

Question 51

Fluoride and fluoride varnishes are routinely applied ________ the coronal polish and pit and fissure sealants have been placed.

A) before
B) after

Question 52

A tooth that has been accidentally and completely removed from the socket is ____________.

A) extracted
B) avulsed
C) intruded
D) none of the above

Question 53

Preventive procedures for pediatric patients is an ultimate concern. This type of polishing is performed with a rubber cup and can remove plaque and some stains.

A) Coronal
B) Amalgam
C) Composite
D) Gold

Question 54

Types of child abuse injuries include ____________.

A) fractured teeth
B) bruises
C) extensive caries
D) all of the above

Question 55

The avulsed tooth is ____________.

A) scrubbed clean of debris
B) rinsed clean of debris
C) not reimplanted
D) none of the above

Question 56

During transport to the dental office, an avulsed tooth should be kept in ____________.

A) milk
B) saline solution
C) water
D) any of the above

Question 57

Which tooth should be replaced in the socket as soon as possible after being avulsed?

A) Primary
B) Permanent
C) All teeth should be replaced
D) No tooth should be replaced

Question 58

Restorative procedures in child patients are similar to those performed on adult patients. Some dentists are placing more tooth-colored restorations because of their more natural esthetic appearance. These are placed in which areas of the child's mouth?

A) Anterior
B) Posterior
C) Neither a nor b
D) Both a and b

Question 59

The classification of fracture in which the crown is fractured with pulp exposure is Class ____.

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

Question 60

If any damage is done to a developing permanent tooth after the primary tooth is intruded, it is evident ____________.

A) when the permanent tooth has erupted
B) immediately after the intrusion of the primary tooth
C) after a radiograph is taken
D) none of the above

Question 61

The oral habit of thumb sucking can lead to which of the following?

A) Abnormal muscle function
B) Distorted growth of the jaw
C) Malocclusion
D) All of the above

Question 62

When displaced teeth are repositioned, they are held in place with a splint and left in place for ________ weeks.

A) 2 to 4
B) 6 to 8
C) a minimum of 8
D) both b and c

Question 63

Spot-welded matrix bands are custom-made bands used for Class _____ restorations.

A) I
B) V
C) II
D) VI