Deck 35: Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

Question 1

A computerized occlusal analysis system, T-Scan â III, can provide vivid graphics of the patient's occlusion.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Bleaching materials that require the use of bleaching heat and/or light sources are used for approximately ____ minutes.

A) 10
B) 4
C) 30
D) 6

Answer 2

30

Question 3

Bleaching agent(s) for enamel is (are) ____________.

A) sodium perborate
B) carbamide peroxide
C) hydrogen peroxide
D) all of the above

Answer 3

all of the above

Question 4

Tray home whitening systems can be sold OTC. Which of the following are disadvantages of tray systems sold OTC?

A) Do not adapt to teeth properly
B) Not trimmed to prevent tissue sensitivity
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above

Question 5

The ADA Seal indicates the abrasive particles in the toothpaste do not exceed the maximum acceptable abrasive.

Question 6

Whitening strips are an alternative OTC product for whitening. To achieve the desired results, the strips are to be worn for ____ minutes a day.

A) 10
B) 30
C) 15
D) 20

Question 7

__________ bleaching in a nonvital tooth is a thick mixture of bleaching agent placed in the crown of the tooth, covered with temporary cement, and reappointed in 2 to 5 days.

A) Gel
B) Walking
C) Power
D) Assisted

Question 8

Dehydration may cause the teeth to be less sensitive during the procedure.

Question 9

Which of the following will assist the outcome possibilities of the bleaching procedure?

A) Dedication to following procedures
B) Limiting foods that stain teeth
C) Limiting habits that stain teeth
D) All of the above

Question 10

Home bleaching usually involves ____________.

A) waiting weeks for results to show
B) more cost to the patient versus other methods
C) repeated visits to the dental office
D) none of the above

Question 11

"Power bleaching" is done on ____________.

A) the teeth at home by the patient
B) the teeth in the dental office by the dentist
C) nonvital teeth only
D) Power bleaching is not a dental procedure.

Question 12

__________ bleaching is placed in the crown opening of the tooth of a nonvital tooth.

A) Power
B) Gel
C) Assisted
D) All of the above

Question 13

__________ bleaching is an alternative technique for which the dental office provides the start-up.

A) Power
B) Assisted
C) OTC
D) Walking

Question 14

Tooth sensitivity is sometimes treated with sodium fluoride treatments.

Question 15

A patient whose anterior teeth appear to be shorter than normal may consider a procedure called crown lengthening.

Question 16

"Walking bleach" is done on ____________.

A) the teeth at home by the patient
B) nonvital teeth
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Question 17

Teeth dehydrate when they are isolated for a period of time and may appear whiter.

Question 18

The bleaching process will make all teeth their whitest and brightest.

Question 19

The no-heat bleaching materials used for vital teeth are applied every ____ minutes.

A) 3
B) 10
C) 4
D) 6

Question 20

Home bleaching is very popular with patients because of the lower cost.