Deck 16: Interpretation of Dental Caries, Interpretation of Periodontal Disease, Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions, and Periapical Lesions

Question 1

The _____ image is the best choice for the evaluation of mandibular fractures.

A) occlusal
B) panoramic
C) periapical
D) bite-wing

Answer 1

panoramic

Question 2

The normal healthy alveolar crest is located approximately _____ mm apical to the cemento-enamel junction.

A) 2.0 to 2.5
B) 1.5 to 2.0
C) 0.5 to 1.0
D) 1.0 to 1.5

Answer 2

1.5 to 2.0

Question 3

The term periodontal means:

A) around a tooth.
B) under a tooth.
C) within a tooth.
D) above a tooth.

Answer 3

around a tooth.

Question 4

The tissues that invest and support the teeth, such as the gingiva and alveolar bone, are termed:

A) lamina dura.
B) gums.
C) periodontium.
D) compact bone.

Question 5

What term refers to tooth decay?

A) Remineralization
B) Xerostomia
C) Caries
D) Fluorosis

Question 6

When checking for tooth decay, what instrument is used to reflect light and also allows for indirect vision?

A) Mirror
B) Chisel
C) Explorer
D) Spatula

Question 7

What dental instrument is usually used to check for decay?

A) Pliers
B) Chisel
C) Explorer
D) Spatula

Question 8

Which term indicates an exposed root?

A) Rampant
B) Recession
C) Recurrent
D) Cavitation

Question 9

Which term refers to a smooth surface area that may exhibit a chalky white spot, or opacity?

A) Demineralization
B) Carbonization
C) Remineralization
D) Cavitation

Question 10

Which term refers to caries found between two teeth?

A) White spot
B) Recession
C) Interproximal caries
D) Cavitation

Question 11

Which term refers to caries that involves the chewing surfaces of posterior teeth?

A) Rampant caries
B) Occlusal caries
C) Overt caries
D) Frank caries

Question 12

Interproximal caries can be classified according to the ___________ of the lesion through enamel and dentin.

A) width of penetration
B) depth of penetration
C) proximity
D) severity

Question 13

Where does pit-and-fissure decay first occur?

A) Smooth surfaces
B) Interproximally
C) Occlusal surfaces
D) Root surfaces

Question 14

Which term indicates multiple decayed areas throughout the mouth?

A) Rampant caries
B) Incipient caries
C) Frank caries
D) Overt caries