Deck 28: Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Question 1

The tooth-numbering system that begins numbering the maxillary right third molar as tooth #1 and ends with the mandibular right third molar as tooth #32 is the:

A)Universal System.
B)Palmer Notation System.
C)International Standards Organization/Fédération Dentaire Internationale System.
D)Bracket Numbering System.

Answer 1

Universal System.

Question 2

The examination technique in which the examiner uses his or her fingers and hands to feel for size,texture,and consistency of hard and soft tissue is called:

A)detection.
B)palpation.
C)probing.
D)extraoral examination.

Answer 2

palpation.

Question 3

Using Black's classification,a pit and fissure on the occlusal surface of molars and premolars is considered a class _____ cavity.

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

Answer 3

I

Question 4

The clinical dental assistant will follow a routine protocol for the patient clinical examination that includes seating the patient in the dental treatment area and:

A)draping the patient with a napkin.
B)charting the mouth.
C)positioning the patient for the dentist to begin the exam.
D)doing both a and c

Question 5

The standard classification system used to describe the location of decay and the best method for restoring a tooth was developed by:

A)G.V. Black.
B)Edmund Kells.
C)Horace Hayden.
D)Pierre Fauchard.

Question 6

The correct abbreviation for a mesio-occluso-buccal restoration is:

A)BuOcMe.
B)BOM.
C)MOD.
D)MOB.

Question 7

The term that describes placing the thumb of one hand inside the mouth and the index and third finger of the other hand outside the mouth,and gently feeling the tissues for any lumps or abnormalities is:

A)detection.
B)probing.
C)palpation.
D)oral examination.

Question 8

One technique used to detect periodontal disease is:

A)the use of a sharp-pointed explorer.
B)periodontal probing.
C)palpation.
D)transillumination with a mouth mirror.

Question 9

When referring to a tooth charting diagram,the teeth are presented from the perspective of looking into the patient's mouth,and the right side of the patient's mouth appears on the ______ of the page.

A)left side
B)right side
C)top
D)bottom

Question 10

The diagram used for charting the primary teeth includes _____ primary teeth and _____ permanent teeth.

A)24; 30
B)20; 36
C)20; 32
D)32; 20

Question 11

Morphology is defined as:

A)an area between two or more tooth root branches.
B)the use of a slender, flexible instrument to explore and measure the periodontal pocket.
C)the branch of biology that deals with form and structure.
D)being balanced or even on both sides.

Question 12

Charting with a color-coding system specifies that _____ is used for dental treatment that has been completed and _____ is used for dental treatment that needs to be completed.

A)red; green
B)blue; red
C)red; blue
D)blue; yellow

Question 13

A periodontal pocket is recorded on the examination form when the depth of the measurement on the periodontal probe is greater than _____ mm.

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

Question 14

When examining the cervical lymph nodes,the dentist is looking for:

A)swollen tonsils.
B)swelling or abnormal formations.
C)tenderness in the area.
D)both b and c

Question 15

The examination of the cheeks,mucosa,lips,palate,tonsil area,tongue,and floor of the mouth to detect any abnormalities is the _____ examination.

A)soft tissue
B)oral cavity
C)hard tissue
D)oral mucosa

Question 16

A dental charting system that uses the geometric diagram style represents the teeth with:

A)illustrations that resemble the actual crowns of the teeth.
B)squares.
C)circles.
D)triangles.

Question 17

The most common tooth-numbering systems used are the:

A)Universal System, the Palmer Notation System, and the International Standards Organization/Fédération Dentaire Internationale System.
B)Global Numbering System, the Bracket Numbering System, and the Palm Beach System.
C)Federal Numbering System, the Global Numbering System, and the Palmer Notation System.
D)World Numbering System, the Palmer Notation System, and the Bracket Numbering System.

Question 18

Intraoral imaging provides a:

A)panoramic imaging of the oral cavity.
B)radiographic imaging of the oral cavity.
C)magnification of an image for better evaluation.
D)live video of intraoral tissue.

Question 19

An instrument used to evaluate pocket depth during examination and charting of the periodontium is a:

A)mouth mirror.
B)periodontal probe.
C)cotton pliers.
D)gauze square.

Question 20

The first priority in formulating a treatment plan is to:

A)restore teeth with composite or amalgam restorations.
B)place dental implants.
C)replace missing teeth with fixed and removable prosthodontic appliances.
D)relieve of discomfort.

Question 21

Tooth mobility is evaluated and charted in the _____ examination.

A)soft tissue
B)periodontal
C)gingival tissue
D)Both b and c are correct.

Question 22

According to,G.V.Black's classification of tooth decay,occlusal caries on tooth #30 would be a class _____ cavity.

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

Question 23

In the Universal Numbering System,tooth #28 would be the _____ premolar.

A)mandibular left first
B)mandibular right first
C)maxillary right first
D)mandibular right second

Question 24

In treatment notation,a disto-occlusal surface abbreviated as:

A)OD.
B)DO.
C)MOD.
D)O.

Question 25

The treatment plan designed to restore the dentition to maximal function with an esthetically pleasing result is the definition of a(n)_____ care plan.

A)emergency
B)optimum
C)standard
D)premium

Question 26

An intraoral camera provides the dentist with:

A)case presentation.
B)medical and legal documentation.
C)magnification of an image for better evaluation.
D)all of the above.

Question 27

The purpose of palpating lymph nodes is to:

A)check for any abnormal formation.
B)check for tenderness or swelling.
C)cause the patient to cough.
D)do both a and b

Question 28

According to,G.V.Black's classification of tooth decay,mesial caries on tooth #7 would be a class _____ cavity.

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

Question 29

Treatment that needs to be completed is charted in:

A)black.
B)blue.
C)red.
D)green.

Question 30

Responsibilities of the dental assistant in documenting the clinical examination include:

A)using the periodontal probe to determine pocket depths.
B)diagnosing caries.
C)charting the correct tooth and correct conditions.
D)determining tooth mobility.

Question 31

Patients seek dental care in all of following instances except:

A)as a new patient to begin dental care.
B)to spend their insurance benefits.
C)as an emergency patient experiencing pain.
D)as a patient returning for continuing care.

Question 32

The dental assistant is involved in patient examination and treatment planning by:

A)taking intraoral and extraoral photographs.
B)charting and recording the dentist's findings.
C)assisting the patient with completion of the patient information forms.
D)doing all of the above.

Question 33

According to G.V.Black's classification of tooth decay,caries on the gingival third of the facial surface of tooth #11 would be considered a class _____ cavity.

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

Question 34

The purpose of using photography as a diagnostic tool is to:

A)identify the patient.
B)identify and understand specific problems.
C)document results with before and after photographs.
D)accomplish both b and c

Question 35

In the Universal Numbering System,the four lateral incisors would be identified as tooth numbers:

A)7, 10, 23, 26.
B)6, 11, 24, 25.
C)8, 9, 24, 25.
D)7, 10, 24, 25.

Question 36

In the Palmer Notation System,8 represents:

A)central incisors.
B)lateral incisors.
C)third molars.
D)first molars.

Question 37

The term used to indicate grinding or clenching teeth is:

A)mouth breathing.
B)bruxism.
C)tongue-thrust swallowing.
D)none of the above.

Question 38

Probing and measuring the sulcus for loss of gingival attachment and bone loss belongs to the legal duty of the:

A)dentist and dental assistant, using an explorer.
B)dentist and dental hygienist, using a periodontal probe.
C)dental hygienist only, using a scaler.
D)dentist and registered dental assistant, using a periodontal probe.

Question 39

When palpating the lymph nodes,the lymph node chain is followed from the:

A)front of ear downward to the clavicle (collar bone).
B)side of head downward to the sternum.
C)front of one ear to front of the other ear.
D)None of the above is correct.

Question 40

Presentation of the treatment plan:

A)should be conducted at the conclusion of the clinical examination.
B)is typically scheduled as a 30-minute to 1-hour appointment in a casual atmosphere, such as at a restaurant during lunch hour.
C)should be conducted in the treatment room where the procedures will be done.
D)should be discussed using terms the patient will understand.

Question 41

The four letters that indicate the primary first molars in the Universal Numbering System are:

A)A, J, K, and L.
B)E, F, O, and P.
C)B, I, L, and S.
D)C, H, M, and R.

Question 42

In the Palmer Notation System,7 indicates:

A)maxillary laterals.
B)mandibular second molars.
C)mandibular laterals.
D)maxillary second molars.

Question 43

A characteristic of healthy soft tissue is:

A)a light pink color.
B)uniform color.
C)no swelling.
D)all of the above.

Question 44

The number on the Dental Mobility Scale that indicates moderate mobility is:

A)1.
B)2.
C)3.
D)0.