Deck 7: Dental Care

Question 1

Selection of a family dentist should take place before an emergency occurs.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Bite-wing X-ray films are commonly taken annually on patients who are relatively free of tooth decay.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The do-it-yourself repair approach using denture adhesives and repair kits in the marketplace offers hazards to the consumer.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Dentures should be cleaned daily with a commercial denture cleaner.

Question 5

The independent practice of denturists without dentist supervision is opposed by the American Dental Association.

Question 6

Denturists are seeking to be licensed independently of dentists.

Question 7

In almost all states, the preparation of dentures requires the services of a licensed dentist with the help of a dental technician.

Question 8

Dental floss helps to remove plaque from the teeth.

Question 9

Chewing gum can contribute to tooth decay.

Question 10

Brushing and flossing the teeth are useful because they remove plaque.

Question 11

Periodontal disease is preventable through professional prophylaxis and regular brushing and flossing of teeth.

Question 12

Bonding of teeth is popular for people with cosmetic problems.

Question 13

Topical application of fluorides through the use of mouth rinses and toothpastes helps to prevent tooth decay.

Question 14

Dietary supplementation with fluoride drops or tablets is advisable for children in areas with negligible amounts of fluoride in the drinking water.

Question 15

Adequate fluoride, especially in the tooth-forming years, is effective in reducing the incidence of tooth decay.

Question 16

The DDS and DMD degrees are equivalent.

Question 17

Teeth in their developmental stages are more resistant to decay when sufficient quantities of fluorides are provided in the water supply.

Question 18

Plaque, when allowed to remain on the teeth, can harden to form calculus.

Question 19

Mouthwashes are not substitutes for brushing and flossing of teeth.

Question 20

Removal of silver amalgam fillings in response to claims of possible "toxic"effects of mercury is unwise.

Question 21

The use of smokeless tobacco may cause tooth discoloration, decay, and possibly cancer.

Question 22

Dental caries can be contained by controlling the number of decay-producing bacteria in the mouth.

Question 23

Dentists are required to pass a national board examination for state licensure.

Question 24

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers fluoridation among the greatest health milestones of the 20^th century.

Question 25

X-ray devices that save images as electronic files rather than on film expose the patient to about 10% of the radiation needed for traditional X-rays.

Question 26

Cosmetic dentistry is a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association.

Question 27

Fluoride dentifrices do not affect the incidence of dental caries in adults.

Question 28

Periodontal disease is a common cause of tooth loss during childhood.

Question 29

The Sargenti formula containing paraformaldehyde has been approved by the FDA as safe for root canal therapy.

Question 30

Denturists generally charge more than dentists.

Question 31

Aspirin is effective as a topical anesthetic for tooth decay pain.

Question 32

Mouthwashes help to clean teeth and aid in the treatment of colds and sore throats.

Question 33

Oral irrigating devices such as water sprays are good substitutes for brushing and flossing of teeth.

Question 34

Electric toothbrushes are not effective for cleaning teeth.

Question 35

Calculus is easily removed by properly brushing the teeth.

Question 36

Fluoridation is very expensive when compared to savings in dental treatment costs.

Question 37

About half of patients with TMJ problems get better within three months if treated with OTC analgesics, moist heat, and exercise.

Question 38

It takes more than 36 hours for plaque to become destructive to teeth.

Question 39

Fluorides applied topically to tooth surfaces are as effective in decay prevention as ingested fluorides.

Question 40

Fluoridation of community water supplies increases the incidences of cancer, birth defects, and allergies.

Question 41

Granola does not contain sugar and therefore is less cariogenic than conventional presweetened cereals.

Question 42

Honey and raw sugar are less cariogenic than refined sugar.

Question 43

Abrasive toothpastes can help with minor tooth discoloration without any risk of damaging the gums.

Question 44

Oral irrigating devices that use water to remove loose food particles can be used as a substitute for brushing and flossing.

Question 45

Listerine antiseptic can help with plaque control below the gum line and can be used effectively without a regular program of dental hygiene.

Question 46

Do-it-yourself dental products for bleaching teeth are safe and effective.

Question 47

Drill-less fillings that use an active ingredient to soften decay can be substituted for the usual drilling and anesthetic procedure when preparing teeth to be filled.

Question 48

Laser devices have FDA approval as safe and effective for drilling out old fillings.

Question 49

Laundry bleach and baking soda are safe for cleaning dentures because they cannot injure the soft tissues of the mouth.

Question 50

TMJ problems should be aggressively treated so that they do not become permanent.

Question 51

The technicians who make False teeth for dentists are called denturists.

Question 52

The appropriate timing for full mouth X-ray films is usually

A) once a year.
B) every three to five years.
C) every 10 years.
D) when a toothache strikes.
E) only during childhood.

Question 53

In selecting a dentist, which of the following is the least prudent?

A) Check with a local dental society.
B) Ask friends and coworkers for recommendations.
C) Check the Yellow Pages of a telephone directory.
D) Inquire at a local dental school.

Question 54

The risk of radiation exposure in dentistry may be significantly reduced by all the following except

A) elimination of unnecessary X-rays.
B) use of a collimator to reduce area of exposure.
C) use of a lead apron as a shield.
D) use of low-speed film.

Question 55

Toothbrushes should not have

A) a flat surface.
B) uneven bristle tufts.
C) soft nylon bristles.
D) a small head.

Question 56

Common dentifrice ingredients include all the following except

A) abrasives.
B) sudsers.
C) flavoring agents.
D) antibiotics.

Question 57

Water fluoridation can prevent dental caries in children's permanent teeth by as much as

A) an insignificant amount.
B) 10%.
C) 30%.
D) 50%.
E) 70%.

Question 58

Which of the following factors has the least influence on the development of tooth decay?

A) the total amount of sugar consumed
B) the frequency of eating
C) oral hygiene practices
D) fluoride intake
E) heredity

Question 59

Dental sealants are most effective at

A) age 5-14 years.
B) age 10-19 years.
C) age 15-24 years.
D) age 20-29 years.
E) any time; age does not matter.

Question 60

The most effective alternative in communities where water fluoridation is not provided is

A) fluoride toothpastes.
B) fluoride mouth rinses.
C) fluoride drops or tablets prescribed by physician or dentist.
D) topical application of fluoride by dentist.

Question 61

Temporary relief from dental pain may be obtained with

A) clove oil.
B) oil of wintergreen.
C) milk of magnesia.
D) ibuprofen.

Question 62

All of these procedures are considered questionable practices except

A) the use of lasers to drill teeth.
B) unskilled use of air abrasion.
C) the use of mercury amalgam fillings.
D) overuse of general anesthesia.
E) all of the choices are questionable practices.