Deck 28: Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

Question 1

Abbreviations may be used in the progress notes or chart to save space.The correct abbreviation for a mesio-occluso-buccal filling would be:

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

Answer 1

MOB.

Question 2

Which component of treatment care plans would be delivered to the patient first?

A)Restoring teeth with composite or amalgam restorations
B)Dental implants
C)Replacing missing teeth with fixed and removable prosthodontic appliances
D)Relief of discomfort

Answer 2

Relief of discomfort

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

I

Question 4

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 exam.

Question 5

The clinical dental assistant will follow a routine protocol for the patient clinical exam 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)both a and c.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

_____ is a technique used to detect periodontal disease.

A)A sharp-pointed explorer
B)Periodontal probing
C)Palpation
D)A mouth mirror

Question 9

Which of the following instruments is used to evaluate pocket depth during examination and charting of the periodontium?

A)Mouth mirror
B)Periodontal probe
C)Cotton pliers
D)Gauze squares

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

The tooth-numbering system that begins with 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.

Question 12

The term _____ refers to 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.

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

Question 13

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 14

Intraoral imaging provides the dentist with:

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 15

Morphology is defined as:

A)an area between two or more tooth root branches.
B)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)balanced or even on both sides.

Question 16

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 17

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

A)into; left
B)into; right
C)out from; left
D)out from; right

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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 21

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 22

Patients seek dental care for all of following reasons except:

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

Question 23

During the examination and charting of the ______ portion of the oral diagnosis examination,tooth mobility be evaluated.

A)soft tissues
B)periodontium
C)gingival tissues
D)both b and c

Question 24

The treatment plan designed to restore the dentition to maximum function and an esthetically pleasing result is the _____ care plan.

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

Question 25

Caries were found at the gingival third of the facial surface of tooth #11.What class would this be?

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

Question 26

In the Universal Numbering System,what are the numbers of the four lateral incisors?

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

Question 27

The dental assistant is involved in which of the following in patient examination and treatment planning?

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)All of the above

Question 28

In the Palmer Notation System,8 would represent which teeth?

A)Central incisors
B)Lateral incisors
C)3rd molars
D)1st molars

Question 29

G.V.Black developed a standardized classification to identify the location of decay.According to this classification,what Class would mesial decay on tooth #7 be?

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

Question 30

What color symbol indicates treatment that needs to be completed?

A)Black
B)Blue
C)Red
D)Green

Question 31

What is the purpose of palpating the lymph nodes?

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

Question 32

Tooth #30 has occlusal caries,what Class would this be?

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

Question 33

Who can legally probe and measure the sulcus for loss of gingival attachment and bone loss,and with what instrument doe he or she do this?

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 34

Responsibilities of the dental assistant in documenting the clinical exam 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 35

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 done in terms the patient will understand.

Question 36

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

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.

Question 37

Oral habits can affect a patient's oral health.Which term indicates grinding or clenching teeth?

A)Mouth breathing
B)Bruxism
C)Tongue-thrust swallowing
D)None of the above

Question 38

What is the purpose of photography as a diagnostic tool?

A)Identification of patient
B)Visual means of identifying and understanding specific problems
C)Before and after photographs to illustrate the changed results
D)Both b and c

Question 39

The abbreviation charted for disto-occlusal surface is:

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

Question 40

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 41

On the Dental Mobility Scale,what number indicates moderate mobility?

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

Question 42

What characteristics should be visible in the examination of healthy soft tissue?

A)Light pink in color
B)Uniform in color
C)No indications of swelling
D)All of the above

Question 43

In the Palmer Notation System,7 indicates which teeth?

A)Maxillary laterals
B)Mandibular 2nd molars
C)Mandibular laterals
D)Maxillary 2nd molars

Question 44

What are the four letters used to indicate the primary first molars in the Universal Numbering System?

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