Deck 57: Pediatric Dentistry

Question 1

The success rate for replantation of permanent teeth is highest when the tooth is replanted within _____ of the avulsion.

A)30 minutes
B)60 minutes
C)2 hours
D)4 hours

Answer 1

30 minutes

Question 2

A tooth that was knocked completely out of the mouth is said to be:

A)avulsed.
B)extruded.
C)exfoliated.
D)luxated.

Answer 2

avulsed.

Question 3

Generally before the age of ____ it is easier to have the parent be with the child for examination.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)5

Answer 3

2

Question 4

If the pulp of a newly erupted permanent tooth has been exposed,what procedure is indicated to promote healing of the pulp?

A)Direct pulp capping
B)Formocresol pulpotomy
C)Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy
D)Pulpectomy

Question 5

Which of the following choices is an example of a pharmacological restraint?

A)A mouth prop
B)Nitrous oxide/oxygen
C)Holding the child's hand during treatment
D)A papoose board

Question 6

The first appointment for a child should take place at about _____ year(s) of age.

A)1
B)2
C)4
D)5

Question 7

Mental age:

A)is the child's actual age in terms of years and months.
B)refers to the child's level of intellectual capacity and development.
C)describes the child's level of emotional maturity.
D)is not used to characterize patients less than 18 years of age.

Question 8

Which is not a guideline that should be routinely used with children?

A)Use terms a child can understand.
B)Give rewards for good behavior.
C)Tell the child it won't hurt.
D)Use tell-show-do.

Question 9

Which of the following is not an accepted type of restraint to be used with children with behavior problems?

A)Papoose board
B)Holding their hand
C)Sedative drugs
D)Having the parent physically hold them

Question 10

Which is not true regarding the design of most pediatric offices?

A)They have an open bay concept.
B)Children are separated in individual operatories.
C)Computer and video equipment with programs for education and entertainment are widely used.
D)Quiet rooms are utilized for children with behavior problems.

Question 11

Which of the following government agencies should be contacted in cases of suspected child abuse?

A)The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
B)The state police
C)The state or county child protective services agency
D)City hall

Question 12

Pediatric dentistry is the specialized area of dentistry that focuses on providing oral healthcare to the needs of:

A)infants, children, and adolescents.
B)infants and children, but not adolescents.
C)children and adolescents, but not infants.
D)children, but neither infants nor adolescents.

Question 13

The dentist will treat severely decayed and endodontically treated primary teeth with:

A)stainless steel crowns.
B)porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
C)gold crowns.
D)provisional coverage.

Question 14

The services routinely provided in a pediatric dental office include:

A)preventive procedures.
B)restorative procedures.
C)interceptive orthodontics.
D)all of the above.

Question 15

Traumatic _____ occurs when the injured tooth has been forced inward.

A)avulsion
B)extrusion
C)intrusion
D)luxation

Question 16

_____ mental retardation describes individuals with IQs ranging from 35 up to 55.

A)Mild
B)Moderate
C)Severe
D)Profound

Question 17

The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental checkup at least _____ for most children.

A)once every three months
B)twice a year
C)once a year
D)once every two years

Question 18

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that radiographic imaging be performed every _____ for children at high risk for tooth decay.

A)three months
B)six months
C)one year
D)two years

Question 19

Stainless steel crowns are:

A)durable enough to last until permanent teeth erupt.
B)indicated when there are rampant caries.
C)used to restore a fractured tooth.
D)all of the above.

Question 20

Guidelines for establishing trust between the child and dentist include:

A)show, do, tell.
B)show, tell, do.
C)tell, show, do.
D)tell, do, show.

Question 21

When performing a pulpotomy of a primary tooth,the dentist will use a(n) ______ to remove the dental pulp.

A)handpiece with a round bur.
B)handpiece with a tapered bur.
C)explorer.
D)spoon excavator.

Question 22

Following premature loss of a primary tooth,_____ are designed to maintain the space until the normal eruption of the subsequent permanent tooth.

A)bite-blocks
B)bite planes
C)mouth guards
D)space maintainers

Question 23

Which is not a reason to suspect child abuse?

A)Trauma to oral tissues
B)Bite marks
C)Bruises in various stages of healing
D)Mild shyness

Question 24

A(n) _____ may be used as a custom matrix for a child patient.

A)cellophane strip
B)Ivory holder
C)T-band
D)Tofflemire

Question 25

Which of the following techniques should not be used to alleviate a child's fear of dental treatment?

A)Permitting the child to participate
B)Threatening the child
C)Rewarding for good behavior
D)Giving the child some control

Question 26

Full coverage of a primary molar usually indicates the use of a(n) ____ crown.

A)amalgam
B)acrylic
C)stainless steel
D)any of the above

Question 27

Parents should be encouraged to put their children to bed with a bottle of milk,formula,or juice.

Question 28

A stainless steel crown is contoured at the:

A)mesial only.
B)distal only.
C)cervical margin.
D)mesial-distal contact areas.

Question 29

_____ are fabricated for participants in contact sports.

A)Bite planes
B)Mouth guards
C)Splints
D)Retainers

Question 30

The information for the diagnosis and treatment planning of a pediatric patient does not include:

A)x-rays.
B)clinical exam.
C)pocket probing.
D)number of children in family.

Question 31

If a child is 10 years old and acts as if he is 8,you are describing his _____ age.

A)chronological
B)mental
C)emotional
D)none of the above

Question 32

Sealants are placed to:

A)prevent decay on recently erupted teeth.
B)replace the use of topical fluorides.
C)stop the progression of interproximal decay.
D)all of the above.

Question 33

The most frequently injured teeth in the child's mouth are the:

A)mandibular anterior.
B)mandibular posterior.
C)maxillary anterior.
D)maxillary posterior.

Question 34

Which is not used in the pulpotomy procedure?

A)rubber dam
B)high-speed handpiece
C)ZOE base
D)slow-speed handpiece.

Question 35

When sizing a stainless steel crown,it must:

A)be above the plane of occlusion.
B)fit snugly on the prepared tooth.
C)have both mesial and distal contact.
D)both b and c.