Deck 2: Dental Basics

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The skull is divided into two sections: the cranium and the face.How many bones make up the face?

A)8
B)10
C)14
D)22
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What type of tissue forms the gingivae,hard palate,and dorsum of the tongue?

A)Masticatory mucosa
B)Smooth muscle
C)Palatine raphe
D)Incisive papilla
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Compared with traditional dental x-rays,digital technology can reduce the amount of radiation exposure by as much as _______.

A)97%
B)90%
C)50%
D)25%
Question
Teeth are characterized by their shape and function.Which of the following classifications may be described as very strong with sharp points,designed for grasping and tearing food?

A)Cuspids
B)Central incisors
C)Bicuspids
D)Lateral incisors
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The numbering system that is primarily used in pediatric and orthodontic dentistry is the:

A)Universal Numbering System.
B)ISO Numbering System.
C)FDI Numbering System.
D)Palmer System.
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The patient tells you she is scheduled for a root canal.You know that the dental term for this procedure is:

A)surgical extraction.
B)endodontic treatment.
C)cast crown restoration.
D)pontic.
Question
You are providing a patient with information on the importance of prompt treatment of dental caries.Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate that more teaching is necessary?

A)"Tooth decay should be stopped before it reaches the pulp and the condition becomes reversible and the tooth dies."
B)"The problem can be corrected by removing the decay and replacing it with a filling."
C)"Tooth decay is caused by bacteria,which need to be treated with antibiotics."
D)"Tooth decay is a progressive disease that can invade the enamel of the tooth."
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Which of the following statements is true?

A)Sterile instrument packages may be opened in the sterilization area for treatment tray assembly,as long as they are placed on trays in the "clean area."
B)Sterile instrument packages should be opened only in the treatment room in the presence of the patient.
C)Sterile instrument packages may be opened in the sterilization area for treatment tray assembly,as long as an unfolded patient napkin covers the instruments.
D)Sterile instrument packages should be opened only in the treatment room in the presence of the dentist.
Question
Blood vessels and nerves enter the tooth through the:

A)pulp chamber.
B)apical foramen.
C)mandibular arch.
D)pulp cavity.
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Which of the following charting symbols indicates a completed amalgam restoration?

A)Outlined with crosshatch lines
B)Outlined in red
C)Colored solid blue
D)Outlined and dotted
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OSHA has mandated that scrubs or uniforms worn during dental treatment cannot be worn outside the dental office.The dental assistant is responsible for bringing the contaminated clothing home to have it laundered.

A)The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
B)The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
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Health and safety in the dental office must be ensured in accordance with OSHA regulations.The administrative dental assistant who would not be assigned to an area of potential exposure would be classified as which category(ies)?

A)Category I
B)Category II
C)Categories I and II
D)Category III
Question
Nonclinical areas of the dental office include all but which of the following?

A)Business office
B)Consultation area
C)Staff room
D)Sterilization area
Question
Deciduous teeth or primary dentition is usually completely replaced with permanent teeth by what age?

A)7 to 9
B)9 to 11
C)11 to 13
D)15
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In which of the following rooms (or areas)are contaminated instruments cleaned,packaged,and prepared for reuse?

A)Treatment room
B)Dark room
C)Laboratory area
D)Sterilization area
Question
The oral mucosa that covers the soft palate is _______.

A)lining mucosa
B)masticatory mucosa
C)gingival mucosa
D)both b and c.
Question
The lining type of oral mucosa:

A)is thick and not easily injured.
B)covers the cheeks,lips,and soft palate.
C)is thick and dense.
D)is attached tightly to the bone.
Question
Prophylactic treatment includes:

A)replacing missing teeth with an artificial tooth or teeth.
B)restoring the function of posterior teeth.
C)providing thin coverage on facial surfaces.
D)removing stains and deposits and polishing teeth.
Question
The live cellular substance of the tooth is known as:

A)gingivae.
B)cementum.
C)enamel.
D)dentin.
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A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
commissures
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
diastema
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
rugae
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
cranium
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
uvula
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
buccal vestibule
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
oral mucosa
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
amylase
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
oral cavity
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
frenum
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
commissures
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
diastema
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
rugae
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
cranium
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
uvula
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
buccal vestibule
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
oral mucosa
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
amylase
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
oral cavity
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
frenum
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
commissures
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
diastema
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
rugae
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
cranium
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
uvula
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
buccal vestibule
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
oral mucosa
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
amylase
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
oral cavity
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
frenum
The beginning of the digestive system
commissures
The beginning of the digestive system
diastema
The beginning of the digestive system
rugae
The beginning of the digestive system
cranium
The beginning of the digestive system
uvula
The beginning of the digestive system
buccal vestibule
The beginning of the digestive system
oral mucosa
The beginning of the digestive system
amylase
The beginning of the digestive system
oral cavity
The beginning of the digestive system
frenum
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
commissures
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
diastema
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
rugae
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
cranium
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
uvula
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
buccal vestibule
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
oral mucosa
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
amylase
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
oral cavity
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
frenum
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
commissures
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
diastema
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
rugae
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
cranium
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
uvula
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
buccal vestibule
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
oral mucosa
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
amylase
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
oral cavity
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
frenum
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
commissures
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
diastema
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
rugae
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
cranium
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
uvula
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
buccal vestibule
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
oral mucosa
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
amylase
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
oral cavity
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
frenum
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
commissures
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
diastema
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
rugae
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
cranium
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
uvula
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
buccal vestibule
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
oral mucosa
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
amylase
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
oral cavity
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
frenum
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
commissures
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
diastema
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
rugae
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
cranium
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
uvula
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
buccal vestibule
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
oral mucosa
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
amylase
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
oral cavity
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
frenum
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
commissures
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
diastema
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
rugae
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
cranium
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
uvula
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
buccal vestibule
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
oral mucosa
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
amylase
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
oral cavity
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
frenum
Question
The surface of a tooth that faces the tongue or the inside of the mouth is termed:

A)mesial.
B)distal.
C)lingual.
D)labial.
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Which of the following is the Universal number for a tooth with this notation: <strong>Which of the following is the Universal number for a tooth with this notation:  ?</strong> A)23 B)F C)21 D)9 <div style=padding-top: 35px> ?

A)23
B)F
C)21
D)9
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The root of each tooth is covered by a thin,hard shell.What is this covering called?

A)Enamel
B)Dentin
C)Cementum
D)Cervix
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Untreated gingivitis can develop into periodontal disease (destruction of bone and tissue)and eventually,tooth loss.
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Which of the following best classifies an 8-year-old patient with both adult and baby teeth?

A)Primary dentition
B)Permanent dentition
C)Mixed dentition
D)Amalgamation dentition
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A fractured tooth should be color-coded in the patient's chart,in ______,to indicate a condition that requires treatment.
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Dental decay that has spread from the flat chewing surface of a posterior tooth to the surface that touches the cheek would be charted as:

A)bucco-occlusal.
B)distoincisal.
C)linguo-occlusal.
D)mesio-occlusodistal.
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Which of the following is not a restorative procedure?

A)Fluoride treatment
B)Cast crown
C)Amalgam filling
D)Inlay
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Deck 2: Dental Basics
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The skull is divided into two sections: the cranium and the face.How many bones make up the face?

A)8
B)10
C)14
D)22
14
2
What type of tissue forms the gingivae,hard palate,and dorsum of the tongue?

A)Masticatory mucosa
B)Smooth muscle
C)Palatine raphe
D)Incisive papilla
Masticatory mucosa
3
Compared with traditional dental x-rays,digital technology can reduce the amount of radiation exposure by as much as _______.

A)97%
B)90%
C)50%
D)25%
90%
4
Teeth are characterized by their shape and function.Which of the following classifications may be described as very strong with sharp points,designed for grasping and tearing food?

A)Cuspids
B)Central incisors
C)Bicuspids
D)Lateral incisors
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The numbering system that is primarily used in pediatric and orthodontic dentistry is the:

A)Universal Numbering System.
B)ISO Numbering System.
C)FDI Numbering System.
D)Palmer System.
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The patient tells you she is scheduled for a root canal.You know that the dental term for this procedure is:

A)surgical extraction.
B)endodontic treatment.
C)cast crown restoration.
D)pontic.
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You are providing a patient with information on the importance of prompt treatment of dental caries.Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate that more teaching is necessary?

A)"Tooth decay should be stopped before it reaches the pulp and the condition becomes reversible and the tooth dies."
B)"The problem can be corrected by removing the decay and replacing it with a filling."
C)"Tooth decay is caused by bacteria,which need to be treated with antibiotics."
D)"Tooth decay is a progressive disease that can invade the enamel of the tooth."
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Which of the following statements is true?

A)Sterile instrument packages may be opened in the sterilization area for treatment tray assembly,as long as they are placed on trays in the "clean area."
B)Sterile instrument packages should be opened only in the treatment room in the presence of the patient.
C)Sterile instrument packages may be opened in the sterilization area for treatment tray assembly,as long as an unfolded patient napkin covers the instruments.
D)Sterile instrument packages should be opened only in the treatment room in the presence of the dentist.
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Blood vessels and nerves enter the tooth through the:

A)pulp chamber.
B)apical foramen.
C)mandibular arch.
D)pulp cavity.
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Which of the following charting symbols indicates a completed amalgam restoration?

A)Outlined with crosshatch lines
B)Outlined in red
C)Colored solid blue
D)Outlined and dotted
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OSHA has mandated that scrubs or uniforms worn during dental treatment cannot be worn outside the dental office.The dental assistant is responsible for bringing the contaminated clothing home to have it laundered.

A)The first statement is true;the second statement is false.
B)The first statement is false;the second statement is true.
C)Both statements are true.
D)Both statements are false.
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Health and safety in the dental office must be ensured in accordance with OSHA regulations.The administrative dental assistant who would not be assigned to an area of potential exposure would be classified as which category(ies)?

A)Category I
B)Category II
C)Categories I and II
D)Category III
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Nonclinical areas of the dental office include all but which of the following?

A)Business office
B)Consultation area
C)Staff room
D)Sterilization area
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Deciduous teeth or primary dentition is usually completely replaced with permanent teeth by what age?

A)7 to 9
B)9 to 11
C)11 to 13
D)15
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In which of the following rooms (or areas)are contaminated instruments cleaned,packaged,and prepared for reuse?

A)Treatment room
B)Dark room
C)Laboratory area
D)Sterilization area
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The oral mucosa that covers the soft palate is _______.

A)lining mucosa
B)masticatory mucosa
C)gingival mucosa
D)both b and c.
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The lining type of oral mucosa:

A)is thick and not easily injured.
B)covers the cheeks,lips,and soft palate.
C)is thick and dense.
D)is attached tightly to the bone.
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Prophylactic treatment includes:

A)replacing missing teeth with an artificial tooth or teeth.
B)restoring the function of posterior teeth.
C)providing thin coverage on facial surfaces.
D)removing stains and deposits and polishing teeth.
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The live cellular substance of the tooth is known as:

A)gingivae.
B)cementum.
C)enamel.
D)dentin.
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A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
commissures
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
diastema
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
rugae
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
cranium
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
uvula
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
buccal vestibule
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
oral mucosa
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
amylase
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
oral cavity
A projection of tissue hanging from the soft palate
frenum
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
commissures
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
diastema
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
rugae
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
cranium
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
uvula
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
buccal vestibule
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
oral mucosa
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
amylase
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
oral cavity
The salivary enzyme that begins the digestive process
frenum
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
commissures
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
diastema
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
rugae
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
cranium
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
uvula
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
buccal vestibule
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
oral mucosa
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
amylase
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
oral cavity
Folds of tissue located on the hard palate
frenum
The beginning of the digestive system
commissures
The beginning of the digestive system
diastema
The beginning of the digestive system
rugae
The beginning of the digestive system
cranium
The beginning of the digestive system
uvula
The beginning of the digestive system
buccal vestibule
The beginning of the digestive system
oral mucosa
The beginning of the digestive system
amylase
The beginning of the digestive system
oral cavity
The beginning of the digestive system
frenum
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
commissures
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
diastema
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
rugae
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
cranium
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
uvula
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
buccal vestibule
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
oral mucosa
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
amylase
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
oral cavity
The space between two neighboring (adjacent)teeth that do not touch each other
frenum
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
commissures
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
diastema
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
rugae
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
cranium
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
uvula
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
buccal vestibule
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
oral mucosa
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
amylase
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
oral cavity
The tissue that lines the oral cavity
frenum
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
commissures
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
diastema
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
rugae
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
cranium
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
uvula
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
buccal vestibule
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
oral mucosa
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
amylase
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
oral cavity
A strip of tissue connecting the labia to the gingival tissue
frenum
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
commissures
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
diastema
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
rugae
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
cranium
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
uvula
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
buccal vestibule
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
oral mucosa
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
amylase
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
oral cavity
Eight bones that form a protective structure for the brain
frenum
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
commissures
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
diastema
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
rugae
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
cranium
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
uvula
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
buccal vestibule
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
oral mucosa
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
amylase
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
oral cavity
The junction of the mucous membrane of the cheek and the gingiva
frenum
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
commissures
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
diastema
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
rugae
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
cranium
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
uvula
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
buccal vestibule
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
oral mucosa
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
amylase
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
oral cavity
The corners of the mouth,where upper and lower lips meet
frenum
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The surface of a tooth that faces the tongue or the inside of the mouth is termed:

A)mesial.
B)distal.
C)lingual.
D)labial.
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Which of the following is the Universal number for a tooth with this notation: <strong>Which of the following is the Universal number for a tooth with this notation:  ?</strong> A)23 B)F C)21 D)9 ?

A)23
B)F
C)21
D)9
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The root of each tooth is covered by a thin,hard shell.What is this covering called?

A)Enamel
B)Dentin
C)Cementum
D)Cervix
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Untreated gingivitis can develop into periodontal disease (destruction of bone and tissue)and eventually,tooth loss.
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Which of the following best classifies an 8-year-old patient with both adult and baby teeth?

A)Primary dentition
B)Permanent dentition
C)Mixed dentition
D)Amalgamation dentition
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A fractured tooth should be color-coded in the patient's chart,in ______,to indicate a condition that requires treatment.
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Dental decay that has spread from the flat chewing surface of a posterior tooth to the surface that touches the cheek would be charted as:

A)bucco-occlusal.
B)distoincisal.
C)linguo-occlusal.
D)mesio-occlusodistal.
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Which of the following is not a restorative procedure?

A)Fluoride treatment
B)Cast crown
C)Amalgam filling
D)Inlay
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