Question 1

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.

Accepted Answer

A)  VI
B)  I
C)  V
D)  IIE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  soft tissue
B)  oral cavity
C)  hard tissue
D)  oral mucosaE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The purpose of palpating lymph nodes is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  check for any abnormal formation.
B)  check for tenderness or swelling.
C)  cause the patient to cough.
D)  do both a and bE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  detection.
B)  probing.
C)  palpation.
D)  oral examination.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The term used to indicate grinding or clenching teeth is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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:

Accepted Answer

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 cE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  mandibular left first
B)  mandibular right first
C)  maxillary right first
D)  mandibular right secondE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The most common tooth-numbering systems used are the:

Accepted Answer

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.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Treatment that needs to be completed is charted in:

Accepted Answer

A)  black.
B)  blue.
C)  red.
D)  green.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

In the Palmer Notation System,8 represents:

Accepted Answer

A)  central incisors.
B)  lateral incisors.
C)  third molars.
D)  first molars.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The first priority in formulating a treatment plan is to:

Accepted Answer

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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A, J, K, and L.
B)  E, F, O, and P.
C)  B, I, L, and S.
D)  C, H, M, and R.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  V
B)  I
C)  II
D)  IIIE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

In the Palmer Notation System,7 indicates:

Accepted Answer

A)  maxillary laterals.
B)  mandibular second molars.
C)  mandibular laterals.
D)  maxillary second molars.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  I
B)  V
C)  III
D)  IIE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

One technique used to detect periodontal disease is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the use of a sharp-pointed explorer.
B)  periodontal probing.
C)  palpation.
D)  transillumination with a mouth mirror.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 28: Oral Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

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.

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

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The purpose of palpating lymph nodes is to:

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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:

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The term used to indicate grinding or clenching teeth is:

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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:

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

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The most common tooth-numbering systems used are the:

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Treatment that needs to be completed is charted in:

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In the Palmer Notation System,8 represents:

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The first priority in formulating a treatment plan is to:

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

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

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

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In the Palmer Notation System,7 indicates:

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

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

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One technique used to detect periodontal disease is:

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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:

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

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