Which statement is TRUE? Teeth are...

filled in the center with blood vessels and nerves

The first task in the dental exam for a new patient is

reviewing the patient's history

A good option for the primary material for filling a front tooth would be

composite of acrylic and inorganic materials

a microscopic film that forms on teeth

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Foundations of Health Science Careers Level 2

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1
An impacted wisdom tooth, if untreated, could
cause infection
fall out
dissolve
grow in properly
2
Which statement is TRUE? Teeth are...
hollow bones covered with enamel
filled in the center with blood vessels and nerves
covered with cementum, which is harder than bone
composed of dentin, which is visible above the gum line
3
The first task in the dental exam for a new patient is
taking dental radiographs
reviewing the patient's history
checking the soft tissues of the mouth
taking photographs of each tooth
4
The primary service that orthodontists provide is
teeth alignment
teeth replacement
gum disease treatment
radiography of the teeth
5
A peridontist usually provides treatment for
wisdom teeth
gum disease
children
cavities
6
A good option for the primary material for filling a front tooth would be
acid gel
mercury
composite of acrylic and inorganic materials
silver alloy with composite
7
"Pockets" are a symptom of
gum disease
missing teeth
overbith
cavities
8
Which procedure treats tooth decay by sealing the tooth?
Bite-wing x-ray
Scaling
Orthodontics
Root canal
9
Dental hygiene instruments are designed to
whiten tooth enamel
create a seal to the tooth and root
lift off any calcium deposits
apply fluoride treatments
10
The teeth that use a grinding motion on food are
incisors
molars
canines
bicuspids
11
Which statement is TRUE? At about 6 years of age, children...
have fewer teeth than adults
get wisdom teeth
have all their adult teeth
get more cavities than adults
12
Plaque is
a microscopic film used to take x-rays
a type of cavity
a microscopic film that forms on teeth
a type of gum disease
13
Which statement is representative of orthodontic treatment?
Tooth implant
Root canal
Removal of wisdom teeth
Adjustment to wires
14
A peridontal reading of 2 ml means
the gum is inflamed
the tooth and gum are normal
the patient does not floss
the tooth will be lost
15
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is the professional who is likely to
remove calcium deposits
implant a tooth
check a child's first tooth
check for gum disease

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