Preventative Test 1 Review

Non-acidulated fluoride gel remains safe for use on all restorations.

After eruption, fluoride exposure results in deposition of high levels of fluoride in the outermost layers of enamel.

Enamel is porous.

The clinical description most characteristic of an active root caries lesion rather than an arrested root caries lesion:

Newly-erupted teeth are more susceptible to decay than other teeth due to low salivary flow in children.

Health promotion: "Unrealistic combo of education, political, regulatory, & organization supports for general health."

Saliva provides buffering capacity.

A filling is an example of ________ prevention.

The most common cause of death in acute fluoride poisoning is

What is the approximate concentration of fluoride in parts per million of 1.23% APF fluoride gel?

The main mineral in tooth enamel is hydroxyl phosphate.

Saliva provides antimicrobial capacity.

Individuals greatest fluoride benefit is derived from water fluoridation prior to tooth eruption.

Dental health education may occur at all levels of prevention. It is usually classified at which level of prevention?

Primary bacteria that cause decay become established in the mouth of infants

Secondary prevention MOST accurate definition:

A denture is an example of _______ preventative.

The following type(s) of fluoride(s) is/are used to fluoridate community water systems:

The approximate concentration of fluoride in most dentifrices is

What is the approximate concentration of fluoride in a low potency 0.05% NaF rinse?

The primary cause of newly-erupted teeth to be more susceptible to decay is due to insufficient fluoride exposure.

.12% chlorhexidine has the ability to attack which of the following bacteria associated with the dental caries process?

Saliva provides a growth medium for bacteria.

Which term describes the ability of S. Mutans to thrive in and tolerate an acidic environment?

Which of the following best explains the underuse of sealants?

Replacement of the phosphate ion by carbonate ion increases enamel's strength.

Enamel maturation is delayed due to children not yet building up their immunity to S. Mutans.

The critical pH at which enamel begins to demineralize is?

How does the fluoride ion affect crystal size and solubility of the hydroxyapatite crystal?

When ingested, fluoride absorption takes place mainly in the

Non-acidulated fluoride gel contains a pH of 3.0-4.0.

The primary means for reducing acid production by bacteria:

2% NaF gel is an example of a low-potency, high frequency fluoride.

A patient reports hot/cold/sweet sensitivity that lingers for over an hour. You suspect:

Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of xylitol gum?

Newly-erupted teeth are more susceptible to decay because the enamel is not fully mineralized and less acid-resistant.

Studies have shown fluoride's predominant effect is primarily post eruptive in nature.

These two types of bacteria remain closely associated with dental caries.

Community water fluoridation is an example of what level of prevention?

Concerning fluoride toxicity, the risk category in which induced vomiting is NOT necessary is:

This type of fluoride treatment has 19,300 ppm, must be mixed immediately prior to application, and a short shelf life:

Streptococcus Mutans is present in increased numbers at incipient lesion sites in the early stages of demineralization.

Non-acidulated fluoride gel provides the same uptake as APF.

The caries process is a multifactorial disease consisting of 4 components:

Which of the following factors is the most important in remineralization?

Which mechanism of fluoride action protects the tooth from dental caries?

Frequent low-potency fluorides are important for enamel remineralization.

Which mechanism of fluoride action protects the tooth from dental caries?

Health may be defined as which of the following

When demineralization occurs more often than remineralization, dental caries occurs.

Demineralization results in the greatest loss of __ and __ minerals in the __ zone, resulting in the white spot lesion.

Enamel contains carbonated hydroxy-apatite crystals arranged in rods or prisms.

Enamel is protected initially from the acid of pathogenic bacteria by which of the following components?

Which patient would you not recommend fluoride?

The primary means for reducing acid production by bacteria is

Two minerals dissociated from enamel and redeposited during the demineralization/remineralization cycle:

Lactobacilli are usually found even earlier than S. Mutans at the incipient lesion site.

Remineralization and demineralization is an ongoing process.

0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate can be inactivated by which of the following dentifrice ingredients?

Non-acidulated fluoride gel has ACP (Amorphous Calcium Phosphate).

According the the CDC, what percentage of US citizens are served by optimally fluoridated public water supplies?

In the presence of fluoride, the hydroxyl groups can be substituted with fluoride, creating fluorophosphates.

An exam is an example of _______ prevention.

Enamel is the most mineralized structure in the human body.

Saliva aids in remineralization of the tooth.