Chairside Final (2025)

What surface of a posterior tooth would the dentist enter with a rotary bur when opening a canal for root canal therapy?

In a(n) __________ biopsy, the entire lesion is removed

Who in the dental office is legally required to report child abuse?

________ is a technique to touch or feel for abnormalities of the soft tissue

When approaching a child who is nervous about a procedure, the dental assistant should ________ to put the child at ease

Patient who have ______ have a desire for sweets and often struggle with social interactions and communication

At what stage of life does a child first want control and structure in his or her environment?

A bone file is commonly used after the

________ means before birth

Tooth #5 is being considered for possible root canal therapy. Which tooth would be used as a control tooth?

To maintain current status of patient’s health during surgical procedure, the dental assistant should __ as a baseline

A surgical chisel with a one-sided bevel edge is used to

_________ occurs when the injured tooth has been forced inward

The mental age refers to the age in terms of years and months

________ means not living

____________ are used in the low-speed handpiece to place sealer and cements into the canals

Which of the following is the minimum number of years a dental implant is expected to last?

The age groups served by a pediatric dental practice include

The is a measurement designed to evaluate behavior

________ is the surgical removal of infectious material surrounding the apex of a root

Dental implants are contraindicated when ______________ is present

A signed informed consent is required before the treatment of an implant begins

________ means surrounding the mouth

What material is the dental implant generally fabricated from?

Periradicular tissues are ________

Dental implant patients should be scheduled for regular recare intervals for

The function of the rongeur is to

Which of the following is a device that can be used to gently restrain pediatric patients?

A(n) ________ is a localized area of pus that originates from an infection

During pulp testing, if the suspected tooth is the maxillary right first premolar, the control tooth should be the

________ is the procedure whereby the dental pulp is removed, and the canal is filled with a permanent dental material

The dental material commonly selected for obturation of a canal is ________

The teeth most frequently injured by toddlers are the

A(n) ________ is a dental procedure in which the coronal portion of the dental pulp is removed

________ means after birth

Would a child be referred to a prosthodontist for the placement of a stainless steel crown?

Another name for Down's syndrome is _________

What type of environment should be maintained during a surgical implant procedure?

A ____________ is football shaped and used in a low-speed handpiece

What organization should be contacted if someone suspects child abuse?

Which of the following is not a reason for taking radiographs for implant evaluation?

________ is a neural disorder or loss of motor function caused by brain damage

What could be a possible sign of child abuse?

General dentists have the skill and knowledge to

A child's actual age is the 

Wearing a(n) mouth guard is recommended to a child playing certain sports to protect the dentition

What type of matrix is used on primary teeth?

Dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the dental pulp and periradicular tissues is a(n)

Following irrigation, the canals are dried with

When should children first see a dentist for regular examinations?

The ________ implant is surgically placed into the maxilla or mandible

The removal of the coronal portion of the dental pulp is known as a technique called

Surgical aspirating tips are ____________ those HVE tips used in restorative dentistry

Written informed consent is required before implant treatment begins to advise the patient of

What type of file would be selected for the final enlargement of a pulpal canal?

________ is a disorder in which an individual's intelligence is underdeveloped

What are the three categories of implants?

The child's _________ age is his or her level of intellectual capacity and development

How is a surgical stent utilized for implant surgery?

An inaccurate canal measurement may result in

Describe the types of patients seen in a pediatric practice

A general dentist ______ legally able to perform endodontic treatment

What endodontic procedure is performed on a primary molar

During endodontic treatment, local anesthesia may

The primary function of the surgical curette is to

The surgical reshaping of the alveolar ridge is known as a(n)

A(n) ________ implant has a metal frame that is surgically placed under the periosteum of the maxilla or mandible

All of the following are true statements about dental implants EXCEPT

You are describing a child's ________ when a 10-year-old is behaving like a 6-year-old

_________ is the process of being independent

Fluoride varnish is applied as ________

The irrigation solution recommended during root canal therapy is ________

Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive neural disorder caused by ________

The success rate for dental implants have shown to be ________

Dental implants are most often indicated when

The t-band is a type of matrix used for primary teeth

Another term for referring to the brain, nervous system, and nerve pathways is

occurs when teeth are displaced from their position in the mouth

The type of moisture control recommended by the ADA for root canal therapy is ________

Periosteal elevators are used to

A surgical procedure in which the root canal is filled from the apex is a(n)

Which extraoral radiographic image will the dentist use to evaluate a patient for implants?

What dental emergency can result if bacteria reach the nerves and blood vessels of a tooth?

Following endodontic treatment, the patient will be referred to a(n) ________ for the placement of the final restoration

________ is a disorder caused by a chromosomal defect

During endodontic treatment, the pulpal canals are irrigated with

Before use, surgical instruments are classified as critical items and must be

How often are radiographs recommended to be taken in a child with a high risk of decay?

A tooth that has been torn away or dislodged by force is said to be ________

After placing the dental dam on a tooth to receive pulp therapy, you would disinfect the dental dam with

The specialty of dentistry concerned with infants through adolescent and special needs patients is ________

__ is an examination technique that involves tapping on the incisal or occlusal surface of a tooth to determine vitality

How many surgical procedures are usually required for an implant procedure?

________ is a concept of layout used in pediatric dental practices

An instrument used for final enlargement of the pulpal canal in endodontics is the

________ is the process of introducing certain metals into a living bone to form a biocombatiable bond

A surgical stent is used to

________ is a plastic type of filling material used in root canal therapy

A transosteal implant is used primarily

A(n) ________ is the removal of a vital pulp from the coronal portion of a tooth

During oral surgical procedures, _______________ may be used for pain control

________ is a term used to describe involuntary movement of the body, face, arms, and legs

To break through and extend beyond the apex of the root is _________

A(n) ________ cap is the placement of calcium hydroxide over a not completely exposed pulp

Another term for necrotic is ________

A(n) ________ is a type of confining device used to hold the hands, arms, and legs still

The diagnosis of inflamed pulp tissues is ________

Which dental specialist can be skilled in the placement of dental implants?

Plaque and calculus are easier to remove from implants than from natural teeth because ________

What instrument has tiny projections and is used to remove pulp tissue?

Special needs pts w __ often anomalies dental developments such late eruption, perio disease, malocclusion, mouth breath

What is unique about the treatment areas of a pediatric practice?

Subperiosteal implants are used most commonly for the support of a

A is a clear acrylic template placed over the alveolar ridge to aid the dentist in placement of a dental implant

What portion of the pulp would the dentist remove in a pulpotomy?

________ is inflammation of the dental pulp

The type of individual implant that is placed directly into the bone is

A(n) ____________ is the surgical removal of the apical portion of the root

__ the application of calcium hydroxide to a cavity preparation in which the dental pulp is fully or partially exposed

Endodontic treatment is not recommended when the

What is the time commitment for an implant procedure?

If a scalpel is used, ____________ will be needed

How would Dr. Frankl describe a positive child?

An example of a cleaning accessory used for implants is a ________

A(n) ____________ is used to control immediate postoperative bleeding

Which of the following materials are implants typically made of?

________ is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the apex of a root

Which of the following is a limitation in children who are mentally challenged?

When the dentist taps on a tooth, what diagnostic test is being performed?

Type of implant that a metal framework is surgically inserted in the inferior border of the mandible is a(n) ___ implant

During electronic pulp testing, the tip is never placed on

A subperiosteal implant is commonly recommended for a ________

At what phase of orthodontics would a pediatric dentist intercede in getting a patient to stop sucking his or her thumb?

The prepared canals are filled with

The implant prosthesis may be fixed or removable

Is pain a subjective or objective component of a diagnosis?

To obturate means to ________

Artificial teeth attached 2 anchors that have been surgically embedded to bone or surrounding structures are termed ____

Osseointegration is

Which is not part of the implant comprehensive evaluation?

What type of radiograph would be exposed throughout root canal therapy?

Another term for down syndrome is trisomy 21

________ is a term used to remove or clean out the pulpal canal

Which of the following is not an endosteal component?

Approximately how many days must sutures remain in the surgical site?

occurs when there is pulpal inflammation, but the pulp may be salvageable

Standard care established by American Dental Association (ADA) for endodontic treatment requires the use of __ during

The common term for alveolitis is

When sizing a stainless steel crown, it must

During a surgical procedure, personal protective equipment (PPE) includes

Home care for a dental implant should include

A(n) __ a healthy tooth used as standard 2 compare questionable teeth of similar size and structure during pulp vitality

In the restoration of an indirect pulp cap, ____________ is placed first

A small restoration placed at the apex of a root is ________

____________ have tiny fishhook like barbs along the shaft and are used to remove the bulk of the pulpal tissue

Osseo means ________

How long will a pediatric dentist continue his or her education after dental school?

When a tooth has been pushed into the socket as a result of injury, it is 

Pediatrics dental practices are often designed with an open bay concept, chairs are aligned in an open room

A rubber stop is placed on a file to ________

Physical restraint may be necessary, and can be as simple as holding a child’s hands

During the examination of very young children, they may be allowed to

What specialist performs root canal therapy?

A(n) ____________ is double ended and used to remove excess gutta percha from the crown

In a pediatric office, the quiet room is used for

How would the dentist stabilize a tooth after an avulsion?

Nerves, blood vessels, and tissue that surround the root of a tooth are called

When a malignant tumor is diagnosed, the patient

Osseointegration, or bonding of the dental implant to bone, occurs in

Postoperative patient instructions should be

Compared with fixed prosthodontics, what is the financial investment for an implant?

In children, which teeth are most commonly injured?

The services routinely provided in a pediatric dental office include

What component of the endosteal implant attaches to the artificial tooth or teeth?

________ is a type of metal used for implants

What type of assessment will a prospective implant patient undergo?

The term universal means that the forceps may be used

The dental material selected for a pulp cap is

Use of endodontic microscope allows dentist to see details of the root canal system ___ times larger than the naked eye

When a tooth is avulsed, it has ________

What procedure is recommended to protect the pits and fissures of posterior teeth?

If your patient plays soccer, would you recommend that he or she wears a mouth guard?