1. How many depth probing measurements are taken for each tooth?________________

   5
   4
   8
   6

2. The _____________ surface of a tooth is nearest the cheek.

   distal
   incisal
   facial
   lingual

3. Completed root canal treatment is indicated by a __________________.

   straight line through the root area

   jagged line
   circle at the root tip

4. The dental degree DDS means____________.

   Doctor of Dental Surgery
   Doctor of Dental Specialties
   Degree in Dental Science
   Dental Doctor and Specialist

5. A patient with provisional coverage should not pull the floss up through the contacts.

   False
   True

6. When doing a fixed bridge, the tooth (teeth) to be replaced is called a/an__:

   retainer
   abutment
   clasp
   pontic

7. Define Cumulative Effect in radiation exposure.

   Repeated exposure to radiation to a certain area of your body per hour.
   Added effects of repeated radiation exposure over the day.

   Added effects of repeated radiation exposure over a lifetime.

8. When placing the film in the patient’s mouth, the embossed dot must be placed _______the X-ray head.

   away from
   toward

9. The exposure time for each edentulous region should be reduced ___________ the normal exposure time.

   1/2
   1/3
   3/4
   1/4

10. A patient having an asthmatic attack will _______________.

   have difficulty breathing

   complain of feeling warm, then faint

   complain of severe chest pain

11. The benefits of fluoride include:

   hardens tooth structure and prevents demineralization.
   helps early lesions to demineralize
   hardens tooth structure
   prevents remineralization
   prevents demineralization

12. The dental specialty concerned with the nature of the diseases affecting the oral structures and adjacent regions is ____________________.

   oral pathology
   oral and maxillofacial surgery
   dental public health
   dental hygiene

13. What is achieved by isolating a tooth?

   To keep the working surface (tooth) dry
   Odor control
   Patient comfort
   To prevent yellowing of the tooth
   All of these answers are correct.

14. If the patient has a medical condition, it is _________________ in the chart.

   underlined
   highlighted
   written

15. Define disinfection.

   Killing of pathogenic agents by chemical or physical means, does not include destruction of spores or resistant viruses.

   Process by which all life forms are completely destroyed in a circumscribed area

16. The pain of ____________________ is relieved by the administration of nitroglycerin.

   an asthmatic attack

   a cerebrovascular accident

   an acute myocardial infarction

   angina pectoris

17. Write the common abbreviations for these dental terms: Root Canal Treatment, Crown, Extraction.

   RCT, PFM, EXT
   ROO, CRO, EXTR
   RRG, GC, EX

18. The adult dentition has _______ teeth in an arch.

   16
   32
   10
   8

19. When the HVE tip is placed for treatment of a mandibular tooth, a cotton roll may be placed under the tip to _______________.

   aid in stabilizing the tip
   All of these reasons are correct.
   increase patient comfort
   prevent injury to the tissues

20. Restorative dentistry is indicated to restore teeth to their original structure. Conditions that would indicate the need for restorative dentistry include:

   all of the above.
   abrasion or wearing away of tooth structure.
   replacement of failed restorations
   initial and recurring decay

21. The vacuum is applied for ___________ when the vacuum former is used.

   the time the vacuum is applied does not matter
   1 to 2 min
   30 to 40 sec
   5 to 10 sec

22. How is a percussion test performed? __________________________________

   tapping an instrument on the tooth
   drumming a tongue depressor on the patient's tongue
   drumming on the x-ray head to make sure it is working

23. When isolating a tooth, these materials/instruments are used (choose the most correct answer).

   a mirror
   cotton rolls
   the air/water syringe
   a dental dam
   All of the answers are correct

24. A matrix must be used to create a temporary wall for which of the following classifications of tooth restoration?

   Classes II, III and IV.
   Classes II and III only
   Classes I and V

25. A metal impression tray that has been tried in the mouth but not selected must be _______________.

   disinfected
   autoclaved
   discarded

26. What does OSHA stand for? __________________________

   Occupational Standards of Health Administration
   Occupational Standards of Hazards Administration
   Occupational Safety Hazards Administration
   Occupational Safety and Health Administration

27. Bonding techniques and retention pins are best suited for use in teeth that require very large restorations and have little tooth structure remaining to provide strength and retention for an amalgam.

   False
   True

28. The depth of a periodontal pocket is measured with a periodontal _________.

   explorer
   elevator
   guide
   probe

29. What criteria is NOT used for evaluating alginate impressions?

   No cone cutting in the impression.
   Not in contact with oral structures.
   Adequate extensions
   No voids

30. Define subgingival._____________________________________________________

   above the gingival margin
   under the osseous level
   Underneath the gum line

31. Class V restorations require a matrix.

   True
   False

32. Which instrument would NOT be included in an endodontic treatment setup?

   forcep
   gutta percha
   endo explorer
   files

33. What does ALARA stand for? ___________________________________________

   As low as reasonably allowable
   As light as rarely permissible
   As low as reasonably achievable

34. What does ADA stand for?

   American Dental Arts
   Amiable Doctors of Atlanta
   American Dental Academy
   American Dental Association

35. Define Radiolucent and give an example of what image on an x-ray might appear this way.

   Grey appearance like an amalgam filling.
   Whitish appearance like a tooth.
   Appears dark on the developed film and could be soft tissue or decay.