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Dental Nursing

Unit 315

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What is the following term used to describe a disease condition involving the inflammation of the supporting structures to the tooth? Periodontitis
Which microorganism is not involved with the production of the weak organic acids associated with enamel demineralisation? Staphylococcus aureus
What is an example of non-milk extrinsic sugar? Dextrose
There are three main areas of caries prevention available to the patient and the dental team. What one is food related? Modify the diet
Which action should patients be instructed to carry out while receiving tooth brushing instructions? Brush twice daily
Which area is least effectively cleaned by manual tooth brushing? Interdental areas
What moisture control technique is most effective at preventing tooth contamination during endodontic treatment? Rubber Dam
Which hand instrument is most likely used to place and contour composite fillings material? Flat plastic
What is the correct classification of a mesio-palatal cavity in the upper right lateral incisor? Class III
What is the most likely use of an excavator during procedures? Removing softened dentine
What can a typical mouth mirror be used for other than view? Retract soft tissues
Which item is used to extirpate the pulp contents during endodontic treatment? Barbed broach
Which bur shape is most likely to be used during an inlay preparation to ensure no undercuts are produced? Tapered fissure
What is a reason to restore a permanent tooth but not necessarily a deciduous tooth? Aesthetic
Which technique will be used during a filling procedure but not during an inlay procedure? Undercuts
What filling material is not suitable for inlay construction? Glass Ionomer
What is the most likely reason for a patient to be provided with a veneer? Mask Discolouration
What is the main benefit to the patient of having a missing tooth replaced by an implant rather than a bridge? Single tooth involvement
What can either using a functional or fixed appliance achieve that cannot be done using a removable appliance? Correction of jaw relationship
During a restorative procedure the pulp chamber receives a small breach. What procedure is most likely to be carried out? Pulp capping
What is the correct term to describe the accidental creation of a connection between the oral cavity and the maxillary sinus? Oroantral fistula
Which instrument is used to widen the socket during an extraction? Luxator
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