Exam 20: Nutritional Aspects of Alterations in the Oral Cavity

If a patient complains of oral dryness,the dental hygienist can assess salivary flow by milking the major salivary glands.These include which glands? (Select all that apply.)

Each is a potential effect of gingival recession,except one.Which is the exception?

Which recommendations would a dental hygienist make to a patient adjusting to a new dental appliance? (Select all that apply.)

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Cariostatic

The status of the alveolus may be an indicator of early osteoporosis because glossitis results in slight atrophy of the filiform and fungiform papillae.

Which is NOT an effective intervention for xerostomia?

Patients with xerostomia frequently experience: (Select all that apply.)

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Major cause of dentin hypersensitivity

Each food should be avoided by patients experiencing xerostomia,except one.Which is the exception?

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Permanent depletion of tooth surface as result of wear

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Class of biologically active plants

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Saliva flow test

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Caused by erosion and abrasion

Each is true of xerostomia and its effects,except one.Which is the exception?

Each is beneficial for orthodontic patients,except one.Which is the exception?

Temporomandibular disorder may manifest as which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Ringing in the ears

Adequate fluid and nutrient intake is essential before oral and maxillofacial surgery.Patients who are malnourished as result of chronic disease are at increased risk because they are likely to be immunosuppressed.

Nutritional aspects of alterations in the oral cavity affect all aspects dental hygiene therapy. Match each oral and nutritional term with its most appropriate description. -Crackling or crunching sound

Which are appropriate food choices for the dental hygienist to recommend to a patient experiencing xerostomia? (Select all that apply.)