Question 1

A space maintainer is a __________ appliance.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed 
B)  removable 
C)  either a or b 
D)  none of the above 
A)  fixed 
B)  removable 
C)  either a or b 
D)  none of the above C

Question 2

Restorative procedures in child patients are similar to those performed on adult patients. Some dentists are placing more tooth-colored restorations because of their more natural esthetic appearance. These are placed in which areas of the child's mouth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Neither a nor b 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Anterior 
B)  Posterior 
C)  Neither a nor b 
D)  Both a and b D

Question 3

No adults are seen in a pediatric dental office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Indications for stainless steel crowns include:
1) extensive carious lesions
2) placement until a cast gold or a porcelain fused-to-metal crown can be placed
3) esthetics
4) after a pulpotomy

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  3 
C)  1, 2, 4 
D)  1, 3 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  3 
C)  1, 2, 4 
D)  1, 3

Question 5

The avulsed tooth is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  scrubbed clean of debris 
B)  rinsed clean of debris 
C)  not reimplanted 
D)  none of the above 
A)  scrubbed clean of debris 
B)  rinsed clean of debris 
C)  not reimplanted 
D)  none of the above

Question 6

The greatest factor in behavior problems in children is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  being away from play time 
B)  separation from the parents during treatment 
C)  fear 
D)  none of the above 
A)  being away from play time 
B)  separation from the parents during treatment 
C)  fear 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

The difference between pediatric and adult restorative procedures is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  no difference 
B)  the cost of treatment 
C)  the restorative materials 
D)  the size of the instruments 
A)  no difference 
B)  the cost of treatment 
C)  the restorative materials 
D)  the size of the instruments

Question 8

After the height of the stainless steel crown is adjusted, what is used to contour the fit around the tooth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Green stone 
B)  Round bur 
C)  Contouring pliers 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Green stone 
B)  Round bur 
C)  Contouring pliers 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

The dental team must be consistent in ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  terminology used for patients 
B)  procedure sequences 
C)  management policies 
D)  all of the above 
A)  terminology used for patients 
B)  procedure sequences 
C)  management policies 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

A pediatric dental dam material is usually a 6 x 6 square piece.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is used to stabilize the avulsed tooth in the socket?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hawley retainer 
B)  Space maintainer 
C)  Splint 
D)  Orthodontic bands 
A)  Hawley retainer 
B)  Space maintainer 
C)  Splint 
D)  Orthodontic bands

Question 12

Which tooth should be replaced in the socket as soon as possible after being avulsed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary 
B)  Permanent 
C)  All teeth should be replaced 
D)  No tooth should be replaced 
A)  Primary 
B)  Permanent 
C)  All teeth should be replaced 
D)  No tooth should be replaced

Question 13

What is used to adjust the height of the stainless steel crown?

Accepted Answer

A)  Green stone 
B)  Crown and collar scissors 
C)  Contouring pliers 
D)  Crimping pliers 
A)  Green stone 
B)  Crown and collar scissors 
C)  Contouring pliers 
D)  Crimping pliers

Question 14

The classification of fracture in which only the enamel is involved is Class ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 15

If any damage is done to a developing permanent tooth after the primary tooth is intruded, it is evident ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  when the permanent tooth has erupted 
B)  immediately after the intrusion of the primary tooth 
C)  after a radiograph is taken 
D)  none of the above 
A)  when the permanent tooth has erupted 
B)  immediately after the intrusion of the primary tooth 
C)  after a radiograph is taken 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Preventive procedures include:
1) pit and fissure sealants
2) fluoride therapy
3) extraction of badly decayed teeth
4) some orthodontic procedures

Accepted Answer

A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 2, 3 
C)  1, 2, 4 
D)  1, 2 
A)  1, 2, 3, 4 
B)  1, 2, 3 
C)  1, 2, 4 
D)  1, 2

Question 17

Badly decayed teeth are restored with ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nothing, they are removed 
B)  a ceramic crown 
C)  a stainless steel crown 
D)  a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown 
A)  nothing, they are removed 
B)  a ceramic crown 
C)  a stainless steel crown 
D)  a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown

Question 18

Formocresol is a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bactericidal 
B)  antibiotic 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  bactericidal 
B)  antibiotic 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 19

Behavior management techniques used today include ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  voice control 
B)  positive reinforcement 
C)  distraction 
D)  all of the above 
A)  voice control 
B)  positive reinforcement 
C)  distraction 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Tongue-thrusting is a habit that results in a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior open bite 
B)  crossbite 
C)  overbite 
D)  none of the above 
A)  anterior open bite 
B)  crossbite 
C)  overbite 
D)  none of the above

Exam 29: Pediatric Dentistry

A space maintainer is a __________ appliance.

Restorative procedures in child patients are similar to those performed on adult patients. Some dentists are placing more tooth-colored restorations because of their more natural esthetic appearance. These are placed in which areas of the child's mouth?

No adults are seen in a pediatric dental office.

Indications for stainless steel crowns include: 1) extensive carious lesions 2) placement until a cast gold or a porcelain fused-to-metal crown can be placed 3) esthetics 4) after a pulpotomy

The avulsed tooth is ____________.

The greatest factor in behavior problems in children is ____________.

The difference between pediatric and adult restorative procedures is ____________.

After the height of the stainless steel crown is adjusted, what is used to contour the fit around the tooth?

The dental team must be consistent in ____________.

A pediatric dental dam material is usually a 6 x 6 square piece.

What is used to stabilize the avulsed tooth in the socket?

Which tooth should be replaced in the socket as soon as possible after being avulsed?

What is used to adjust the height of the stainless steel crown?

The classification of fracture in which only the enamel is involved is Class ____.

If any damage is done to a developing permanent tooth after the primary tooth is intruded, it is evident ____________.

Preventive procedures include: 1) pit and fissure sealants 2) fluoride therapy 3) extraction of badly decayed teeth 4) some orthodontic procedures

Badly decayed teeth are restored with ____________.

Formocresol is a(n) ____________.

Behavior management techniques used today include ____________.

Tongue-thrusting is a habit that results in a(n) ____________.

Introduction to the Dental Profession

Psychology Communication and Multicultural Interaction

Ethics Jurisprudence and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act

Oral Health and Preventative Techniques

Nutrition

General Anatomy and Physiology

Head and Neck Anatomy

Embryology and Histology

Tooth Morphology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

Pharmacology

Emergency Management

Introduction to the Dental Office and Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Instrument Transfer and Maintaining the Operating Field

Anesthesia and Sedation

Introduction to Dental Radiography and Equipment

Production and Evaluation of Dental Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiography

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental Implants

Oral Pathology

Orthodontics

Dental Sealants

Periodontics

Coronal Polish

Fixed Prosthodontics and Gingival Retraction

Computerized Impression and Restorative Systems

Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

Removable Prosthodontics

Dental Cements Bases Liners and Bonding Agents

Restorative Materials Matrix and Wedge

Laboratory Materials and Techniques

Dental Office Management

Employment Strategies

Filters