Question 1

Which professional sports league does NOT require the use of mouthguards?

Accepted Answer

A) NBA 
B) MLB 
C) NFL 
D) NHL 
A) NBA 
B) MLB 
C) NFL 
D) NHL C

Question 2

What is defined as injury to the mouth,including teeth,periodontium,soft tissues,and temporomandibular joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Trauma 
B) Injury 
C) Dental emergency 
D) Dental trauma 
A) Trauma 
B) Injury 
C) Dental emergency 
D) Dental trauma D

Question 3

When are athletic mouthguards mandated?

Accepted Answer

A) Youth sports 
B) High school sports 
C) College sports 
D) All of the above 
A) Youth sports 
B) High school sports 
C) College sports 
D) All of the above D

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Academy of Sports Dentistry?

Accepted Answer

A) Esthetic dentistry 
B) Prevention of sport injuries 
C) Restorative dentistry 
D) Preventive dentistry 
A) Esthetic dentistry 
B) Prevention of sport injuries 
C) Restorative dentistry 
D) Preventive dentistry

Question 5

What is the MOST common type of injury sustained during participation in sports?

Accepted Answer

A) Broken limbs 
B) Dental injuries 
C) Concussions 
D) Sprains 
A) Broken limbs 
B) Dental injuries 
C) Concussions 
D) Sprains

Question 6

Who were the FIRST athletes to use mouthguards?

Accepted Answer

A) Football players 
B) Soccer players 
C) Boxers 
D) Hockey players 
A) Football players 
B) Soccer players 
C) Boxers 
D) Hockey players

Question 7

What was the FIRST mouthguard constructed of?

Accepted Answer

A) Rubber 
B) Acrylic 
C) Plastic 
D) Cotton 
A) Rubber 
B) Acrylic 
C) Plastic 
D) Cotton

Question 8

Mouthguards work by moving soft tissue in the oral cavity away from the teeth and into the upper jaw.This prevents laceration and bruising of the lips and cheeks.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) First statement is true,second statement is false. 
D) First statement is false,second statement is true.

Question 9

What is defined as a removable oral appliance that protects the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and brain during contact sports?

Accepted Answer

A) Athletic mouthguard 
B) Occlusal night guard 
C) Retainer 
D) Oral splint 
A) Athletic mouthguard 
B) Occlusal night guard 
C) Retainer 
D) Oral splint

Question 10

What is defined as a temporary,trauma-included alteration in mental status?

Accepted Answer

A) Concussion 
B) Migraine 
C) Traumatic brain injury 
D) None of the above 
A) Concussion 
B) Migraine 
C) Traumatic brain injury 
D) None of the above

Which professional sports league does NOT require the use of mouthguards?

What is defined as injury to the mouth,including teeth,periodontium,soft tissues,and temporomandibular joint?

When are athletic mouthguards mandated?

What is the purpose of the Academy of Sports Dentistry?

What is the MOST common type of injury sustained during participation in sports?

Who were the FIRST athletes to use mouthguards?

What was the FIRST mouthguard constructed of?

Mouthguards work by moving soft tissue in the oral cavity away from the teeth and into the upper jaw.This prevents laceration and bruising of the lips and cheeks.

What is defined as a removable oral appliance that protects the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and brain during contact sports?

What is defined as a temporary,trauma-included alteration in mental status?

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

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Exam 21: Athletic Mouthguards

Which professional sports league does NOT require the use of mouthguards?

What is defined as injury to the mouth,including teeth,periodontium,soft tissues,and temporomandibular joint?

When are athletic mouthguards mandated?

What is the purpose of the Academy of Sports Dentistry?

What is the MOST common type of injury sustained during participation in sports?

Who were the FIRST athletes to use mouthguards?

What was the FIRST mouthguard constructed of?

Mouthguards work by moving soft tissue in the oral cavity away from the teeth and into the upper jaw.This prevents laceration and bruising of the lips and cheeks.

What is defined as a removable oral appliance that protects the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity and brain during contact sports?

What is defined as a temporary,trauma-included alteration in mental status?

Introduction to Primary Preventive Dentistry

Cultural Health Influences

Dental Hygiene Science

Dental Plaque Biofilm

Carious Lesions

Periodontal Diseases

Oral Cancer

Dental Trauma

Host Defense Mechanisms in the Oral Cavity

Toothbrushes and Toothbrushing Methods

Dentifrices,Mouthrinses,and Chewing Gums

Self-Care Adjuncts

Implant and Denture Self Care

Community Water Fluoridation

Topical Fluoride Therapy

Dental Sealants

Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

Health Education and Promotion Theories

Tobacco Cessation

Technological Advances in Primary Dental Care

Pregnancy and Infancy

Pediatrics

Adult Dental Care

Geriatrics

Medically Compromised Populations

Populations with Developmental Disabilities

Filters