Question 1

In what situation would the dentist prescribe a night guard for a patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the patient has sleep apnea 
B)  If there are signs of grinding 
C)  If there is an unexplained tooth fracture,wear,or chips 
D)  Only b and c are correct. 
E)  All are correct. 
A)  If the patient has sleep apnea 
B)  If there are signs of grinding 
C)  If there is an unexplained tooth fracture,wear,or chips 
D)  Only b and c are correct. 
E)  All are correct. D

Question 2

What is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity 
B)  Large neck 
C)  High blood pressure 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Obesity 
B)  Large neck 
C)  High blood pressure 
D)  All of the above D

Question 3

What instructions would be given to a patient who receives a soft sports or bruxism guard?

Accepted Answer

•Wash the guard with room temperature water and liquid soap on a toothbrush after each use.
•Do not soak a soft guard in a commercial denture cleaner containing alcohol or mouthwash because these products will degrade the guard material over time.
•Allow the guard to air-dry.Do not enclose in an airtight container because it could grow mold and bacteria.Use a container that has vent holes.
•Do not leave the guard in an area where it is exposed to direct sunlight or high heat.The mouth guard will warp.
•Do not chew on the guard when using,as it may tear or distort.
•Do not leave the guard where a family pet might reach it.The pet might chew it up.
•Replace if worn,has tears or holes,or no longer fits.

Question 4

Which type of sports mouth guard is most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stock 
B)  Custom-fit 
C)  Boil and bite 
D)  They are all equally effective. 
A)  Stock 
B)  Custom-fit 
C)  Boil and bite 
D)  They are all equally effective.

Question 5

Match the items with the correct description below.
-A sleep disorder caused when the muscles that support the soft palate,uvula,and tongue relax and the airway narrows or closes

Accepted Answer

A) Mouth guard 
B) Obstructive sleep apnea 
C) Space maintainer 
D) Orthodontic tooth aligners 
A) Mouth guard 
B) Obstructive sleep apnea 
C) Space maintainer 
D) Orthodontic tooth aligners

Question 6

Match the items with the correct description below.
-A fixed or removable appliance used to prevent adjacent teeth from drifting into the space created when a tooth is lost

Accepted Answer

A) Mouth guard 
B) Obstructive sleep apnea 
C) Space maintainer 
D) Orthodontic tooth aligners 
A) Mouth guard 
B) Obstructive sleep apnea 
C) Space maintainer 
D) Orthodontic tooth aligners

Question 7

Match the items with the correct description below.
-A hard or pliable material that protects teeth from trauma during sporting activities or from grinding of the teeth

Accepted Answer

A) Mouth guard 
B) Obstructive sleep apnea 
C) Space maintainer 
D) Orthodontic tooth aligners 
A) Mouth guard 
B) Obstructive sleep apnea 
C) Space maintainer 
D) Orthodontic tooth aligners

Question 8

How much potentially traumatic energy can a custom-fit mouth guard absorb?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80% 
A)  50% 
B)  60% 
C)  70% 
D)  80%

Question 9

Which statement best describes a soft guard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Made from acrylic 
B)  Constructed in a dental lab 
C)  Requires less time to adjust 
D)  Requires more time to adjust 
A)  Made from acrylic 
B)  Constructed in a dental lab 
C)  Requires less time to adjust 
D)  Requires more time to adjust

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding sports guards?

Accepted Answer

A)  They usually cover the mandibular teeth,gingiva,and bone. 
B)  They can absorb 100% of the energy from a traumatic hit to the mouth. 
C)  They cannot prevent lacerations to the lips for athletes with orthodontic braces or brackets. 
D)  They can cushion the maxillary and mandibular teeth when an athlete's jaws are forced together by a blow to the lower jaw. 
A)  They usually cover the mandibular teeth,gingiva,and bone. 
B)  They can absorb 100% of the energy from a traumatic hit to the mouth. 
C)  They cannot prevent lacerations to the lips for athletes with orthodontic braces or brackets. 
D)  They can cushion the maxillary and mandibular teeth when an athlete's jaws are forced together by a blow to the lower jaw.

Question 11

What is the function of an appliance for treating OSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lifts the soft palate 
B)  Repositions the mandible 
C)  Postures the tongue forward 
D)  Only a and b are correct. 
E)  All are correct. 
A)  Lifts the soft palate 
B)  Repositions the mandible 
C)  Postures the tongue forward 
D)  Only a and b are correct. 
E)  All are correct.

Question 12

Match the items with the correct description below.
-Removable appliances that are designed to gently move teeth into predetermined positions

Accepted Answer

A) Mouth guard 
B) Obstructive sleep apnea 
C) Space maintainer 
D) Orthodontic tooth aligners 
A) Mouth guard 
B) Obstructive sleep apnea 
C) Space maintainer 
D) Orthodontic tooth aligners

Question 13

A sports guard thickness of about _____ mm is desirable for heavy contact sports in which injuries are more likely.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  8 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  8

Question 14

When would a space maintainer be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hold space for a permanent tooth 
B)  Guide a permanent tooth into place 
C)  Prevent a primary tooth from being lost prematurely 
D)  Open more space in the dental arch for accurate eruption 
A)  Hold space for a permanent tooth 
B)  Guide a permanent tooth into place 
C)  Prevent a primary tooth from being lost prematurely 
D)  Open more space in the dental arch for accurate eruption

Question 15

What is the best method of proper home care for guards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brush with toothpaste to remove debris. 
B)  Soak in mouthwash to remove odors. 
C)  Store in water when not in use. 
D)  Allow to air-dry in a rigid container. 
A)  Brush with toothpaste to remove debris. 
B)  Soak in mouthwash to remove odors. 
C)  Store in water when not in use. 
D)  Allow to air-dry in a rigid container.

Question 16

What is a common treatment for people with severe OSA?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight loss 
B)  Use of a CPAP 
C)  Reduced alcohol intake 
D)  Use of nasal decongestants 
A)  Weight loss 
B)  Use of a CPAP 
C)  Reduced alcohol intake 
D)  Use of nasal decongestants

Question 17

Which type of tooth aligner would be used for minor tooth movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Space maintainer 
B)  Acrylic bite guard 
C)  Thermoplastic guard worn at night 
D)  Removable acrylic base with embedded wires 
A)  Space maintainer 
B)  Acrylic bite guard 
C)  Thermoplastic guard worn at night 
D)  Removable acrylic base with embedded wires

Question 18

Hard acrylic guards are usually fabricated in the dental _____ and usually require _____ time to adjust than guards made from soft thermoplastic sheets.

Accepted Answer

A)  office;more 
B)  office;less 
C)  laboratory;more 
D)  laboratory;less 
A)  office;more 
B)  office;less 
C)  laboratory;more 
D)  laboratory;less

In what situation would the dentist prescribe a night guard for a patient?

What is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

What instructions would be given to a patient who receives a soft sports or bruxism guard?

Which type of sports mouth guard is most effective?

Match the items with the correct description below. -A sleep disorder caused when the muscles that support the soft palate,uvula,and tongue relax and the airway narrows or closes

Match the items with the correct description below. -A fixed or removable appliance used to prevent adjacent teeth from drifting into the space created when a tooth is lost

Match the items with the correct description below. -A hard or pliable material that protects teeth from trauma during sporting activities or from grinding of the teeth

How much potentially traumatic energy can a custom-fit mouth guard absorb?

Which statement best describes a soft guard?

Which of the following is true regarding sports guards?

What is the function of an appliance for treating OSA?

Match the items with the correct description below. -Removable appliances that are designed to gently move teeth into predetermined positions

A sports guard thickness of about _____ mm is desirable for heavy contact sports in which injuries are more likely.

When would a space maintainer be used?

What is the best method of proper home care for guards?

What is a common treatment for people with severe OSA?

Which type of tooth aligner would be used for minor tooth movement?

Hard acrylic guards are usually fabricated in the dental _ and usually require _ time to adjust than guards made from soft thermoplastic sheets.

Introduction to Dental Materials

Oral Environment and Patient Considerations

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials

General Handling and Safety of Dental Materials in the Dental Office

Principles of Bonding

Composites, glass Ionomers, and Compomers

Preventive and Desensitizing Materials

Teeth Whitening Materials and Procedures

Dental Ceramics

Dental Amalgam

Casting Metals, solders, and Wrought Metal Alloys

Dental Implants

Abrasion, finishing, and Polishing

Dental Cement

Impression Materials

Gypsum and Wax Products

Polymers for Prosthetic Dentistry

Provisional Restorations

Filters

Exam 19: Preventive and Corrective Oral Appliances

In what situation would the dentist prescribe a night guard for a patient?

What is a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

What instructions would be given to a patient who receives a soft sports or bruxism guard?

Which type of sports mouth guard is most effective?

Match the items with the correct description below. -A sleep disorder caused when the muscles that support the soft palate,uvula,and tongue relax and the airway narrows or closes

Match the items with the correct description below. -A fixed or removable appliance used to prevent adjacent teeth from drifting into the space created when a tooth is lost

Match the items with the correct description below. -A hard or pliable material that protects teeth from trauma during sporting activities or from grinding of the teeth

How much potentially traumatic energy can a custom-fit mouth guard absorb?

Which statement best describes a soft guard?

Which of the following is true regarding sports guards?

What is the function of an appliance for treating OSA?

Match the items with the correct description below. -Removable appliances that are designed to gently move teeth into predetermined positions

A sports guard thickness of about _____ mm is desirable for heavy contact sports in which injuries are more likely.

When would a space maintainer be used?

What is the best method of proper home care for guards?

What is a common treatment for people with severe OSA?

Which type of tooth aligner would be used for minor tooth movement?

Hard acrylic guards are usually fabricated in the dental _____ and usually require _____ time to adjust than guards made from soft thermoplastic sheets.

Introduction to Dental Materials

Oral Environment and Patient Considerations

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Dental Materials

General Handling and Safety of Dental Materials in the Dental Office

Principles of Bonding

Composites, glass Ionomers, and Compomers

Preventive and Desensitizing Materials

Teeth Whitening Materials and Procedures

Dental Ceramics

Dental Amalgam

Casting Metals, solders, and Wrought Metal Alloys

Dental Implants

Abrasion, finishing, and Polishing

Dental Cement

Impression Materials

Gypsum and Wax Products

Polymers for Prosthetic Dentistry

Provisional Restorations

Filters

Hard acrylic guards are usually fabricated in the dental _ and usually require _ time to adjust than guards made from soft thermoplastic sheets.