Deck 17: Nutrition,Diet,and Associated Oral Conditions

Question 1

Which is a sign of B-complex vitamin deficiencies?

A)Enlarged papilla
B)Recession
C)Cracks in the corners of the mouth
D)Aphthous ulcers

Answer 1

C
Explanation: C)Oral signs and symptoms of B-complex vitamin deficiencies include cracks in the corners of the mouth (cheilosis),and inflammation,burning,redness,pain,and swelling of the tongue.

Question 2

Other than the presence of bacteria,what can contribute to periodontal disease?

A)Caries
B)Crevicular fluid
C)Absence of plaque
D)Nutritional factors

Answer 2

D
Explanation: D)Nutritional factors seem to play a much more subtle role in periodontal status.Nutritional factors can alter host susceptibility to periodontal disease and/or modulate its progress.Once inflammation is established,the need for nutrients increases.

Question 3

What is essential for taste and odor sensitivity?

A)Vitamin A
B)Zinc
C)Proteins
D)Vitamin D

Answer 3

B
Explanation: B)A zinc deficiency can also result in delayed wound healing,defective keratinization of epithelial cells,epithelial thickening,atrophic oral mucosa,and xerostomia.In addition,zinc is essential for taste and odor sensitivity.

Question 4

What are the three local factors needed for caries to develop?

A)Cariogenic bacteria,dietary fibers,and a susceptible tooth
B)A susceptible tooth,cariogenic bacteria,and fermentable carbohydrates
C)A susceptible tooth,proteins,and fermentable carbohydrates
D)Cariogenic bacteria,gingival inflammation,and fermentable carbohydrates

Question 5

If a patient presents with unresolved gingivitis or periodontitis,before therapeutic treatment is started,what should be addressed with the patient?

A)Nutrition counseling
B)Caries control
C)Payment plan
D)Routing prophylaxis

Question 6

Patients diagnosed with this illness are at a greater risk for developing oral infections and periodontal disease.

A)Hypertension
B)Diabetes
C)Hyperthyroidism
D)Bronchitis

Question 7

Dental professionals can have a difficult time identifying patients with eating disorders.When one is identified with an eating disorder,the patient must be cautioned that,for dental rehabilitation to be successful,the underlying eating disorder and its cause must be resolved.

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 8

Which is NOT a cause of dental demineralization?

A)Bruxism
B)Excessive toothbrushing
C)Stomach acid
D)Consumption of acidic foods or drinks

Question 9

What deficiency presents itself in the oral cavity as pallor of oral tissues,especially the tongue?

A)Malnutrition
B)Unmet caloric needs
C)Iron deficiency
D)Vitamin B deficiency

Question 10

AIDS and cancer patients can experience which of the following oral condition?

A)Oral candidiasis
B)Herpes simplex
C)Anorexia
D)All of the above