Deck 35: Interpretation of Trauma and Pulpal and Periapical Lesions

Question 1

Root fractures occur most often in the _______________ region.

A)maxillary central incisor
B)mandibular central incisor
C)maxillary molar
D)mandibular molar

Answer 1

maxillary central incisor

Question 2

Condensing osteitis most frequently involves the _______________ tooth.

A)mandibular premolar
B)mandibular molar
C)maxillary premolar
D)maxillary molar

Answer 2

mandibular molar

Question 3

A chronic periapical abscess is

A)painful.
B)usually asymptomatic.
C)sensitive to percussion.
D)sensitive to heat.

Answer 3

usually asymptomatic.

Question 4

Teeth that exhibit pulpal obliteration

A)require extraction.
B)require endodontic therapy.
C)require occlusal restoration.
D)do not require treatment.

Question 5

The periapical abscess

A)refers to a tooth with an infection in the pulp.
B)is a purulent inflammation within the periodontal tissues.
C)is treated with deep scaling and debridement.
D)when it heals,the tooth is still vital.

Question 6

Which of the following describes luxation?

A)The atypical movement of teeth
B)The fragments of bone following traumatic injury
C)Hemorrhage,or bleeding
D)Swelling or edema

Question 7

Your patient thinks he fractured his mandible.Which image would you take to evaluate for a fracture?

A)Occlusal
B)Periapical
C)Bite-wing
D)Panoramic

Question 8

Your patient's dental image reveals a distinct radiopaque area below the apex of tooth #18,which is a nonvital tooth and has had chronic pulpitis.Your patient most likely has

A)condensing osteitis.
B)periodontal abscess.
C)sclerotic bone.
D)periapical abscess.

Question 9

Absorption of a tooth that is occurs from the inside out is called ___________ resorption.

A)physiologic
B)pathologic
C)external
D)internal

Question 10

_____________ is a diffuse calcification of the pulp chamber and pulp canals of teeth.

A)Pulpal sclerosis
B)Pulpal obliteration
C)Pulp stones
D)Internal resorption

Question 11

Periapical cysts account for ___________ of all cysts in the oral region.

A)10% to 20%
B)20% to 25%
C)25% to 50%
D)50% to 70%

Question 12

Condensing osteitis _______ vary in size and shape and _________ appear to be attached to the tooth root.

A)may;does
B)may;does not
C)may not;does
D)may not;does not

Question 13

The term used for a tooth that is totally dislodged from the alveolar bone is

A)luxation.
B)intrusion.
C)extrusion.
D)avulsion.

Question 14

Condensing osteitis is seen ________ the apex of a __________ tooth.

A)below;vital
B)below;nonvital
C)above;vital
D)above;nonvital

Question 15

Pulp stones _________ cause symptoms and _________ require treatment.

A)do;do
B)do;do not
C)do not;do
D)do not;do not

Question 16

Sclerotic bone is seen below the apices of ________________ teeth.

A)vital,carious
B)vital,noncarious
C)nonvital,carious
D)nonvital,noncarious

Question 17

The treatment for condensing osteitis is

A)extraction.
B)root canal therapy.
C)osseous recontouring.
D)no treatment is necessary.

Question 18

______________ is the most common periapical radiopacity observed in adults.

A)Hypercementosis
B)Sclerotic bone
C)Condensing osteitis
D)Pulpal sclerosis

Question 19

Your patient had tooth #8 displaced lingually when she fell,and her face impacted the sidewalk.Which type of image should you take to evaluate the tooth?

A)Bite-wing
B)Periapical
C)Occlusal
D)Panoramic

Question 20

Your patient is complaining of pain around tooth #30.A dental image reveals a radiolucent area on the side of the root.You cannot see the lamina dura.Which of the following best describes what your patient is experiencing?

A)Hypercementosis
B)Condensing osteitis
C)Periapical cyst
D)Periodontal abscess